Monday, October 1st, 2018
Saudi delegation discusses investment opportunities in fields of energy, mining in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – A delegation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia led by the H.E. Ahmed Hamed Al Ghamdi, Advisor Ministry of Energy, Industry & Mineral Resources of Saudi Arabia, held bilateral talks with the Pakistani side to discuss investment opportunities in the fields of energy and mining. Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to Pakistan Nawaf bin Saeed Al Malki told Saudi Press Agency that the delegation includes representatives of Saudi Aramco, the Strategic Partnerships Center, the Saudi Export Development Authority, Ma’aden Company and Acwa PowerRead More
Did PTI ask China before inviting S. Arabia into CPEC, asks Raza Rabbani
ISLAMABAD, Oct 01 (DNA): The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf did not consult Balochistan before asking Saudi Arabia to build an oil city in Gwadar, Raza Rabbani has said. “The government did not take parliament or the Balochistan government into confidence,” the former Senate chairperson said during a session of the Senate Monday. “This is a direct violation of Article 172.” Article 172 says that any unclaimed property belongs to the province it lies in and the federal government. Rabbani accused the government of trying to sabotage Chinese investment in Pakistan under itsRead More
NA approves resolution against Indian firing on AJK premier’s helicopter
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – The National Assembly on Monday unanimously adopted a resolution condemning the incident of firing on the helicopter of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Prime Minister Raja Farooq Haider. Leader of Opposition in the National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif tabled the resolution, which said the parliament condemned India’s act of aggression along the Line of Control. It added that the incident of firing by Indian forces was condemnable and a clear violation of international laws. Shehbaz Sharif also demanded that the government immediately form a joint committee for probing into the incidentRead More
Pakistan formally requests Saudi Arabia to grant oil on deferred payments
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Pakistan has on Monday formally requested Saudi Arabia to provide 2 lakh barrel oil/day on deferred payments for as much as three months. As per details garnered, the delegations of Pakistan and Saudi Arabia held first round of talks in Islamabad today. Pakistan also offered Saudi Arabia to invest in LNG-fired power plants and industrial zones under China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The delegations also agreed on increasing the bilateral trade between two brotherly nations. Pakistani delegation also put forwarded issues being faced by Pakistan’s expats inRead More
Vitamin B may boost kidney function in young diabetics
ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – Adolescents suffering from Type-1 diabetes may benefit from Vitamin B supplements as it improves kidney functions by protecting against development and progression of renal diseases, a new study has found. The findings suggest Vitamin B supplements, in addition to traditional angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor therapy may be a simple, safe and cost-effective strategy for early intervention, said co-author Nancy Samir Elbarbary from the in Shams University in Cairo. The study, presented at the 57th Annual European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology Meeting, involved nearly 100 participants with VitaminRead More
Chinese envoy inaugurates a One-Window Centre in Peshawar
PESHAWAR, OCT 01 (DNA) – Ambassador of China to Pakistan Yao Jing called on Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Shah Farman in Peshawar. He remained with the Governor for some time and discussed matters of mutual interest.The Governor expressed sincere wishes on the eve of national day of China. Meanwhile, Chinese Ambassador Yao Jing inaugurated a One Window Centre in Peshawar this afternoon to provide information to Pakistani youth about China, its history, culture and its scientific advancement. Speaking on the occasion, the Ambassador said his country will provide every possible assistanceRead More