Monday, October 22nd, 2018
Iranian terrorist group claims responsibility for troops’ abduction near Pakistan border
TEHRAN: (DNA) – A terrorist group has claimed responsibility for the abduction of 12 Iranian security personnel near the border with Pakistan. “The terrorist group Jaish al Adl [Army of Justice in Arabic] has posted two photos… claiming that those in it are the forces abducted” on October 16. Jaish al Adl, formed in 2012, is a successor to the extremist group Jundallah (Soldiers of God) which has carried out a spate of attacks on Iranian security forces in recent years in the southeastern province of Sistan-Balochistan. The photos show sevenRead More
UAE Crown Prince assures PM Imran of support
ISLAMABAD, OCT 22 (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan had a telephone call with H.H Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed bin Sultan Al-Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE’s Armed Forces, this afternoon and discussed bilateral issues of mutual interest. Both sides expressed satisfaction on the existing momentum in the bilateral relations between the two countries. Prime Minister Imran Khan shared his government’s vision and priorities with the Crown Prince. The Crown Prince assured Prime Minister Khan of UAE’s support and hoped that the newRead More
Defence cooperation with Azerbaijan strengthening steadily: President
ISLAMABAD, OCT 22 (DNA) – President Dr. Arif Alvi says defence cooperation between Pakistan and Azerbaijan has been strengthening steadily. He was talking to Azerbaijan’s Chief of State Border Service Colonel General Elchin Guliyev in Islamabad on Monday. The President said the two countries have common position on key global and regional issues and they support each other at international forums, which is a reflection of close and brotherly relations between the two counties. He stressed the need for enhancing bilateral trade between Pakistan and Azerbaijan saying the present stateRead More
US envoy calls on COAS Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa
RAWALPINDI, (DNA) – : US Charge’d’ Affairs to Pakistan Ambassador Paul Jones called on Chief of the Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa at General Headquarters in Rawalpindi on Monday. According to a press release issued by the ISPR, media wing of Pakistan army, matters of mutual interest including regional security with particular reference to Afghanistan were discussed in the meeting.
CPEC to boost women work force, says Shireen Mazari
ISLAMABAD, OCT 22 (DNA) – The launch event of the 6th monograph, titled “Role of Women in CPEC,” was organized by Pakistan-China Institute in collaboration with Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS), at the Pakistan Institute of Parliamentary Services (PIPS), on the 22nd of October. Dr Shireen Mazari, the Federal Minister for Human Rights, embraced the occasion as Chief Guest. The inaugural speech was given by the Executive Director of PCI, Mr Mustafa Hyder Sayed, where he mentioned the role PCI has played in disseminating information on key issues pertaining to the China-Pakistan EconomicRead More
Pak food products exhibited at world biggest food fair held in Paris
PARIS, OCT 22 (DNA) – The purpose-build Pakistan Pavilion at the Global International Food Products Exhibition (SIAL) held in Paris from October 21-25, 2018 attracted many buyers from around the world. Over forty five (45) renowned Pakistani companies exhibited a variety of food products including rice, pickles, dry fruits, beverages, spices and processed food. Buyers from many countries including France who visited the Pakistan stalls showed keen interest in Pakistani products. The Ambassador of Pakistan to France, Mr. Moin ul Haque visited the Pakistani Pavilion and appreciated the active participationRead More