Thursday, April 25th, 2019
Ahmed Rabei appointed new Palestine ambassador to Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, APR 25 (DNA)- Ahmed Rabei has been appointed as new Palestine ambassador to Pakistan. According to diplomatic sources Ahmed Rabei is a veteran and seasoned diplomat having immense experience in the field of diplomacy. He has arrived to replace erstwhile Palestine ambassador Walid Abu Ali, who was posted as Palestine ambassador in Malaysia. Pakistan and Palestine enjoy excellent relations and it is expected that these relations would get further boost during the tenure of new ambassador Ahmed Rabei.=DNA ===============
US embassy not building any firing range
ISLAMABAD, APR 25 (DNA) – Several media outlets have erroneously reported that the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad is building a firing range on the U.S. Embassy compound. These reports are baseless and untrue. In fact, the U.S. Embassy responded to multiple requests from the Government of Pakistan and, with the approval of the Ministry of the Interior and other relevant Pakistani government agencies, agreed to fund the complete refurbishment of an existing firing range for the Islamabad Capital Territory Police. The upgrades to the firing range are intended to makeRead More
Imran Khan, Wasim Akram part of Cricinfo’s all-time World Cup XI
The World Cup winning captain of Pakistan Imran Khan and ‘Sultan of Swing’ Wasim Akram has been named in ESPNcricinfo all-time World Cup XI. Imran Khan, who led Pakistan to the first and only World Cup title till date in 1992, will lead the side and is one of the two all-rounders of the star-studded team. Wasim Akram will lead the pace attack while Lance Klusener has been designated as an all-rounder. Glenn McGrath is another fast bowler while the spin department features Muttiah Muralitharan and Shane Warne. Sachin Tendulkar is theRead More
PM Imran Khan to embark on four-day official visit to China
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on Thursday will embark on a four-day official visit to China at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping. During the visit, PM Khan on Friday will attend the second Belt and Road Forum being inaugurated in Beijing. The Belt and Road Forum provides a platform to countries participating in Belt and Road Initiative for exchanging views and experiences on regional connectivity; policy synergy; socio-economic development and trade and commerce. Leaders from 40 countries and delegations from over 100 countries, international organizations andRead More
Pakistan needs diplomatic push to clear FATF hurdle
ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – Pakistan has fairly met all conditions set by Financial Action Task Force (FATF) for second review but the authorities say Islamabad may not fully satisfy evaluators without launching a diplomatic offensive. In an in-camera briefing, the Ministry of Finance, National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) and State Bank of Pakistan have given a “satisfactory report” on implementation of 27-point FATF Action Plan to the National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance. The thrust of their briefing was that Pakistan has finally begun a journey on a path that leads toRead More
Major General Abid Latif appointed at ISI HQ
ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – IGFC Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Major General Abid Latif has been transferred to ISI headquarters as DG Counter-Intelligence, sources said on Wednesday. General Abid Latif has been appointed in place of General Faiz Hameed Chaudhry, who was promoted as Lieutenant General from Major General recently. DG Rangers Sindh Major General Muhammad Saeed has been appointed DG Analysis in the ISI and Major General Kamran Khursheed has been appointed DG B. Major General Muhammad Ali has been appointed Vice Chief of General Staff-B, Major General Shahid Imtiaz has been appointedRead More