Saturday, April 27th, 2019
Xi says more nations joining Belt and Road, $64bn in deals
BEIJING: (DNA) – Chinese President Xi Jinping said Saturday $64 billion in deals were signed at a summit on his Belt and Road Initiative and more nations would join the global infrastructure programme as he sought to ease concerns over the colossal project. Xi and 37 world leaders wrapped up a three-day forum in Beijing with pledges to ensure that projects in his new Silk Road are financially sustainable and green following concerns about debt and environmental damage. “We are committed to supporting to open, clean and green development andRead More
Gold price increases by Rs200
KARACHI, APR 27 (DNA) – Gold price in Pakistan has increased by Rs200 and current price of yellow metal stands at Rs69, 100 per tola. 10 gram gold is at Rs59, 242 with an increase of Rs 171. Spot gold, in international market, was flat at $1287per ounce as the price increased by $6. The silver price stands at Rs 890 while its price in international market is $15.12 per ounce. Likewise, the gold rate 22K per 10 grams currently stands at Rs 54305. The global gold prices and USDRead More
PM Imran, Ethiopian counterpart discuss bilateral matters
BEIJING, APR 27 (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan had a bilateral meeting with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali on the sidelines of the 2nd Belt and Road Forum held in Beijing, on Saturday. The two Prime Ministers exchanged views on the broad range of bilateral matters. Highlighting Pakistan’s participation in United Nations Peacekeeping Operations over the past several decades, Prime Minister Imran Khan stressed that Pakistan will continue to contribute to the cause of peace and security in Africa. Earlier, Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on Saturday emphasisedRead More
Major Gen. Omar Ahmed Bukhari takes charge as DG Rangers Sindh
KARACHI, APR 27 (DNA) – Major General Omar Ahmed Bukhari assumed the charge as Director General (DG) of Pakistan Rangers Sindh on Saturday. A ceremony to this effect was held at Rangers Headquarters, where the outgoing DG Rangers Major General Muhammad Saeed handed over the charge of Director General to Major Major General Omar Ahmed Bukhari. Bukhari, who assumed charge as the 14th director general of Sindh Rangers, was recently promoted from the rank of brigadier to major general. Further, Major General Bukhari and Major General Saeed met Sindh ChiefRead More
CM Buzdar lays foundation stone of Nishtar Hospital phase-II
MULTAN (DNA) – Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Sardar Usman Buzdar on Saturday laid the foundation stone of the Nishtar Hospital phase-II on old Shujabad Road near Southern Bypass at Moza Balil area of Multan. Meanwhile, CM Buzdar addressed a ceremony in which he stated that ten mega-projects related to the hospital and provision of essential medical facilities would soon be completed. He said providing adequate health facilities were the highest priority of the provincial government. According to details, 58-acre land has been allocated for constructing the hospital with more thanRead More
Foreign women association holds charity bazaar
ISLAMABAD, APR 27 (DNA) – A charity bazaar arranged by Islamabad Foreign Women Association (IFWA) on Saturday drew huge interest from people hailing from all walks of life. Participated by over 100 stakeholders and entrepreneurs, the bazaar provided citizens of Islamabad with an opportunity of enjoying cuisines of various countries. Apart from Asian, Continental and Central Asian delicacies, people also took keen interest in handcrafts and hand-made items. The Indonesian, Japanese, Maldives stalls particularly attracted attention as they had a lot to offer to ordinary visitors and buyers as well.Read More