Tuesday, October 30th, 2018
Khashoggi’s fiancee calls on Trump to prevent ‘cover-up’
The Turkish fiancee of slain journalist Jamal Khashoggi has called on US President Donald Trump and other leaders to ensure that his death in Istanbul is not covered up, while Saudi Arabia’s top prosecutor on Tuesday visited the Saudi Consulate where officials from his government killed the writer. Speaking at a memorial in London on Monday, Hatice Cengiz expressed disappointment in the “leadership of many countries.” Singling out Trump, she urged him to “help reveal the truth and ensure justice be served.” “He should not pave the way for a cover-up ofRead More
Dr Sania Nishtar appointed BISP chairperson
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – The federal government has appointed Dr Sania Nishtar, Pakistan’s internationally acclaimed global health expert, as chairperson of the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP). According to a statement issued here, the federal government had invited Dr. Sania Nishtar to chair the Board of the BISP, following her acceptance, the government has made the appointment. Dr. Nishtar is a well-respected apolitical professional, civil society leader and former cabinet minister. She is also a widely published scholar in the field of public healthcare systems and reform. Poverty alleviation and provisionRead More
Foreign Minister, Uzbek Ambassador discuss matters of mutual interest
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Uzbekistan Ambassador Furqat Sidiqov called on Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi in Islamabad on Tuesday. During the meeting, they exchanged views on matters of mutual interest.
ICCI felicitates Turkey on its National Day
ISLAMABAD, OCT 30 (DNA) – The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry has congratulated the Turkish leadership and its people on their National Day and said that the Pakistani leadership and nation was proud of their exemplary friendship and deep bond of mutual respect with Turkey. Ahmed Hassan Moughal, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry said that the people of Pakistan and Turkey were linked together in the historical ties of love and brotherhood. He said Turkey has achieved phenomenal economic development under the vibrant leadership of Racep TayyipRead More
PM to address Shanghai Pakistan Trade and Investment Forum
BEIJING: (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan will address the Chinese and Pakistani business community at the Pakistan Trade and Investment Forum to be held in Shanghai on November 5. The prime minister will highlight the economic potential and priorities of the new government in his address. Over 400 Chinese companies and businessmen have been invited to attend the forum and they will be offered to take advantage of investment friendly policies of the present government, official sources told here on Tuesday. A business group comprising 70 businessmen, manufacturers andRead More
UAE investing $4 bn to build refinery near Hub power plant: Razak
DUBAI: (DNA) – Adviser to Prime Minister on Commerce and Investment Abdul Razak Dawood has said that around $4 billion is being invested by the United Arab Emirates to build coastal refinery near Hub power plant. He revealed that the UAE investment company Mubadala has started its work with Pakistan’s energy company Pak-Arab Refinery Limited (Parco). He was addressing the business community of Pakistan at a gathering organised by Pakistan Business Council Dubai. Abdul Razak Dawood said that the government does not have sufficient resources to build ‘Pakistan Pavilion’ inRead More