Wednesday, October 24th, 2018
Pakistan rejects allegations regarding Kandhar attack

ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Pakistan rejects baseless and unfounded allegations regarding the latest Kandahar attacks. No hard evidence or intelligence related information has been shared to date with Pakistan to substantiate such claims. In the presence of elaborate mechanisms under Afghanistan -Pakistan Action Plan for Peace and Stability (APAPPS) to mutually and effectively address and investigate any such unfortunate incidents, it would have been more appropriate to invoke the relevant arrangement instead of resorting to media blame game which is contrary to the seven principles of cooperation agreed between the two sides, earlier this year.
Fire erupts at PID building Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – All the staffers were safely evacuated after a fire erupted at the Press Information Department building in the federal capital here on Wednesday. There was no loss of life reported. According to reports, the blaze started from the sixth floor of the building has now engulfed the whole building. Four fire tenders are at the site trying to extinguish the blaze.
Four schoolchildren injured in Quetta firing

QUETTA: (DNA) – At least four schoolchildren were injured as a result of firing outside a private school in Quetta’s Killi Shabo area on Wednesday.
PM successful visit to Saudi Arabia to yield positive impact on economy

LAHORE, OCT 24 (DNA) – The successful visit of Prime Minister Imran Khan to Saudi Arabia will yield positive economic impact in in Pakistan and help forge unity among Muslim ummah which is an urgent need of the hour for boosting mutual trade to cope with global economic challenges effectively. Pakistan Furniture Council (PFC) Chief Executive Mian Kashif Ashfaq Wednesday chairing board of directors meeting said that PTI government has offered an excellent package of incentives to attract foreign direct and indirect investment in Pakistan. He said that Prime MinisterRead More
Indonesian President Joko Widodo opens Trade Expo Indonesia

JAKARTA, OCT 24 (DNA) – President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo has officially opened the largest annual trade show the TRADE EXPO INDONESIA (TEI) in Jakarta, on Wednesday. More than 100,000 attending the trade expo. Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI) 2018 will present premium and high quality Indonesian products and allows you to engage one-on-one business matching directly with remarkable Indonesian suppliers. TEI 2018 also presents a strong Trade, Tourism, and Investment Forum, business counselling and talk show to explore trade opportunities with Indonesia. TEI is an international B2B-focused tradeshow that isRead More
Pakistan to go for IMF bailout, despite $6 billion Saudi Arabia support package: Report

LAHORE , (DNA) – : Despite getting a $6 billion bailout package from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan will still be seeking an International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout. the Finance Ministry spokesman Noor Ahmed on Wednesday said, “Islamabad will now negotiate with the IMF from an improved position.” He added, “We’ll have to go to IMF. The Saudi Arabian package “is something you strengthened your position for talks.” Mr Ahmed said an IMF programme will help boost discipline in the economy. On Tuesday, Saudi Arabia agreed to give $3 billion for a year toRead More