Tuesday, May 15th, 2018
Iran upbeat on nuclear deal hopes after EU talks
TEHRAN, MAY 15 (DNA) – Iran s foreign minister said Tuesday that efforts to save the nuclear deal after the abrupt US withdrawal were “on the right track” as he began talks with European powers in Brussels. Mohammad Javad Zarif met EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini ahead of evening talks with his counterparts from Britain, France and Germany — the three European signatories to the 2015 landmark deal who are scrambling to preserve it. Tehran has warned it is preparing to resume “industrial-scale” uranium enrichment “without any restrictions” unless EuropeRead More
NA adopts resolution condemning Palestinians’ massacre
ISLAMABAD, MAY 15 (DNA) – National Assembly (NA) on Tuesday adopted resolution condemning gruesome killings of 59 Palestinians by Israeli forces. NA also asked international community to take notice of unabated Israel’s state-terrorism while urging Security Council to take stern action against authoritarian regime. NA also condemns shifting of US’s embassy to Jerusalem while terming it as a step against resolutions adopted by UNO. On the other hand, fresh protests were expected Tuesday a day after Israeli forces killed 59 Palestinians during clashes and protests along the Gaza border againstRead More
Chinese envoy meets Vice Chairman PTI, Shah Mehmood Qureshi
ISLAMABAD, MAY 15 (DNA) – Ambassador of China, You Jing met with Vice Chairman PTI Shah Mehmood Qureshi, on Tuesday. According to the details issued by party’s Central Media Department Ambassador of People’s Republic of China met Vice Chairman Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf Shah Mehmood Qureshi today. In a wide range of discussions both sides deliberated on bilateral relations between the two countries and also focused on the matters of mutual interest. They also discussed in detail the dynamics of regional politics exclusively focusing China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
French Tour operators invited to promote Pakistan as a preferred tourist destination
PARIS, MAY 15 (DNA) – Inauguration ceremony of the special Tourist Information Counter established at the Embassy of Pakistan, Paris to facilitate and encourage French tourists was held in Paris yesterday. A website titled “Decouvrez le Pakistan” to promote Pakistan tourism in the French language was also launched on the occasion. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, the Ambassador of Pakistan to France Moin ul Haque said that the improved security situation, upgraded road and communication infrastructure, modern travelling and residential facilities have made Pakistan a preferred tourist destination for theRead More
Azerbaijan keen to deepen relations with Pakistan: ambassador Alizade
BY ANSAR M BHATTI ISLAMABAD, MAY 15 (DNA) – Ambassador of Azerbaijan Ali Alizade has said his country was keen to deepen and diversify relations with Pakistan in all fields adding both countries enjoy excellent relations, which are constantly on the move. Ambassador Alizade was speaking on the occasion of National Day of Azerbaijan and 100 Anniversary of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic. Federal Minister for Defence Production Usman Ibrahim was the chief guest while National Security Adviser Lt. Gen® Nasser Khan Janjua was guest of honour. A large number ofRead More