Friday, October 26th, 2018
Good news expected at conclusion of PM Imran’s visit to China: Chinese envoy
ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, Yao Jang said on Friday said the government and the people of China were eagerly waiting for the historic visit of Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan in first week of November as Beijing was pinning high hopes on the new government in term of bringing peace and development not only in Pakistan but the whole region. Addressing a press briefing, Jang said China wanted to see Pakistan economically strong and independent country to promote regional peace, prosperity and stability. He said during theRead More
Black Day to be observed against Indian occupation of Kashmir
MIRPUR (DNA): Jammu and Kashmir people living on both sides of Line of Control (LoC) and rest of the world will observe Black Day on Saturday to mark severe protest and indignation against Indian occupation of Jammu & Kashmir state since this day of October 27, 1947. The Day is observed as Black Day every year to mark extreme resentment and indignation over the continued unlawful and forcible occupation of bulk of Jammu Kashmir state by the Indian tyrannical forces. India had landed her armed military troops in Srinagar onRead More
Tunisia reiterates its commitment to Int’l legitimacy and multilateral action
NEW YORK, OCT 26 (DNA) – The Tunisian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has organized an event to celebrate 73rd anniversary of the United Nations Organization, on Friday. It is a renewed opportunity to invoke the noble principles and objectives stated in the founding Charter of this prestigious Organization to lift humanity out of the scourge of wars and conflicts, to reinforce pillars of International peace and security, to endorse respect for human rights, and to achieve just and sustainable development that meets the aspirations of the peoples of the worldRead More
New anti-graft law to be adopted soon: Farogh Naseem
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – : Federal Law Minister Farogh Naseem said that a new anti-corruption law was being adopted to eradicate the scourge of corruption from the country. The law minister made the announcement while addressing a press conference on Friday The government would reward a whistle-blower who helped expose corrupt elements, he said, adding that 20 percent of the recovered money would be handed over to the whistle-blower. “The new law will be tabled in the assembly soon for approval,” he said. Naseem urged political parties to refrain from makingRead More
PM appoints Shahzad Qasim as his Special Assistant on Power Sector
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – The Cabinet Division on Friday issued a formal notification for the appointment of Qasim Shahzad as Special Assistant on the Power Sector after Prime Minister Imran Khan approved his appointment. According to a notification issued on Friday, Shahzad Qasim has been tasked to work with the Power Division and Task Force on Energy from Oct 24. He would develop a plan for resource mobilization for addressing the Circular Debt issue; and a plan for optimum funding of a Power Sector Support Fund in the light of internationalRead More
PM Imran Khan’s Malaysia visit schedule unveiled
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan Malaysia tour has been finalised and the tentative dates have been revealed. PM Khan will leave for Malaysia on the invitation of its Premier Mahathir Bin Mohamad in the second week of November. Premier will depart for a state visit to Malaysia along with a high level delegation comprising Finance Minister, Foreign Minister and Information Minister. Prime Minister Khan, on October 18, made a telephone call to Malaysian Premier Mahathir Bin Mohamad. During the phone call, leaders of both states agreed to extend cooperationRead More