Monday, August 6th, 2018
Pakistan a trusted friend and partner for Indonesia, says Ambassador Amri
Ambassador of Indonesia talks to Centreline & DNA Ansar Mahmood Bhatti How would you describe political and cultural relations between Pakistan and Indonesia and how can these relations be further cemented? Indonesia and Pakistan enjoy a unique and interesting history of close bilateral relations, which existed even before the independence of the two countries. The people of the two nations were also connected to each other during their freedom struggle from the colonial rule.The formal diplomatic ties were established soon after the independence of Pakistan and in October 1947,Read More
PTI is in command. What next? By Ansar Mahmood Bhatti
Let me start this piece by borrowing a few lines from my previous article titled” The likely outcome of the July 25 elections”:“The return of the PML-N to power, happens to be a million-dollar question. Various indicators suggest the PML-N may not be able to form the next government, at least at the Center. Historically speaking, the ruling parliamentary governments have never returned to power for the second consecutive term…………..PTI on the contrary seems better placed in the upcoming elections despite the fact that it is undergoing huge internal rifts.Read More
Shaheen Air flight reaches China to bring back stranded Pakistanis
LAHORE, (DNA) – A Shaheen Air International flight NL-892 has reached China from Lahore on Monday to bring back stranded Pakistanis in the Chinese city of Guangzhou. About 324 passengers had to reach Pakistan through a Shaheen Air flight on July 29 but they were left stranded after the flight was delayed due to dispute with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). It is pertinent to mention here that Shaheen Air International was prohibited to utilize facilities and services offered by the CAA after failing to clear dues amounting Rs.1.5 billion.Read More