Thursday, April 26th, 2018
After China, Russia eye heavy investment in Pakistan
KARACHI, APR 26 (DNA) – Many Russian companies are interested in joint ventures with Pakistani private sector in potential economic sectors like textile, agriculture, power, oil, gas, light engineering, aviation, pharmaceutical and chemical besides increasing collaboration between academia of the two countries. Russians wanted to come in, with modern technologies and expertise. Pakistan and Russia have a long history of cooperation in economic and social sectors. The dynamics of the world are changing. Russia and China have emerged as strong strategic partners, and Pakistan has gained high importance in this scenario, said Chairperson, SindhRead More
Experts call for better water management for sustainable development
ISLAMABAD, APR 26 (DNA) -Achievement of sustainable development would only be possible by building effective cooperation through mutual trust and involvement of all stake holders. This will translate into a genuine partnership.” This was stated by Dr. Nizomuddin Zohidi, First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Tajikistan during his address at a Seminar on “The International Decade for Action: Water for Sustainable Development 2018-2028” organized by the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) today. Other speakers at the seminar included: Sherali Jononov, Ambassador, Republic of Tajikistan Dr. Nizomuddin Zohidi,Read More
Khawaja Asif to challenge IHC’s disqualification verdict
ISLAMABAD, APR 26 (DNA) – Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif has responded to the disqualification verdict and said that he would appeal in the Supreme Court against the IHC verdict. The Islamabad High Court (IHC) disqualified on Thursday Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif as a member of the parliament for not disclosing an UAE Iqama in his nomination papers. A three-member bench comprising Justice Athar Minallah, Justice Aamer Farooq and Justice Mohsin Akther Kayani resumed the court proceedings. Justice Athar Minallah read out the verdict. The bench had reserved their verdict on April 10. The benchRead More
Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif disqualified by IHC
ISLAMABAD, APR (DNA) – Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif has been disqualified by the Islamabad High Court under Article 62 of the Constitution for concealing facts about holding an Iqama [foreign work permit]. The bench headed by Justice Athar Minallah and comprising Justice Aamer Farooq and Justice Mohsin Akther Kiyani announced the verdict. Earlier A three-member bench, headed by Justice Athar Minallah, had reserved verdict on Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) leader Usman Dar’s plea on April-10. As per details garnered, the verdict would be announced by Justice Athar Minallah. Earlier, Asif had submitted company’s letterRead More
Italy attaches great importance to ties with Pakistan: Stefano Pontecorvo
ISLAMABAD, APR 26 (DNA) – Ambassador of Italy, Stefano Pontecorvo, has said that it gave him immense pleasure to be celebrating the National Day of Italy for the third time in Pakistan. He was speaking during a ceremony that was held to celebrate National Day of Italy, the other day. “ I am indeed thankful for being the Ambassador to Pakistan, as the relationship between our countries is one of those that will always allow Heads of Mission like myself to escape the curse of banality, otherwise constantly lurking inRead More
PM Abbasi meets Nawaz Sharif, discusses budget 2018-2019
ISLAMABAD, APR 26 (DNA) – Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Thursday has met former president of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Nawaz Sharif in Islamabad. During the meeting, ongoing political situation and party matters were discussed while issues regarding upcoming general elections and names for interim PM were also talked about. PM Abbasi also briefed Nawaz Sharif over the budget 2018-2019, stating that this budget will be tax-free. Poverty-stricken people will get relief in the budget, PM told Sharif. Ex-premier has asked Abbasi to prepare the budget as per nation’sRead More