Friday, September 22nd, 2017
Pakistan desires stronger ties with Russia in diverse fields: Khawaja Asif
NEW YORK, SEPT 22 (DNA) – In a meeting on the sidelines of the 72nd UNGA session here, Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov on Friday discussed mutual efforts for strengthening of Pakistan-Russia relations and the prevailing international and regional security situation. According to state radio, Khawaja Asif expressed Pakistan’s desire for deepening mutually beneficial cooperation with Russia in diverse fields, emphasising the need for promoting trade and economic cooperation. On the occasion, his Russian counterpart Lavrov suggested that the forthcoming Intergovernmental Commission should explore concrete measuresRead More
Gazain Marri arrested from Quetta airport after ending self-imposed exile
QUETTA, SEPT 22 (DNA) – Gazain Marri, son of the late nationalist leader of Balochistan Khair Baksh Marri, was taken into custody by law enforcement authorities after he landed at Quetta airport from UAE on Friday morning. Gazain had been in a self-imposed exile for the past 18 years. Marri is a suspect in the murder of Justice Nawaz Marri in addition to being an alleged facilitator of the banned militant organisation Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA). Justice Nawaz Marri, a Balochistan High Court judge, was killed in a targeted attack inRead More
Exhibition of Chinese traditional costumes opens at PNCA on Sunday
ISLAMABAD,SEPT 22 (DNA) -China Cultural Centre is organizing ‘‘Exhibition of Chinese Traditional Costumes’’ which will take place in the Exhibition Gallery of China Cultural Centre situated at PNCA (5th floor) on 24th September, 2017, at 4 pm. This occurrence will remain open for general public till the 18th October, 2017. Cultural Counselor Mr. You Yi will inaugurate the ‘Exhibition of Chinese Traditional Costumes’’ along with other distinguished guests. The event will offer a platform for visitors and students to interrelate directly with the Chinese Leading Artisans and to acquire aboutRead More
Apple’s launch of iPhone 8 kicked off in less lively mood in Asia
SYDNEY, SEPT 22 (DNA) – Apple Inc’s launch of iPhone 8 kicked off in a less lively mood in Asia, versus previous debuts, as fans held out for the premium iPhone X due out in early November. Hundreds of people usually gather at Apple’s Sydney city store with queues winding down the town’s main street, George Street, when there is a new product release. But there were fewer than 30 people lining up before the store opened on Friday, according to a Reuters witness. Mazen Kourouche, who was first in theRead More
CPEC railway line, economic zone projects face delay
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 22 (DNA) – The inability of federal and provincial governments to do away with their inefficiencies has held back benefits of some of the critical China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects as an $8.2-billion project for upgrading main railway lines and a scheme for setting up special economic zones face delay. The project for improvement of Pakistan Railways’ existing Main Line (ML-I) was planned to be completed in two phases between 2016 and 2020. However, its preliminary design has not been completed yet, creating hurdles in the way ofRead More
China, Russia, Turkey back Pakistan’s stance on Afghan conflict: PM Abbasi
UNITED NATIONS, SEPT 22 (DNA) – Moments after addressing UN General Assembly (UNGA), Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi briefed media persons about his meetings held with world leaders, stating that the meetings were positive and productive. “There were as many as 27 meetings held with dignitaries from various countries, besides interaction with foreign media persons,” he said while shedding light on his activities on sidelines of 72nd session of the UNGA. The premier said that Pakistan’s stance was thoroughly highlighted and promoted at various platforms during these meetings, addingRead More