Friday, April 6th, 2018
Foreign Ministry holds Norouz Festival with Central Asian States
ISLAMABAD, APR 06 (DNA) – Pakistan’s ministry for foreign affairs on Thursday hosted an event for the first time to celebrate the Norouz Festival with active participation of the embassies of Central Asia states including Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan. Foreign Minister of Pakistan Khawaja Muhammad Asif was the chief guest on the occasion . The countries of the ECO region including Iran , Pakistan, Turkey, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan set up stalls displaying different cultural items and traditional cuisine. The visitors took special interest in the Uzbek, TajikRead More
Abid Sher Ali meets Usmonzoda Yunusali, Minister of Energy of Tajikistan
DUSHANBE, APR 06 (DNA) – Held meeting with H.E Usmonzoda Yunusali, the Minister of Energy and Water Resources of Tajikistan at Dushanbe. During the meeting satisfaction was expressed at the growing bilateral relations of two friendly countries particularly in the area of Energy connectivity. It was reaffirmed that Pakistan is committed to the early materialization of CASA 1000 project. Tajikistan appreciated present efforts and expressed hope that if the current pace towards the implementation of the project is maintained,then CASA-1000 project will be surely materialized by 2021.
One of the largest liquor consignment seized by PCG
QUETTA, APR 06 (DNA) – The Pakistan Coast Guards seized thousands of bottles of liquor said to be worth over Rs6.7 million in an operation near Pasni, Balochistan, according to a spokesperson of the force on Friday. Officials informed thatCoast Guards DG Brigadier Sajid Sikandar Ranjha received a tip-off about the presence of smuggled contraband following which the authority took action. As a result of the intelligence report, teams weredispatched on specific routes after which they discovered the stash in Gorani area of Pasni.
PM Abbasi receives a Guard of Honor upon arrival in Afghanistan
KABUL, APR 06 (DNA) – Prime Minister of Pakistan Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, in a scheduled official tour, reached Afghanistan today. Upon his arrival, he was given a guard of honour by a contingent of Afghan National Army (ANA). The visit marks a link in the sequence of trust-building measures between the countries which started off with General Bajwa’s visit to Afghanistan in February. It was followed by a visit from Secretary of Foreign affairs Ms Tehmina Janjua on Monday to pave the way for PM Abbasi’s tour. The objective isRead More
PAF Chief visits Air Defence Command Headquarters
ISLAMABAD, APR 06 (DNA) – Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan said on Friday that concerted efforts should be taken to keep the Pakistan Air Force in the highest state of operational readiness, according to an official press release. The Air Chief Marshal and the Chief of the Air Staff paid a visit to Headquarters Air Defence Command today. The press statement said that upon arrival, the new air chief was received by Air Vice Marshal Muhammad Zahoor Faisal, Air Officer Commanding and Air Defence Command. During his visit, theRead More
First plane touches down at new Islamabad airport on Saturday
ISLAMABAD, APR 06 (DNA) – A mock flight of Pakistan International Airline (PIA), carrying nearly 250 family members of the national flag-carrier’s employees, will land at the New Islamabad International Airport tomorrow. PIA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Musharraf Rasool Cyan will observe the mock exercise, two weeks ahead of formal opening of the airport on April 20 for regular international and domestic flights. The old Benazir Bhutto International Airport will be transferred to the new airport between April 19 and April 20. The mock exercise will include landing a passengerRead More