Monday, May 24th, 2021
Pakistan expects UNSC to take decision on Palestine issue: FM Qureshi
ISLAMABAD, MAY 24 (DNA) – Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said that the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) will no longer in a position to fudge the Palestine issue and they would have to take a decision over it. In an interview with the Turkish media, the foreign minister said “The UNSC will no longer be in a position to fudge on the issue, they would have to take a decision. People who believed in the fundamental rights, must speak up. They cannot sit on the fence anymoreRead More
Dr Hamid says constant monitoring system on tobacco consumption is on the card
DNA Islamabad, MAY 24 – Federal Parliamentary Secretary for Health, DrNausheen Hamid, has said that the tobacco taxation and related health issues need constant monitoring systems and hence, the federal government is committed to come up with such systems. She said this while speaking at the webinar ‘Fiscal intervention for health policy; Advocating the case of imposing higher taxes on Tobacco regime,’held by sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI), here on Monday. She added further that taxevasion in tobacco industry results a loss of billions of rupees to the national economy.Read More
Interpol seeks details of Belgian citizens involved in Karachi terror acts
KARACHI, MAY 24 (DNA) – Interpol in a letter to Pokarachi terror actslice and the CTD has sought details of the Belgian citizens involved in terror activities in Karachi. Interpol Brussels chapter, in a letter to Additional I.G. Police Karachi and DIG Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) via the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), has sought the list of the citizens of Belgium involved in terrorism in Karachi, sources said. According to sources, Belgian authorities had sought details of the terror suspects from the Interpol.It is to be mentioned here that theRead More
PM, military top brass briefed over national security
ISLAMABAD, MAY 24 (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday along with his cabinet members and top military officials visited the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Secretariat, where they were given a briefing on the national and regional security situation. Director General ISI Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed welcomed the prime minister and other dignitaries on their arrival. The prime minister was accompanied by Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Defence Minister Pervaiz Khattak, Information Minister Chaudhry Fawad, Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Nadeem Raza, ChiefRead More
Pakistan, Belarus vow to enhance bilateral ties
BELARUS, MAY 24 (DNA) – Ambassador of Pakistan to Belarus Sajjad Haider Khan called on Yuri Shuleiko, Chairman of Brest Regional Executive Committee (Governor). Mr. Nasir Hamid, Minister (Trade & Investment) based in Moscow and Abdullah Amin, Deputy Head of Mission at Minsk Embassy were also in attendance. From Belarusian side, Chairman of Economic Committee Mikhail Samolazov, Chief Executive Officer of Brest Free Economic Zone Fiodar Kalanchuk and other senior officials also attended the interaction. Appreciating the deep rooted bilateral ties between the two counties, the Ambassador highlighted Pakistan’s keenRead More
Chinese Ambassador calls on PM Imran
ISLAMABAD, MAY 24 (DNA) – Ambassador Nong Rong, Ambassador of China in Pakistan, called on Prime Minister Imran Khan, today. The subjects covered during the meeting included Pakistan-China bilateral relations, including CPEC; the 70thanniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties; vaccine cooperation; and high-level bilateral exchanges. The Prime Minister recalled his earlier telephone conversation with Premier Li Keqiang, on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic ties, which is the reflection of excellent cooperation between Pakistan and China. The Prime Minister reaffirmed the highest priority accorded byRead More