Thursday, May 20th, 2021
Azerbaijan keen to expand ties with Pakistan: Alizade
Ambassador Alizade meets Omar Ayub; says Azerbaijan can export petroleum products to Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Pakistan Ali Alizada called on the Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Omar Ayub Khan in his office. The Azerbaijani Ambassador congratulated him on assumption of the new portfolio of Ministry of Economic Affairs. During the meeting, the two sides discussed the bilateral economic cooperation. Ali Alizada, Azerbaijani Ambassador emphasized to enhance business to business contacts between the both countries to boost trade and investment opportunities. He highlighted that PakistaniRead More
Shocked by Israeli bombardment: UN Chief
NEW YORK: Continued crossfire between Israeli forces and militant groups including Hamas is “unacceptable,” Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told the UN General Assembly Thursday, saying “the fighting must stop immediately.” “I am deeply shocked by the continued air and artillery bombardment by the Israeli Defense Forces in Gaza,” Guterres said of the salvos that he said have killed “at least 208 Palestinians, including 60 children.” The Gaza health ministry has put the toll slightly higher, at 230 Palestinians killed, 65 of them children. Guterres continued that “indiscriminate firing of rockets byRead More
Prime Minister performs groundbreaking of 103 km-long Naukundi-Mashkhel road
Prime Minister Imran Khan today (Thursday) performed the groundbreaking of 103 kilometer-long Naukundi-Mashkhel road to enhance connectivity in Balochistan. Addressing the virtual groundbreaking of the project in Islamabad this evening, he said the project will be a great facility to the scattered population of Balochistan. He said this project is of great importance for the development and future of Balochistan and to strengthen the federation of Pakistan. He said we can massively benefit from the natural resources by connecting Balochistan with other parts of the country. The Prime Minister saidRead More
US, Russia stress to increase mutual cooperation despite serious differences
WASHINGTON: The United States and Russia have stressed to increase mutual cooperation despite serious differences. Talking to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Reykjavik on the sidelines of an Arctic Council meeting, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the world would be safer if the two countries’ leaders work together. On his part, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said the talks are constructive and the two diplomats would prepare proposals for a possible meeting between US President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Pakistan urges UNSC to hold Israel accountable for war crimes
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office Spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhry has urged UN Security Council to initiate steps to hold Israel accountable for its war crimes and crimes against humanity and to implement relevant UN resolutions to resolve the Palestine issue. Responding to various questions during his weekly news briefing in Islamabad on Thursday, he said Kashmir and Palestine issues are the longest disputes on the UN Security Council’s agenda. He said Pakistan continues to condemn Israel’s deliberate and systematic assault against the people of Palestine, its violation of sanctity of the holyRead More
PM, Chinese Premier stress need to continue with momentum of high-level exchanges
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang have reaffirmed their resolve to further solidify bilateral relations between Pakistan and China. In their telephonic conversation on the eve of 70th anniversary of establishment of Pak-China diplomatic ties, the two leaders discussed bilateral relations and COVID-19 vaccine cooperation. Prime Minister Imran Khan emphasized that Pakistan and China have transformed their relationship into an all-weather strategic cooperative partnership through their collective and tireless efforts over the years. He said China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project is a flagship project ofRead More