Monday, November 2nd, 2020
FM Qureshi briefs Finnish counterpart about Pakistan’s timely response to Covid-19
DNA ISLAMABAD, NOV 2 – The Foreign Minister held a telephone call with the Foreign Minister of Finland Mr. Pekka Haavisto. The two sides appreciated the positive developments in bilateral relations and exchanged views on a broad range of subjects including Covid-19 pandemic, Afghan peace process, situation in IIOJK, and cooperation at multilateral fora. The Foreign Minister briefed his Finnish counterpart that Pakistan’s timely and effective response to the Covid-19 crisis was lauded as a success story internationally; Pakistan’s strategy to contain the Covid-19 pandemic was based on Prime Minister Imran Khan’s emphasisRead More
NAB initiates inquiry against father of Abid Sher Ali
LAHORE, NOV 02 (DNA) – The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has initiated an inquiry against former Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz MNA Chaudhry Sher Ali, father of Abid Sher Ali. The former lawmaker is accused of abusing his authority as MNA. Sources privy to the development stated that Chaudhry Sher Ali is accused of giving government-owned land on favoritism. It was learnt that a textile mill was established on the 800 kanal land of the Punjab government by the private persons on the lease, which was later shut down. The non-transparency in theRead More
China’s Ambassador-designate Nong Rong meets FS Sohail Mahmood
DNA ISLAMABAD, NOV 2 – China’s Ambassador-designate Nong Rong met Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood on Monday. During the meeting Foreign Secretary reaffirmed strong commitment to Pakistan-China ‘All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership’ and hoped CPEC projects would be fast-tracked. Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood lauded Ambassador’s experience and extended best wishes to him for successful term in Pakistan.=DNA ============
Fayyaz Chohan removed as Punjab info minister, Firdous to make comeback as CM’s assistant
LAHORE, NOV 2 – In a reshuffle of the Punjab cabinet, Fayyazul Hasan Chohan was on Monday removed as the provincial information minister, according to a notification issued by the Punjab government. Meanwhile, Firdous Ashiq Awan, who previously served as the special assistant to the prime minister on information and broadcasting, has been appointed as special assistant on information to Chief Minister Usman Buzdar. Chohan will now only hold the portfolio of the Punjab colonies minister. The move apparently came as a surprise to Chohan, who told that he did not knowRead More
Abdul Qadir Baloch to decide about political future on November 7
QUETTA, NOV 02 (DNA) – Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Balochistan chief Abdul Qadir Baloch on Monday said that he will make an announcement about his political future on November 7. “I have been in consultation with the friends and political colleagues”, Abdul Qadir Baloch said in his statement released from Quetta here on Monday. The disgruntled leader of the PML-N further said that he will address a press conference on November 7 and announce his political future. In his statement on Sunday, Qadir Baloch said that the only reason he hadRead More
President Alvi urges UN to implement UNSC Resolutions on Kashmir
ISLAMABAD, NOV 02 (DNA) – President Dr Arif Alvi has urged the United Nations to take steps to implement Security Council Resolutions on Jammu and Kashmir. Talking to UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator Julien Harneis in Islamabad on Monday, he said Pakistan has always pursued peaceful resolution of all outstanding issues with India, including the core dispute of Jammu and Kashmir which has been on the agenda of the UN for over seven decades. The President reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to multilateralism and the principles and purpose of the UN Charter. HeRead More