Thursday, February 21st, 2019
Pakistan lodges a strong protest with India
ISLAMABAD, FEB 21 (DNA) – Subsequent to media reports regarding the death of a Pakistani prisoner, Mr. Shakir Ullah in Jaipur Jail India, our High Commission sought clarity in this regard from the Indian authorities on 20th February 2019 and have been informed now that Mr. Shakir Ullah sustained injuries following a “scuffle” between fellow inmates in the television room in the jail, which proved fatal. According to some Indian media reports he was lynched. It is incomprehensible how a “scuffle” between prisoners in an established Government set up was allowed toRead More
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrives in China
DUBAI: (DNA) – Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in China on Thursday, on the third leg of his Asia tour that started in Pakistan.At the airport, the crown prince was greeted by a number of Chinese officials, including Khi Li Fung, Deputy Chairman of the Advisory and Political Council of the People’s Republic of China, and Chinese Ambassador to the Kingdom Li Hua Xin. He will meet Chinese President Xi Jin Ping during the official visit.On Wednesday, the crown prince left India, after talks with Prime Minister NarendraRead More
Pakistan, Belgium sign MoU to enhance cooperation
BRUSSELS, (DNA) – Pakistan and Belgium signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance cooperation in business and investment sectors in Brussels. The historic MOU was signed between Trade Development Authority of Pakistan jointly with trade and investment bodies of three regions of Belgium, namely the Flanders Investment and Trade, Wallonia Export Investment Agency and Brussels Agency for Business Support. This is for the first time that all the three regions of Belgium have jointly signed an MoU with any other country. Speaking on the occasion, Ambassador to Belgium Naghmana AlamgirRead More
India decides to stop flow of river water to Pakistan
NEW DELHI (DNA) – After threatening to isolate Pakistan on international level, India is now determined to stop the flow of water into the country. Indian Minister for Water Resources has confirmed the warning. In a tweet, Nitin Gadkari said that the government under the leadership of Narendra Modi has decided to stop the water flow to Pakistan. He maintained that India will divert water from Eastern Rivers and supply it to Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab. The minister told that the construction of dam has started at Shahpur- Kandi onRead More
Govt focusing on education & healthcare to alleviate poverty: President
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – President Dr. Arif Alvi has said provision of education and healthcare can alleviate the poverty from the country.Addressing a ceremony at National Library in Islamabad on Thursday, he said China is a leading example for us which used education and provision of health care to uplift its society. The President said Prime Minister Imran Khan is also focusing on the two areas. He said disparity between poor and rich classes causes resentment among the masses. He said ultimate happiness can only be achieved by working for theRead More
Saudi Arabia always stands with Pakistan in difficult times: NA Speaker
ISLAMABAD, FEB 21 (DNA) – Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser has said that Pakistan always regards its relations with Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) high which is based upon Islamic brotherhood and wishes to give these relations new dimensions of trade and parliamentary cooperation. He expressed these views while talking with Pakistan’s Ambassador in KSA Raja Ali Ijaz, who called on him at parliament house on Thursday. The Speaker said that the people of both nations are just like one family as Saudi always stood with Pakistan in challenging andRead More