Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022
Japan provides 9 mln USD for Sewerage and Drainage Services in Multan
ISLAMABAD, AUG 3 /DNA/ – The Government of Japan has agreed to provide new grant assistance worth 1,236 million Japanese Yen (Equivalent to around 9.062 million USD / around 1,855 million PKR) for upgrading the mechanical system for sewerage and drainage services in Multan. On August 3, 2022, in the presence of the Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, H.E. Mr. HONDA Taro, on a visit to Pakistan, a signing ceremony for the assistance was held at the Ministry of Economic Affairs in Islamabad. H.E. Mr. WADA Mitsuhiro, AmbassadorRead More
Japan’s Parliamentary Vice-Minister meets MoS Hina Khar
DNAISLAMABAD, AUG 3: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Hina Rabbani Khar, received the Parliamentary Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, Honda Taro at the Foreign Office. Views were exchanged on bilateral relations as well as regional and international issues of common interest. The Minister of State underscored that Pakistan attached high importance to its political and economic relationship with Japan. Adding that Pakistan viewedJapan as a trusted development partner, sheemphasized the exploring of further avenues to deepen the Pakistan-Japan relationship in all spheres. The Minister of State sharedRead More
Australian HC grieved over Helicopter incident
DNA ISLAMABAD: Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan Neil Hawkins has extended deepest sympathies for the family of Lt. Gen Sarfraz Ali and other officers of the PakistanArmy who died during a flood relief mission in Balochistan. In this Twitter message the high commissioner said ‘Our thoughts and prayers are with their families and friends at this sad time’.
Norway Ambassador calls on IT Minister Syed Amin Ul Haque
ISLAMABAD, AUG 3 /DNA/ – Ambassador of Norway to Pakistan Per Albert Ilsaas called on Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Syed Amin Ul Haque at his office on Wednesday. They exchanged views on matters of mutual interest and related to IT and Telecom. The Federal Minister for IT said both the countries enjoyed admirable bilateral relations. Syed Amin Ul Haque apprised the Ambassador of Norway about the IT & Telecom policies and priorities of the present government for sustainable and inclusive growth in IT & Telecom sector. HeRead More
Bamboo a unique Chinese solution, Pakistan could follow for climate change: Official
ISLAMABAD, Aug. 3 (DNA): Bamboo is an effective carbon sink being promoted by China as a unique solution to climate change. Adopting and implementing Chinese strategies in Pakistan are easier than following western and European solutions, says a senior official from Pakistan’s Ministry of Climate Change.While talking to China Economic Net he said, “China has successfully worked on its forestation and took very good initiatives in bamboo production. China is competing with the west now. This is one area under climate change where we can get Chinese assistance.”“In the past thereRead More
French parliament ratifies Sweden, Finland’s NATO bids
PARIS, /DNA/ – France’s parliament has ratified Sweden and Finland’s accession protocols to join the NATO military alliance. Both bills ratifying the protocols passed with 209 deputies in favor and 46 against. The Nordic countries, long resistant to joining NATO, sought membership after Russia began its war on Ukraine on Feb. 24. Finland has a long border with Russia. “I have the honor of defending this text on behalf of the government. Our security has been increased with these memberships,” French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna said on Twitter. With theRead More