Wednesday, September 27th, 2017
Turkey, Azerbaijan to sign deal on preferential trade
BAKU, SEPT 27 (DNA) – Turkey and Azerbaijan will sign an agreement on preferential trade, the Turkish media quoted the country’s Economy Minister Nihat Zeybekci as saying Sept. 27. The minister noted that the development of trade relations with Azerbaijan is one of the most important priorities for Turkey. Turkey pays special attention to the development of relations with Azerbaijan, said Zeybekci. Meanwhile, the minister didn’t specify the exact date of signing the agreement. Turkey is the biggest trade partner of Azerbaijan. According to State Customs Committee of Azerbaijan, theRead More
China’s New Silk Road could spur more electric cars in Europe
BEIJING, SEPT 27 (DNA) – China’s new silk road stretching into the heart of Europe may be what ultimately delivers more climate-friendly technologies like batteries and electric cars. The trade route known in Beijing as the Belt and Road Initiative is spurring $1 trillion of investment on rail, highways and ports linking Europe and Asia. China’s renewable-energy companies already are using the initiative to open new markets in southern Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Austrian executives gathered outside Vienna to discuss the future of energy are banking on similar market-making effects in Europe. TheyRead More
Nawaz Sharif’s wife Kulsoom again admitted to hospital
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 27 (DNA) – Ousted Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s wife Kulsoom Nawaz, who recently underwent operation for lymphoma, has been once again admitted to hospital after her condition worsened. “Ami was taken & admitted to the hospital again late last night. Drs are trying to stabilise her condition. Request for prayers. Allahu Shafi (sic),” her daughter Maryam Nawaz tweeted. Kulsoom Nawaz underwent third operation for lymphoma on September 21, for which she was diagnosed last month. Kulsoom won the crucial NA-120 by-poll last week in Lahore. The seatRead More
Pakistan’s heart dances with joy for Turkey: Envoy
ANKARA, SEPT 27 (DNA) – Pakistan’s ambassador to Turkey Syrus Sajjad Qazi said on Wednesday that friendship between the two countries is unparalleled. “If something good happens to Turkey, it is the Pakistani heart that dances with joy,” he said, during his first interview as ambassador in Ankara. Speaking about economic relations, he said that both sides are working on a free-trade agreement which will be finalized soon. “[The agreement] will equally benefit both sides,” he said, adding that he hoped trade volume between the two countries crosses the billion-dollarRead More
COAS inaugurates Nahakki tunnel in Mohmand Agency
RAWALPINDI, SEPT 27 (DNA) – General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) inaugurated Road Ghallanai – Mohmand Gat including 751 M of Nahakki tunnel, Mohmand Agency. The phase 1 of 14 km of road out of 41 km total length has been completed while work on remaining portion is in progress. The completed project besides facilitating locals / inter agency travelers, trade also is a potential trade route with Afghanistan through Nawa pass. The project is being undertaken by FWO. COAS appreciated professional undertaking and quality of workRead More
Uzbekistan lauds Pakistan Air Force role in war against terrorism
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 27 (DNA) – Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force called on Major General Abdusalom Azizov, Minister of Defence and A. Burhanov, Deputy Minister of Defence and Commander Air Defence and Air Force of Uzbekistan at Ministry of Defence in Tashkent. During the meetings, matters of mutual interest and regional issues including security situation in Afghanistan and its fall out on neighbouring countries were discussed. Uzbek leadership lauded PAF’s pivotal role in fighting the war against terrorism and expressed their desire toRead More