Friday, January 26th, 2018
Indonesia will always remember the support of Pakistan in its struggle for independence: President Joko
ISLAMABAD, JAN 26 (DNA) – Indonesian President Joko Widodo has called for a firm commitment to democracy as it is the only way to serve interests of the people. He was addressing the joint session of the Parliament in Islamabad on Friday. Indonesian President said democracy provides space for people in decision-making process, helps maintain political stability and achieve growth. Joko Widodo said economy of a country or a region can grow if there is political stability and security. He said economic activities will never take place if there isRead More
Pakistan, China to hold first ever expo in Gwadar
ISLAMABAD, JAN 26 (DNA) – A mega event, Gwadar Expo 2018, part of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) will be held at Gwadar on Monday. To be inaugurated by Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi will be participated by some major Chinese and Pakistani companies, besides representatives from regional countries including Iran, Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia and Oman, this was announced on Friday by a senior official of the Chinese embassy Jiang Han. It will be a two-day event that will also include inauguration of Gwadar Free Zone. He told newsmen that thereRead More
China to extend Belt and Road Initiative to the Arctic
BEIJING, JAN 26 (DNA) – China has expressed its ambitions to extend Belt and Road Initiative to the Arctic by developing shipping lanes opened up by global warming. Releasing its first official Arctic policy white paper on Friday, Beijing said it would encourage enterprises to build infrastructure and conduct commercial trial voyages, paving the way for Arctic shipping routes that would form a Polar Silk Road. China , despite being a non-Arctic state, is increasingly active in the polar region and became an observer member of the Arctic Council inRead More
Involvement of Pakistan in any kind of peace process in Afghanistan is must: Defence Minister
ISLAMABAD, JAN 26 (DNA) – Defence Minister Khurram Dastgir says that the best protection against terrorism is strong democracy. He was briefing experts on “Pakistan’s Contribution to War against Terrorism” at the prestigious Egmont Institute, the Royal Institute of International Relations of Belgian Foreign Office in Brussels on Friday. The Minister explained how Pakistan has been bearing the burden of war against terrorism not only in terms of financial resources but also the sacrifices of nearly 70,000 lives of civilians and army personnel. He said peace in Afghanistan is imperative for peace in Pakistan.Read More
Indonesian President warmly welcomed upon arrival in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, JAN 26 (DNA) – Indonesian President Joko Widodo was warmly received when he arrived in Islamabad on a two day visit to Pakistan. President Mamnoon Hussain and the first lady greeted the distinguished guest at Noor Khan Air Base at Chaklala. Others to receive the guest included Minister for Power Sardar Awais Leghari and senior officials. A high level delegation is accompanying the Indonesian President. A 21-gun salute boomed out when the Indonesian leader, accompanied by the first lady, alighted from his special aircraft. Two children attired in traditionalRead More
Maleeha Lodhi forcefully raises Kashmir, Palestine cause in UN debate
NEW YORK, JAN 26 (DNA) – The long-standing Kashmir and Palestine issues have put the credibility of the United Nations at stake, says Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN Maleeha Lodhi . Speaking in a debate on the Middle East, she said people’s faith in the world body was withering away owing to non-implementation of UN Security Council’s resolutions on key issues. Ms Lodhi renewed Pakistan’s pledge to keep supporting Kashmiris and Palestinians in their struggle for rights. International community must lend a helping hand to Palestinian refugees, she demanded. The ambassador stressed that peaceRead More