Friday, April 26th, 2019
PM Imran, IMF chief discuss financial support to help stabilize Pakistan economy
BEIJING (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan held separate meetings with International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Christine Legarde and World Bank Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Kristalina Georgieva on the sidelines of second Belt and Road Forum in Beijing on Friday. In his meeting with Managing Director International Monetary Fund Christine Legarde on the sidelines of second Belt and Road Forum in Beijing, the prime minister discussed matters of mutual interests. Imran Khan also apprised Lagarde of measures taken to improve country’s economy and the government’s planned poverty alleviation. TheyRead More
NAB committed to eradicate corruption from country: Chairman
ISLAMABAD, APR 26 (DNA) – NAB is committed to eradicate corruption in all its forms and manifestations across the board with iron hands. Justice (retd) Javed Iqbal, Chairman NAB, expressed these views on Friday. He said NAB is absolutely committed to eradicate corruption through effective National Anti-Corruption Strategy for logical conclusion of mega corruption white collar crimes cases by adopting “Accountability for All” Policy as per law. He said that 59 percent people have shown confidence upon NAB as per report of Gillani and Gallop Survey. He said that the figures of complaints, inquiriesRead More
Pakistan fully supports multi billion dollars CPEC project: PM
BEIJING, (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan has emphatically stated that Pakistani nation and government fully support multi billion dollars China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project. He was speaking at a luncheon hosted by China-Pakistan Friendship Association and International Cultural Communication Center in Beijing. The Prime Minister noted that Pakistan and China cooperation has diversified under the umbrella of the CPEC. He said initially the corridor project focused on road infrastructure and energy projects but now we are taking it towards cooperation in the fields of agriculture and industries. AlludingRead More
China lauds efforts of ISPR for promoting Pak-China ties
RAWALPINDI, APR 26 (DNA) – Chinese Acting Ambassador Lijian Zhao has said his country acknowledges and appreciates consistent efforts of ISPR for promoting China Pakistan relations. In a tweet after meeting DG ISPR Major General Asif Ghafoor on Friday, he said it is always great pleasure to visit Director General ISPR.=DNA =========
Spanish Flamenco performer Alba Heredia performs in Capital
ISLAMABAD, APR 26 (DNA) – The Embassy of Spain and Serena Hotels collaborated to host a fundraising gala dinner featuring a performance by renowned Spanish performer Alba Heredia. All the proceeds from the event went towards the long-term sustainable development and consistent quality education for projects undertaken by “Kaghan Memorial Trust”. Alba Heredia is an internationally acclaimed Flamenco performer who has a global following and is accredited with many awards. The performance with her group included cante (singing), toque (guitar playing), baile (dance), jaleo (vocalizations and chorus clapping), palmas (handclapping)Read More
PM Khan meets Tajik President in Beijing
BEIJING, APR 26 (DNA) – The Prime Minister Imran Khan met with Emomali Rahmon, President of Tajikistan on the sidelines of the 2nd Belt and Road Forum in Beijing, China. The Prime Minister reiterated the importance Pakistan attaches to closer ties and enhanced collaboration with Tajikistan in diverse fields. Among other things, matters relating to connectivity as well as energy cooperation were discussed. Both leaders exchanged views on political relations, high level exchanges, trade and economic interaction and regional situation. They also reviewed the progress of CASA-1000 project and resolvedRead More