Wednesday, October 24th, 2018
‘No corrupt person will get NRO’: PM Imran addresses nation
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – In his video message on Wednesday after successfully concluding his visit to Saudi Arabia, Prime Minister Imran Khan took nation into confidence regarding measures adopted by the PTI government to deal with ongoing economic crisis, After securing financial assistance from Saudi Arabia, Prime Minister Imran Khan said that Pakistan ‘is now in a better position’. “My Pakistanis, today I am here with a good news for all of you. We were facing really hard times. We were highly pressurized into paying heavy debts. But thanks to SaudiRead More
73rd anniversary of the United Nations Day celebrated
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the UN country team jointly organized a ceremony at the Foreign Office today to mark the 73rd anniversary of the United Nations. Speaking on the occasion, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi outlined the Government’s priorities with a particular focus on social and economic development, poverty alleviation, job creation and institutional reforms. Acknowledging the role and contribution of the United Nations in these endeavours, the Foreign Minister expressed Pakistan’s willingness to further build on this partnership. The Foreign Minister highlighted the seminalRead More
China launches new rail, road cargo linking Lanzhou, Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – China has launched a new rail and road cargo service linking Lanzhou, capital of Gansu Province, with Islamabad in Pakistan. The first train carrying 30 carriages of mechanical equipment, auto parts and daily necessities left a logistics center yesterday in Lanzhou, bound for Kashgar in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The goods will then be transported to Islamabad by a highway, China’s state-run media reported today. According to Luo Zhe, deputy director with the management committee of the International Land Port of Gansu the 4,500-km trip will takeRead More
Virat Kohli fastest-ever to reach 10,000 ODI runs
VISAKHAPTNAM, (DNA) – India skipper Virat Kohli became Wednesday the fastest-ever batsman to reach 10,000 one-day international runs, making history in his 205th innings against the West Indies in Visakhapatnam. The 29-year-old surpassed fellow Indian batting great Sachin Tendulkar, who first crossed the 10,000-run mark in 259 innings in 2001. Kohli, playing his 213th ODI, took a single off spinner Ashley Nurse to reach the milestone. He is just the 13th batsman, and fifth Indian, to join the elite list. Earlier, India won the toss and elected to bat againstRead More
Pakistan Embassy in Riyadh collects Rs 62m for dam fund in one night
RIYADH: (DNA) – The Embassy of Pakistan in Saudi Arabia has collected Rs 62 million (USD 465000) for Diamer Bhasha and Mohmand dam fund in one night. The event was organised by the Embassy of Pakistan in Riyadh on instruction of Foreign Ministry. The official page of PM Imran Khan on Facebook shared the news of fund collection. Later, the cheque of the same amount was presented to Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi by the ambassador of Pakistan in Saudi Arabia on October 23. The collection for dams’ construction recordedRead More
SC issues notices to Nawaz Sharif, Maryam Nawaz on NAB’s appeal
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Supreme Court of Pakistan (SC) on Wednesday issued notices to Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif and Maryam Nawaz on appeal lodged by National Accountability Bureau (NAB) challenging suspension of jail terms in Avenfield reference. As per details garnered, a three-member bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Saqib Nisar began hearing of the case here in Islamabad today. SC also issued notice to the anti-graft watchdog. As the hearing underway, CJ remarked that jail term of Capt (retd) Safdar is very lowRead More