Friday, February 21st, 2020
Pakistan welcomes announcement regarding U.S. -Taliban agreement
ISLAMABAD, FEB 21 (DNA) – Pakistan welcomes the announcement regarding the U.S.-Taliban agreement. Pakistan has consistently supported direct negotiations between the U.S. and Taliban. From the outset, Pakistan has facilitated this process and contributed to its progress thus far. We look forward to the signing of the agreement on 29 February 2020. We believe the signing of the U.S.-Taliban agreement will pave the way for the next step of intra-Afghan negotiations. We hope the Afghan parties would now seize this historic opportunity and work out a comprehensive and inclusiveRead More
Justice Qazi Faez Isa case: Govt seeks case postponement for three weeks
ISLAMABAD, FEB 21 (DNA) : – Federal government on Friday sought three weeks adjournment in Justice Qazi Faez Isa case in the backdrop of Anwar Mansoor Khan’s resignation from attorney general of Pakistan (AGP) post. Government sought time to appoint new AGP. The application was submitted by Additional Attorney General Ch Amir Rehman in apex court. On the other side, Anwar Mansoor Khan has already submitted a written apology note in the Supreme Court (SC) over his controversial statement. In the apology letter, Anwar Mansoor said that he has the highestRead More
Chinese president Xi Jinping likely to visit Pakistan soon
ISLAMABAD, FEB 21 (DNA) : Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit Pakistan soon. Matters pertaining to his tour discussed during meeting between Advisor to Prime Minister Imran Khan on Finance and Revenue Abdul Hafeez Shaikh and Chinese ambassador to Pakistan Yao Jing. Sources revealed the details of meeting. Hafeez Shaikh while talking stated Pakistani state will give red carpet treatment to Chinese President. He further stated that Pakistan is grateful to all-weather friend China for its support in FATF session. Hafeez Shaikh hoped that China will soon controlRead More
PSL 2020: Karachi Kings set 202-run target against Peshawar Zalmi
KARACHI, FEB 21 (DNA) : Karachi Kings have set massive 202-run target against Peshawar Zalmi in second match of the Pakistan Super League 2020 at Karachi National Stadium on Friday. Babar Azam and skipper Imad Waseem remained top scorers with 78 and 50 runs respectively. For Peshawar Zalmi, right-arm fast bowler Hassan Ali grabbed two wickets and spinner Muhammad Mohsin clinched one wicket. Earlier, Karachi Kings were put into bat as Peshawar Zalmi won the toss. Peshawar Zalmi skipper Darren Sammy said: “A very good cricket pitch, most of our boysRead More
Lahore literary festival opens
LAHORE, FEB 21 (DNA) -The opening ceremony of LLF 2020 was held at Alhamra Arts Council this morning which was started by a Qawalli performance by Saami Brothers. Mr. Razi Ahmed CEO LLF talked about LLF efforts in nuturing students, authors and books. Mr.Aziz Boolani: CEO Serena Hotels appreciated the efforts of LLF in promoting Pakistans rich culture which will also help us in steering tourism. He stated that Serena is playing a vital role in cultural diplomacy and highlighted the initiatives related to Satrang art gallery and Sarangi musicRead More
FATF satisfied with Pakistan’s measures to exit grey list
PARIS, FEB 21 (DNA) : Pakistan has completed its briefing to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) over implementation of the 27 recommendations about the anti-money laundering and combating financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) mechanism. The intergovernmental organization is satisfied with Pakistan’s measures. Pakistan will presumably receive time till October to implement all recommendations and exit the FATF grey list. The FATF members have lauded Islamabad over the steps that have been taken so far. It has further been observed that Pakistan has adopted an effective strategy in the financial sector toRead More