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Thursday, October 25th, 2018

 

Senator Dr. Shahzad Waseem attends Int’l Baku Conference

BAKU, OCT 25 (DNA) – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Central Secretary for Foreign Affairs Senator Dr. Shahzad Waseem participated in International Baku Conference held in Azerbaijan. This year title of the conference was “Creativity & Human Development in Shaping a New World.” The conference is hosted by President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev. Other attendants of the conference included Noble Laureates, Parliamentarians and representatives of international organizations including the United Nations. Speaking at Group discussions, Senator Dr Shahzad Waseem said that the principles of Justice, equality, neutrality and respect for human rightsRead More


NAB reopens LNG case against Shahid Khaqan Abbasi

ISLAMABAD (DNA) – The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Thursday has reopened the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) case against former Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and decided to summon him for investigation. NAB is also intended to summon other former officials of Petroleum Ministry and asked relevant departments to submit record of the case. It is pertinent here to mention that NAB had blamed two former prime ministers Nawaz Sharif and Shahid Khaqan Abbasi for alleged misuse of authorities by giving a contract of LNG terminal to 15 different companiesRead More


PM Imran Khan accepts Chinese invitation, will fly to China on Nov 02

ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – At the invitation of the Chinese leadership, Prime Minister Imran Khan will pay an official visit to China from 2-5 November 2018. This will be the first official visit of the Prime Minister to China after assuming office in August 2018. He will be accompanied by a high-level delegation including the Minister of Foreign Affairs. The visit signifies the closeness and traditional warmth which characterizes Pakistan-China all weather strategic cooperative partnership. During the visit, Prime Minister Imran Khan will hold meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping andRead More


Shahzad Akbar, British home secretary discuss extradition of prisoners

LONDON (DNA) – Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Accountability Shahzad Akbar on Thursday met British Home Secretary Sajid Javid and delibrated on extradition of prisoners. During the meeting, steps to eliminate money laundering through illegal sources of income and support in technical field were also discussed. Both the leaders expressed will to further strengthen mutual ties between Pakistan and London and also talked about the ways for skills capacity building.


PM Khan chairs Federal Cabinet meeting to discuss Saudi economic package

ISLAMABAD (DNA) – A Federal Cabinet meeting is in progress on Thursday, under chair of Prime Miniser Imran Khan. The meeting is held to discuss overall political and economic situation of the country. The finance minister Asad Umar will brief PM over the economic package provided by Saudi Arabia. During the meeting several issues will be discussed including, signing of MOU with other states, appointment of chairman Heavy Industries Taxila Board. Moreover, issuance of official passport to the NAB officers going on official assignments will also be discussed.


Dollar further slips by 23 paisa in interbank

KARACHI (DNA) – The value of US dollar declined by 23 paisa against Pakistani Rupee in interbank market on Thursday. Following the slip, dollar is being traded around Rs131.80. The buying price of dollar is Rs130.50 while selling price is Rs132. During previous two days, the decline in dollar value is recorded at Rs2.13. On Wednesday, the dollar value was declined by Rs1.89 in interbank market while it was traded around Rs132. In open market its value was recorded at Rs133 after a decline by 90 paisa. With this decreaseRead More