Friday, October 25th, 2019
Ambassador Amri discusses Indonesia-Pakistan Hajj cooperation with DG Hajj Dr Nizar
JAKARTA, OCT 25 (DNA) – Indonesian Ambassador to Pakistan, Iwan Suyudhie Amri, held a meeting with the Director General of Hajj and Umrah Management Ministry of Religion Affairs of Indonesia, Prof. Dr. Nizar Ali, to explore possible technical cooperation (sharing best practices and experiences) between Indonesia and Pakistan on Hajj system and its management (preparation and execution) as requested by Ministry of Religious Affairs of Pakistan. The meeting also discussed quota of “seasonal volunteers” for Indonesian students in Pakistan to help the Indonesia’s Hajj management in Saudi Arabia inRead More
ECP to hear PTI plea for disqualification of Talpur on November 4
ISLAMABAD, Oct 25 (DNA): The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday set November 4 for hearing of a petition filed by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) seeking disqualification of Faryal Talpur as a member of the Sindh Assembly. PTI’s Arsalan Taj and Rabia Azfar, who moved the petition, have received an intimation notice regarding the scheduled hearing. ECP has summoned the parties to the case to Islamabad for the purpose. Arsalan Taj said in a statement that they will give good news to the people of the Sindh province. TalpurRead More
Admiral Zafar vows PMSA to play its role for maritime security
KARACHI, OCT 25 (DNA) – Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi visited Headquarters Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) and Pakistan Navy Dockyard at Karachi. Upon arrival at Agency’s Headquarters at Karachi, the Admiral was presented Guard of Honour. Thereafter, Chief of the Naval Staff laid wreath at Shuhada’s monument and was given a briefing in Agency’s Maritime Operations Centre. Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi also visited PMSA’s newly established state of the art Training Centre for imparting training to personnel to handle contemporary challenges in maritime domain. TheRead More
Huge relief for power consumers on the cards
ISLAMABAD, OCT 25 (DNA) – In a welcoming development, the government is all set to introduce flat tariff regime for electricity consumers having ToD (Time and Day) meters at Rs11.97 per unit for four months of winter reason. It will not only give a substantial relief to masses but also help the government get out of capacity payment trap of Rs849 billion as the idle power projects will also be utilised in the winter season. “We have prepared a summary for ECC and will be taken for approval in nextRead More
Indian ban on Malaysian palm oil opens a window for Pakistan
Rawalpindi: The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) has asked Government to issue special quota on import of Palm oil from Malaysia in preview of recent steps taken by India companies to curtail the import of palm oil from Malaysia. The Indian move comes out following the support and categorical stance by Malaysia on Kashmir issue at the United Nation. RCCI President, Saboor Malik said in a statement that the business community and people of Pakistan lauded the speech of Mahateer Muhammad, Prime Minister of Malaysia at UN annualRead More
Azerbaijan President receives President Dr. Arif Alvi
BAKU (DNA). President Dr. Arif Alvi was revived by President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev at the 18th Non-Aligned Movement Summit in Baku, on 25 October 2019. The President also met with other leaders of various countries. Meanwhile according to foreign office handout, President Dr. Arif Alvi will lead Pakistan delegation to the 18th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) being held in Baku, Azerbaijan from 25-26 October 2019. Apart from his statement at the Summit, the President will hold meetings with the President of Azerbaijan and other leaders. The Non-AlignedRead More