Monday, January 1st, 2018
Trump says aid to Pakistan was a foolish act of US
United States (US) President Donald Trump on Monday began his new year by accusing Pakistan of giving Washington “nothing but lies and deceit”. The US president also tweeted that Islamabad thinks of US leaders “as fools”. He said Washington had “foolishly given Pakistan more than $33 billion in aid over the last 15 years”, but Pakistan had given “safe haven to the terrorists we hunt in Afghanistan, with little help”. “No more,” he added, without specifying what punitive actions — if any — his administration is considering.
Bank of AJK branch inaugurated at Gojra bypass
While inaugurating 67th newly opened Branch of the Bank of Azad Jammu and Kashmir at Gojra Bypass, Hon’ble Chief Secretary Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Dr. Ejaz Munir ,who is also the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Bank ,reposed his hope that the state owned entity Bank shall continue it’s march towards progress and success under the patronage of the state Government. He expressed his desire to uplift this Bank in equality with other national banking institutions of Pakistan. On this auspicious occasion supplications were offered for theRead More
Army Chief condoles deathof Abdul Moeed
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited family of Second Lieutenant Abdul Moeed Shaheed at Lahore. 21 years aged Second Lieutenant Moeed laid his life for motherland at NWA on 11 Dec. COAS acknowledged courage and determination of the family and great sacrifice by son of the soil. Commander Lahore Corps was also present.
Chinese delegation of Shaanxi Province visits ICCI to explore business matchmakings
Islamabad ( ) A delegation of Shannxi Province of China visited Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry to explore business matchmakings with Pakistani counterparts. The delegation was representing various companies of Shaanxi province including Shaanxi Pharmaceutical Holdings Group Co., Ltd, Shaanxi Coal and Chemical Industry Group Co Ltd, Shaanxi Automobile Group Co.l Ltd and others. The delegation members said that this was their first visit to Pakistan to study Pakistani market. They showed interest for business matchmakings and joint ventures with Pakistani counterparts in pharmaceuticals, chemicals, automobile, engineering, communication andRead More
Chinese artists express satisfaction with Pakistan’s hospitality
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – hina’s renowned writers and artists have expressed great satisfaction with the hospitality, love and affection given by people of Pakistan to them during China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Cultural Caravan. “We enjoyed the hospitality everywhere in Pakistan and received with smiles which sent a message loud and clear that we all share the same feelings and our friendship has roots, it’s not just on paper,” T stated Yuan Zhang- a Chinese writer. She further said: “I simply love Pakistan because of its landscape, cultural diversity, people and theirRead More
Petrol price hiked to Rs 81.53/litre with Rs 4.06 increase
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Prime Minister (PM) Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has approved Rs 4.06 per litre hike in petrol price on Sunday on recommendation of Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA). Revised price of the petroleum product stands at Rs 81.53/litre and that of high-speed diesel stands at Rs 89.91/litre with an increase of Rs 3.96. Financial advisor Miftah Ismail told that light-speed diesel price now is stagnated at Rs 58.37/litre with a hike of Rs 6.25 per litre. Kerosene oil price has been revised with an increase of Rs 6.74/litreRead More