Monday, December 10th, 2018
Crown Prince SPARKs new era of growth
DHAHRAN, DEC 10 (DNA) – Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, deputy premier and minister of defense, on Monday broke ground on the King Salman Energy Park (SPARK), located in the Eastern Province. SPARK is a 50-square-kilometer energy city megaproject which will position Saudi Arabia as a global energy, industrial and technology hub. The first phase of the development will be completed by 2021. SPARK has already attracted investments from foreign and local companies to produce and manufacture goods and services in the Kingdom’s energy sector. The investment in the firstRead More
Pak-China relations are based on mutual trust, confidence: COAS
RAWALPINDI, (DNA) – Chief of the Army Staff General Bajwa has said that Pak-China relations are all weather and based on mutual trust and confidence, said Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Monday. According to details shared by ISPR through a press release issued on Monday, Vice Foreign Minister of China, Kong Xuanyou called on Chief of Army Staff, General Qamar Javed Bajwa at General Headquarters (GHQ). During the meeting matters of mutual interest, regional security and enhanced bilateral cooperation came under discussion. The visiting dignitary commended the sacrifices and resilience of theRead More
Promotion of women enterprises need of the hour: ICCI
ISLAMABAD, DEC 10 (DNA) – Ahmed Hassan Moughal, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI) said on Monday that women accounted for almost half of country’s total population and bringing them in the economic mainstream was essential for sustainable growth of the country. He called upon the government to take policy measures to create a conductive environment for promoting women enterprises in the country. He said this while exchanging views with a delegation of Rawalpindi Women Chamber of Commerce & Industry (RWCCI) that called on him led by itsRead More
Pakistan, China hold first round of political consultations
ISLAMABAD, DEC 10 (DNA) – The First Round of Political Consultations between Pakistan and China was held in Islamabad. Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua led the Pakistani delegation whilst Chinese side was headed by Vice Foreign Minister Kong Xuanyou. Both sides held comprehensive discussions on the entire gamut of bilateral relations. They reaffirmed “All Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership” between the two countries and expressed their satisfaction at the strong bilateral ties in political, economic, security, cultural and other spheres. The two sides also agreed to build upon the consensus reached betweenRead More
Baku to host joint trade exhibition of Azerbaijan, Pakistan and Turkey
BAKU, DEC 10 (DNA) – Baku will host a joint trade exhibition of Azerbaijan, Pakistan and Turkey. Report informs citing the foreign media that the exhibition will be held in April 2019. It will feature pharmacological, medical, beauty products, surgical instruments, electrical appliances, textiles, sportswear, furniture, household products, food and accessories. According to the Pakistan Trade Development Authority, participation fee will be up to 80,000 rupees (nearly AZN 1,910). Companies willing to participate must submit applications by December 17. ================================ TO READ MORE; Click the Link Below Major reshuffle in PakRead More
Chinese Vice Foreign Minister called on FM Shah Mehmood Qureshi
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Vice Foreign Minister Kong Xuanyou called on Pakistani minister for Foreign Affairs Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Monday. As per details, the meeting took place at the Foreign Office in the federal capital where Foreign Minister (FM) Qureshi reiterated that friendship of Pakistan and China “remains the cornerstone” of his country’s foreign policy. The spokesperson of Foreign Office (FO), Dr. Muhammad Faisal informed that issues of mutual interest were discussed between the two dignitaries, including China Pakistan Economic Corridor. FM Qureshi also hailed the efforts of China in bringing peace and stability in Afghanistan.