Sunday, March 19th, 2017
Pakistan pursuing policy of peaceful neighbourhood: PM
ISLAMABAD, March 19 (DNA): Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has said Pakistan is pursuing a policy of peaceful neighbourhood and wishes to resolve all outstanding issues with its neighbors, peacefully through dialogue. He was talking to President of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov, who called on him in Islamabad on Sunday. While warmly welcoming the President of Tatarstan and his delegation to Pakistan, the Prime Minister said that longstanding bilateral relations were a manifestation of a common desire to explore possibilities for enhancing cooperation between Pakistan and Russia. TheRead More
Sharjeel vows to face all cases against him
MAR 19, (DNA) -Former Sindh information minister Sharjeel Inam Memon Sunday said that he returned to Pakistan to face all the pending cases against him. Addressing a press conference, Sharjeel criticised the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and accused the anti-corruption body of only targeting the lawmakers of Sindh. “Putting my name in the Exit Control List (ECL) was an attempt to frame me as no government institution gave me notice about investigations initiated against me, said Memon. Yesterday, Memon concluded his almost two years long self-imposed exile and returned toRead More
Lebanon keen to expand business ties with Pakistan: envoy
ISLAMABAD, MAR 19 (DNA) – Ms. Mona el Tannir Ambassador of Lebanon has said both Pakistan and Lebanon are focusing on increasing the mutual trade in different fields by encouraging the business community. The industrial revolution in Pakistan has encouraged the Lebanese traders to come forward to access to the local markets of Pakistan. The Lebanese ambassador expressed these views in an interview with DNA. She further said, “in our embassy we facilitate the business community for we think a closer economic relationship between Pakistan & Lebanon can bring manyRead More
Punjab CM announces to establish liver transplant centers in 36 districts
LAHORE, MAR 19, (DNA) – Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday has announced to establish liver transplant centers in 36 districts of the province. He said this during the inauguration ceremony of Hepatitis Treatment Clinic in Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute Research Centre located at Bedian road. The CM visited the clinic and applauded the high quality construction work. He said that the clinic is a step forward towards modern treatment. Punjab CM blamed young doctors’ strike for the troubles faced by patients and administrative faults. He appealedRead More
Chinese investors say Pakistan a potential country for business
ISLAMABAD, MAR 19 (DNA) – The Chinese investors considered Pakistan a potential country for business and have come here to explore opportunities for JVs and investment. This was said by Yin Lin Bing, Secretary General, Worldwide Business Culture Exchange Centre while addressing business community at Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He visited ICCI leading a 29 member delegation of Chinese companies representing various provinces of China visited Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Mr. Wang Zihai, President, Pak-China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry also accompanied the delegation. TheRead More
11 candidates to contest french presidential election
MAR 19, (DNA) -The race to become France’s next president has officially begun after the definitive list of candidates was published. The French Constitutional Council said on Saturday that 11 people had qualified to take part in the vote after receiving at least 500 endorsements from elected officials. Three out of the six lesser known runners, which include leftist and Gaullist candidates, apparently crossed the signature threshold at the last minute. Polls currently suggest far-right National Front leader Marine Le Pen will top the first round vote on April 23Read More