Sunday, May 23rd, 2021
UNSC calls for full adherence to Israel-Hamas cease-fire
NEWYORK: The United Nations Security Councils urged the international community to work together on developing an integrated, robust package of support for a swift, sustainable reconstruction and recovery. In a press statement, the UNSC stressed the immediate need for humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian civilian population, particularly in Gaza. United Nations Security Council also called for the full adherence to a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
Pakistan receives 2 mln more doses of Sinovac vaccine
DNA ISLAMABAD, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) plane carrying 2 million doses of Sinovac vaccine reached Pakistan on Sunday. National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) in a tweet said that the consignment was purchased by Pakistan from China. With the arrival of this consignment, a total 11 million vaccines had been received by Pakistan, the NCOC Tweet said.
PM for removing barriers in issuing long-term visas to foreign investors
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan says the strategic partnership between Pakistan and China is exemplary in the world. Chairing a review meeting on the progress of CPEC projects and promotion of investment in Islamabad today (Sunday), he said in order to transform these relations into strong economic ties, it is necessary to promote investment in areas of mutual interest. The Prime Minister said all possible incentives should be provided to investors. He expressed satisfaction over the progress of Special Economic Zones. The meeting decided to set up a CPEC SpecialRead More
Qatar ruler, Hamas chief discuss reconstruction of Gaza
DOHA – Qatar’s emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Sunday met with Ismail Haniyeh, the leader of Palestinian group Hamas, in Doha, an official statement said. The two sides discussed the recent developments in Palestine and ongoing efforts for the reconstruction of the blockaded Gaza Strip, a statement by Qatar’s Amiri Diwan said. Haniyeh thanked Al Thani for Qatar’s diplomatic efforts to stop Israeli attacks on the Palestinian people and establish a cease-fire in Gaza. Al Thani, for his part, reiterated Qatar’s support to the brotherly Palestinian peopleRead More
No decision taken about Hajj: Saudi Embassy
ISLAMABAD, MAY 23 (DNA) – The Saudi Embassy in Pakistan has said in a statement that no decision has been taken yet regarding the Hajj. A spokesman for the Saudi embassy in Pakistan said, Sunday, that “no decision has been taken yet regarding the Hajj. All that is said in this regard are proposals that are still under study.” According to the statement, the statement of the Special Representative of the Prime Minister of Pakistan for the Middle East and Religious Harmony Taher Al-Ashrafi regarding Hajj is incorrect. It isRead More
UAE says it is ready to facilitate Israel-Palestinian peace efforts
DUBAI – The United Arab Emirates stands ready to facilitate peace efforts between Israel and the Palestinians, the UAE state news agency reported on Sunday, citing Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al-Nayhan. Sheikh Mohamed’s comments came in a telephone call with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, expressing support for Egypt’s efforts to bolster a ceasefire agreed by Israel and the Palestinians after 11 days of fighting. The UAE, which last year signed an agreement to normalise relations with Israel, “is ready to work with all parties to preserve the ceasefire and find new ways to reduce escalation and achieveRead More