Tuesday, September 19th, 2017
Meeting with Pence: Abbasi to convey Pakistan’s concerns over Afghan policy
NEW YORK, SEPT 19 (DNA) -: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi will meet US Vice President Mike Pence on the sidelines of the 72nd session of UN General Assembly in New York, wherein he will convey Pakistan’s stance on Donald Trump’s new roadmap for South Asia. In August this year, President Trump cleared the way for the deployment of thousands more US troops to Afghanistan, backtracking from his promise to swiftly end America’s longest-ever war, while pillorying ally Pakistan for “offering safe haven” to “agents of chaos.” According to sources,Read More
PM Abbasi reaches New York to address UNGA
NEW YORK, SEPT 19 (DNA) – Pakistani Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi reached New York from London Monday afternoon where he along with his delegation will represent Pakistan at the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Aizaz Chaudhry and Maleeha Lodhi — Pakistan’s Ambassadors to the United States and United Nations, respectively received the PM at John F. Kennedy International Airport. Pakistani High Commissioner in the UK Syed Ibne Abbas bade farewell to the prime minister and his delegation at the airport. In his debut address before the world leaders,Read More
China signs MoUs worth $375m for investment in Pakistan
LAHORE, SEPT 19 (DNA) – Chinese companies from different cities and provinces have expressed their interest in relocating their textile, garment and accessory production units to Punjab, with an expected investment of at least $25 million estimated for each unit. This was stated by Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PRGMEA) Central Chairman Ijaz Khokhar at the three-day 18th International Textile Asia Exhibition. Besides marking the participation of over 500 foreign delegates, the exhibition also witnessed signing of MoUs worth $375 million for investment in Pakistan through joint venturesRead More