Monday, November 26th, 2018
FM Qureshi says energy projects with Tajikistan to be completed
ISLAMABAD, NOV 26(DNA) – Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said that Pakistan greatly values its relations with Tajikistan and looks forward to completing all projects . The minister said this while talking to Ambassador of Tajikistan Sherali Jononov. The Minister said that Pakistan and Tajikistan had very historical relations. He said Pakistan is keen on enhancing its relations with Tajikistan and other Central Asian States also. The minister thanked the Tajik ambassador for great hospitality extended to him during his last visit to Tajikistan. He congratulated the Tajik leadershipRead More
Ambassador of Italy calls on FM Shah Mahmood Qureshi
ISLAMABAD, NOV 26 (DNA) – Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi met Italian Ambassador Stefano Pontecorovoat the Foreign Office. The two sides discussed a wide range of regional and bilateral issues of mutual interest and expressed satisfaction at the current state of relations. The Foreign Minister appreciated the longstanding Pakistan-Italy cooperation in various areas and emphasized the need to diversify and enhance collaboration in bilateral trade, defence and cultural spheres. The Foreign Minister welcomed the signing of MoU between Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) and Italian Trade Promotion AgencyRead More
Shah Mahmood Qureshi meets Former Prime Minister of Norway
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – The Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi met the Former Norwegian Prime Minister, Mr. KjellMagneBondevik who is on a two-day visit to Pakistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Mr. Bondevik briefed the Foreign Minister on his visit to India, in particular to Srinagar, where he had the opportunity to interact with Kashmiri groups representing various walks of life. Mr. Bondevik further stated that the Kashmir issue should be high on the agenda of the international community and its resolution should be a priority for all. More importantly, itRead More
Brazil keen to boost bilateral trade with Pakistan: envoy
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Brazil was keen to boost bilateral trade with Pakistan as both countries have great potential to enhance trade in many items. This was said by Claudio Raja Gabaglia Lins, Ambassador of Brazil while addressing business community at Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry. The Deputy Head of Mission of Brazil Embassy also accompanied him. The Envoy said that new governments have taken over in Pakistan and Brazil and hoped that they would focus on further strengthening trade ties. He said that Pakistan was producing many products whichRead More
Chief of royal Malaysian air force visits air headquarters
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – General Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Hj Affendi Bin Buang, Chief of Royal Malaysian Air Force visited Air Headquarters Islamabad today. On his arrival, the distinguished guest was presented the Guard of Honour by a PAF contingent. Chief of Royal Malaysian Air Force paid homage to the martyrs of PAF by laying floral wreath on Martyrs’ Monument. Later on, he called on Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan in his office. Various matters of professional and mutual interest came under discussion during the meeting. Chief of RoyalRead More
Four soldiers dead in Turkish helicopter crash
ANKARA, (DNA) – Four Turkish soldiers were killed on Monday when a military helicopter crashed in a residential area of Istanbul, the province’s governor said. The army helicopter crashed around 11am (0800 GMT) during a training flight, the governorate said in a statement, adding that one military personnel was injured. The governor’s office said “there was no information to indicate that any civilian was injured” after the accident in Sancaktepe district on the province’s Asian side. The helicopter hit a four-storey building, with images published showing the destroyed helicopter closeRead More