Tuesday, November 20th, 2018
CASA 1000 project to meet Pak energy needs: Tajik ambassador
RAWALPINDI, NOV 20 (DNA) – The Ambassador of Tajikistan Sherali S. Jononov has said that Pakistan and Tajikistan have historical, cultural and religious background and the roots of their relation are very deep. Both countries are enjoying cordial relationship. Tajikistan understands and well aware of the energy need of Pakistan and said that power will be provided to Pakistan under Central Asia South Asia (CASA 1000) energy project. Based on the schedule, CASA-1000 power project should be fully operational by 2020, he added. Tajik envoy informed that Rogun Dam hasRead More
Efforts required to cope with challenge of environmental pollution, Mayor Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, NOV 20 (DNA) – Coordinated efforts are required to cope with the challenge of environmental pollution so that clean and environment friendly country could be transmitted to our next generation. Mayor of Islamabad, Sheikh Anser Aziz expressed these views on Tuesday after planting a tree sapling at Lake view Park. During the ceremony, Pakistani and Foreign players of Islamabad United, two time winner of Pakistan Super League, also voluntarily planted saplings at the Lakeview Park. Minister of State for Interior, Shaheryar Afridi was chief guest of the ceremony. MayorRead More
Pakistan is an important ally of US in South Asia: Pentagon
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – After Prime Minister Imran Khan lashed out at President Donald Trump’s diatribe against Pakistan, Pentagon asserted on Tuesday that Pakistan is an important ally of United States in South Asia’s strategy. Col. Rob Manning, a Pentagon spokesman and Director of Defense Press Operations for the U.S. Department of Defense, said this in an off camera news conference. Responding to a question over Trump’s interview to Fox News, Manning maintained that Pakistan and US has mutual interests in the region whereas no change has occurred in their militaryRead More
World media outlets give breaking news of PM Imran Khan snubbing US President Donald Trump on twitter
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Media outlets from all around the world have given breaking news and headlines over Pakistan PM Imran Khan tweet against President Donald Trump. Headlines signifying a Pakistani Prime Minister from civilian circles, taking on a bold tone against US policies in the region. Previously the country’s military could respond in a harsh tone whenever it felt that its efforts in the war on terror were not being highlighted enough. Imran Khan’s tweets on Trump and the US made it to the headlines of popular media outlets, leaving the wholeRead More
Prime Minister Imran Khan leaves for Malaysia
ISLAMABAD, NOV 20 (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan has left for Malaysia on two day official visit. PM Khan is expected to conduct one-on-one talks with Malaysia’s Prime Minister Dr Mahatir Mohamad. The visit is an opportunity to strengthen existing friendly bilateral ties between Pakistan and Malaysia. According to Foreign Office Spokesperson Dr Muhammad Faisal, this would be the first state visit by any foreign leader since Malaysia’s PM assumed office in May 2018. Foreign Minister, Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Federal Minster for Finance, Asad Umar, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting,Read More
UN unanimously passes Pakistan’s resolution on right to self-determination
ISLAMABAD, NOV 20 (DNA): Third Committee of UN General Assembly has unanimously passed Pakistan’s resolution on the right of self-determination. In a tweet, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN Dr Maleeha Lodhi said a record number of eighty three countries co-sponsored the resolution. She said the resolution is reaffirmation of the international community’s continued support for the people’s right to self-determination. The resolution has called upon the countries to cease immediately their military intervention and occupation of foreign countries and territories, and all acts of repression. Maleeha Lodhi said theRead More