Friday, November 12th, 2021
Govt decides to put Shehbaz, Qaim Ali Shah’s names on ECL
ISLAMABAD, NOV 12 (DNA) – The federal government has decided to again put name of PML-N President and Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif on the Exit Control List (ECL). The government also made the decision to place name of former Sindh chief minister and veteran PPP leader Syed Qaim Ali Shah on the ECL. The federal cabinet approved the summary through circulation in this regard, the sources further said. The summary was forwarded by the Interior Ministry on the recommendation of the National Accountability BureauRead More
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia to ink MoU for financial support soon: Envoy
ISLAMABAD, NOV 12 (DNA) – Saudi Arabia will soon transfer the promised amount in the shape of deposits to Pakistan under the pledged financial assistance, the Kingdom’s Ambassador in Islamabad Nawaf Bin Said Al-Malki said. In an interview with the government wire service, he said a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will be signed in a few days for the cash deposits and deferred oil payment facility. Saudi Arabia lately announced to deposit $3 billion with the State Bank of Pakistan to address the country’s balance-of-payments crisis. Besides, the Kingdom pledgedRead More
Conway out of T20 WC final with broken hand after punching bat
DUBAI , NOV 12 : New Zealand batsman Devon Conway was Thursday ruled out of the T20 World Cup final after breaking his right hand when he punched his bat on his dismissal in the semi-final win over England. As well as sitting out Sunday s title match against Australia in Dubai, Conway will also miss the forthcoming tour of India. Conway had made 46 when he was out stumped by Jos Buttler off Liam Livingstone before his team secured a five-wicket win in Wednesday s semi-final. “It looked aRead More
Acting Afghan Foreign Minister calls on Prime Minister Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD, NOV 12 /DNA/ – Amir Khan Muttaqi, Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan, called on Prime Minister Imran Khan, today. He was accompanied by Acting Ministers for Finance as well as Industry & Commerce and other senior members of the Afghan delegation. The Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s support to Afghanistan and the Afghan people in overcoming the dire challenges being faced by their country. The Prime Minister stressed the vital importance of a peaceful, stable, sovereign, prosperous and connected Afghanistan for Pakistan and the region.He underlined that continued security and resoluteRead More
PM urges world to unfreeze assets to help alleviate woes of Afghan people
ISLAMABAD , NOV 12: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday hoped that the international community would recognize the gravity of the situation and take urgent measures including release of frozen assets to help alleviate the sufferings of Afghan people. The prime minister, in a meeting with Special Representatives of Troika Plus on Afghanistan highlighted the crucial role of Troika Plus in this context. He underlined the importance of peace and stability in Afghanistan for security and prosperity of the entire region and underscored the importance of inclusivity, respect of humanRead More
Pakistan-Switzerland Bilateral Political Consultations held in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, NOV 12 /DNA/ – The 11th round of Bilateral Political Consultations between Pakistan and Switzerland was held in Islamabad on 12 November 2021. Dr Muhammad Tariq, Additional Secretary (Europe), led the Pakistan side, while the Swiss side was headed by Ambassador Raphael Nägeli, Assistant Secretary of State for Asia and Pacific, Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA). The two sides exchanged views on bilateral relations, including political, economic, trade and investment. Cooperation in the fields of education, science and technology, defence and security, agriculture, and at multilateral fora were alsoRead More