Friday, November 25th, 2022
Zelensky calls on Europeans to remain united against Russia
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday called on Europeans to remain united against Russia’s war and to severely limit the price for Russian oil. “There is no split, there is no schism among Europeans and we have to preserve this. This is our mission number one this year,” Zelensky said in an address via a live video link to a conference in Lithuania. “Europe is helping itself. It’s not helping Ukraine to stand against Russia, this is helping Europe to stand against Russian aggression”, he added. Much of Ukraine remained without heat or power after the most devastating Russian air strikes on its energy gridRead More
PM Shehbaz, President of Türkiye participate in launching of MILGEM Class Corvette for PN
ANKARA, NOV 25: Launching ceremony of the third of the fourth MILGEM class corvette, PNS Khaibar, for Pakistan Navy was held today at Istanbul Naval Shipyard. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan graced the occasion as chief guests. The PNS Khaibar was launched with a prayer by both leaders for its safe functioning. Both leaders also jointly performed keel laying and steel cutting of the offshore patrol vessels for Turkish Navy. Addressing the ceremony, the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif highlighted the exceptional nature of Pakistan-Türkiye relationsRead More
Pak-Afghan businessmen lay stress on effective liaison for smooth operation, speedy vehicle clearance
Shamim ShahifPESHAWAR: Businessmen from Pakistan and Afghanistan have laid stress on keeping effective liaison and coordination for smooth operation of bilateral and transit trade besides increase in crossover of vehicles on both sides of the border.These views were expressed during 16th meeting of border committee held at Custom Station Torkham under the chairmanship of Muhammad Rizwan, Additional Collector Collectorate of Customs (Appraisement).Pakistan’s businessmen delegation was led by Director Pak-Afghan Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PAJCCI), Zia-ul-Haq Sarhadi while representatives from different departments including NLC, FC and State Bank ofRead More
RCCI resents on increase in SBP interest rate
RAWALPINDI: /DNA/ – The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) on Friday expressed reservations over the increase of 100 basis points in the interest rate by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) taking it from 15 percent to 16pc. RCCI Acting President Muhammad Hamza Sarosh in a statement urged the government to withdraw this hike as it would increase the credit cost of commercial banks and ultimately having a bad effect on the growth of industrial activities and create more difficulties for the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) inRead More
Last-gasp Iran sink Wales 2-0 at FIFA World Cup
DOHA, NOV 25: Iran claimed a famous 2-0 victory over 10-man Wales on Friday as Carlos Queiroz’s men scored two goals deep into added time to keep their Fifa World Cup campaign alive. It had been building up to that first goal and when it came, there was delirium, pandemonium and an eruption of emotion. Iran had finally broken through against 10-man Wales and when the goal came, their players’ joy on the pitch translated to the stands where hordes of their frenzied fans cheered in delight, their roars reverberatingRead More
PM deserves praise for his decision to appoint Asim Munir as new Army Chief
By Faisal MunirISLAMABAD: Parliamentary Secretary Ministry of Aviation and MemberNational Assembly Malik Sohail Khan has said on Friday that PrimeMinister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif deserves praise for his decision toappoint General Asim Munir as the Army Chief, who played his role inbringing the country out of a state of anxiety in a timely manner. ThePakistan Army is the protector of the country’s borders and theirrespect is the duty of every Pakistani. The manner in whichdiscussions and defamatory criticisms have been going on on socialmedia regarding the retired army chiefs and incomingRead More