Thursday, June 13th, 2019
Prime Minister Imran Khan arrives at Bishkek
BISHKEK (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan arrived at Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic. The Prime Minister was received by Mukhammedkalyi Abylgaziev, Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan and Kyrgyz Minister for Health Kosmosbek Sarievich Cholponbaev. Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi and Special Assistant to PM on Youth Affairs Muhammad Usman Dar are accompanying the Prime Minister. Prime Minister Imran Khan is visiting Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, on 13-14 June 2019 to attend the 19th Meeting of the Council of the Heads of State (CHS) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). Besides Pakistan, SCO’s membershipRead More
ICC announces details of CRIIIO Cup at London’s Trafalgar square
LAHORE, JUN 13 (DNA) – The International Cricket Council announced the details of the inaugural criiio cup, where six social cricket teams from all corners of the world will come together in London’s Trafalgar Square on July 12, ahead of the Men’s Cricket World Cup Final, for a once in a lifetime opportunity to celebrate the diversity in which cricket is enjoyed in communities around the world. Teams from Brazil, Rwanda, Germany, England, Indonesia and India will showcase the power and impact of social cricket in the central London fanRead More
Orange Line train: SC orders return of bank guarantees to contractors
ISLAMABAD, JUN 13 (DNA) – The Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) on Thursday ordered return the bank guarantees of the construction companies working on the Orange Line Metro Train project. A three-member bench, headed by Justice Azmat Saeed, presided over the hearing of the case. When the bench questioned about the current status of the construction work, the court was informed that the civil work of the project has already been completed, and the contractors have assured that the remaining work would be completed in time. Justice Ijaz-ul Ahsan, whileRead More
FM Qureshi meets US Charge D’ Affaires Paul, discusses Afghan peace process
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Thursday has met US Charge D Affaires to Pakistan Paul W. Jones in Islamabad and discussed matters of mutual interests. During the meeting, the minister said that Pakistan will continue to play its reconciliatory role in the Afghan peace process as development of the entire region is linked with it. Both the leaders also deliberated on security issues and vowed to continue efforts for the betterment of the region. They also pledged to work together in all the sectors.
Tunisian ambassador fetes General Electric official
ISLAMABAD, JUNE 13 (DNA). Ambassador of Tunisia Adel Elarbi received Mohamed Raed Hergli, Executive Director of the multinational “General Electric” for the Mena region and Turkey with his delegation on business visit in Islamabad. In this connection the Tunisian ambassador hosted a reception also in which among others ambassadors of Algeria, Morocco, Egypt, Jordan, Palestine as well as the chargé d ‘ Affaires of the United Arab Emirates embassy participated. The meeting was honoured by the presence of the parliamentary secretary of state in the Pakistani ministry ofRead More
Russia keen to further promote political dialogue with Pakistan: Danila Ganich
Day of Russia celebrated; On 1st of May, 2019 Russia and Pakistan celebrated the 71st anniversary of diplomatic relations ANSAR M BHATTI ISLAMABAD, JUNE 13 (DNA) .. The Day of Russia was celebrated here at a local hotel with a large number of guests hailing from various walks of life in attendance. Ambassador-designate of the Russian Federation Danila V. Ganich along with the deputy head of Mission Vladimir Berezyuk received the guests. The reception as usual was a well-attended show. Federal Minister for Energy Omar Ayub Khan attended the event asRead More