Tuesday, August 2nd, 2022
Russia backs China over ‘provocative’ Pelosi visit to Taiwan
LONDON, AUG 2: Russia backed China on Tuesday over an expected visit to Taiwan by U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, warning Washington that such a provocative trip would put the United States on a collision course with Beijing. Chinese leader Xi Jinping warned U.S. President Joe Biden against playing with fire over Taiwan in a call last week but three sources told on Tuesday that Pelosi was still set to visit the island. “We cannot say for sure right now whether she will or will not get there,Read More
Pelosi set to visit Taiwan despite China warnings, sources say
TAIPEI/BEIJING – U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi was set to visit Taiwan on Tuesday, three sources said, as the United States said it wouldn’t be intimidated by Chinese threats to never “sit idly by” if she made the trip to the self-ruled island claimed by Beijing.Pelosi, who began an Asia trip earlier on Monday in Singapore, was due to spend Tuesday night in Taiwan, three people briefed on the matter said. Taiwan’s foreign ministry said it had no comment on reports of Pelosi’s travel plans, but the WhiteRead More
England to tour Pakistan in September for T20s and Tests
England will tour Pakistan in September for the first time in 17 years to play seven Twenty20 and three Test matches, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Tuesday. England pulled out of their Pakistan tour last year soon after New Zealand had abandoned their tour of the South Asian country over security concerns. Beginning on Sept. 20, England will play seven Twenty20 Internationals in Karachi and Lahore in the first leg of their tour. After the Twenty20 World Cup in Australia, England will return to play three Tests in December, PCB said inRead More
Germany, Pakistan sign RIF (phase-II) financing agreement worth EUR 17.5 million
ISLAMABAD, AUG 2 /DNA/ – KfW and Pakistan signed the Financing Agreement for the second phase of Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF-II) at Pakistan’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs (MEA) in Islamabad on 1 August 2022. KfW Development Bank (KfW) Country Director Mr. Sebastian Jacobi and MEA Secretary Mr. Haya Uddin signed the RIF-II grant agreement. The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) is financing the project through KfW. Total funding (grant) for the project is EUR 17.5 million over a period of six years. The project willRead More
Pakistan’s National Resolve Against Terrorism Lauded
DNA ISLAMABAD, AUG 2: Pakistan’s resilience against terrorism and militancy was exemplary, said ACM (R) Sohail Aman. He was addressing a gathering at the Institute of Regional Studies (IRS), Islamabad on Terrorism and Extremism in Pakistan: Trend and Challenges. He apppreciated the optimism characterised by complete national resolve against all odds. While discussing the challenges to effective management of deepening militancy in the country, ACM Aman added that self-sufficiency, good governance, and economic sovereignty were the imperative to ensure peace and harmony. The fundamental issue, he added was not policyRead More
Pak army officers, soldiers embrace shahadat during flood relief operation
ISLAMABAD, AUG 2 /DNA/ – The Wreckage of unfortunate Pakistan Army helicopter which lost contact with ATC yesterday while on flood relief operations found in Musa Goth, Windar, Lasbela. All 6 officers / soldiers on board including Lieutenant General Sarfraz Ali Commander 12 Corps embraced shahadat. As per initial finding the accident occurred due to bad weather. Further details of the incident will be shared after detailed investigations.