Thursday, February 22nd, 2018
Pakistan PM holds meeting with Turkeministan President
ISLAMABAD, FEB 22 (DNA) – Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi held a meeting with President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov at Mary in Turkmenistan on Thursday. Earlier, Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi arrived in Mary to attend inaugural ceremony of Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India gas pipeline project. At the airport, Deputy Chairman of Turkmen Cabinet received the Prime Minister and his delegation. Turkmenistan has completed construction of gas pipeline in its section under TAPI project, following which a groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled to be performed at the Turkmen border cityRead More
US embassy celebrates National Day and President’s Day
by Ansar Mahmood Bhatti ISLAMABAD, FEB 23 (DNA) – US Ambassador David Hale has said US and Pakistan have worked closely in various fields for last 70 years adding this cooperation shall continue to grow even in the coming days. The US ambassador expressed these views while speaking on the occasion of National Day and President’s Day reception, held at the US embassy premises. Federal Interior Minister Prof. Ahsan Iqbal was the chief guest. National anthems of both countries were played before the formal cake cutting ceremony. A large numberRead More
Iran threatens to withdraw from Nuclear deal
TEHRAN, FEB 22 (DNA) – Iran will withdraw from the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), if there is no economic benefit and major banks continue to avoid cooperation with the Islamic Republic, the deputy foreign minister said on Thursday.* Under the deal with Britain, China, France, Germany, Russia and the United States, Iran agreed to restrict its nuclear program in return for the removal of sanctions that have crippled its economy. Despite that, big banks have continued to stay away for fear of falling foul of remainingRead More
Saudi crown Prince comes out in full support of Afghanistan peace process
RIYADH, FEB 22 (DNA) – The Office of President Ashraf Ghani’s National Security Advisor Mohammad Hanif Atmar on Thursday said that the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has come out in full support of the peace and reconciliation process in Afghanistan . * “Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in his meeting with National Security Advisor Mohammad Hanif Atmar called on all parties involved in the peace process to support the process to get it (back) on track,” Atmar’s office said in a statement. Meanwhile, officials from the High Peace CouncilRead More
We don’t want confrontation with anybody: CJP
ISLAMABAD, FEB 22 (DNA) – The Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP), Justice Mian Saqib Nisar has said that efforts are being made to ensure provision of expeditious and inexpensive justice to the people. Addressing a function here on Thursday, the Chief Justice said, “we do not want confrontation with anybody but our struggle is to ensure protection of the rights of the people.” He said the rule of law is imperative for survival of the country. He expressed satisfaction over the judiciary’s last one year performance, saying the process hasRead More
PSL will unearth more stars for Pakistan: Arthur
DUBAI, FEB 22 (DNA) – Head coach Mickey Arthur has predicted that the third edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) will unearth at least two young stars for the country as he hopes to build a strong squad for the upcoming 2019 50-over World Cup. “I feel the PSL has been wonderful in developing talent,” said Arthur. “The first edition of the PSL unearthed pacer Hasan Ali while the second edition brought to the limelight the talent of leggie Shadab Khan. I am hoping that PSL3 will unearth anotherRead More