Thursday, February 13th, 2020
UAE ambassador briefs Hafeez Shaikh on Dubai Expo 2020
ISLAMABAD, FEB 13 (DNA) – Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salim Al-Zaabi, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates called on the Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Hafeez Shaikh at the Finance Division. Both sides discussed preparations for the upcoming Pak-UAE Joint Ministerial Commission meetings expected to be held by the end of the next month. The Ambassador apprised the Adviser about the visit of potential UAE investors, due in next month to look for opportunities of investment in the SME sector. The Ambassador also briefed the Advisor onRead More
MCC reach Pakistan after 48 years, first T20 scheduled on Friday
LAHORE, FEB 13 (DNA) : Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), also known as the owner of Lord’s Cricket Ground and the Guardian of the Laws of the game, have reached Pakistan after 48 years. MCC will be led by club president and Sri Lanka legend Kumar Sangakkara. Three players – Liam Dawson, Phil Salt and Samit Patel – are chosen from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) to represent the visiting team in one match each. MCC will begin their tour on Friday, February 14, at the Gaddafi Stadium Lahore (GSL) whereRead More
PSL 2020: Darren Sammy is super excited about being back in Pakistan
Fan favourite Peshawar Zalmi captain Darren Sammy arrived in Pakistan and he cannot wait to meet up with the team. Man it is good to be back,” the Windies all-rounder said in a video posted on Twitter. “Can’t wait to see my guys.” Daren Sammy ✔@darensammy88 Always great being here https://twitter.com/JAfridi10/status/1227446178456985604 … Javed Afridi ✔@JAfridi10 Welcome to Pakistan Brother. 4,015 5:56 AM – Feb 13, 2020 Twitter Ads info and privacy 373 people are talking about this The 2017 Pakistan Super League (PSL) winning captain is in Pakistan to take partRead More
Pakistan FO’s reservations on new Qatar ambassador’s nomination
ISLAMABAD, FEB 13 (DNA) –Appointment of new Qatri ambassador to Pakistan has been delayed because Pakistani side has not yet gave green signal to the Qatri side. According to details the new Qatar ambassador Mohammad Al thani who hailed from the Royal family of Qatar was nominated few months ago however he could not assume his duties due to Pakistan Foreign Office’s reluctance. Diplomatic sources claim the Pakistan Foreign Ministry has submitted its reservations to the Qatari Foreign Ministry however Qatar foreign ministry still wants to appoint the member ofRead More
Azerbaijan has transformed geopolitical realities into geopolitical opportunities: Hajiyev
BAKU, FEB 12 – Azerbaijan has transformed geopolitical realities into geopolitical opportunities, Assistant of the President of Azerbaijan, Head of Foreign Policy Affairs Department of the Presidential Administration Hikmet Hajiyev said during The John Batchelor Show, reports Feb. 12. “In terms of political development Azerbaijan is a young democracy,” Hajiyev noted. “There is no perfect model of democracy. But Azerbaijan also takes into account the experience of our friends and partners, also taking the historical heritage of Azerbaijani people.” Since gaining independence, Azerbaijan has managed to build normal and stable relationsRead More
Iran envoy calls for enhanced Iran-Pakistan cooperation
ISLAMABAD, — Mohammad Ali Hosseini made the remarks during a meeting with Pakistan-Iran Parliamentary Friendship Group headed by Naveed Qamar at Parliament House on Wednesday. Pakistan-Iran Parliamentary Friendship Group comprises of 137 members and it is the largest group in Pakistan’s National Assembly, the lower house of the Parliament. Ambassador Hosseini said that stronger parliamentary ties between Iran and Pakistan would help to remove hurdles in bilateral relations. He noted that Iran and Pakistan who are tied in eternal bond of friendship must not allow external powers to weaken theirRead More