Sunday, June 7th, 2020
Two more envoys leaving after term completion
The Nigerian high commissioner, according to diplomatic sources, is leaving Pakistan in the end of July. A.M.BHATTI ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – Two more ambassadors are set to leave Pakistan after completing their diplomatic term. These ambassadors include Thomas Kolly Ambassador of Switzerland and High Commissioner of Nigeria Maj.Gen ® Ashimiyu Adebayo Olaniyi. The Nigerian high commissioner, according to diplomatic sources, is leaving Pakistan at the end of July. It may be mentioned here that the ambassador of Uzbekistan Furqat Sikikov has already left Pakistan after completing his tenure. Ambassador Furqat hasRead More
Naval chief message on the occasion of world oceans day
ISLAMABAD, JUNE 7 /DNA/ = World Oceans Day is celebrated globally to highlight the significance of oceans and to promote awareness for sustainable use of oceans and marine resources. This year’s theme is, ‘Innovation for a Sustainable Ocean’. Oceans are an essential component of the earth’s ecosystem and sustainable oceans are critical for sustenance of life on earth. As the challenges to the oceans continue to grow, so does the need for novel solutions to fight these challenges. The purpose of observing this day is to inform the public ofRead More
Germany continues providing direct assistance only to Uzbekistan among Central Asian countries
Germany will change one of the cooperation directions in foreign policy and suspend active cooperation projects with a number of countries, the Deutsche Welle reported. The Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) will undergo serious changes: the number of partner countries that Germany has previously assisted will be reduced from 85 to 60.In particular, Germany is expected to maintain broad economic cooperation only with Uzbekistan in Central Asia. A final decision on the so-called BMZ-2030 reform has not yet been made. The ministry is still considering a conceptRead More
Customs administration in Uzbekistan will be reformed
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (DNA) – A Decree of the President “On Reforming Customs Administration and Improving the Activities of the State Customs Service of the Republic of Uzbekistan” was adopted. According to the Decree, from 1 August 2020, organizations of railway transport in real time on a free basis will provide the customs authorities with information on the movement within the country of wagons and containers under customs control by integrating their information systems with the information systems of the customs authorities. – From 1 September 2020, the One-stop-shop customs information systemRead More
78 Chinese technicians return to Pakistan for CPEC projects
ISLAMABAD, June 7 : (DNA) – Metallurgical Corporation of China LTD. (MCC), China’s largest steel structure producer sent Chinese technicians on a charter flight operated by Air China to Karachi. According to a Gwadar Pro’s report on Sunday, the team of 78 Chinese technicians along with 1.7 tons of urgently-needed epidemic prevention supplies and treatment medicines, including medical masks, protective suits, infrared thermometers and glucometers was sent to ensure projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) proceed. These Chinese staff had returned to China for Chinese New Year Holidays earlierRead More
I will fight them with truth: Cynthia
dna ISLAMABAD: American journalist Cynthia D Ritchie, who had accused PPP leader Rehman Malik of raping her in a video message a couple of days ago, said that the former interior minister should be asked about “that night”. “The flowers, the electronic device (unusual) gift & the drugged drinks he gave me,” she tweeted. Cynthia alleged that the PPP was harassing her to write in favour of the party. In response to a question about whether she was ready for court or not, Cynthia tweeted:Read More