Monday, March 21st, 2022
Foreign Minister of Tajikistan calls on PM Imran
ISLAMABAD, MAR 21 /DNA/ – Prime Minister Imran Khan held a bilateral meeting with the Foreign Minister of Tajikistan, Sirojiddin Muhriddin, today in Islamabad on the sidelines of 48th Session of OIC-CFM. He expressed satisfaction on growing bilateral cooperation in all spheres of mutual interest.The Prime Minister felicitated the Foreign Minister on the 30th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Tajikistan. The Prime Minister recalled his official visit to Dushanbe in September 2021 and expressed satisfaction on the implementation of the decisions taken during the visit. TheRead More
Remarkable progress in health, education sectors unmatched with past: PM
ISLAMABAD, MAR 21 (DNA) — Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday said the government of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf had made remarkable improvements in public sector development particularly health, education, and economy. “No government in the past has ever taken steps for the welfare of common man as done by the PTI government,” he said in his address here at the groundbreaking of a new 200-bed accident and emergency centre at Pakistan Institute of Medical Science (PIMS) and another 300-bed Jinnah Hospital in Sector G-11/3. The prime minister said the provision ofRead More
Pakistan, Egypt enjoy brotherly relations: COAS
RAWALPINDI, MAR 21 /DNA/ – Sameh Hassan Shoukry Foreign Minister of Egypt called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at GHQ, today. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security and cooperation in all fields of defence & security were discussed. COAS said that Pakistan and Egypt enjoy truly brotherly relations and emphasized the need for enhancing bilateral cooperation in all spheres. Referring to OIC’s 48th Council of Foreign Ministers session, COAS termed it a historic development for addressing the dire humanitarian situation in Afghanistan andRead More
Govt and opposition’s rallies
Both the government and the opposition had announced to hold rallies at the D Chowk thus sending shock waves among the general public and especially the diplomatic community based in Islamabad. People had feared a clash between the opposite forces thus causing colossal loss. The situation was indeed grim and dangerous. But then the Supreme Court of Pakistan helped defuse the tension. The apex court advised both parties that they should choose any other venue adding if both parties gather at the D Chowk, it may be harmful for theRead More
PM desires further expansion of Pak-Azerbaijan brotherly ties
ISLAMABAD, Mar 21 /DNA/ – Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday noting the strong and robust defence ties between Pakistan and Azerbaijan, and expressed the desire to further expand the brotherly relations with special focus on bilateral trade, tourism and people-to-people contacts. The prime minister was talking to Minister of Defence of the Republic Azerbaijan Colonel General Zakir Hasanov who called on him, the PM Office Media Wing said in a press release. The prime minister lauded Azerbaijan’s contribution in the OIC (Organization of Islamic Cooperation), especially as an activeRead More
Pakistan earn first World Cup win
ISLAMABAD, Mar 21 (DNA): Pakistan outplayed West Indies by eight wickets to earn a first ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup victory since 2009 with a complete all-round performance. The West Indies were restricted to 89 from their 20 overs in a rain-shortened match as off-spinner Nida Dar took the best figures for Pakistan in a World Cup with four for 10, helping end an 18-match losing streak in the tournament. The last time Pakistan had won a match in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup was also against the WestRead More