Monday, August 20th, 2018
Govt to recover unlawful weather stashed abroad: Asad Umar
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Federal Finance Minister Asad Umar said that his government was committed to recover “unlawful wealth stashed abroad.” “The first decision of the new cabinet was to form a high powered task force to recover unlawful wealth stashed abroad. Message to those who have stolen public money and hid it abroad is loud and clear : we are coming after you!,” Finance Minister Umar said in a Twitter statement on Monday. The tweet came hours after he assumed responsibilities of his office on Monday. Shortly after he chairedRead More
China defies US pressure as EU parts ways with Iranian oil
BEIJING, (DNA) – : China, seeking to skirt US sanctions, will use oil tankers from Iran for its purchases of that country’s crude, throwing Tehran a lifeline while European companies such as France’s Total are walking away due to fear of reprisals from Washington. The United States is trying to halt Iranian oil exports in an effort to force Tehran to negotiate a new nuclear agreement and to curb its influence in the Middle East. China, which has cut imports of U.S. crude amid a trade war with Washington, hasRead More
Pakistan summons Dutch Charge d’Affaires to lodge protest over blasphemous competition
ISLAMABAD, Aug 20 (DNA): Pakistan on Monday summoned the Charge d’Affaires of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and a strong protest was lodged on the announcement by leader of the Dutch Freedom Party and Parliamentarian Geert Wilders to hold a competition of blasphemous caricatures. Pakistan conveyed its deep concern at this deliberate and malicious attempt to defame Islam, says a press statement issued by the Foreign Office in Islamabad. The Federal Cabinet, in its meeting held today, strongly condemned this abominable and reprehensible plan. The Ambassador of Pakistan in The Hague hasRead More
Nepal deputy foreign minister phones FM Qureshi
Mr. Krishna Bahadur Mahara, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Nepal telephoned Mr. Shah Mehmood Qureshi today to congratulate him on assuming charge as Foreign Minister of Pakistan. Foreign Minister, Qureshi expressed his admiration for the resolve and determination displayed by the Government and people of Nepal, as they rebuilt the country after the devastating earthquake. He also expressed the desire for enhancing economic relations between Pakistan and Nepal to a level commensurate with the political relationship and the existing goodwill. The Foreign Minister also appreciatedRead More
Chairman PCB Najam Sethi resigns; Ihsan Mani new Chairman PCB
ISLAMABAD, AUG 20 (DNA).. CHAIRMAN PCB Najam Sethi has resigned from his post. According to media reports he has tendered his resignation to the prime minister. Ihsan Mani is tipped as new PCB Chairman. After PTI government had taken charge, Najam Sethi resignation was expected. He in a way tried to remain on the seat and mend fences with PTI when his wife Jugno Mohsin cast her vote for PTI candidate for the Punjab Chief Minister post, however this move seems to have failed. In his message on socialRead More
Prime Minister of Canada greets PM Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau phoned Prime Minister Imran Khan and congratulated him on assuming the office. During the telephone conversation, the Canadian Prime Minister appreciated Prime Minister Khan’s illustrious career in cricket and politics and wished him well for implementing his party’s agenda for the welfare of Pakistani people. Both the leaders discussed bilateral relations and stressed the need for further strengthening of ties particularly in areas of trade, commerce and investment. Prime Minister Imran Khan also underscored the contributions of over 400,000 Canadians of PakistaniRead More