Friday, May 7th, 2021
Ambassador of Czech Republic Tomas Smetanka calls on Air Chief
ISLAMABAD, MAY 7 (DNA) – Ambassador of Czech Republic, Tomas Smetanka, called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force, today. The visiting dignitary congratulated the Air Chief on assuming command of the PAF. The Air Chief acknowledged the efforts of Tomas Smetanka for enhancing the bilateral relations between the two countries. Various matters of mutual interests were also discussed in the meeting.
Rupee extends gains against dollar
ISLAMABAD, May 7 : The exchange rate of Pakistan rupee strengthened by 32 paisas against the US dollar in the interbank trading on Friday and closed at Rs152.27 as compared to the previous day’s closing of Rs152.59. According to Forex Association of Pakistan, the buying and selling rates of dollar in the open market were recorded at Rs152.5 and Rs153.5 respectively. Similarly, the price of euro was appreciated by 47 paisas and closed at Rs183.94 against the last day’s trading of Rs183.47, the State Bank of Pakistan reported. The JapaneseRead More
Army Chief meets Saudi Crown Prince
News Desk JEDDAH: General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) called on His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed Bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Crown Prince, 1st Deputy Prime Minster & Defence Minister and His Royal Highness Prince Khalid Bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Deputy Defence Minister at Jeddah, today. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security situation including recent developments in Afghan Peace Process, bilateral defence, security, collaboration for regional peace and connectivity were discussed. COAS said that Pakistan is resolute in its commitment to safeguard theRead More
Youth leaders see CPEC promoting Pak-China people to people ties
Staff Report ISLAMABAD: In commemoration of 70 years of Pakistan-China diplomatic relations, the Pakistan-China Institute organized a webinar titled “Future leaders in shaping Pakistan-China relations“. The conference was arranged under Friends of Silk Road initiative. The webinar was arranged to understand and facilitate bilateral youth exchanges under the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as it enters its second phase. This was the first-of-its-kind bilateral dialogue aimed at engaging youth of both countries. An illustrious panel of eight speakers, including young parliamentary leaders, Senator Qurratul Ain Marri and Senator Dr AfnanullahRead More
Asad Umar asks public to spend Ramazan days, Eid with simplicity amid COVID surge
ISLAMABAD , May 7 : Federal Minister for Planning and Development and Head of the National Command Operation Centre (NCOC) Asad Umar on Friday asked the public to spend the last days of Ramazan and Eid with simplicity in the wake of the surging COVID-19 cases in the country. Asad Umar said that with help of Allah Almighty and timely decisions taken, the country has not witnessed a similar situation that has evolved in neighbouring country, India. “Together we should spend this time while adopting precaution,” he said while urgingRead More
PM’s remarks irk Pakistani envoys abroad
All Pakistani missions have been rather bound to use social media tools such as faceobook, Twitter, Instagram etc; this is a revolutionary step of Ministry of Foreign Affairs that needs to be acknowledged COMMENT Ansar Mahmood Bhatti The Prime Minister, Imran Khan on May 04, 2021, while interacting virtually with the ambassadors and high commissioners of Pakistan based in various countries, chose to chide them for what he termed their ‘sluggish’ approach especially towards the Pakistani Diaspora. He was particularly critical of the Pakistani mission head in Saudi Arabia RajaRead More