September, 2019
Govt, opposition united like rock on Kashmir issue: Shehbaz Sharif
LAHORE, SEPT 29 (DNA) – Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday has said that the members of government and opposition are united like a rock on the matter of occupied Kashmir. In his tweets, the opposition leader in National Assembly (NA) said, “We are unwavering in our moral, diplomatic and political support to the oppressed Kashmiris.” He further advised Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi that he must make no mistake about loyalties of Pakistanis with Kashmiris. The former Chief Minister of Punjab (CM) stated, “Pakistan’s contributions toRead More
6th Islamabad Literature Festival concludes
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 29 (DNA) – The third and final day of the 6th Islamabad Literature Festival drew a very large number of people since it was a Sunday. Book lovers and culture enthusiasts flocked to the Festival to learn more about the literary endeavours of Pakistani authors from all parts of the country and to experience the nation’s cultural heritage from close quarters. The day started with a discussion on ‘Pakistan’s Foreign Policy Challenges’ with Talat Masood, Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri and Abdul Basit as speakers. Another popular session on theRead More
Pakistan will always stand with Kashmiris even if world does not: PM Imran
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 29 (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan has arrived in Pakistan after successful conclusion of his seven-day hectic United Nations (UN) visit, primarily focused on Kashmir dispute. The Prime Minister left for Pakistan from Jeddah where he had a brief stopover in his travel itinerary from New York to Islamabad. Prime Minister Imran Khan was given an outstanding reception by Federal Ministers and cabinet members. PTI workers in huge numbers were also present at the airport to welcome PM Imran Khan at New Islamabad Airport. PTI supporters carriedRead More
World Bank: Uzbekistan among TOP-20 reformer countries
According to the World Bank Doing Business report, Uzbekistan is among TOP-20 countries that have implemented major reforms in the field of business facilitation. The World Bank noted the achievements of 20 countries that have undertaken major reforms in the field of business facilitation. In the report, measures taken by the Uzbek government in five areas were highlighted. As per the WB, Uzbekistan has recently strengthened the protection of minority investors, simplified the tax system, introduced measures to enforce contracts and achieved significant success in facilitating foreign trade. In addition,Read More
Beijing’s new airport will promote regional and global connectivity
The much-anticipated landmark Beijing Daxing International Airport was opened by China’s President Xi Jinping at a ceremony on Wednesday. The new airport is expected to become an internationally-important transportation hub that serves the needs of China’s development, and connects China more closely with the rest of the world. Four years of construction work has resulted in an airport that boasts a state-of-the-art people-friendly design that incorporates ideas about innovative and green development. This helps to explain why The Guardian selected it to head its list of Seven Wonders of theRead More
1500-km roads to be repaired, built till December: Buzdar
LAHORE, SEPT 29 (DNA) – Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar said on Sunday that the construction work for 1500-km rural roads would continue till December, 2019, in the province, and the first phase would cost Rs15 billion. National Assembly members held a consultative meeting with the CM to discuss public welfare and development projects. During the meeting, the CM mentioned that he has been focused on problems of every city and town, and pointed out that significant efforts were being made for resolutions of the outstanding issues. “We believe inRead More