Saturday, March 10th, 2018
Iranian Foreign Minister to arrive in Pakistan with 30 member delegation
TEHRAN, MAR 10 (DNA) – Iran ‘s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, heading a politico-economic delegation, is slated to visit Pakistan on March 11, said the Foreign Ministry spokesman on Saturday. Bahram Qasemi said that during his three-day visit, Zarif is scheduled to review issues of mutual interests with top Pakistani officials. Qasemi added that exploring ways for expansion of economic and trade relations between Tehran and Islamabad, especially between the private sectors in the two neighboring nations, would also be on the agenda. A 30-member business delegation comprised of representativesRead More
COAS General Bajwa sets aside rumours of seeking extension in service
ISLAMABAD, MAR 10 (DNA) – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has set aside the News of seeking any extension in his service. He has said he will retire on a due date, rebuffing the rumors about extension in his service. “I want to leave behind a prosperous and strong Pakistan,” the army chief said on Friday while talking to senior anchors of different television channels. During his interaction, the COAS shared his views on different issues. Reports in local media suggest Gen Bajwa appreciated ousted prime minister NawazRead More
PTI, CM Balochistan put forward two names for Senate Chairman slot
ISLAMABAD, MAR 10 (DNA) – The chief minister Balochistan while addressing a joint press conference with PTI Chairman has said that the preferable nominations for the Chairman senate slot will be Senators Anwaar ul Haq Kakar and Sadiq Sanjrani. PTI Chief Imran Khan has said that his party will support the panel selected by the Chief Minister of Balochistan Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo for the coveted position of Senate chairman. Addressing a joint press conference with Bizenjo, Imran said that it would be a great achievement if — for theRead More
After occupied Jammu and Kashmir another Indian state unveiled its own flag
NEW DELHI, MAR 10 (DNA) – In a new and unique development the first Indian state after occupied Jammu and Kashmir has unveiled its own flag in India . The Karnataka government on Thursday unveiled the State flag (nada dhwaja) for Karnataka. If approved by the Centre, Karnataka will be the second State to have a flag after Jammu and Kashmir. The yellow-white-red flag has the State emblem at the centre. The proposal will be now sent to the Union Home Ministry for approval, since a State has no powers to announceRead More
Tarbela 4th extension hydropower project inaugurated
ISLAMABAD, MAR 10 (DNA) – Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi inaugurated Tarbela 4th Extension Hydropower Project at Tarbela (Saturday). First unit of 470 MW is being commissioned today, while two more units will be online before the onset of summer this year. Commissioning of Tarbela 4th Extension Hydropower Project is another historic milestone achieved by the government to add 1410 MW to the National Grid.
Pakistan to impeach it’s representative in U.N Human Rights Committee
ISLAMABAD, MAR 10 (DNA) – The federal government has decided to impeach its representative in the UN Human Rights Committee for not casting vote against the killing of civilians and severe violation of human rights in war-ravaged Syria. Speaking on the floor of the National Assembly, Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif asserted that he would inform the house, on Monday, about the reasons behind avoiding a vote on the situation in Syria in the United Nations Security Council’s meeting last month adding that the envoy would be impeached for such move.Read More