Wednesday, January 24th, 2018
Many EU companies to participate in CPEC projects: Ambassador
LAHORE, JAN 24 (DNA) – Ambassador of the European Union, Jean Francois Cautain says the decision to continue with GSP Plus status to Pakistan will be made on the basis of biannual review during next week by the EU Parliament. Addressing at the Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry, he said security situation in Pakistan has improved and it will attract foreign investment from EU countries. Responding to industrial zones of CPEC , he said that many European companies are considering to participate in it, which would bring a new Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to Pakistan.
Last day for submission of Hajj applications today
LAHORE, JAN 24 (DNA) – The designated banks across the country would continue receiving Hajj applications till working hours (Wednesday) which is last day. However, the balloting would be held on January 26. More than 3,25,000 applications have been received under government scheme so far. Spokesperson of the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Imran Siddiqi said that Hajj dues had not been increased this year in order to further facilitate the intending pilgrims. He said Rs 280,000 would be paid by the intending pilgrims of North region, whileRead More
China may attack Taiwan: Tsai Ing-wen
BEIJING – Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen says the likelihood remains for China to launch an attack on the self-ruled island, which is recognized by most world countries as Chinese territory. “No one can exclude this possibility. We will need to see whether their policymakers are reasonable policymakers or not,” Tsai said in a late Monday in response to a question on whether there was a chance that China would attack Taiwan. “When you consider it from a regional perspective, any reasonable policymaker will have to very carefully deliberate as to whether launching war isRead More
Egypt’s Military former Chief arrested
CAIRO, JAN 24 (DNA) – In Egypt , Former Chief of Staff Sami Annan has been arrested by military for allegedly forging documents and breaching army regulations. In a statement by the armed forces posted on social media today, the military also accused Annan of “openly inciting” against the military and seeking to drive a wedge between it and the public. –