Tuesday, November 6th, 2018
Pakistan supports Russia’s connection to CASA-1000 project
MOSCOW, NOV 06 (DNA) – Pakistan is ready to support Russia’s connection to the regional project for the supply of electricity from Central Asia to South Asia (CASA-1000). The government of Pakistan supports Russia’s involvement in the regional construction project of the CASA-1000 transmission line in case of the consent of other interested parties, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan said at a meeting with his Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev, in China. The meeting of the heads of government of the two countries was held as part of the opening ofRead More
Saudi Arabia to sign MoU for establishing oil refinery in Pakistan soon
ISLAMABAD, NOV 06 (DNA) – Saudi Minister for Energy will soon visit Pakistan to sign MoU on establishing an oil refinery in Pakistan, apart from finalizing other major projects in which Saudi Arabia has shown interest. It was revealed by Nawaf Bin Said Al-Malkiy, Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan who paid a courtesy call on the President Dr. Arif Alvi. Welcoming the Ambassador the President underlined the close, cordial and brotherly relations that exist between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan and highlighted different areas of economy where Saudi investors can invest. TheRead More
Romanian envoy meets Federal Minister for Defence Production
ISLAMABAD, NOV 06: (DNA) – Ambassador of Romania to Pakistan, Nicolae Gola met with Zobaida Jalal Federal Minister for Defence Production, on Tuesday.
Pakistan, US officials discuss bilateral ties, stability in Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – Ambassador Alice Wells, the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs visited called on Finance Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and held delegation level talks at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The delegation level talks were led by Mr. Aftab Khokher, Additional Secretary (Americas), from the Pakistan side. Senior officials from Ministry of Interior and Ministry of Defence also attended the meeting. The meeting took stock of the understanding reached between the Foreign Minister Qureshi and Secretary Pompeo to rebuildRead More
PM Imran meets COAS, discusses overall law and order situation
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday met Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa and discussed overall law and order situation of the country. Sources said that the meeting was held before the National Security Committee (NSC) meeting. The meeting discussed matters pertaining to overall law and order situation of the country. PM Imran Khan also briefed the COAS regarding his visit to China. The two leaders also discussed matters relating to situation arising after religious party’s protest. They also reviewed action being taken againstRead More
Ambassador of Azerbaijan meets Zobaida Jalal, Federal Minister for Defence Production
RAWALPINDI, (DNA) – Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Pakistan Ali Alizada met with Ms.Zobaida Jalal, Federal Minister for Defence Production of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Both sides discussed matters of mutual interest. They also resolved to further expand bilateral cooperation especially in the field ofdefence proeuction.