Thursday, April 22nd, 2021
EU reaches climate deal to put 27-nation bloc on path to become climate neutral
The European Union has reached a climate deal to put the 27-nation bloc on a path to being “climate neutral” by 2050. EU member states and parliament agreed on binding targets for carbon emissions at a virtual summit hosted by U.S. President Joe Biden. Under the deal, the EU will also commit itself to an intermediate target of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels.
Japanese envoy condemns terrorist attack in Quetta
ISLAMABAD: Mr. Matsuda Kuninori, Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, has strongly condemned the terrorist attack in the parking lot of Serena Hotel in Quetta, Balochistan on Wednesday and express his sorrow over the loss of precious lives. Mr. Matsuda has expressed his deepest sympathies and condolences to the families of the victims and prayed for the early recovery of those injured. “My thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims of this gruesome incident. Japan condemns terrorism in all its forms”, said Mr. Matsuda in his condolence message. TheRead More
Pakistan highly values ties with Saudi Arabia: President Alvi
Ambassador-designate to Saudi Arabia Lt Gen (retd) Bilal Akbar calls on President Dr. Arif Alvi ISLAMABAD, President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday said Pakistan highly valued its ties with Saudi Arabia and wanted to further strengthen bilateral relations in diverse fields. Talking to Pakistan’s ambassador-designate to Saudi Arabia Lt Gen (retd) Bilal Akbar here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, the president said the two countries shared bonds of history, culture and faith, and held commonality of views on regional and international issues. Emphasizing the need to facilitate Pakistanis residing in Saudi Arabia,Read More
Afghan envoy calls on COAS at GHQ
RAWALPINDI: Najibullah Ali Khil, Afghan Ambassador to Pakistan called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at GHQ, today. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security situation including Afghan Peace Process, enhanced bilateral security and defense cooperation and effective border management between the two brotherly countries were discussed. COAS reiterated that peace in Afghanistan means peace in Pakistan. Our sole aim is helping Afghan’s achieve a peaceful, sovereign, democratic, stable and prosperous Afghanistan. Visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan’s contributions for conflict prevention in the region andRead More
Shehbaz Sharif gets bail in assets case
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday granted bail to Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president Shehbaz Sharif in assets beyond known sources of income. Last week, the court had approved Shehbaz’s bail against surety bonds of Rs5 million each, but the matter was forwarded to the CJ Lahore High Court Justice Muhammad Qasim Khan after the bench came up with a split decision. Later, CJ LHC had formed a new three-member bench to hear the bail petition of Shehbaz Sharif. A three-member bench headed by Justice Ali Baqar NajafiRead More
Shahid Khaqan Abbasi blames PM Imran, cabinet for sugar crisis
ISLAMABAD , APRIL 22 : Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Thursday has blamed Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan and his cabinet for sugar crisis. The PML-N leader claimed that National Accountability Bureau (NAB) is only made for opposition parties. He further refused to apologize from National Assembly (NA) speaker Asad Qaiser. Earlier, a letter had been issued to Shahid Khaqan Abbasi over verbal spat with Speaker of National Assembly Asad Qaiser. The letter stated that the speaker had taken serious note of Shahid Khaqan Abbasi’sRead More