Wednesday, April 7th, 2021
Pakistan, China agree to establish sister-province relationship between Sindh, Hubei
WUHAN: Pakistan and China have agreed to establish Sister-Province relationship between Sindh and Hubei Provinces and twining of Karachi, Wuhan and other cities. The agreement was reached during a meeting between Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin-ul-Haque and Secretary of Communist Party of China Hubei Provincial Committee, Ying Yong in Wuhan. Both sides agreed to establish China-Pakistan Friendship Squares in Karachi and Wuhan to foster people to people ties.
PM reaffirms resolve to expeditiously conclude requisite legal process for Pakistan Stream Gas Pipeline Project
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has reaffirmed Pakistan’s resolve to expeditiously conclude the requisite legal process for the Pakistan Stream (North-South) Gas Pipeline project and commence the work as early as possible. He was talking to Russia Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, who called on him in Islamabad today (Wednesday). The Prime Minister reiterated the importance Pakistan attaches to its relations with Russia as a key foreign policy priority. He expressed satisfaction at the steady growth in bilateral ties, including deepening cooperation in trade, energy, security and defence. Enhanced bilateral cooperationRead More
Economic diplomacy is the Key to consolidate Pakistan’s economic outreach with Europe
ISLAMABAD, APR 7: The Ambassador of Pakistan to Belgium, Luxembourg and the European Union, Zaheer A. Janjua held a virtual meeting with CEO of Pakistan Textile Council, Saleha Asif, today. The meeting focused on enhancing Pak-EU trading ties. Underscoring the importance of increasing Pakistan’s economic outreach with Europe, Ambassador Janjua stated that Economic Diplomacy was the Key to consolidate and expand Pakistan’s economic outreach in Europe. He noted that the GSP Plus Scheme had played a vital role in enhancing bilateral trade between Pakistan and the EU. Ambassador Janjua highlightedRead More
Liverpool condemn online racial abuse of trio after Real Madrid defeat
Liverpool on Wednesday condemned the “abhorrent” racial abuse of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Naby Keita and Sadio Mane on social media after the trio were targeted following Tuesday’s 3-1 Champions League defeat by Real Madrid. England defender Alexander-Arnold was sent monkey emojis on his latest Instagram post, while similar abuse was directed at Guinea midfielder Keita and Senegal forward Mane. “Once again we are sadly discussing abhorrent racial abuse the morning after a football game. It is utterly unacceptable and it has to stop,” Liverpool said in a statement. “LFC condemns all forms of discrimination and we continue to work with our inclusion partners through our Red Together initiative to campaign againstRead More
China warns Washington not to boycott Winter Olympics
BEIJING, APR 7 – China‘s government warned Washington on Wednesday not to boycott next year’s Winter Olympics in Beijing after the Biden administration said it was talking with allies about a joint approach to complaints of human rights abuses. A Foreign Ministry spokesperson warned of an unspecified “robust Chinese response” to a potential Olympics boycott. “The politicization of sports will damage the spirit of the Olympic Charter and the interests of athletes from all countries,” said the spokesperson, Zhao Lijian. “The international community including the U.S. Olympic Committee will not accept it.” Human rights groups are protesting China‘s hosting of the games, due toRead More
Chairman CDA directs removal of encroachments from state land
ISLAMABAD, APR 7 (DNA) – A meeting was held under the chairmanship of the Chairman CDA / Chief Commissioner Islamabad, and it was attended by Deputy Commissioner ICT, DIG operations Islamabad Police, Member Estate CDA, and DDG Enforcement CDA. The agenda of the meeting included removal of encroachments from state land and action against unapproved and illegal housing societies in Islamabad, causing loss to the public and state. It was also decided that action be taken against illegally constructed buildings. Following decisions were made in the meeting; I) Strict actionRead More