Thursday, July 6th, 2017
Pakistan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan pledge to enhance cooperation
DUSHANBE , JUL 6 (DNA) -The Tripartite Meeting of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, the President of the Republic of Afghanistan. Muhammad Ashraf Ghani and the Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Muhammad Nawaz Sharif took place on July 6, 2017 in Dushanbe. During the meeting held in a sincere, cordial and friendly atmosphere, the Leaders discussed the ways of further strengthening and development of trilateral and multilateral cooperation, as well as topical regional and international issues. The President of the Republic of Tajikistan,Read More
Pakistan, Cuba to cooperate in disaster management
ISLAMABAD, JUL 6 (DNA) Pakistan and Cuba signed a MoU to cooperate in the field of disaster management. The MoU was signed by Chairman National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Lt. General Omar Mehmood Hayat and Ambassador of Cuba to Pakistan Gabriel Tield Copote in a small but impressive ceremony. The executing agency for implementation of MoU from Pakistan is NDMA while from Cuban side it is General National Staff of Civil Defence. While speaking on the occasion Chairman NDMA Lt. Gen Omar Mahmmood Hayat termed the signing of MoU asRead More
Hussain Nawaz leaves for Qatar
ISLAMABAD, JUL 06 (DNA) – Hussain Nawaz, the elder son of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has left for Doha, reports said on Thursday. Hussain Nawaz flew from Qatar airways at 10:00 am. The purpose of his visit is not known. Hussain Nawaz appeared before the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) sixth time on Monday. According to reports, Hussain is likely to meet Qatari prince Hamad Bin Jasim bin Jaber al Thani in connection with investigation into Sharif Family’s assets revealed in Panama Papers. Two members of the probe body reportdely went to DubaiRead More
Uninterrupted electricity will raise living standards: PM Nawaz
DUSHANBE, JUL 06 (DNA) – Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif on Thursday has said that uninterrupted electricity will surely raise the living standards of the people. Addressing the quadrilateral session of CASA-1000 conference in Dushanbe, PM Nawaz said that Pakistan needs energy for its socio-economic development and to run its industrial sector to its full potential. He said the project would help generate employment opportunities and uplift standards of living of people of Pakistan. He expressed satisfaction that some of the world’s leading manufacturers have expressed their keen interest toRead More
PTI chief fails to submit reply in foreign funding case
ISLAMABAD, JUL 06 (DNA) – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Thursday (today) was unable to submit his response before the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) in foreign funding case seeking his disqualification. Moreover, Imran Khan’s counsel objected on ECP’s harsh behavior. However, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of Pakistan Sardar Muhammad Raza responded by saying that PTI chief has failed to submit his reply in two and half years. It is pertinent to mention that CEC stated on Tuesday that final verdict of the case would be announced on JulyRead More