Friday, February 7th, 2020
Coronavirus will not stop economic cooperation with Pakistan: Chinese envoy
ISLAMABAD, FEB 07 (DNA) : Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, Yao Jing said that the Coronavirus catastrophe would not stop the economic cooperation between China and Pakistan. “We are thankful to the Pakistani government and people for showing solidarity in our difficult time which provide us strength and more confidence”, he said while addressing a special Seminar titled “Six Years of Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)”. The seminar was organised by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) in collaboration with Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) here.Read More
England to join South Africa’s cancer cause by sporting pink kits
England will join hosts South Africa in raising funds for breast cancer charities by wearing a limited edition pink kit when the two teams play each other in the third one-day international (ODI) in Johannesburg on Sunday. It will be the ninth time that South Africa have played in their traditional home ‘Pink Day’ match, but the first time their opponents have also pledged their support to the charitable initiative by sporting similar kits. Funds raised from the ODI will go towards the Breast Care Unit at the Charlotte MaxekeRead More
History of Pakistan Super League
LAHORE, FEB 07 (DNA) : The HBL Pakistan Super League returns with the historic fifth edition set to be played in Pakistan from 20 February to 22 March 2020. This edition will be the first one to be played in Pakistan in its entirety, said an official press release by the PCB. Since the advent of the league in 2016, the tournament has gradually moved to Pakistan with this year’s edition nothing less than leapfrog for the coveted league. The first edition that included five teams was played entirely in theRead More
Over one million Azerbaijanis became IDPs after Nagorno Karabakh occuption
BAKU, – More than one million Azerbaijanis became internally displaced persons as a result of occupation of the Nagorno-Karabakh region and seven adjacent regions of the Republic of Azerbaijan and ethnic cleansing policy carried out by Armenia. The Armenian community of the Nagorno Karabakh region, who are citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan have been deprived of their electoral rights, along with other constitutional rights due to the occupation by Armenia. Armenia has attempted many times to create artificial election “shows” in those areas. As holding elections in the territoriesRead More
Media role stressed in further developing Pak-Azerbaijan ties
By ANSAR M BHATTI BAKU, FEB 7 (DNA)= Azerbaijan and Pakistan enjoy excellent relations in all fields and these relations have grown steadily and strongly with each passing day. Both countries have cooperated with each other on various forums and Azerbaijan is indebted to Pakistan for not recognizing Armenia that occupies Azerbaijani territory Nagorno- Karabakh. Aslan Aslanov Chairman of the Board, Vice President of OANA and Azerbaijan State News Agency AZERTAC said this while talking to a media delegation from Pakistan. A 12-member delegation comprising senior media persons is currentlyRead More
Iranian ambassador’s special message on the occasion of 41st anniversary of Islamic Revolution
ISLAMABAD, JAN 7 (DNA) – Mohammad Hosseini Ambassador of Iran to Pakistan has issued a special statement on the occasion of 41st anniversary of glorious victory of the Islamic Revolution. Here is the full text of the message. “In the Name of Allah, the Merciful the Compassionate By saying Assalamo Alaikum and presenting regards to the dear audience and noble nation of Pakistan. I thank Allah Almighty and express my gratitude on having an opportunity on onset of my diplomatic tenure to present my salute, regards and sincere sentiments by this mediumRead More