Thursday, September 20th, 2018
Iran urges UN to condemn Israeli threats, supervise its nuclear program
NEW YORK, (DNA) – Iran has urged the United Nations to bring Israel’s nuclear program under its supervision and condemn Tel Aviv’s threats against Tehran. Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations Gholamali Khoshrou said the UN members should not turn a blind eye to these threats and must take firm actions to eliminate all Israeli nuclear weapons.
Pakistan elected as member of IAEA BoGs
VIENNA, (DNA) – Pakistan has once again been elected as member of Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency for the next two years. The election was held in a meeting of the agency in Austrian city of Vienna. A Pakistani delegation led by Chairman Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission Muhammad Naeem is also in attendance. It is a big diplomatic achievement of Pakistan and also recognition of the country’s status as a responsible nuclear power state. Out of thirty five members, eleven are elected for a term ofRead More
President Ilham Aliyev received heads of parliaments of various countries
BAKU, (DNA) – President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has received President of the National Assembly of the Republic of Djibouti Mohamed Ali Houmed, Chairman of the State Council of Oman Yahya bin Mahfouz Al Munziri, speaker of the National Assembly of the State of Kuwait Marzouq Al-Ghanim, Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani, Speaker of the National Assembly of Bulgaria Tsveta Karayancheva, Chairman of the Jogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan Dastanbek Djumabekov, President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly George Tsereteli, and first deputy speaker ofRead More
Sanjrani proposes liberal visa regime, direct air connectivity with Azerbaijan
BAKU, (DNA) – Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani has proposed a liberal visa regime and direct air connectivity between Pakistan and Azerbaijan to promote bilateral trade, investment and tourism. He made this proposal during his meeting with Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev in Baku. The Chairman said there is need to explore possibility of cooperation in diverse fields, including economy. He said extension of North-South Transport Corridor to Gwadar Port would ensure the much needed connectivity and give boost to trade links between the two countries. Sadiq Sanjrani said mutual support onRead More
Saudi Arabia to join CPEC with huge investments, says Information Minister
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry has said Saudi Arabia will join CPEC with huge investments adding UAE will also make huge investments in Pakistan. He expressed these views while addressing a press conference. He further said in October a high level delegation from Saudi Arabia will come to Pakistan to discuss more details of these investments. Likewise a high level delegation from UAE will also visit Pakistan in October. The minister highlighted that with the latest visit, there would be a new shift in the strategic ties betweenRead More
FM Shah Mehmood to meet Indian counterpart Sushma Swaraj on sidelines of UNGA
NEW YORK, (DNA) – A meeting between Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi and Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will take place on the sidelines of United National General Assembly (UNGA) session in New York. Addressing a press conference on Thursday, MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar confirmed the meeting, however, clarified that no agenda has been discussed between both the countries so far. The final dates will be finalised between the foreign ministry officials of both the country, said the official. The development comes after the Indian premier called for bilateralRead More