Thursday, March 4th, 2021
Pakistan, Norway agree to enhance ties in diverse sectors
Islamabad : Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has expressed satisfaction over the Norwegian investment in Pakistan. During his telephonic conversation with Norwegian counterpart Ine Eriksen Søreide, the Foreign Minister appreciated the growing business relations between Pakistan and Norway. The Foreign Minister of Norway appreciated the role of Government of Pakistan in facilitating the signing of solar power project between Scatec and Nizam Energy. She also lauded the constructive role of Norwegians of Pakistani origin in the economic development of Norway. The two Foreign Ministers also exchanged views on enhancing cooperationRead More
PCB to offer players and officials Covid-19 vaccine shots
LAHORE, Mar 04 : Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to offer SARS-Coronavirus Vaccine doses to all participants of the HBL Pakistan Super League 6, becoming the first cricket board to use the vaccine that produces protection against the Covid-19 virus. The decision has been made in the line with the PCB’s duty of care policy and to ensure all participants of the league remain safe and healthy during the event, which concludes on 22 March. The vaccine doses will be administered on Thursday and will be offeredRead More
Ceasefire between Pakistan and India will bring peace and stability in the region:- Iftikhar Ali Malik
LAHORE March 04 (DNA) : Confederation of Asia Pacific Chamber of Commerce and Industry ( CACCI) on Thursday said that ceasefire declaration across line of control between Pakistan and India will promise peace and stability in the region. Talking to a 10 member delegation of traders led by president Pakistan furniture importers association Mian Faryad Ahmad Raza life member CACCI Iftikhar Ali Malik said that it’s good omen for the people of the region that both nuclear armed neighbouring countries amicably agreed to a long awaited meaningful ceasefire. HeRead More
70 + 70 Years of China-Pakistan friendship reporting activity launched
BEIJING, March 4 : With the start of festivities and special events to mark the 70th anniversary of China-Pakistan diplomatic ties, China Economic Net has launched a large-scale all-media reporting activity named “70+70, 70-Year Stories of China and Pakistan”. The news website will interview 70 Chinese and 70 Pakistanis who have witnessed or have been dedicated to China-Pakistan friendship for stories of the “ironclad brothers”. Over the past seven decades, mutual support is the common theme between China and Pakistan. The two countries have been a staunch supporter forRead More
PM to address 14th ECO summit today
ISLAMABAD, Mar 04 : Prime Minister Imran Khan will virtually participate in the 14th ECO Summit today (Thursday) under the theme of ‘Regional Economic Cooperation in the aftermath of COVID-19.’ Prime Minister Khan will open the Summit in Pakistan’s capacity as the Chair of the 13th Summit, held in Islamabad in March 2017. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will chair the 14th Summit. While sharing Pakistan’s perspective on COVID-19 challenges, the Prime Minister will outline his vision for regional economic development in line with ECO’s founding principles of promotion of tradeRead More
Asif Zardari thanks Nawaz, Fazl for supporting Gilani in Senate polls
ISLAMABAD : Former president Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday has thanked Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz supremo Nawaz Sharif and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-F (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman for supporting Yousuf Raza Gilani, the joint candidate of PDM in Senate elections. Well-informed sources said that the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari telephoned Nawaz Sharif and Maulana Fazlur Rehman to extend his gratitude over support to Yousuf Raza Gilani in Senate polls. “Gilani was the joint candidate of the opposition parties and his success is PDM’s victory,” said Fazlur Rehman. TheRead More