Friday, November 27th, 2020
FM Qureshi extends felicitations to Saudi leadership on successful convening of G-20 Summit
DNA ISLAMABAD – Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi met Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on the sidelines of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers in Niamey. During the meeting, views were exchanged on bilateral relations, regional issues, cooperation at multilateral fora, and the Covid-19 situation. The Foreign Minister extended felicitations to the Saudi leadership on successful convening of the G-20 Summit. The Foreign Minister underscored that the relationship between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia is deep-rooted andRead More
Peles Castle, the home of Romanian royalty
Built in the 19th century according to the specifications of Carol I, Romania’s first King, the Peleș Castle is an image of the monarch’s aesthetic mindset, combining the German and Italian neo-Renaissance. Peles is located near the town of Sinaia, in the Prahova County, and it is one of the most famous castles in Romania, maybe even more than Corvin Castle, Bran Castle, or the Rasnov Fortress. The blood ties between the members of the Romanian and the British royal families, the Russian dynasty and the royal families of Germany andRead More
Pakistan desires peace in Afghanistan: FM Qureshi
NIAMEY : Foreign Minister (FM) Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said Pakistan desires peace in Afghanistan and the dignified and honorable return of Afghan refugees to their homeland. He was talking to Afghan counterpart Mohammed Haneef Atmar on the sidelines of the 47th session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers in Niamey, Niger. FM Qureshi said Pakistan will continue to play its conciliatory role in enduring peace and stability in the neighboring country. He maintained that the Afghan leadership should keep an eye on the elements which want to sabotageRead More
ADB approves $300 million loan for Pakistan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a policy-based $300 million loan for Pakistan to improve its trade competitiveness, help export diversification, and aid its macroeconomic stability. “While COVID-19 hit Pakistan at a critical point in its macroeconomic recovery, the government’s ongoing efforts to ensure stability have started showing encouraging results this fiscal year,” said ADB Principal Public Management Specialist Hiranya Mukhopadhyay. He added that the programme will support these efforts and help Pakistan to improve its export competitiveness — now more important than ever given the impacts of the pandemic. The programmeRead More
Shoaib Akhtar launches tirade against New Zealand
Former fast-bowler Shoaib Akhtar launched a tirade against New Zealand after the Pakistan cricket team were handed a warning of being sent back to the country if found violating coronavirus protocols for the second time. New Zealand Government confirmed that six Pakistan players were tested positive for the coronavirus. It also claimed that the players from the touring squad violated the safety protocols inside the bio-secure bubble. The announcement did not sit well with the Rawalpindi Express who voiced his anger in a video posted on his YouTube channel. “TheRead More
Hashim Group of Turkey keen to establish joint ventures in Pakistan
DNA ISLAMABAD – A delegation of the Hashim Group of Turkey led by Emir Han Demir, Head of Operations visited Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry to hold a meeting with Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan President and showed keen interest to set up joint ventures in Pakistan. Abdul Rehman Khan Vice President ICCI, Malik Jahangir Jan, Country Director Pakistan, Hashim Group, Tasleem Khan Legend Hotel Islamabad and M. Aslam Khokhar Executive Member ICCI were also present at the occasion. Emir Han Demir said that Hashim Group has business interests inRead More