Sunday, June 9th, 2019
EMPIRE OF DEBT China ‘colonising smaller countries by lending them massive amounts of money they can never repay in bid for world domination’
CHINA is “colonising” smaller countries by lending them massive amounts of money they can never repay, it’s been claimed. The country is accused of leveraging massive loans it holds over small states worldwide to snatch assets and increase its military footprint. Developing countries from Pakistan to Djibouti, the Maldives to Fiji, all owe huge amounts to China. Already there are examples of defaulters being pressured into surrendering control of assets or allowing military bases on their land. Some are calling it “debt-trap diplomacy” or “debt colonialism” – offering enticing loans toRead More
India won by 37 runs in ICC World Cup match against Australia
India beat Australia by 36 runs at the Oval on Sunday as the reigning champions suffered their first defeat of the 2019 World Cup. Shikhar Dhawan s 117 was the cornerstone of India s imposing total of 352 for five which also featured major contributions from captain Virat Kohli (82) and Rohit Sharma (57).
Review session of Afghan-Pakistan action plan on June 10
ISLAMABAD, JUN 09 (DNA) – Review Session of the Afghanistan-Pakistan Action Plan for Peace and Solidarity (APAPPS) will be held in Islamabad on June 10, 2019. The first review session of the Afghanistan-Pakistan Action Plan for Peace and Solidarity (APAPPS) will be held in Islamabad on 10 June 2019. Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood will lead the Pakistan delegation while the Afghan side will be led by Deputy Foreign Minister Idrees Zaman. The APAPPS was established in May 2018 to provide a comprehensive and structured framework for institutional bilateral engagement betweenRead More
Urdu language learning classes launched in France
PARIS, JUN 09 (DNA) – The Embassy of Pakistan to France in partnership with a French non-governmental organization “Together for Human Development (EPDH)” has formally launched Urdu language learning classes for the French students of Pakistani origin and as well as students of other nationalities. The Urdu classes were launched by the Ambassador of Pakistan to France Mr. Moin ul Haque during the annual Graduation Ceremony of students enrolled under learning and capacity building program of EPDH held near Paris today. The ceremony was attended by Mr. Jean-Louis MARSAC, MayorRead More
Govt all set to unveil its first budget on Tuesday
ISLAMABAD, JUN 09 (DNA): The Pakistan Tahreek-i-Insaf led government is all set to present its first Federal Budget for the fiscal year 2019-20 in the Parliament on June 11. The budget envisages fiscal management, revenue mobilization, measures for economic stabilization and growth, reduction in non-development expenditures; boosting exports besides providing relief to the masses, promoting investment for job creation and people friendly policies for the socio economic prosperity of the country. Main focus in the budget would be on fiscal consolidation, revenue mobilization while the government is likely to enhanceRead More
Hajj ritual training of 2nd balloting successful pilgrims begins
ISLAMABAD, JUN 09 (DNA) – The Hajj ritual training of the successful pilgrims of second hajj balloting has begun in their respective Haji camps, said Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony’s social media message. The comprehensive training programmes would continue till their departing to Hajj. The focus of the training would to enable first timers to perform the Hajj rituals in accordance with the teachings of Islam. The training would be imparted with the help of modules, charts, maps, sketches, lectures and television.=DNA ============