Monday, March 25th, 2019
Federica Mogherini lauds Pak army efforts to maintain peace in region
RAWALPINDI, MAR 25 (DNA) – Federica Mogherini, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy / Vice President of the European Commission called on Chief of Army Staff, General Qamar Javed Bajwa at GHQ, on Monday. During the meeting matters of mutual interest and overall regional security situation were discussed. The visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan’s efforts and the positive role being played for regional peace and stability.=DNA ==============
SC to hear Nawaz’s bail plea on Tuesday
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif’s plea for bail on medical grounds will be heard in the Supreme Court on Tuesday. According to SC spokesperson, a three-member bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Asif Saeed Khosa will take up Nawaz Sharif’s appeal. Other judges in the bench include Justice Yahya Afridi and Justice Sajjad Ali Shah. A circular has also been issued regarding security measures at the Supreme Court. Due to limited seating in Court no. 1, special passes will be provided to regulate theRead More
China deposits $2.1 billion in SBP accounts
KARACHI: (DNA) – China, the all-weather friend of Pakistan, has deposited $2.1 billion into State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) foreign currency reserves on Monday to help Islamabad in making international payments mainly on import and debt repayment counters. With this, Pakistan has so far received a total of $9.1 billion in financial assistance packages from friendly countries during the current fiscal year (2019) to date, including $4.1 billion from China, $3 billion from Saudi Arabia and $2 billion from United Arab Emirates (UAE). The central bank tweeted, “State Bank of PakistanRead More
Pakistan seals strategic engagement plan with EU
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Pakistan and the European Union (EU) finalised a strategic engagement plan on Monday. Aimed at promoting durable economic development, the understanding came at the strategic dialogue held at the Foreign Office in Islamabad. The engagement plan lays particular emphasis on partnerships in the fields of trade, investment and energy. The visiting delegation was led by EU Representative for Foreign Relations and Security Policy Federica Mogherini, while Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi led Pakistan’s negotiating team. “Today, I would like to announce that Pakistan and the EU have agreed on a new strategic engagement plan.Read More
3 G service launched in Bajaur: IMRAN KHAN
Another commitment fulfilled to bring what was FATA into the mainstream. Last Friday in the jalsa I had promised the people of Bajaur 3 G service. Now 3 G service has been launched in Tehsil Khawar in Bajaur.
State of the Art China Window Established in the historical city of Peshawar
By: Shakil Ur Rehman The Pakistan-China friendship is deeply rooted and has always been judged an exemplary one since its establishment. It is because of this very fact that the people and governments of both the countries vehemently claim that their friendship is higher than Himalaya and deeper than ocean. While having glance of the present day developments, one finds the brotherly relationships between both the neighbors. The wholehearted and sincere contribution on part of People’s Republic of China to Pakistan in its infrastructural development is above board; theRead More