Monday, September 24th, 2018
COAS Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa visits Pakistan Military Academy, Kakul
RAWALPINDI, (DNA) – General Qamar Javed Bajwa Chief of Army Staff (COAS) visited Pakistan Military Academy, Kakul. COAS was briefed by the commandant Maj Gen Akhtar Nawaz Satti on various functional aspects of the Academy for professional grooming of the cadets. Talking to the faculty and cadets COAS emphasized on striving for professional competence, leading the men from front and upholding the virtues of honour, integrity, selfless devotion and rich traditions of Pakistan Army. He reminded them to follow the dictum, “the honour and security of the countryRead More
PM Imran Khan chairs briefing on Ministry of National Health Services
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan today chaired a briefing on Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination at PM Office. Minister for NHSR&C Mr. Aamir Mehmood Kiyani, Secretary NHSR&C Capt. (R) Zahid Saeed, DG National Health Mr. Asad Hafeez and senior officers were present during the meeting. Secretary National Health Services briefed the Prime Minister about the performance of the Ministry, various issues and challenges confronted by the Ministry and its strategic priorities. The Secretary also apprised the Prime Minister of the regulatory functions of the Ministry,Read More
Maldives election: Ibrahim Mohamed wins presidential election
MALE, (DNA) – In Maldives, united opposition front candidate Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has won presidential election. According to unofficial results, with 437 out of 472 ballot boxes counted so far, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih holds an unbeatable lead over the incumbent president Abdulla Yameen. However, the national electoral commission has not yet announced the results. Ibrahim Mohamed Solih says that he has won by a sixteen percent margin over Yameen, with ninety two percent of votes counted.
IMF delegation arriving in Pakistan for crucial talks
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – International Monetary Fund delegation is arriving in Pakistan for crucial talks. IMF delegation will meet finance minister, Asad Umar and Minister for planning and development. The delegation will discuss the matters pertaining to the payment of loan installments. Finance Minister Asad Umar dispelled the notion that Pakistan is facing a financial emergency and said that there is no need to rush to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a bailout. “Pakistan is not in an emergency situation that requires it to rush to the IMF to seek a bailout,” the financeRead More
RCCI organizes first Pak, US business summit
RAWALPINDI, SEPT 24 (DNA) – The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry organized 1st Pak US business summit at a local hotel in Islamabad on Monday. Speaker national assembly Asad Qaisar was the key note speaker. Addressing the summit speaker national assembly said Government of Pakistan will ensure all possible assistance to overseas Pakistanis and will take business community on board for devising economic policy. Appreciating the RCCI’s efforts for organizing the event Asad Qaisar said that business community is the key stake holder. While commenting on Pak US relationsRead More
KSA’s inclusion in CPEC to provide new trade route between China, Gulf countries: Mushahid
BEIJING, SEPT 24 (DNA) – Chairman, Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Senator Mushahid Hussain has welcomed Pakistan’s offer to Saudi Arabia to become the third partner in China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) framework and said it would provide a new trade route between China and the Gulf countries. Speaking in Beijing after attending a conference on Belt and Road, he said the corridor is not only meant for China and Pakistan but it is a framework of the development and connectivity for other countries of the region and beyond asRead More