Friday, April 30th, 2021
Romanian envoy thanks Pakistan
Pakistan allowed Romanian plane to overfly and reach India ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Romania to Pakistan Nicolae Goia has thanked the Pakistani authorities for allowing a Romanian plane permission to overfly to India. The plane carried relief goods for India. The Ambassador told that a Romanian plane took off from Bucharest carrying humanitarian aid to India. It was remarkable how Pakistani authorities mobilized and gave the clearance for overflying Pakistan in just a few hours. ‘I express my gratitude for Pakistani prompt positive reaction to our Embassy and EU Delegation requestRead More
Elections in Palestine postponed due to Israeli aggression
We have decided to postpone the parliamentary elections until we ensure the participation of the people of Jerusalem, says President Abbas RAMALLAH: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has announced that the Palestinian elections have been postponed because Israel has a decision to prohibit the Palestinian citizens of occupied Jerusalem to participate. President Abbas made the announcement after a meeting of leaders of Palestinian factions in Ramallah. “We have decided to postpone the parliamentary elections until we ensure the participation of the people of Jerusalem,” President Abbas said in a statement. “TheRead More
Hungary to provide $84m credit line to Pakistan
PM Imran Khan for strong economic ties with Hungary ISLAMABAD, APR 30 (DNA) – As Pakistan and Hungary Friday desired to develop economic partnership, the latter agreed to establish a credit line of $84 million for business-to-business cooperation and provide another $50 million for tied aid program. “We have established a credit line at Hungarian EXIM bank to the extent of $84 million which is exclusively to serve the enhancement of business to business cooperation between Pakistani and Hungarian companies… We are ready to provide $50 million for a tiedRead More
PM unfurls hefty package for GB
“I have made many mistakes in giving tickets in the past, but the CM [Khalid Khurshid] is the right choice,” says the Premier GILGIT: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday announced a five-year mega development package of Rs370 billion for Gilgit-Baltistan during his day-long visit to the region. Announcing the main features of the development package at a ceremony in Gilgit on Friday, the prime minister said it is the first time that such a huge amount will be used for the development of this picturesque and strategically located region.Read More
EU parliament wants Pak GSP+ status reviewed
BRUSSELS: The European Parliament adopted on Thursday a resolution against Pakistan which asks for a review of the country’s GSP Plus (GSP+) status, citing an increase in laws that it sees as discriminatory towards minorities and fundamental rights. The resolution was presented by Renew Europe, a liberal, pro-European political group of the European Parliament. It was adopted with a majority of 681 votes against six. The resolution says Pakistan has violated the conditions of its Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus status. The GSP+ is a special component of the GSPRead More
Pakistan disappointed at EU resolution
The unwarranted commentary about Pakistan’s judicial system and domestic laws are regrettable, says FO ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has rejected the adaptation of a resolution in EU parliament regarding rights of minorities in Pakistan. In a statement on Friday, the Foreign Office spokesperson said that Pakistan is disappointed at the adoption of a resolution at the European Parliament on blasphemy laws in the country. The discourse in the European Parliament reflects a lack of understanding in the context of blasphemy laws and associated religious sensitivities in Pakistan – and in the widerRead More