Tuesday, January 23rd, 2018
Preston university remembered former Air Marshal Asghar Khan
ISLAMABAD, JAN 23 (DNA): Preston University remembered former iconic air chief of Pakistan, Air Marshall (R) Asghar Khan. The University organized a Condolence Reference at its Islamabad campus in memory of the late air chief in collaboration with the Archaeological and Historical Association of Pakistan (AHAP). Ali Asghar Khan, son of Air Marshal Asghar Khan chaired the Reference. Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Zahid Mehmood and begum Ali Asghar Khan were conspicuous by their distinguished presence at the event. Eminent among others who were present and shared their views on theRead More
Austrian Ambassador lauds CPEC, expresses interest in investment
KARACHI, JAN 23 (DNA) – Dr.Brigitta Blaha , the Ambassador of Austria to Pakistan here on Monday called on the Sindh Governor, Muhammad Zubair and expressed her deep interest in investment opportunities available in the province. She, during the meeting also appreciated pivotal role played by Pakistan in the ongoing war against terrorism. Emphasizing that her country was keen to promote cooperation and also initiate series of joint ventures with Pakistan, Dr.Brigitta Blaha said Karachi is a city with immense opportunities that holds special attraction for the investors from across the globe. “Austrian investors, particularlyRead More
Prime Minister Abbasi to attend annual World Economic Forum on Jan 24
ISLAMABAD, JAN 23 (DNA) – Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi will participate in the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, from 24-25 January 2018 on the invitation of the Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Professor Klaus Schwab The Prime Minister will participate in a number of important events and hold bilateral meetings with key world leaders and Chairpersons/CEOs of fifteen leading multinational organizations from the US, Europe, China and Japan. He will interact with Heads of States and GovernmentsRead More
US again asks Pakistan to expel Afghan Taliban leaders from its soil
WASHINGTON, JAN 23 (DNA) – The United States urged Pakistan to expel Taliban leaders following the deadly attack on a luxury hotel in Afghanistan’s capital city that left five dead and six others injured, the White House said in astatementMonday night. The leaders of the terrorist outfit need to be banned from operating on Pakistani soil, it said in a statement disclosed by press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders. At least five people were killed and six injured after gunmen attacked Kabul’s Intercontinental Hotel Saturday night, seizing hostages and exchanging gunfireRead More