Saturday, July 27th, 2019
Fulcrum of Eurasia : Why Pakistan Needs a Policy Roadmap for Eurasian Supercontinent
By Irfan Shahzad Pakistan’s position as one of the most important players on the Eurasian landmass is strengthening – making it the Fulcrum of Eurasia – and the country needs a comprehensive policy-roadmap to benefit from this evolving situation. Profound transformations have taken place on the face of the planet in the initial two decades of 21st Century so far. As is well-known in the concerned circles, one such grand transformation is that Eurasia – the landmass encompassing Europe and Asia together – is seen as an increasingly-integrated whole onRead More
Zulfi Bukhari, Ivanka Trump agree to enhance coordination in diverse fields
WASHINGTON (DNA) – Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (PM) on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Development Zulfiqar Bukhari held a meeting with Ivanka Trump, the Adviser to United States President Donald Trump. Reportedly, both officials agreed to enhance coordination in diverse fields between the two countries. Ivanka offered support to Pakistan for the empowerment of women and expressed her willingness to initiate several projects in Pakistan for the welfare of women. The meeting also discussed employment opportunities, vocational training, economic development plans and promotion of business opportunities for youths. BukhariRead More
Irfan Siddiqui arrested for ‘violating’ tenancy law
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Irfan Siddiqui, a close advisor to former premier Nawaz Sharif, was arrested by police during a raid on his residence late Friday night in Islamabad for allegedly violating tenancy law i.e. not informing police while renting out his house. Reportedly, police shifted him to the Ramna police station in Islamabad and would be produced before a court on Saturday. Sources familiar with the matter told the media that Mr Siddiqui was arrested under Section 188 of the Criminal Procedure Code allegedly for not informing the relevant police stationRead More
Pak businessmen briefed about Indonesian potential of trains production
JAKARTA, JUL 27 (DNA) – Indonesian Embassy in Islamabad brought the Pakistani businessmen to Indonesia in order to see, first-hand, the capacity of PT. INKA that has been producing a variety of trains currently operated in various parts of the world, including Australia, Singapore, Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, and Bangladesh. Ambassador of Indonesia in Pakistan Iwan Amri also accompanied the business delegation.=DNA ==========