Tuesday, December 4th, 2018
Pakistan wishes to see peace beyond borders: DG ISPR
RAWALPINDI: (DNA) – A group of Pakistan-based foreign media journalists interacted with DG ISPR Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor on Tuesday. According to a press release issued by the ISPR , Maj-Gen Ghafoor briefed the journalists about security situation and ongoing stability operations. All matters related to Pak-Afghan border and situation along Line of Control (LOC) were also discussed. Pakistan wishes to see peace beyond borders: DG ISPR “Security situation of Pakistan has largely improved through successful clearance operations and we are heading towards stability,” he said. He said that havingRead More
PM approves formation of Task Force
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan today approved, in principle, constitution of a Task Force on Technology Driven Knowledge Economy. The Task Force is being established with an aim to carry out Foresight exercises at regular intervals in order to constantly re-evaluate national priorities and put in place strategies and action plans, with delineated timelines, to build a powerful knowledge economy. The PM’s Task Force on Technology Driven Knowledge Economy would be comprising of leading scientists/engineers, representatives from private sector, federal and provincial governments. The decision was taken duringRead More
Hockey World Cup: Australia beat England 3-0
BHUBANSWAR, (DNA) – In the Men’s Hockey World Cup at Bhubaneswar in India, Australia beat England 3-0. While the second match between Ireland and China was drawn 1-1.
China committed to help Pakistan cope with social challenges: Yao Jing
ISLAMABAD, DEC 04 (DNA)- “China is committed to helping and supporting Government of Pakistan in addressing the core social challenges faced by the country including women empowerment, vocational training, education, Poverty alleviation & agriculture, said the Chinese Ambassador Yao Jing in a consultative meeting with Secretary BISP Omar Hamid Khan, today here at the Chinese High Commission Islamabad. Secretary BISP, Omar Hamid Khan briefed the Chinese Ambassador about in detail the key programs of the country’s largest Social Safety Net program including National Socio-Economic Registry (NSER), Conditional Cash Transfers, UnconditionalRead More
Pakistan wants SAARC revival despite Indian intransigence: Asad
ISLAMABAD, DEC 04 (DNA) -Indian response to Pakistan’s goodwill gesture to open Kartarpur Corridor was unfortunate, however, Pakistan is still pinning hopes to strengthen SAARC cooperation in future. This was stated by Federal Minister for Finance, Revenue, and Economic Affairs Asad Umer while speaking at the inaugural plenary of 11th South Asia Economic Summit (SAES) held under the auspices of Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) in Islamabad on Tuesday. We really need to think out of the box solutions for regional cooperation amid tensions and confrontations between the two states,Read More
Pakistan, Thailand relations on positive trajectory: Sh. Rasheed
ISLAMABAD, DEC 04 (DNA) – Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad has said relations with Thailand are constantly on the move adding both countries have been cooperating with each other on various foras. The minister expressed these words while speaking on the occasion of National Day of Thailand. A large number of guests hailing from various walks of life attended the reception. Thai girls attired in traditional dresses presented a mesmerizing performance. Traditional Thai cuisines also remained center of attraction of guests. The federal minister furtherRead More