Sunday, March 1st, 2020
UK welcomes US deal with Taliban on Afghanistan
LONDON, Mar 01 (DNA): The United Kingdom (UK) has welcomed the United States (US) deal with the Taliban and called for Afghan leaders to seize opportunity to end decades of conflict. In a statement issued by the Foreign and Commonwealth office today, the UK Foreign Secretary, Rt Hon Dominic Raab MP placeholder said the United Kingdom has welcomed the United States’ Joint Declaration with the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, and the United States’ agreement with the Taliban, which paved the way for a meaningful peace process and an end toRead More
Afghan peace deal testified Imran’s stance about dialogue: Firdous
ISLAMABAD, Mar 1 (DNA) – Special Assistant of Prime Minister (SAPM) on Information and Broadcasting, Firdous Ashiq Awan said on Sunday Afghan peace agreement signed in Doha has testified what Prime Minister Imran Khan always used to say dialogue was only way forward. In a tweet, she said Afghans suffered due to war and deserved stability. She said peace in Afghanistan was imperative to stability in the region. The SAPM said Pakistan’s role in Afghan peace process deserved to be written in golden words.=DNA ==============
Govt warns stern actions against traders who raise face mask price: Nausheen
ISLAMABAD, Mar 1 (DNA) – Parliamentary Secretary, National Health Services Regulations and Coordination Nausheen Hamid Sunday said government was taking serious notice of high increase in prices of face masks. She said the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has started crackdown on those involved in price hike of the protective gears. Nausheen Hamid said authorities are cracking down on profiteers, following complaints that some businesses and individuals have been selling face masks for grossly inflated prices amid a surge in demand. She said Pharmacies are taking advantage of theRead More
Pakistan decides to shut Chaman Border till March 7 in wake of coronavirus
ISLAMABAD, MAR 01 (DNA) – The government on Sunday has decided to shut Chaman border from March 2 to March 7 in a wake of coronavirus threat in Pakistan. According to details, a notification in this regard has also been issued. The border will be closed in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus on both sides of the boundary in the best interest of the people of the brotherly countries, said a notification issued by the Ministry of Interior. “During the period, necessary measures will be taken to safeguardRead More
How Uzbekistan contributed to Afghan peace deal?
On February 29 this year the bilateral negotiations between the United States and the Taliban Movement ended with signing of the long-awaited «peace agreement» which can set start to intra-Afghan nationwide reconciliation. This became the first real advancement towards peace for over decades of war. The signed Agreement instills a certain hope on the eve of forthcoming meeting of the representatives of the government, political forces of Afghanistan and armed opposition. It is obvious that positive shifts, which are being observed, are related to the new atmosphere of mutual understandingRead More
Pakistan, Iran have huge potential to enhance bilateral trade: Ambassador
LAHORE, MAR 01 (DNA) – The newly-appointed Iranian ambassador to Pakistan Syed Muhammad Ali Hussaini has said that there is a huge potential to enhance bilateral trade between Iran and Pakistan. During a meeting with PIAF chairman Mian Nauman Kabir, he had a detailed discussion on trade and economic relations between the two countries. He said that Iran and Pakistan should concentrate on trade and economic activities to further improve bilateral relations, saying that both countries should adopt new approach and forward with fastest pace. Though trade between the twoRead More