Wednesday, March 4th, 2020
FM Qureshi praises expanding trade ties with European Union
ISLAMABAD, MAR 4 (DNA) – Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi received Ambassador of the European Union, Ms. Androulla Kaminara at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Foreign Minister was pleased to note that the Strategic Engagement Plan (SEP) signed between the two sides in June 2019 would be formally operationalized in 2020 through multiple scheduled engagements. The Foreign Minister appreciated the expanding trade ties between the European Union and Pakistan. The two sides committed to take trade beyond Euros 13 billion achieved in the year 2019. Read More
ECC postpones power tariff hike for Karachi
ISLAMABAD, MARCH 04 (DNA) : Economic coordination committee (ECC) has postponed the proposed hike in tariffs put forth by National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) for consumers of K-Electric in a session here on Wednesday. The ECC also approved supplementary technical grant of Rs 5 billion for HEC in the same session. Moreover, an internal security duty allowance for the Air Force, grants for Strategic development planning cell and proposals for the promotion of remittances through legal channels were also approved by the ECC. NEPRA had previously tabled a summary proposingRead More
Indian forces committing human rights violations in IOJ&K: FM Qureshi
ISLAMABAD, MARCH 04 (DNA) : Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Wednesday said that Indian forces are committing blatant human rights violations in occupied Jammu and Kashmir. He said this in his meeting with former US ambassador to Pakistan Cameron Munter who called on him in Islamabad on Wednesday. During the meeting, the foreign minister said that the Indian steps ever since August 5 last year are proving to be dangerous for regional peace. Qureshi went on to say that the Indian government s controversial legislation is also taking a heavyRead More
Currency rates in Pakistan – 04 March 2020
KARACHI, MARCH 04 (DNA) : Currency rates in open market in Pakistan according to international currencies as of 04 March 2020. The price of 1 USD to PKR buying is Rs154.10 and selling of US Dollar is Rs154.25. British Pound (GBP) to PKR buying is Rs196.00 and selling is Rs198.00. Euro to PKR buying is Rs170.60 and selling is Rs171.60. Saudi Riyal to PKR buying is Rs40.70 and selling is Rs40.80. UAE Dirham buying is Rs41.70 and selling is Rs41.80. Below are (03 March and 04 March) currency rates:
Pakistan has suffered due to ineffective policies of Nawaz, Zardari: Faisal Javed
ISLAMABAD, MARCH 04 (DNA) : Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senator Faisal Javed on Wednesday has alleged former Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif and ex-president Asif Ali Zardari of putting Pakistan into difficult situation due to their ineffective policies. Talking to media, the PTI leader said that incumbent PM Imran Khan has stabilized the economy of Pakistan with his useful strategies. Senator Faisal Javed further stated that the members of Sharif family have failed to provide proof of their assets in the courts
Army chief attends closing ceremony of International PATS competition
RAWALPINDI, MAR 4 (DNA) – General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) visited training area near Kharian to witness closing ceremony of International Pakistan Army Team Spirit (PATS) competition. Being one of the toughest military competitions, PATS was aimed at testing survival Skills and physical limits of the participants in short period of time spread over 62 hours including 25 field events. Apart from Pakistan Army, PAF, 16 foreign countries including Belarus, China, Egypt, Germany, Indonesia, KSA, Maldives, Palestine, Russia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Turkey, UAE, UK, USARead More