Friday, July 16th, 2021
EU’s strategy to counter China
By Muhammad Omar Iftikhar The European Union has decided to create its global strategy on infrastructure, trade, and commerce to counter China’s rising influence. Termed as “Globally Connected Europe”, the strategy is set to be put in motion in 2022. The European Union has been cautious about China’s economic and trade influence over South Asia and even the West. EU’s joined collaboration will create a bloc that will pursue activities pertaining to the domains of trade, commerce, diplomacy, military, and security. The G7 countries did ponder upon such a strategyRead More
Currency rates of NBP
KARACHI, Jul 16 :Following are the selling/buying rates of major currencies issued by the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), here on Friday. CURRENCY SELLING BUYING USD 161.40 157.71 GBP 223.32 218.18 EUR 190.62 186.57 JPY 1.4677 1.4341 SAR 43.08 42.00 AED 43.95 43,22
Pakistan rejects allegations of Afghan Vice President
ISLAMABAD – /DNA/ – The Afghan side conveyed to Pakistan its intention of carrying out air operation inside its territory opposite Chaman Sector of Pakistan. Pakistan responded positively to Afghan Government’s right to act in its territory. Inspite of very close border operations normally not acceded to by internationally accepted norms/standards/procedures, Pakistan took necessary measures within its territory to safeguard our own troops and population. We acknowledge Afghan Government’s right to undertake actions on its sovereign territory. However, as alleged by the Afghan Vice President, Pakistan Air Force never communicatedRead More
PM Imran condolences with Chinese Premier over the loss of precious lives of Chinese nationals
ISLAMABAD -/DNA/ – Prime Minister Imran Khan held a telephone conversation with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang today. During the call, Prime Minister Imran Khan expressed heartfelt condolences over the loss of precious lives of Chinese nationals caused by the tragic incident in Dasu. The Prime Minister said that people of Pakistan shared grief and pain of the bereaved families. He underlined that the government of Pakistan was providing the best possible medical care to the injured Chinese nationals. The Prime Minister assured that no effort would be spared to fully investigate the incident.Read More