Sunday, March 19th, 2023
Dar should clarify if IMF asked Pakistan to give up nuclear weapons: Qureshi
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Sunday questioned Finance Minister Ishaq Dar’s statement on nuclear weapons in the Senate, demanding that the senator clarifies whether the International Monetary Fund (IMF) asked for Pakistan to give up its missile system. Addressing a press conference, Qureshi said that the finance minister was the in-law of the ruling party and his statement on the Senate floor was important. “This statement has created a new crisis in the country,” the former foreign minister said, adding that the Foreign Office spokesperson hadRead More
PIA passengers can now book tickets using WhatsApp chatbot
KARACHI, MAR 19 (DNA) — In a step towards facilitating passengers for online confirmation of tickets and seats, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has introduced WhatsApp chatbot. According to the national flag carrier, with the help of the chatbot, passengers can get guidance on ticket confirmation, seat and other matters before their flight. Moreover, passengers can check their flight schedule and timings with the help of WhatsApp. “PIA is stepping ahead further for customer support services by introducing another value-added service WhatsApp chatbot,” read the tweet shared on official handleRead More
Imran says PTI power show at Minar-i-Pakistan on Wednesday
PTI Chairman Imran Khan on Sunday said that the party would stage a power show at Minar-i-Pakistan — the same venue where he launched his campaign for the 2013 elections — on Wednesday (March 22), saying that it would be a referendum on where the nation stood. “Now, we are doing Minar-i-Pakistan on Wednesday. And I want the whole country to see, it will be a referendum on where the public stands. Everyone will know where the nation stands and where the cabal of crooks and their handlers stand,” heRead More
Pakistan, China agree to strengthen bilateral relations during third BPC: FO
ISLAMABAD, MAR 19 (DNA) — Pakistan and China have reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral relations and agreed to expand and reinforce political and security cooperation, bilateral trade, economic and financial cooperation, cultural exchanges, tourism, and people-to-people ties. The third round of Pakistan-China bilateral political consultations (BPC) was held in Beijing. Foreign Secretary Dr. Asad Majeed Khan led the Pakistan delegation while the Chinese side was led by Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong, Foreign Office Spokesperson said in a press release on Sunday. BPC is a regular institutionalRead More
𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗿𝘀’ 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗮𝘂𝗴𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗱
Islamabad, Mar 19 /DNA/ – The 5th Vice-Chancellors’ Forum of Universities in the Islamic World on the theme “Towards Disruptive Technology in a Globalised World” was inaugurated in Islamabad on Sunday. Over 250 Vice Chancellors, including 40 from 20 OIC countries are participating in the Forum, which is aimed at sharing experiences, pooling resources, fostering collaborations, strengthening networks between universities, and promoting dialogue on the future of higher education in the Islamic World. The VC Forum 2023 is being jointly organized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan, Ministry ofRead More
Pakistan exported more than $5.9bn worth of goods to the US in 2022; says PBF
New York: /DNA/ – With the assistance of Pakistanis living in United States, the Pakistan Business Forum started a trade diplomacy with American economic think tanks and chambers of commerce to strengthen economic ties between the two countries. In this regard, a focal person was assigned too for US market. PBF Vice President Attiq Akram Chaudhry while talking to media from New York said we need to powerful exchange relationship with the USA. According to him, “We believe that a robust trade relationship between the United States and Pakistan isRead More