Wednesday, September 15th, 2021
Kazakhstan biggest economy in Central Asia: envoy
The key point in Kazakh-Pak relationship front the beginning is a total absence of any profound disagreements, what makes our countries able to develop cooperation in any field: Ambassador Yerzhan Kistafin Exclusive Ansar M Bhatti Ambassador of Kazakhstan Yerzhan Kistafin gave an exclusive interview to Daily Islamabad POST. This was his first-ever interview to any Pakistani media house, after assuming charge of the office of the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan. Ambassador Kistafin recently presented his credentials to the President of Pakistan Dr. Arif Alvi. Attired in the traditional KazakhRead More
German business delegation meets Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 15 (DNA) – A German business delegation called on the Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Mr. Shaukat Tarin, at the Finance Division today. The delegation comprised of the representatives of leading German enterprises. The Ambassador of Germany to Pakistan Bernhard Schlagheck accompanied the delegation. Secretary BOI and representatives of OICCI also participated in the meeting. The visit comes on the occasion of 70th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. While extending a warm welcome to the delegation, the Finance Minister stressed upon the GermanRead More
Pakistan rubbishes Indian media claims
Staff Report ISLAMABAD: The Spokesperson of Ministry of Foreign Affairs Asim Ifitkhar Ahmed has said “We emphatically reject the Indian media’s baseless claims that Indian authorities have busted a so-called ‘terror module’ having alleged links with Pakistan. Fabricating unfounded allegations and peddling white lies are part of India’s well-known smear campaign against Pakistan, which has already been fully exposed by EU DisinfoLab and others. Propagation of false news is India’s state policy steered by its pliant media. The fact of the matter is that in reaction to Pakistan’s recent dossierRead More
CJCSC Gen. Nadeem Raza conferred civil awards to eminent scientists and engineers
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 15 (DNA) – On behalf of the President of Islamic Republic of Pakistan, General Nadeem Raza, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, conferred civil awards to the eminent scientists and engineers from strategic organizations for their superior meritorious services at the Investiture Ceremony held at Chaklala Garrison, Rawalpindi here today. 29 awardees including three female scientists were conferred with the awards. 10 officers were awarded Sitara-i-Imtiaz, 12 awarded President’s Award for Pride of Performance whereas 07 were awarded Tamgha-i-Imtiaz. Chairman JCSC lauded the services of scientists & engineers andRead More
Issues relating to media regulation and proposed PMDA discussed
KARACHI, SEPT 15 (DNA) – A meeting was held between the Federal Information Minister, Fawad Chaudhry, Minister of State Farrukh Habib and representatives of PBA, APNS, CPNE, PFUJ and AEMEND. Issues relating to media regulation and proposed PMDA were discussed with the information minister. The Joint Action Committee expressed its reservations on the proposed PMDA and termed it as unacceptable. It was mutually agreed to form a committee to address the issue amicably. The committee will address the issue of fake news particularly on social media, the rights of theRead More
World should incentivise Taliban instead of trying to control Afghanistan from outside: PM Imran on CNN
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 15: Prime Minister Imran Khan says there is a need to “incentivise” the Taliban’s new administration in order to bring the current crisis to an end, instead of trying to control Afghanistan from the outside. In an exclusive interview on CNN programme ‘Connect the World’, host Becky Anderson asked Prime Minister Imran about apprehensions that the Taliban will not protect human rights, especially those of women and children. “Where Afghanistan goes from here, I am afraid none of us can predict,” the premier responded. “We can hope and pray thatRead More