ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan said that the next phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would lay emphasis on the agricultural sector. Speaking at a ceremony in Islamabad, the premier regretted that the previous government had ignored the sector. “Pakistan is an agricultural country,” he stressed. PM Imran Khan said the government was working with the Chinese officials on increasing agricultural products and using their methods. “The next phase of the CPEC includes boosting the agricultural sector.” Learning from China The premier once again admired China for its strategiesRead More

ISLAMABAD, JAN 01 (DNA) – Minister for Communication Murad Saeed on Friday has said that corrupted opposition leaders had attacked the national institutions to take revenge of accountability process against them. While speaking in Senate, the minister said that Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader Khawaja Asif could have avoided arrest by honestly answering the questions of National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in assets beyond income case. He said the government had defeated the opposition at political and electoral fronts during the previous year and it would have to face same fateRead More

ISLAMABAD, JAN 01 (DNA) – Islamabad Police on Friday held a ceremony at police line headquarters in connection of its 40th Foundation Day and invited former Inspectors General of Police (IGPs) who served the force in various periods. A smartly turned out contingent of Islamabad police presented guard of honor to incumbent IGP Islamabad and former IGPs.  All ex-IGPs expressed their views about policing and congratulated IGP Islamabad Muhammad Aamir Zulfiqar khan for inviting Prime Minister of Pakistan at passing out parade of the force. They also lauded the efforts ofRead More

KARACHI, JAN 01 (DNA) – Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has extended felicitations to the newly-elected members of Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) and termed their victory as a good omen for the democracy, supremacy of the Constitution and independence of judiciary. In his felicitation message to the newly-elected members Farooq H. Naek, Mohammad Ahsan Bhoon, Abid Saqi, Shahadat Khan Awan and others, the PPP Chairman said that lawyers fraternity has always been in forefront in the struggle for the restoration of democracy and they offered numerous sacrifices for theRead More

ISLAMABAD, JAN 01 (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan congratulated on Friday exporters for the December 2020 data showing 18 per cent growth in overall exports in year-to-year comparison. On his Twitter handle, the PM bade “well done” to those catalyzing the achievement and encouraged them to “keep up the trend”. Congratulations to all the exporters on achieving record exports in Dec 2020 with a growth of 18 % over the previous year. Well done & keep up this trend A major pillar of our govt’s economic policy is export enhancementRead More

ISLAMABAD, JAN 01 (DNA) – Foreign Office Spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri on Friday said Pakistan wants to have good relations with all its neighbours, but irresponsible actions and statements from India are imperiling regional peace and security. Responding to a question during his weekly news briefing in Islamabad today (Friday), he said New Delhi s acts, especially in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, should immediately be addressed. He said India needs to create an enabling environment for a meaningful engagement. He said regional peace and security will remain at stakeRead More