Wednesday, April 5th, 2017
9th Round of Pakistan-Norway Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC)
ISLAMABAD, APR 05, (DNA) – The 9th session of Pakistan-Norway Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) was held in Oslo from 03-04 April 2017. The Pakistan delegation was led by Ambassador Zaheer A. Janjua, Additional Secretary (Europe), while the Norwegian side was led by Ambassador Tine Morch Smith, Director General (Department of Regional Affairs), Royal Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The talks were held in a cordial and friendly atmosphere. The two sides reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral relations and identified opportunities and possibilities for further strengthening cooperation, especially in economic, trade,Read More
UK to cooperate with Saudi Arabia over Vision 2030 plan
RIYADH, APR 05, (DNA) – Britain has pledged its fullest cooperation with Saudi Arabia to achieve the aims of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 and National Transformation Program (NTP) 2020. Baroness Symons, co-chair of the Saudi-British Joint Business Council, said in Dammam that with the UK leaving the EU, her country intends to build new partnerships with private-sector companies in the Kingdom. She spoke to Arab News following the Saudi/UK SME Partnership Forum organized by the Saudi-British Joint Business Council in Dammam. Her visit to Saudi Arabia coincides with that ofRead More
Army Chief strongly condemns Lahore suicide attack
APR 05, (DNA) – COAS has said that the soldiers and civil enumerators who embraced shahadat today in Lahore in suicide attack were on Census duty. Conduct of Census is a national obligation. Sacrifice of precious lives of civil enumerators and soldiers is beyond any doudt a great sacrifice. Conduct of Census will be completed at any cost. These sacrifices will only strengthen our resolve and with the support of entire nation we will cleanse the menace of terrorism from our soil. My heart goes to bereaved families and my highestRead More
French businessmen keen to explore investments prospects in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, APR 05 (DNA) – French businessmen have shown keen interest in various investments opportunities in Pakistan adding the overall security and law and order situation in Pakistan is much more different to that of portrayed in the international media. Thierry PFLIMLIN Chairman of the French, Pakistan Business Council expressed these views while talking to a select group of journalists at the French residence. Ambassador of France Martine Dorance was also present. Mr. Thierry who is also heading the high powered business delegation represented by over 20 leading French companies,Read More
Suicide blast on Lahore’s Bedian road kills six, injures 10
LAHORE, APR 05, (DNA) -At least six persons including four army personnels were killed and 10 sustained injuries in a suicide on Lahore’s Bedian Road on Wednesday. The blast occurred in a van which belonged to a census team and was standing near Manawala chowk. Nearby vehicles and buildings have also been damaged by the explosion. Police and Rangers personnel have arrived at the blast scene and cordoned off the area. Rescue teams shifted the injured to hospital for medical assistance.