Tuesday, November 8th, 2022
Couldn’t get FIR lodged despite being in govt in Punjab: Imran Khan
LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supremo and former Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday while reiterating demand for independent investigation assassination bid said that his party rules in Punjab province and he was former premier of the country, yet he could not get a first information report lodged against three officials. In an exclusive interview with TRT, the former premier, while expressing post attack feelings, said that psychologically he is more determined than ever after the assassination bid, adding that he predicted this four months ago that there was a plot againstRead More
Russia calls on Iran, Saudi Arabia to resolve differences through dialogue
MOSCOW: Russia on Tuesday called on Iran and Saudi Arabia to resolve their differences through dialogue. “We are in contact with both our Saudi and Iranian friends. We stand for resolving all contradictions and misunderstandings at the negotiating table as part of a constructive dialogue,” Russian deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov told reporters in Moscow. Russia is “ready” to mediate between the two countries, Bogdanov added. Asked about Algeria’s application to join BRICS-a bloc of emerging economies comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa-Bogdanov said Russia welcomes and supports the move. “We have excellent relations with AlgeriaRead More
China cancelled EU leader’s video address at opening of major trade expo
BEIJING/BRUSSELS, NOV 8: Chinese authorities behind a major trade expo in Shanghai pulled an opening ceremony address by the European Council president that was set to criticise Russia’s “illegal war” in Ukraine and call for reduced EU trade dependency on China, diplomats said. The pre-recorded video by Charles Michel was meant to be one of several from world leaders and heads of international organisations, including Chinese President Xi Jinping, at the opening of the China International Import Expo (CIIE) on Friday, three European diplomats told Reuters. The diplomats, who cannotRead More
Geoff Lawson sees Pakistan triumphing T20 World Cup
SYDNEY: Former head coach of the Pakistan cricket team Geoff Lawson feels that the Men In Green were lucky to get through the semi-finals but now they are capable of winning the T20 World Cup. In an exclusive interview with Geo News on Wednesday, the 64-year-old said that Pakistan should play without fear of consequences in the semi-final against New Zealand. “Predictable in the unpredictability as ever,” the former Australian cricketer said while talking about Pakistan’s journey in the tournament. “And, lucky to get through the semi-finals. We know thatRead More
PM Shehbaz meets Norwegian Prime Minister on sidelines of COP 27
Sharm El-Sheikh, NOV 8 /DNA/ – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre of Norway on the sidelines of the COP 27 Climate Implementation Summit in Sharm El-Sheikh today. The two leaders discussed bilateral relations and exchanged views on international and regional issues of common interest. The Prime Minister reiterated that Pakistan attached importance to its longstanding ties with Norway while underlining the need for enhanced bilateral cooperation in trade, clean energy, education and technology. The Prime Minister noted the positive contributions made by Norwegian techRead More
EU ambassador inaugurates exhibition titled ‘Diversity and Social Harmony’
ISLAMABAD, NOV 8 /DNA/ – Nomad Gallery and Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) organized an exhibition/ event on ‘Diversity and Social Harmony. Rina Kionka, Ambassador of European Union inaugurated the show on 8 November ’22 at 4.00pm. The event consists of art exhibitions, seminars, Daastangoi, performance art and art workshops. The exhibition will be ongoing till 16 November. 10:00am – 4:00pm daily except Saturday. Pakistani art has a long tradition and history. It consists of a variety of art forms, including painting, sculpture, calligraphy, pottery, and textile artsRead More