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Chinese foreign minister lauds Pakistan Army’s professionalism

RAWALPINDI, (DNA) – Chinese delegation led by Chinese Foreign Minister Mr Wang Yi called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS). Matters related to regional security and bilateral cooperation were discussed. Chinese Foreign Minister said that Pakistan-China relationship is based on convergence of views and mutual respect. Appreciating professionalism of Pakistan Army, Foreign Minister said that world should acknowledge Pakistan’s efforts towards regional peace and stability. He appreciated security provided to CPEC and said that China believes in inclusive prosperity. COAS thanked Foreign Minister for his visitRead More


China vows to help Pakistan eradicate poverty, create jobs

ISLAMABAD, (DNA) –  Pakistan and China on Saturday resolved to further strengthen bilateral and strategic ties by enhancing cooperation in diverse fields to help the former strengthen its economy, eradicate poverty, and create job opportunities. The resolve was reached during delegation-level talks between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who is in Islamabad on a three-day visit and his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mehmood Qureshi. “Both the sides resolved to further strengthen strategic partnership between Pakistan and China,” Qureshi said addressing a press conference alongside his Chinese counterpart after the talks at theRead More


Fire erupts at shopping mall on Lahore’s MM Alam Road

LAHORE, (DNA) – A fire erupted at a shopping mall located on the provincial capital’s MM Alam Road on Saturday. According to 1122, the fire broke out at a restaurant located in the basement of a building situated at city’s famous MM Alam Road in Gulberg.  A man fell off in a bid to escape, a rescue official added. The rescue teams have reached the site of the incident and the fire brigade personnel are currently engaged in dousing off the fire. The rescue authorities on the ground suspect thatRead More


Saudi information minister meets COAS Gen. Bajwa

RAWALPINDI, (DNA) – Awwad Bin Saleh Al Awwad, Information Minister of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS). Matters of mutual interest were discussed during the meeting. Visiting dignitary lauded the strong and brotherly bilateral ties, also reaffirmed KSA’s full support to Pakistan in its efforts towards peace and stability.


PM Iman Khan expands federal cabinet

ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan has inducted more ministers to his federal cabinet, said spokesperson of PM house on Saturday. Umer Ayub will be given the charge of Energy ministry, Ali Zaidi will see Naval affairs, Muhammad Mian Soomro will be minister for privatization while the ministry of Murad Saeed is yet to decide. Earlier, Baluchistan government added two more members to its cabinet.


CDA launches full scale anti encroachments drive

ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – The civic authority, along with the district administration and the Islamabad Excise Department, launched on Sunday an operation against encroachment in Sector H-13, and Sector G-8. The Capital Development Authority (CDA) launched the operation on the directions of the Islamabad High Court (IHC). The CDA Enforcement Director and Land Survey Director supervised the operations in which they demolished at least seven rooms and four boundary walls with the help of heavy machinery.