Sunday, February 10th, 2019
Pakistan, China agree on future trajectory of CPEC
ISLAMABAD, FEB 10 (DNA)- Pakistan and China have agreed on the future trajectory of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor and timely completion of its ongoing projects. A spokesman of Ministry of Planning, Development & Reform added that none of the CPEC projects is facing delay. The spokesman added that the successful 8th Joint Cooperation Committee meeting laid foundation for the expansion of CPEC to new heights. He said joint efforts are underway for focusing on socio-economic development and accelerating cooperation in industrial development as well as agriculture.Read More
Ukraine prepares to hold military exercises near Crimea
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has planned four exercises with live firing from anti-aircraft missile systems and anti-aircraft missile systems in 2019. The first firing of anti-aircraft missile systems will take place as early as February at the Yagorlyk testing ground in the Kherson region near the annexed Crimea, reports the press service of the Ministry. Shooting exercises will involve anti-aircraft missile systems Buk-M1, ZRS S-125, S-300P / PO / V1. The drills will be as similar to combat as possible. “Priority attention will be traditionally given to combatRead More
Finance Minister Asad Umar to hold crucial talks with IMF on bailout
ISLAMABAD (dna News) – Finance Minister Asad Umar has asserted that 70 percent of affairs pertaining to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout package have been met. In this regard, the finance minister is expected to meet the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Christine Lagarde in Dubai on Sunday. The economic team of Pakistan led by Asad Umar will try to persuade IMF representatives over certain measures taken by the country in order to limit fiscal deficit, raise tax revenue and implement economic reforms. Finance ministry spokespersonRead More