Friday, June 12th, 2020
Five imported coronavirus cases from Pakistan confirmed in Shanghai
BEIJING, JUNE 12 (DNA) – Five imported coronavirus cases, all from Pakistan, were reported on Friday morning, said the Shanghai Health Commission. Quoting the Commission, Gwadar Pro stated, the five individuals from Pakistan departed for Shanghai on June 2 and arrived at Shanghai Pudong airport on the same day, and were placed down quarantine upon arrival. They showed symptoms during the isolated observation period and were confirmed as COVID-19 patients. Local health authority said the patients have been sent to a designated hospital for medical treatment, while 55 close contactsRead More
Pakistan’s new special envoy for Afghanistan welcomed on both sides of the border
ISLAMABAD — Observers in both Pakistan and Afghanistan are hailing the Pakistani government’s appointment of its first special representative for Afghanistan affairs. This move is aimed at boosting Pak-Afghan relations and helping facilitate the Afghan peace process, officials said. Prime Minister Imran Khan on June 6 appointed veteran diplomat Mohammad Sadiq as Pakistan’s special representative for Afghanistan affairs. Soon after his appointment, Sadiq conferred on his role with Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, who said, “Islamabad will continue to play its vigorous role in maintaining regional peace and stability,”Read More
Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan, Elmar Mammadyarov
Statement by H.E. Elmar Mammadyarov Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan at the Video-Teleconference Meeting of Eastern Partnership Ministers of Foreign Affairs 11 June 2020 High Representative Borrell, Commissioner Varhelyi, Distinguished colleagues, Our meeting takes place at a time when we are confronted with unprecedented challenges. I would like to extend my deep condolences to the families of those who passed away as a result of deadly pandemic. It is a very timely and extremely important meeting in the context of ongoing crises. We areRead More
Pak regrets Indian cold shoulder response
A.M.BHATTI ISLAMABAD (DNA) -Pakistan has regretted negative remarks by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs’ Spokesperson regarding a goodwill suggestion by the Prime Minister of Pakistan to share Pakistan’s successful experience in ameliorating impact of Covid-19 on the poorest sections of the society. Remarks by the MEA’s Spokesperson reflect an unprofessional attempt at point-scoring over a serious issue that involves lives of millions of poor people in the sub-continent, worst affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. The Prime Minister of Pakistan’s suggestion was in the backdropRead More
Against child labour – making a promise to Zohra
COMMENT Androulla Kaminara Sometimes, when you read the paper or hear the news, there are stories that make you stop in your tracks. Individual stories that hit you like a punch in the stomach. The story about Zohra has been one such story for me: an 8-year-old girl working as a housemaid, beaten to death by her “employers” after she had accidently let their parrots fly away. As an adult, I feel the need to apologise to Zohra because as adults – we have collectively failed to protect littleRead More
Kyrgyz FM, Pak envoy discuss cooperation
Bishkek DNA The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic Chingiz Aidarbekov, received copies of the Credentials of the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the Kyrgyz Republic, Sardar Azhar Tariq Khan. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic H.E. Mr. Chingiz Aidarbekov congratulated Ambassador Sardar Azhar Tariq Khan. During the conversation, the parties discussed current areas of Kyrgyz-Pakistani cooperation and the prospects for further cooperation between countries in the fight against coronavirus, as well as cooperation in trade, investment, tourism and education. The AmbassadorRead More