Friday, October 19th, 2018
Japan eyes using ‘One Belt One Road’ to trade with Azerbaijan
BAKU, (DNA) – Japan is interested in using the Trans-Eurasian Transport Corridor in the framework of the One Belt One Road (OBOR) project for the development of trade with Azerbaijan. Japanese Ambassador to Azerbaijan Teruyuki Katori told that the use of this transport corridor can significantly reduce the time of transportation of goods from Japan and will contribute to the further development of trade and economic relations between the countries. “For example, Japanese cars are very popular in Azerbaijan. They are currently being supplied to the country through Georgia, where,Read More
At least 50 dead in India train disaster: police
AMRITSAR, (DNA) – India: At least 50 people were killed Friday after a train plowed into revellers gathered to watch a Hindu festival in India´s northern Amritsar city, police said. The train hit a crowd standing on the railway line to watch a fireworks show during Dussehra celebrations, police and eyewitnesses said. “There was a lot of noise as firecrackers were being let off and it appears they were unable to hear the approaching train,” a police official at the scene told. An eyewitness told a local TV channel thereRead More
Qatar FM calls on PM Imran Khan
H.E Sheikh Mohammad Bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, called on the Prime Minister today, to convey the felicitations and best wishes of Amir of Qatar, on his elections. He conveyed the keen desire of the Amir to work with the new leadership in Pakistan, for further strengthening close and cordial relations between Pakistan and Qatar. Expressing appreciation for the warm sentiments of HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, the Prime Minister reciprocated by underlining the commitment ofRead More
Pakistan army wins gold medal in world’s toughest Cambrian Patrol competition
RAWALPINDI, OCT 19 (DNA) 11 Member Pakistan Army team won gold medal, for the fourth consecutive time, in the world’s toughest Cambrian Patrol competition held at Wales, UK. Pakistani Team was from a Battalion of N) orthern Light Infantry, the brave soldiers from Pakistan’s Gilgit Baltistan. 134 teams from 31 countries are participating in the two weeks long competition which started on 8th October. Cambrian Patrol is mission and task oriented patrolling exercise of 48 hours during which participants of patrolling team cover 60 kilometers carrying 25 kilograms.
Nehal Hashmi stirs up controversy with fresh salvo at state institutions
LAHORE: (DNA) – Reacting to a fresh fiery speech of ex-party member Nehal Hashmi criticising state institutions, senior leader of PML-N, Rana Sanaullah, says the statement given by Hashmi could be in his personal capacity and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz has nothing to do with it. Hashmi, a sacked member of the PML-N, surprised several quarters after he stated at a gathering today that the armed forces of the country couldn’t reclaim an inch of land. He stirred up a hornet’s nest when he went on to say that an atomRead More
Pakistan strongly reacts to Indian purchase of S-400 missiles
ISLAMABAD, OCT 19 (DNA) – : Pakistan said Friday the Indian purchase of S-400 missile system is a part of their efforts to acquire a Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) System through multiple sources. The ministry of foreign affairs, in a statement said, “the purchase of S-400 missile system by India will further destabilize strategic stability in South Asia, besides leading to a renewed arms race.” Following the May 1998 nuclear tests by both sides, Pakistan had proposed a Strategic Restraint Regime in the region, advocating against the acquisition of BMDRead More