Tuesday, August 16th, 2022
CEO Allied Fireworks meets Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan in Moscow
MOSCOW, AUG 16 /DNA/ – Pakistan Ambassador to the Russian Federation, Shafqat Ali Khan has received today Shahid Mehmood Butt, CEO of the Allied Fireworks Company Pakistan, which won first place in the Rostec International Firework Festival, held in Moscow on 14th August. The Ambassador congratulated Mr Shahid Mehmood Butt on the remarkable success. He said that Pakistani company’s first position in the international competition had proven their talent and competence. The Ambassador noted that people-to-people contacts build the strongest links between the two countries. He further added that participationRead More
US ambassador calls on air chief
ISLAMABAD, AUG 16 /DNA/ – U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force in his office today. During the meeting, matters of regional security situation, enhanced bilateral and defence cooperation were discussed. The visiting dignitary lauded the professionalism of PAF personnel and the exceptional progress made by PAF over the years, especially through indigenization. He also appreciated Pakistan’s efforts in promoting regional peace and vowed to enhance cooperation in various fields. The Air Chief highlightedRead More
IHC fixes prohibited funding case before larger bench
ISLAMABAD, AUG 16: The Islamabad High Court on Tuesday decided to fix the prohibited funding case before a larger bench. The hearing is set to take place on August 18.In his remarks during today’s hearing, acting IHC chief justice Aamer Farooq said: “Let us constitute a larger bench to hear this case.” “The larger bench will hear the case the day after tomorrow,” he said.Barristers Anwar Mansoor and Faisal Chaudhary appeared on behalf of the PTI, which was found by the Election Commission of Pakistan to have received prohibited funding.Read More
Miftah defends hike in petrol price
Says, IMF loan disbursement to start by August end Shujaat Hamza ISLAMABAD, ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Miftah Ismail defended on Tuesday the federal government’s decision to hike the price of petrol after backlash from his party’s supremo Nawaz Sharif and a strong coalition partner — PPP. The government jacked up Monday night the price of petrol by Rs6.72 per litre for the next fortnight, taking it to 233.91 per litre, while the rate of diesel was also moved up to 244.44 per litre. In his press conference today, the finance ministerRead More
Azerbaijan’s MFA comments on burning of forests by Armenians in Lachin
BAKU, AUG 16: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan (MFA) commented on the burning of forests by Armenians in Lachin city, Zabukh and Sus villages, citing the ministry’s spokesperson Leyla Abdullayeva’s Twitter account. “Have a look at what’s left in Lachin city, Zabukh and Sus villages while the illegal Armenian settlers leave the area. -Houses are devastated and burnt.-Forests burnt, flora and fauna seriously damaged.-Infrastructure facilities were destroyed. Is this how Armenia prepares for peace?!” Abdullayeva tweeted.
PIAF delegation meets Punjab Governor, stresses consistency in policies
Lahore, /DNA/ – A high level delegation of Pakistan Industrial & Traders Associations Front (PIAF) in the lead of its Chairman Faheem Ur Rehman Saigol called on Punjab Governor Baligh-ur-Rehman at Governor House here. During the meeting the delegation briefed the governor about the problems faced by the business community along with suggestions for their solution. Talking to the PIAF delegation, Punjab Governor said that the role of business community is vital for the economic uplift and stability of the country. He appreciated the role being played by the privateRead More