Tuesday, February 26th, 2019
FM Qureshi briefs diplomatic corps about Indian intrusion
ISLAMABAD, FEB 26 (DNA) -Foreign Minister, Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi, briefed the members of the diplomatic corps about the Indian violation of Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity on Tuesday when at approximately 0254 hours, 6-8 Indian aircraft were effectively intercepted by Pakistani Air Force Jets and forced to scuttle back while randomly releasing their ordnance which landed in uninhabited remote area. The Foreign Minister strongly rebutted the Indian purported claims of having targeted a large terrorist camp and resultant causalities is completely absurd and is based on a false narrative designedRead More
Pakistan, Japan sign MoU on TITP
ISLAMABAD, FEB 26 (DNA) – Pakistan and Japan have inked a Memorandum of Cooperation on Technical Intern Training Programme in a bid to export manpower to Japan. This is first institutional arrangement between the Government of Pakistan and the Government of Japan which will open up Japanese market for Pakistani workers. The Memorandum will also play a vital role in contributing to the human resource development, development of the economy of Pakistan, as well as promote bilateral cooperation. The cooperation under this Memorandum will continue for a period of fiveRead More
Business Africa Trade Forum eyes for new openings in African Markets
RAWALPINDI, FEB 26 (DNA) – The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) has organized “Business Africa Trade Forum” at a local hotel on Tuesday. Addressing the inaugural session RCCI President Malik Shahid Saleem said that major aim of this Forum was to involve business community to explore new markets for exports and promoting trade ties with African Countries. Africa, South and Latin America and Central Asian countries are the non-traditional markets for Pakistan’s exports and have huge potentials for enhancing of exports, he added. There are Fifty-four African countriesRead More
French delegation to visit Pakistan to forge business ties
PARIS, FEB 26 (DNA) – MEDEF International, the French Business Confederation will be visiting Pakistan with a large delegation of French businessmen in April this year to forge business and investment ties. This was disclosed by the Ambassador of Pakistan to France Mr. Moin ul Haque while speaking at a dinner which he hosted for the board members of the Association of Friends of Pakistan held at the Embassy of Pakistan. The Ambassador briefed the Association board members about the current status of Pakistan-France bilateral relations and hoped that theRead More
National day of Kuwait celebrated
=ISLAMABAD, FEB 26 (DNA)- National day of Kuwait was celebrated the other day. Ambassador of Kuwait, Nassar Abdulrahman J. Almutairi arranged a gathering of people from all walks of life. Federal Minister for Power, Omar Ayub Khan was the chief guest while a large number of people hailing from various walks of life attended the reception. To formally open the proceedings of the reception national anthems of both countries were played. An exhibition of handcrafts and various items depicting difference aspects of Kuwait culture and traditions wasRead More
It is your turn now, get ready for a surprise: Pak Army tells India
RAWALPINDI: (DNA) – Addressing a press conference in response to violation on the Line of Control (LoC) by India earlier in the day, Director General (DG) of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor told India to ‘get ready for a surprise’ by Pakistan. “It is your turn now, get ready for a surprise from Pakistan,” the Pak Army spokesperson warned India. In the beginning of the press conference, Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor gave a presentation, highlighting claims made by the Indian media. “They are claiming that they remained inRead More