Tuesday, March 26th, 2019
Afghanistan recalls ambassador from Pakistan over PM Imran’s remarks
KABUL: (DNA) – Afghanistan has recalled its ambassador from Pakistan over reported remarks by Prime Minister Imran Khan that suggested Kabul should set up an interim government, calling the comments “irresponsible”. Khan told Pakistani journalists on Monday that forming an interim Afghan government would smooth peace talks between US and Taliban officials since the militant group refuses to speak to the current government. “The Afghan government was a hurdle in (the) peace process that was insisting that Taliban should talk to it,” the prime minister was quoted as saying. Afghanistan alsoRead More
MoU to strengthen protection of children affected by armed conflict in Yemen signed
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for Children and Armed Conflict, Ms. Virginia Gamba, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Force Commander of the Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen, Lieutenant General Prince Fahd bin Turki bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, to reinforce the protection of boys and girls affected by armed conflict in that country. “After years of destructive conflict, the children of Yemen continue to suffer unimaginable violence. Today’s signature is an important addition to the measures already in place to enhance the protection of boysRead More
Saudi Arabia retains world tourism body seat
CAIRO: (DNA) – Saudi Arabia has retained its seat on the executive council of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for the Middle East region for the third time in a row. Saudi Arabia was participating in a UNWTO regional committee meeting held on Sunday in Cairo. The country was represented by the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH) and the delegation was headed by Ahmad bin Aqil Al-Khatib, who is chairman of the SCTH board of directors. The Kingdom’s place on the UNWTO executive council is in lineRead More
Pakistan determined to achieve stable, peaceful country: COAS
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Tuesday visited National Defence University (NDU) Islamabad and addressed the participants of the 4th Pakistan-UK stabilization conference. In a statement issued by the Inter Services Public Relation (ISPR), during interaction with participants, the COAS focused on internal and external security situation of the country and his vision of an enduring peace within Pakistan and the region. He also highlighted prospects of Geo-political environment, security challenges and China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) towards economic development of the region.Read More
Pakistan desires deeper relations with Kazakhstan: NA speaker
ISLAMABAD, MAR 26 (DNA) -: Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser has said that Pakistan and Kazakhstan enjoy cordial relations based on strong foundation of religion, brotherhood, history and culture. Expressing the desire for strengthening the bilateral relations, he said that Pakistan wanted to further expand existing bilateral relations through enhanced parliamentary and economic cooperation. He expressed these views while talking to the Ambassador of Kazakhstan. Barlybay Sadykov who called on him at Parliament House on Tuesday. While stressing the need for socio-economic cooperation between two brotherly counties, the Speaker saidRead More
Cuban ambassador calls on Foreign Minister Qureshi
ISLAMABAD, MAR 26 (DNA) – The Cuban Ambassador to Pakistan Mr. Gabriel Tiel Capote paid a courtesy call on the Foreign Minister this afternoon.Ambassador Tiel Capote conveyed the well wishes of the Cuban leadership to the government and people of Pakistan.He also briefed the Foreign Minister about the recent developments in Havana including the approval of the new constitution. Welcoming the Cuban Ambassador, the Foreign Minister reciprocated the warms sentiments and well wishes for the government and people of Cuba. Foreign Minister recalled the historically warm relations between the twoRead More