Tuesday, July 19th, 2022
Asim Iftikhar new envoy to France
Syrus Qazi likely to be new Foreign Secretary Ansar Bhatti ISLAMABAD: Muhammad Syrus Qazi, Pakistan’s current ambassador to Turkey has been tipped as Pakistan’s new Foreign Secretary, while the MOFA Spokesperson Asim Iftikhar Ahmed has been tipped as Pakistan’s new ambassador to France. According to details, the government is considering to appoint a senior diplomat and Pakistan’s ambassador in Turkey Syrus Qazi as the new boss of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as the incumbent Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood will retire in September. In another important development the government hasRead More
Legacy Project launched at the Pakistan High Commission London
LONDON: In celebration of the achievements of British Pakistanis during the last 75 years in the UK, ‘The Legacy Project’ was launched at the Pakistan High Commission London on 18 July 2022. The Project is a collaborative effort by the British Pakistan Foundation (BPF) in partnership with the National Trust, World Congress of Overseas Pakistanis (WCOP), The Pakistan Society, and a host of other British Pakistani organizations. The Project aims to promote unity and pride in our community across the country through a grand tree plantation program which supplements the Queen’s Green Canopy initiativeRead More
Brad Pitt says retirement still a long way off
Paris – Brad Pitt scotched talk of imminent retirement as he travelled to Paris for the premiere of his Jackie Chan-inspired action caper “Bullet Train”. The 58-year-old had worried fans that his acting days may be numbered after a GQ interview last month in which he said he was in the “last semester” of his career. But Pitt told AFP: “I m not getting out by any means. “It seems that might have been taken as a statement of retirement. That s not what I was saying,” he said. “I m over thatRead More
Foreign Office terms baseless claim of hiding Cypher Communication from FM or PM
ISLAMABAD, JUL 19 /DNA/ – Responding to media questions, the Spokesperson termed as entirely baseless the claim that the Cypher Communication received from the Embassy in Washington was ‘hidden’ from the Foreign Minister or Prime Minister. Such a question simply does not arise. The Foreign Office operates on professional basis and it would be detrimental to cast aspersions on its working.
Assemblies to complete terms, decides ruling alliance
LAHORE – The ruling alliance on Tuesday has disposed of all speculations regarding the possible dissolution of the government following PTI’s landslide victory in the Punjab by-elections, and unanimously decided to complete the term of the assemblies, and not to hold early general elections. The decision was made in a meeting held under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Lahore on Tuesday, which was attended by the PDM leaders and allied partners to discuss the post-Punjab by-polls situation and future strategies. Party sources privy to the matter said thatRead More
SC asks PTI why it didn’t object to NAB law changes in parliament
The Supreme Court on Tuesday, while issuing notices to the federation, law secretary, attorney general and the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in connection with PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s application challenging the amendments to the NAB Ordinance, asked the party why it did not raise its objections in parliament. A three-member bench, comprising Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial, Justice Ijazul Ahsan and Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah, heard the petition. It asked PTI Vice-Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi why his party did not raise its objections when the bill was passed,Read More