Wednesday, January 26th, 2022
Ukraine diplomat sees little chance of war, but local conflict possible
Ukraine is committed to seeking a diplomatic solution to the current tension with Russia, its ambassador to Japan, Sergiy Korsunsky, said on Wednesday, adding that he saw little chance of all-out war, although there might be smaller conflicts. Korsunsky warned an attack on a country with more than a dozen nuclear reactors would bring about a devastating regional impact on Europe. “I believe that full-scale war is very, very, very difficult to expect, but we may see more localised conflict,” Korsunsky told a news conference in the Japanese capital Tokyo. “If we come toRead More
Pakistanis can now stay in Qatar visa-free for 30 days
ISLAMABAD, JAN 26 (DNA) — Qatar, a peninsula surrounded by the Arabian Gulf in the heart of the Middle East, announced to welcome travellers from over 95 countries including Pakistan visa-free. According to sources privy to the details, the Qatar government has issued a list of 95 countries whose nationals could travel to the gulf country without a visa and Pakistan is also added to the list. “Pakistani citizens could stay in Qatar for 30 days without a visa,” they said and added that however, the travellers had to fulfilRead More
Australian players nervous about Pakistan tour: report
Canberra, JAN 26: Australian cricketers are on edge barely a month before their first tour of Pakistan in 24 years amid an uptick in terror attacks in the Asian nation, the Sydney Morning Herald reported on Wednesday. “We’re all toey about it,” a source close to the team told the newspaper, using an informal Australian term for being anxious or worried. Australia are scheduled to play three tests, three one-day internationals and one Twenty20 match in Pakistan starting March 3. Selector George Bailey told reporters on Wednesday that security arrangements would beRead More
Pakistan’s Transparency ranking worse off under PTI
• Govt claims weak rule of law, not financial corruption, behind poor ranking• Opposition leaders say TI report belies PM’s claims; accuse him of patronising the corrupt• Denmark, Finland, New Zealand top index; Somalia, Syria and South Sudan bring up rear ISLAMABAD / LAHORE: The perception of corruption in Pakistan has seen a rise for the third straight year, with the country sliding 16 places to rank 140th out of 180 countries surveyed by watchdog Transparency International (TI). In 2020, Pakistan’s CPI was 31 and it was ranked 124th out of 180Read More
FM Qureshi holds telephonic discussion with Guinean counterpart
ISLAMABAD, JAN 26: /DNA/ – Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood reached out to his Guinean counterpart Dr. Morissanda Kouyate earlier today. Both leaders reviewed historically friendly ties, underpinned by convergence of views on regional and international issues. Foreign Minister Qureshi expressed the desire for strengthening relations with Guinea further with emphasis on trade, agriculture, defence and health sectors. He lauded Guinea’s positive and substantive contribution to UN, OIC, AU and ECOWAS. Foreign Minister Qureshi highlighted ‘Engage Africa’ policy of the Government and steps taken for greater political and economic exchanges andRead More
Kazakh Envoy Urges Exchange of Real Information between Pakistan and Kazakhstan
DNA ISLAMABAD: Yerzhan Kistafin, Kazakhstan’s ambassador to Pakistan has stressed upon the need to exchange proper and authentic news exchanges reflective of ground realities between the two countries, for much needed mutual understanding. For this purpose, he has reiterated his proposal for closer collaboration between the ministries of information of Pakistan and Kazakhstan. He was speaking at a special online session “Understanding Recent Happenings in Kazakhstan” organized by the Eurasian Century Institute (ECI), Islamabad. The envoy gave a detailed briefing to researchers and experts of international relations on this month’s troublingRead More