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PML-N did injustice to Punjab’s people by stopping public projects: CM Elahi

LAHORE – Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi on Sunday while lashing out at Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N) said that PML-N did injustice to the people by Punjab by stopping public projects. The Punjab Assembly members and ticket holders from Punjab called on  CM Ealhi in which the political situation and problems of the constituencies were discussed. Announcing the upgrading of Tala Gang hospital and increasing the number of beds to 100, the Chief Minister said that development will be seen in remote areas of Punjab, adding thatRead More


Khawaja Asif says ‘past tradition to continue’ in army chief’s appointment

ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Sunday said that the process to appoint the army chief would be similar to what has been practised over the years. “The process [for the army chief’s appointment] will start two to three weeks before [the incumbent’s retirement] as is traditionally done in the past,” he told reporters in London in a video. “I must say that the chief’s loyalty is with the country and he is not under any politician.” Secondly, he also has his loyalty to his institution, he added. “He isRead More


Saudi Arabia confirms rollover of $3b deposit for one year

DNA ISLAMABAD, Sep 18: The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) has confirmed the rollover of $3 billion deposit maturing on December 05, 2022 for one year. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said on its official twitter handle on Sunday that the deposit is placed with SBP and is part of its forex reserves. “This reflects continuing strong and special relationship between KSA and Pakistan,” the SBP added. In November 2021, a deposit agreement between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, represented by the SFD and the Government of the IslamicRead More


Saudi Arabia rollsover $3 billion deposits for Pakistan

RIYADH: The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) on Sunday confirmed the rollover of an $3 billion deposit for Pakistan, which will be maturing on December 5 for a period of one year. Taking to its official Twitter account, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) made the announcement and said that under the programme, the deposit is placed with the central bank, adding that the funds will now become part of the $8.6 billion forex reserves.  “This reflects continuing strong and special relationship between KSA and Pakistan,” the SBP wrote. The deposit agreementRead More


Abbas to use UN speech to rally support for Mideast peacemaking

Jerusalem: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is set to address the 77th session of the UN General Assembly on Friday to rally support for the Middle East peacemaking, the country’s foreign ministry said on Sunday. “Abbas’ speech will constitute an important historic landmark on the road to thwart and topple the expansionist colonial plans of the occupying state and its denial of the just and legitimate national rights of our people,” the ministry said in a statement. It said the Palestinian leader will urge the international community “not to miss theRead More


Australia pledges $3 million more in aid to Pakistan

CANBERRA, SEP 18 (DNA) — The Australian government has announced an additional $3 million in aid for Pakistan’s flood relief efforts while expressing support for public’s efforts to raise funds on their own. The aid announcement on Sunday comes following an August 30 pledge of $2 million towards relief efforts in response to the devastating floods. Australian Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic said Australians have been “staggered by the truly devastating” floods in Pakistan.  “33 million people have been affected, homes, shops, businesses, crops either severely damaged orRead More