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COAS calls on PM to discuss premier upcoming USA visit

ISLAMABAD, JULY 17 (DNA) – Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa called on Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday wherein the PM upcoming visit of the USA especially deliberated upon. According to sources, the meet-up was held at the prime minister house wherein the premier and Army chief discussed external and internal security situation of the country including professional matters of Pakistan army. Besides, matters related to the PM upcoming visit to America also came under discussion. It may be noted that Prime Minister Imran Khan willRead More


Indian plea to free Kalbhusan rejected; ICJ orders counselor access to Yadev

HAGUE:  (DNA) – Indian plea to free Kalbhusan has rejected by The International Court of Justice (ICJ) and orders counselor access to Yadev. The International Court of Justice in its judgment announced regarding Indian serving Naval Commander Kulbhushan Jadhav has decided not to acquit / release him thus not accepting Indian pray. Pakistan, as a responsible member of the International community, upheld its commitment from the very beginning of the case by appearing before the honourable court for the provisional measures hearing despite a very short notice. Having heard the judgment,Read More


Water needs to be treated as a commodity, say experts

ISLAMABAD, JUL 17 (DNA) –Water is a commodity and must be treated as such. Pakistan cannot continue business as usual water management. It is vital to reform water governance laws, policies, and institutions and infrastructure investments. The National Water Policy 2018 needs to be implemented in letter and spirit. The state needs to end its monopoly on water; invest immediately & heavily in storage capacity and water enforcement. Pakistan needs to be prepared for India’s attempts of using water as a coercive strategic tool. The state and citizenry need toRead More


  Malaysian high commissioner lauds Pak strides in combating terrorism

     ANSAR M BHATTI ISLAMABAD, JUL 17 (DNA) –High Commissioner of Malaysia Ikram Mohamed Ibrahim has said Pakistan has made significant strides in combating terrorism towards achieving durable peace and security in the country.   “While the terrorism threats have indeed significantly been reduced, we commend the Pakistani security agencies for remaining vigilant to prevent any possible terrorist attacks”.   The Malaysian high commissioner said this in an interview with DNA.   He further said, addressing the root causes of terrorism is indispensable and, in this regard, intra-regional cooperationRead More


Pakistan greatly values ties with Belgium, President tells outgoing envoy

ISLAMABAD, JUL 17 (DNA) – Pakistan attaches highest value to its relations with Belgium both bilaterally and within the context of the European Union, said President Dr. Arif Alvi, while talking to the Outgoing Ambassador of Belgium, Mr. Frederic Verheyden, who paid farewell call on him at Aiwan-e-Sadr, Islamabad on Wednesday. Appreciating the cordial bilateral relations, the President underscored the need for convening of joint commission meeting to further intensify dialogue for strengthening cooperation between the two in spheres like economics, trade, and tourism. The current volume of trade betweenRead More


President Emaan Islamic Banking meets Uzbek ambassador

ISLAMABAD, JUL 17 (DNA) – President of Emaan Islamic Banking (structure of Silk Bank) Jawad Majid Khan met Ambassador of Uzbekistan, Furqat Sidiqov in order to discuss further strengthening of interbank and financial relations between Uzbekistan and Pakistan. With the assistance of Embassy of Uzbekistan an important agreement was concluded on interbank cooperation between JSC Asaka Bank and Emaan Islamic Banking. According to this document, the parties will cooperate in financing joint investment projects, supporting exports/import operations opening credit lines, letter of credits and sharing experience in introducing the IslamicRead More