Thursday, January 11th, 2018
National Electricity Plan, new Energy Policy in final stages: Leghari
ISLAMABAD (DNA) — Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari Thursday said that the National Electricity Plan and new Energy Policy was being finalised in collaboration with provinces aiming to help determining demand and supply of electricity and future sources of power generation. Presiding over 113th meeting of Private Power and Infrastructure Board, the minister said the policy would play a major role in reducing tariff which would be based on International Competitive Bidding. He said that all pending Letter of Intents (LOIs) issued to sponsors would accordingly beRead More
China in 2018: what to expect
In part one of this two-part series, I looked back at 2017 for hints of Chinese strategic intent, and more importantly, for possible glimpses to 2018 and beyond. With this backdrop, part two assesses strategic actions that Beijing will probably undertake in the next 12 months. A good starting point for assessment is President Xi Jinping – the designated “core” leader of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) – “Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics in a New Era,” and his resolute efforts to set the country on the path of the Chinese Dream – a strategic roadmap for national rejuvenation (grandRead More
Iran, Pakistan to enhance economic, border cooperation: Spokesperson
ISLAMABAD, JAN 11 (DNA) – Pakistan foreign ministry spokesperson said Iran and Pakistan have agreed to increase cooperation in economic realm as well as border related issues during a recent visit of the country’s National Security Adviser to Tehran. At his weekly news briefing in Islamabad on Thursday, Muhammad Faisal stated that National Security Advisor (NSA) of Pakistan General Nasser Khan Janjua recently visited Iran to attend the newly-ended Tehran Security Conference. “On the sidelines of the conference he also met his Iranian counterpart the two sides discussed bilateral cooperationRead More
Pakistan invites Japan to assist in promnoting its textiles through PTA
ISLAMABAD, JAN 11 (DNA): Minister of State for Finance, Rana Muhammad Afzal Khan Thursday invited Japan to assist Pakistan to promote its textile through Preferential Trade Agreements (PTA). During a meeting with Ambassador of Japan, Takashi Kurai, who called on him, Rana said Pakistan highly values its relationship with Japan, a press statement said. He hoped that the economic cooperation between the two countries would be brought to a much higher level with the passage of time. The minister informed the ambassador that Pakistan offers numerous opportunities to the potentialRead More
Rear Admiral Zakaur Rehman appointed Pakistan Maritime Security Agency DG
ISLAMABAD, (DNA): Rear Admiral Zaka Ur Rehman has assumed the Command of Pakistan Maritime Security Agency as Director General. The Admiral was commissioned in Operations Branch of Pakistan Navy in 1988. He has been appointed on various command appointments including Commanding Officer of a Destroyer and Commander 25th Destroyer Squardon. During his career, he served on various staff appointments at Naval HQs and Chief of Staff to the Commander Coalition Task Force-151 at Bahrain. Rear Admiral Zaka Ur Rehman has also served as Naval Attache at Embassy of Pakistan atRead More
Dissidents nominate Abdul Quddus Bizenjo as new Balochistan chief minister
QUETTA, JAN 11 (DNA) – PML-N dissidents and PML-Q legislators — who forced Nawab Sanaullah Zehri to resign — have nominated former Balochistan Assembly deputy speaker Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo as the new chief minister of the province on Thursday. The decision to this effect was taken during an important meeting held at the residence of a senior politician and former senator, Saeed Ahmed Hashmi, on Thursday evening. “Yes, Qudoos Bizenjo will be the new leader of the house,” Hashmi confirmed. The formal announcement in this regard will be made shortly, heRead More