Saturday, January 4th, 2020
Azerbaijan successfully pursued foreign policy in 2019
During the year of 2019 the Republic of Azerbaijan has successfully pursued an independent foreign policy course based on its national interests at a time of growing political and economic tensions in the context of international relations. Against the background of contradictory processes taking place around the region, our country has achieved even greater growth of high international prestige due to ensuring internal stability and the pace of consistent development, carrying out fundamental reforms in public administration, rooting the positive dynamics of economic growth and the effective implementation of large-scaleRead More
Iran has discovered an oil field with an estimated 53 billion barrels of crude, Rouhani says
Abu Dhabi (DNA)A vast oil field containing an estimated 53 billion barrels of crude oil has been discovered in Iran, President Hassan Rouhani announced Sunday, a find that could boost the country’s battered economy amid stringent US sanctions. The oil field in southwest Iran stretches over an area of 2,400 sq km (about 1,491 square miles) in the Khuzestan province and is around 80 meters (262 feet) deep, according to the Iranian leader. It would be the country’s second largest oil field, behind one in Ahvaz containing an estimated 65 billion barrels. “WeRead More
PM Khan says destiny of country changes when police perform efficiently
PM Khan says destiny of country changes when police perform efficiently MIANWALI, Jan 04 (DNA): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday formally inaugurated the Model Police Station in hometown, Mianwali and said that the destiny of a country changes when the police do its work efficiently. Upon his arrival at the model police station, the personnel of Punjab police presented the prime minister guard of honour. Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar accompanied him on this occasion. Addressing the ceremony, the Prime Minister said that the politics of the police stationRead More
Dormant parliament ready to legislate is positive: Bilawal Bhutto
Dormant parliament ready to legislate is positive: Bilawal Bhutto LAHORE, Jan 04 (DNA): Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has on Saturday said this is a positive that parliament that has been dormant for over a year is ready to legislate. The PPP chairman took to Twitter and wrote, “When I landed in Islamabad the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) had agreed to unconditionally pass the army act on Friday in both houses, ignoring parliamentary procedure, not even circulating the bill to all members orRead More
Senate, NA to proceed on Army Act amendment bill on Monday
Senate, NA to proceed on Army Act amendment bill on Monday ISLAMABAD, Jan 04 (DNA): The National Assembly and Senate sessions on Army Act amendment bill which were scheduled to be held on Saturday (today), have been deferred till Monday (January 06). The Senate and National Assembly have rescheduled their sessions for Monday, the official Twitter accounts of the two houses of the parliament said. The bill of extension in the service term of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and other services chiefs will be tabled in the NARead More
Turkey ratifies important protocols with Azerbaijan
Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has ratified protocols signed with Azerbaijan within the 8th meeting of the Turkey-Azerbaijan Joint Economic Commission, . The protocols aimed at the development of bilateral economic ties were signed on September 16, 2019, as part of the visit of Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay to Baku. In November 2019, Turkey’s trade turnover with Azerbaijan increased by $25.6 million, compared to November 2018, and amounted to $189.1 million. Turkish exports to Azerbaijan amounted to $158.2 million, while imports from Azerbaijan reached $30.9 million in November 2019. AsRead More