Sunday, July 9th, 2023
PM Shehbaz denounces campaign against COAS on social media
ISLAMABAD, JUL 09 (DNA) — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned the campaign on social media regarding the assassination attack on Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir. In his message, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that the same kind of thinking was done for May 9 Black Day. He said he wanted to give a clear message to the planners, facilitators and handlers of the May 9 tragedy that government would crush all conspiracies against Pakistan and its institutions. He said that the vile, wicked and malicious media campaignRead More
Swiss FM lauds Pak’s advance preparations for disaster management
ISLAMABAD, JUL 09 (DNA) — Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis on Sunday met Chairman National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Lt Ge Inam Haider Malik to discuss key points related to disaster management and resilience. According to reports, foreign minister Ignazio Cassis visited NDMA headquarters and held an interactive meeting with the NDMA head. The meeting focused on various aspects of disaster preparedness and collaboration between the two countries in the field of disaster management. The NDMA Chairman emphasized the significance of local community engagement in order to enable disaster resilience.Read More
Iftikhar Malik chairs round table conference on “Economic Integration in South Asia”
LAHORE, JUL 09 (DNA) — SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry former president Iftikhar Ali Malik Sunday said economic integration in South Asia holds immense potential to drive economic growth, reduce poverty, enhance regional cooperation, and contribute to peace and stability. Chairing a round table conference on “Economic Integration in South Asia” here on Sunday, he said economic integration attracts foreign direct investment, as it offers a more unified and attractive market for investors. Increased FDI inflows bring capital, technology, and expertise, boosting productivity, employment, and economic growth in theRead More
French rioters and Palestinian gunmen send similar messages
At first, comparing Palestinian gunmen in the Israeli-occupied West Bank to rioting youth in France may resemble likening apples to pears. In many ways, it is. Youth in France are full-fledged French citizens demanding an end to disenfranchisement, marginalisation, alienation, racism and law enforcement and security force brutality. That is where Palestinians would like to be after 56 years of occupation with no prospect for independence or integration into Israel with the kind of rights accorded to all, irrespective of ethnicity or religion, by French law, even if reality inRead More
Kenya, Congo-Brazzaville sign 18 cooperation deals, abolish visa restrictions
The Kenyan Head of State, William Ruto, on a state visit to Congo-Brazzaville has announced the removal of visa restrictions to ease movement of people between his country and Received on arrival by his counterpart Denis Sassou Nguesso, President Ruto addressed a message to members of parliament (deputies and senators) gathered in congress. He deplored the fact that Africa is a victim of climate change, despite emitting only 4% of greenhouse gases. The Kenyan leader also expressed shock at the fact that the continent’s low-income countries are spending 24% ofRead More
Qureshi terms Iqbal’s statement regarding China, CPEC unfortunate, irresponsible
Says implementation of various projects shows Pakistan’s commitment to CPEC under PTI govt DNA ISLAMABAD, JUL 9: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Vice Chairman Shah Mehmood Qureshi termed Ahsan Iqbal’s statement pertaining to China and CPEC as unfortunate and irresponsible. Qureshi said: “The insinuation that our iron brother would interfere in our domestic affairs is baffling and insulting.” He said that with PT, there has always been strong consensus on taking CPEC forward, and under Imran Khan’s leadership they successfully implemented the important projects, deepening Pakistan’s commitment to CPEC under the PTIRead More