Wednesday, October 10th, 2018
Air chief participates in PAF, TAF bilateral air exercise
ISLAMABAD, OCT 10 (DNA) – : Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force participated in an ongoing bilateral exercise between Pakistan and Turkish Air Force being held at an operational PAF base. During the visit, the Air Chief flew an exercise training mission in a fighter aircraft. Interacting with the combat crew of both the air forces, the Air Chief congratulated the participants for the smooth, professional and successful conduct of exercise. He further said that both the air forces have a longRead More
Bright future ahead on tapping blue economy initiatives, says Ali Zaidi
ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – Federal Ports and Shipping Minister Ali Zaidi said that there was bright future ahead for exploring various opportunities regarding blue economy. The minister took to Twitter on Wednesday to discuss the details of his meeting with Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Abbasi. “Another productive & meaningful meeting with Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Abbasi. Bright future ahead for exploring various opportunities available to us tapping #BlueEconomy initiatives,” Mr Zaidi tweeted. He also praised the vital role being played by Pakistan Navy in securing theRead More
China responds over Saudi Arabia participation in CPEC
QUETTA, (DNA) – Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Yao Jing has responded over the issue of Saudi Arabia entry into the CPEC project. He on Wednesday said that China had no objection to Saudi Arabia investing in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). “We welcome investment in CPEC ,” the ambassador said while addressing journalists at the Quetta Press Club. Other Chinese officials had also accompanied the ambassador during his visit to the press club. Earlier, much drama was witnessed after the reports claimed that Pakistan had left Chinaout of the loop over Saudi investment in CPEC . ConfusionRead More
Afghan officials get 20 years for handing secrets to Pakistan
KABUL: (DNA) – Two Afghan military officials were jailed for 20 years after a two-year trial for sharing state secrets with Pakistan, a prosecutor said on Wednesday. The sentence highlights a long-standing belief between Afghanistan and neighbouring Pakistan that the other country does not adequately prevent cross-border militant attacks. Shah Mohammad and Nazirullah were arrested in 2016. They pleaded not guilty but eventually “confessed to their crime” before the military court in the eastern city of Jalalabad, officials said. “Each of them has been sentenced to 20 years in prisonRead More
Is Ivanka Trump going to be the new US envoy at UN?
WASHINGTON, (DNA) – Ivanka Trump on Tuesday tamped down the suggestion her father could be poised to tap her as UN envoy, after President Donald Trump said she would make a “dynamite” replacement — were it not for nepotism concerns.* “It is an honor to serve in the White House alongside so many great colleagues and I know that the President will nominate a formidable replacement for Ambassador Haley. That replacement will not be me,” Ivanka tweeted. Hours earlier, her president father abruptly announced the resignation of Ambassador Nikki Haley, whoRead More
PM Imran Khan launches Naya Pakistan Housing Scheme
ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan has inaugurated New Pakistan Housing Scheme at a ceremony in Islamabad today. The inauguration of the project is part of government’s election manifesto of constructing five million houses for the shelterless people in its five year tenure. “One country wants to invest USD20 in the housing industry in Pakistan,” Prime Minister Khan said. “Inshahullah, we will steer Pakistan out of crises. It’s a difficult time for us but this too will phase soon,” he said. The prime minister said that he would deviseRead More