Tuesday, June 7th, 2022
Uzbek, Kazakh leaders discuss current issues on bilateral and regional agenda
Tashkent: On 6 June, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a telephone conversation with the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The Head of the state sincerely congratulated the President of Kazakhstan on the successful holding of an important political event – a national referendum on the issue of introducing amendments and additions to the Constitution of the country. Current issues of further strengthening the strategic partnership and alliance between Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan were considered. Views were exchanged on the regional agenda. The main attentionRead More
Royal Elephant Restaurant receives prestigious Thai SELECT Signature certificate
ISLAMABAD, JUN 7 /DNA/ – The Royal Elephant is proud to be the only restaurant in Pakistan awarded with the Thai Select Premium Certificate by Thai Ministry of Commerce. His Excellency Mr. ChakkridKrachaiwong, Ambassador of Thailand to Pakistan handed the prestigious award to Mr. David Richard, General Manager, Islamabad Marriott Hotel, on Monday, 6th June 2022. The prestigious label is a seal of approval granted only to restaurants all around the world that offer authentic Thai food of premium quality with upscale interiors and outstanding services. “We thank the AmbassadorRead More
China lauds successful Kazakh referendum
News Desk NUR-SULTAN: Kassym-Jomart Tokayev received State Councilor, Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi of China, who arrived in Kazakhstan on an official visit, Kazinform cites the press service of Akorda. During the conversation, they discussed the state and prospects of development of the Kazakh-Chinese long-term comprehensive strategic partnership, as well as cooperation within international and regional organizations. Highly praising the level of strategic partnership achieved over 30 years, the Head of State stressed the continued interest in deepening bilateral comprehensive cooperation between Kazakhstan and China. President Tokayev expressed confidenceRead More
German FM cuts Pakistan trip short after testing positive for COVID-19
ISLAMABAD, JUN 07 (DNA) — German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is cutting a trip abroad short after testing positive for the coronavirus on her first stop in Pakistan, her ministry confirmed on Tuesday. She reached Pakistan on Tuesday morning on her maiden visit and held a press conference with her Pakistani counterpart Bilawal Bhutto Zardari earlier in the day. Baerbock has cancelled all further dates of the trip, which also included stops in Greece and Turkey, said the ministry. She tested positive after lunch after she had noticed that sheRead More
Foreign Secretary briefs OIC Envoys regarding sacrilegious remarks by two BJP officials
Islamabad /DNA/ – Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood met the OIC Ambassadors in Islamabad today, and briefed them on the developments regarding the highly derogatory remarks by two senior officials of India’s ruling party BJP, towards Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). The Foreign Secretary noted the statement issued by the General Secretariat of the OIC on 5 June, which strongly condemned and denounced the offensive remarks, echoing the sentiment expressed by OIC Member States. He highlighted the OIC’s role in promoting the rights and fundamental freedoms of the MuslimRead More
UNIDO, PAFAID project partners celebrate World Food Safety Day
Islamabad, JUN 7 /DNA/ – the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) together with all its public and private partners under the Project for Agri-Food and Agro-Industry Development assistance in Pakistan (PAFAID) celebrated World Food Safety Day to encourage healthy food practices to increase the sustainable production and consumption of safe foods to improve health outcomes.The United Nations General Assembly established World Food Safety Day in 2018 to raise awareness of this important issue. WHO announced the theme for this year’s World Food Safety Day, “Safer food, better health”. UNIDORead More