Sunday, December 22nd, 2019
BREAKING NEWS: Over 13.35m people cast their votes in parliamentary elections
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (DNA) — As of 20:00 of 22 December 2019, at the time of closing of polling stations in Uzbekistan, over 13.355 million voters cast their votes in parliamentary elections. According to the Central Elections Commission, 71.1% from 18.797 million people voted in the elections, held on 22 December 2019. A briefing was held at the CEC International Press Center, which was addressed by the Chairman of the Central Election Commission of the Republic of Uzbekistan Mirzo-Ulugbek Abdusalomov. He announced the end of voting in Uzbekistan and a number ofRead More
Tana de Zulueta: A lot has changed in Uzbekistan
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (DNA) – A lot has changed in Uzbekistan. This assessment was given by the transformations in Uzbekistan by the head of the OSCE / ODIHR Mission, Cayetana De Zulueta Owtram, during a visit to the 882th polling station in Tashkent on 22 December. Tana de Zulueta noted that the OSCE / ODIHR Mission, which arrived in Uzbekistan on 25 November, works throughout the country and works closely with the Central Election Commission. “We were granted full access and all the conditions for our work were created. For the firstRead More
Two Pak Navy ships arrive at S African port under diplomatic mission
KARACHI – Two ships of Pakistan Navy have arrived at South Africa port Simons town under the country s naval diplomatic mission. According to the Spokesperson of Pakistan Navy, the Mission Commander held important meetings with South African officials and discussed matters of mutual interest including the promotion of maritime cooperation. He also apprised the South African authorities about Indian brutalities in occupied Kashmir and its disputed status as per UN resolutions. South African authorities praised Pakistan s sacrifices in the fight against terrorism and the role of the Pakistan Navy forRead More
Media reports about change in Pakistan’s visa policy for residents of IoJ&K are incorrect
Media reports, which appeared in a section of media, about changes in Pakistani visa for residents of Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, are completely baseless and incorrect. Pakistan High Commission continues to issue visas to residents of Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir in accordance with the visa policy of the government and related bilateral agreements between Pakistan and India. There has been no change in the visa policy for residents of Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. The High Commission for Pakistan, New Delhi is also taking into cognizance the peculiarRead More
Belgian Business Contact Day and Catalogue exhibition at RCCI
RAWALPINDI, DEC 22 (DNA) – Belgian Business Contact Day and Catalogue Exhibition was observed at the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) aiming to explore new avenues of trade and expand existing relations between the business community of the two countries. Books, magazines and trade directories were part of the catalogue exhibition providing an opportunity for visitors to get information about key sectors including tourism, education, services, agro food processing, chemicals, surgical instruments, paper and paperboard, dairy and renewable energy. Belgian ambassador, Philippe Bronchain, who was the chief guestRead More
Uzbek president, others cast vote in parliamentary polls
By Ansar M Bhatti in Tashkent TASHKENT, DEC 22 (DNA) Hundreds of Uzbek people on Sunday thronged to polling stations to cast their votes in parliamentary and local government elections. Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev also cast his vote along with family. The Uzbek Central Election Commission had made elaborate arrangements in order to facilitate people so that they could exercise their right in a free and fair manner. International observers who came to Uzbekistan from various countries also visited polling stations and witnessed the polling process. Ms. Roza KushanbayevaRead More