Friday, August 7th, 2020
Pak govt, opposition unanimous on Kashmir issue: AJK president
DNA MUZAFFARABAD, August 7: A parliamentary delegation led by President Pakistan Muslim League (N) and the Leader of Opposition in the National Assembly, Shahbaz Sharif called on the AJK President, Sardar Masood Khan here on Friday, and expressed solidarity with the people of Illegally Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir struggling for their freedom and right to self-determination. Former Pakistan Prime Minister and leader of Pakistan Peoples Party, Raja Pervaiz Ashraf and JUI’s Member of National Assembly Asad Mehmood were also part of the delegation. Talking to media after meeting, the AJK PresidentRead More
Time to take CPEC’s economic dividends to people of Pakistan: Asim Saleem Bajwa
DNA Islamabad , AUG 7 – Lt. Gen (R) Asim Saleem Bajwa, Chairman CPEC Authority, has said that the second phase of CPEC which has been just begun is all about taking the dividends of the project to the people of Pakistan. He said that unprecedented socio-economic development in Gwadar and other parts of Balochistan have been initiated with a focus on ensuring the participation of local people in all the development projects. He said this while chairing a special online dialogue titled ‘Gwadar Port, free economic zone’s role in theRead More
A tola of gold is now for Rs132,000
KARACHI, AUG 07 (DNA) – Gold prices have continually increased and now a tola of gold is priced at Rs132,000 after an increase of Rs2500 on Friday, according to the All Sindh Sarafa Jewelers Association. The new price hike has increased the yellow metal’s value by 50% as compared to its price only seven months ago when a tola cost Rs88,150. Rays Commodities COO Adnan Agar says that the current environment is favourable for gold prices and they may continue to rise, but not for long. “I suspect a bubbleRead More
Gwadar port to bring widespread prosperity for Pakistan: Asim Bajwa
ISLAMABAD, AUG 07 (DNA) – Pak-China Economic Corridor (CPEC) Authority Chairman and Special Assistant to Prime Minister Imran Khan for Information and Broadcasting Lt. Gen (Retd) Asim Saleem Bajwa has said that after the construction of Gwadar port, it has been connected with other areas and will bring prosperity to adjoining areas. Addressing a seminar of SDP in Islamabad, Chairman CPEC Authority said that the fruits of the project are for all of Pakistan. He further said that after the construction of Gwadar port, it is being connected to otherRead More
FM appreciates PTI Sindh leaders for playing role of effective opposition
ISLAMABAD, AUG 07 (DNA) – A delegation of PTI’s Sindh Assembly members, led by Opposition Leader in provincial assembly Firdous Shamim Naqvi, called on Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi in Islamabad Friday. The administrative and political affairs of Sindh came under discussion during the meeting. The Foreign Minister appreciated the delegation members for playing role of an effective opposition in Sindh Assembly amidst difficult situation. Firdous Shamim Naqvi congratulated the Foreign Minister for observing Youm-e-Istehsal in a befitting manner to express solidarity with Kashmiris and exposing the real faceRead More
Govt to fully cooperate for uplifting industry, business sectors: PM
LAHORE, AUG 07 (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said the federal government would extend all out cooperation to promote industrial and business sectors of the country. In a meeting with the Members of National Assembly (MNAs) from Faisalabad here during his visit, the prime minister said Faisalabad had a key importance in national economy. Federal minister Senator Shibli Faraz, Advisor Shahzad Akbar and Chief Minister of Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar also attended the meeting. The MNAs delegation comprised of Chaudhry Asim Nazir, Nawab Sher Waseer, Raza NasrullahRead More