Tuesday, March 30th, 2021
Diplomats laud Pakistan’s role in Afghan Peace Process
RAWALPINDI, MAR 30 (DNA) – Androulla Kaminara, Ambassador of European Union (EU), Ms Wendy Gilmour – Canadian High Commissioner & Ms. Lis Rosenholm, Ambassador of Denmark called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at GHQ. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security and enhanced bilateral cooperation with European Union (EU) and Canada came under discussion. COAS said that Pakistan values its relations with EU countries & Canada and we earnestly look forward to enhance mutually beneficial multi-domain relations based on common interests. The visitingRead More
Met Office forecast first Heatwave of season this week
KARACHI, MAR 30 (DNA) – The Met Office has forecast the first Heat Wave of the season likely during this week. Pakistan Meteorological Department has informed that mainly hot and dry weather is expected during the ongoing week due to which heat wave conditions are likely in most plain areas of the country. Hot to very hot weather is likely to persist in Karachi during 30th March (today) to 03rd April, with maximum temperature to range between 38 Celsius to 40 degree Celsius, according to the report. Sindh, Southern Punjab,Read More
Pakistan, Azerbaijan agree to promote bilateral cooperation
DUSHANBE, MAR 30 (DNA) – Pakistan and Azerbaijan have agreed to continue the process of mutual consultations to promote bilateral cooperation. The understanding came at a meeting between Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and Azeri Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov in Dushanbe on Tuesday. Shah Mahmood Qureshi emphasized the need for undertaking joint efforts to achieve the targets set for promotion of trade and economic relations between the two countries. The foreign minister noted that the beginning of direct flights between the two countries will supplement efforts to promote cooperation inRead More
Pakistani fish to be brought to Chinese market: Chairman PVG
BEIJING, MAR 30 (DNA) – The fishery is a key component of the growing bilateral trade between China and Pakistan and he plans to bring Pakistani fish to the Chinese market, Chairman of Pakistan’s Visionary Group, Ahmed Iqbal Baloch said on Tuesday. “We are importing a lot of things from China, and we want to lift our exports to China as well. Fishery is a key component of Pakistan’s exports. Pakistan has large seashore and there are fish number one quality available in the sea. We want to make PakistaniRead More
Qureshi meets Foreign Minister of Iran in Dushanbe, Tajikistan
ISLAMABAD, MAR 30 (DNA) – Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi met with Foreign Minister of Iran Dr. Javad Zarif, on the sidelines of the 9thMinisterial Conference of the Heart of Asia–Istanbul Process in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. During the meeting, the two Foreign Ministers reviewed bilateral relations and exchanged views on regional issues, particularly the Afghan peace process. Foreign Minister Qureshi emphasized the importance of enhanced bilateral economic cooperation. Referring to the Prime Minister’s initiative to develop joint border markets, the two Foreign Ministersagreed on the need to expeditiously finalize the arrangementRead More
Pakistan, Kazakhstan discuss bilateral relations
ISLAMABAD, MAR 30 (DNA) – On the sidelines of 9th Ministerial Conference of Heart of Asia-Istanbul Process, Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi met Mr. Mukhtar Tileuberdi Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, in Dushanbe. During the meeting, both sides reviewed bilateral relations and exchanged views on regional issues. Foreign Minister Qureshi noted that there was immense potential to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in diverse fields — including trade, aviation, railways and connectivity. It was agreed between the two sides to optimally utilize the bilateral institutionalRead More