Thursday, December 24th, 2020
European leaders hail post-Brexit deal
European leaders hail post-Brexit deal Brussels, Dec 24 (AFP/APP):Political leaders in Europe on Thursday hailed the belated sealing of a UK-EU post-Brexit deal that aims to to lay the groundwork for long-term future cooperation. – Britain – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson lauded what he termed “a good deal for the whole of Europe,” which offers “a new stability and a new certainty” to relations. Former prime ministers David Cameron and Theresa May, who both resigned over Brexit, dubbed the deal “very welcome”. May saidRead More
Qureshi talks to Egyptian FM
A.M.Bhatti ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi held a telephonic conversation with the Egyptian Foreign Minister, Mr. Sameh Hassan Shoukry, today. The Foreign Ministers discussed ways to further strengthen and diversify bilateral relations and enhance collaboration in multilateral organizations. They also discussed regional developments and global issues of mutual interest. Foreign Minister Qureshi briefed his counterpart on developments in IIOJK, and underlined the need for the international community to take steps to address the grave situation. In this regard, he thanked Egypt for cooperation during the 47th SessionRead More
Gen Nadeem Raza meets Qatari Defence Minister
DOHA (DNA) -General Nadeem Raza, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, who was on official visit to Qatar, called on H.E. Dr. Khalid Bin Mohammd Al Attiyah, Minister of State for Defence Affairs. CJCSC also held separate meetings with H.E. Staff Lieutenant General (Pilot) Ghanim Bin Shaheen Al Ghanim, Chief of Staff Qatar Armed Forces, and all Chiefs of tri-services. During the meetings, both sides deliberated upon various areas of interest, bilateral cooperation including security, counter-terrorism and prevailing regional environment particularly with reference to Kashmir and Afghanistan. The dignitaries alsoRead More
Station Commander visits RCCI
Rawalpindi: Station Commander and President Cantonment Board Brigadier Ijaz Qamar Kayani paid a visit to the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry and attended a presentation and briefing on RCCI Gwdar Business Conference, Glorious Rawalpindi Project (city beautification) and City Development. Speaking on the occasion, Station Commander Ejaz Qamar Kiani said that all stakeholders have to work together for the development, beautification and promotion of business activities in the city. The extension work of Ammar Chowk, Kachehri Chowk will begin in January 2021 and it will be completed in oneRead More
PM Imran, COAS Gen Bajwa discuss country’s security situation
ISLAMABAD : Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Thursday met Prime Minister Imran Khan at PM House. During the meeting, matters pertaining to country’s security situation came under discussion. Regional security situation was also discussed in the meeting. Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Director General Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed was also present in the meeting.
Pak will not recognize Israel, Ashrafi tells Palestine envoy
Ambassador of Palestine Ahmed Rabei thanked the Pakistani leadership for extending full support on the issue of Palestine. The ambassador especially thanked the military leadership spearheaded by Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa and Chief of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Lt. Gen Faiz Hameed for their whole-hearted support on the Palestine issue Ansar Bhatti/DNA ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister’s Special Representative on Religious Harmony Allama Tahir Ashrafi has said Pakistan will not recognize Israel until just settlement of Palestine issue is found. Talking to media persons at the Palestine embassy on Thursday TahirRead More