Monday, April 9th, 2018
Bosnia great destination for Pak businessmen: envoy
LAHORE, APR 09 (DNA) – Ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina Sakib Foric said on Monday that Bosnia was a small but developed country and provided a road to the European Union (EU). Speaking at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), he added that Pakistan was an amazing country and it had immediately acknowledged Bosnia, but cordial and brotherly relations did not show in the mutual trade of just around $30 million. The Bosnian ambassador said, “Pakistan is a peace-keeper and feels us very deeply. Pakistan has done what aRead More
Quetta suicide blast: Five FC soldiers hit
QUETTA, APR 09 (DNA) – At least five people have sustained injuries in a blast near vehicle carrying Frontier Corps’ (FC) soldiers. As per initial details, blast struck vehicle in Buleli area whereas law enforcement agencies have cordoned off the area. Rescue teams have arrived at the blast scene and injured are being shifted to hospital. The suicide attacker targetted the security check post in Buleli area of the provincial capital, according to DG Civil Defence Aslam Tareen and FC sources. The wounded persons included four paramilitary personnel and a civilian. ARead More
CJCSC expresses full confidence in nation’s resilience, dynamism
ISLAMABAD, April 09 (DNA): Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), General Zubair Mahmood Hayat on Monday expressed full confidence in the resilience and dynamism of the nation to optimise its national power and said that Pakistan’s national potential was immense. He was addressing the participants and faculty of Naval War Course at Pakistan Navy War College, Lahore, said a statement issued here by directorate of public relations of Pakistan Navy. The CJCSC dilated upon the national security dynamics, challenges and opportunities and highlighted the increasingly fluid security environment, shaped by a dynamicRead More
CPEC become one of top regional cooperation projects in world: Interior Minister
ISLAMABAD, APR 09 (DNA): Minister for Planning, Development, and Reforms Ahsan Iqbal on Monday said that China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) had become one of the top regional cooperation projects in the world which will connect Central Asia, China, and South Asia. “CPEC is proving to be oxygen for Pakistan as the country’s economic growth increased due to huge investment being made in infrastructure and energy sector under the mega project,” Ahsan Iqbal said while addressing CEO’s Forum at Boao Forum in China. According to a press release received here, the minister saidRead More
Blast kills at least 6 in Afghanistan’s Herat province
HERAT, APR 09 (DNA) : A blast from explosives placed on a motorbike killed at least six people, including four children, and wounded nine other children in Herat province in western Afghanistan, a government official said. The explosion happened near a mosque in Shindand district, said Jilani Farhad, a spokesperson for Herat’s governor said.
Chinese delegation of Shenzhen City visits ICCI to explore JVs
ISLAMABAD, April 09 (DNA): A Chinese delegation of Shenzhen City led by Jia Changsheng, Deputy Director General, Shenzhen Investment Promotion Agency visited Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry and exchanged views with the local business community on the possibilities of joint ventures and partnerships in areas of interest. Speaking at the occasion, Jia Changsheng, Deputy Director General, Shenzhen Investment Promotion Agency said that Shenzhen was business hub of China and was making rapid economic development with a GDP of US$ 350 billion. He said the companies of Shenzhen were makingRead More