Thursday, October 5th, 2023
Jilani meets Muttaqi: takes up challenges confronting peace
“The FM reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthen bilateral ties with Afg[hanistan],” the ministry said. News Desk Tibet: Interim Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani Thursday apprised his Afghan counterpart Amir Khan Muttaqi about challenges confronting regional peace, as Pakistan faces an uptick in terror activities — that also involved Afghan nationals. The caretaker government has given a 28-day deadline (November 1) to all illegal immigrants, including Afghan refugees, to leave the country or face forceful expulsion. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Jilani “underscored that challenges confrontingRead More
GSP+ rollover unrelated to Pak performance: EU envoy
The European Council is expected to give its final approval for the extension of the current Scheme soon, claims Commerce Minister DNA ISLAMABAD: Federal Commerce Minister Gohar Ijaz has announced that the EU MEPs have decided to roll over the rules on the Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) till 2027. The European Council is expected to give its final approval for the extension of the current Scheme soon. ‘I take this opportunity to reiterate Pakistan’s commitments under the Scheme for the betterment of all’, he said in his Tweet. HeRead More
China praises Pakistan’s economic reform efforts and continues support
ISLAMABAD, OCT 5: The Chinese Ambassador, Jiang Zaidong called on the Federal Minister for Finance, Revenue, & Economic Affairs, Shamshad Akhtar at Finance Division. While felicitation Ambassador Jiang Zaidong on his appointment as Ambassador of People’s Republic of China to Pakistan, the Minister appreciated the enduring, robust, and time-tested friendly relations between the two countries. The Finance Minister expressed government’s unwavering commitment to further strengthen these ties. She also expressed gratitude for China’s invaluable support and assistance to Pakistan in various sectors. Outlining Government’s resolve towards economic reforms, Dr. AkhtarRead More
Poll delay intolerable for nation: PTI spokesperson
Says ECP has only 34 days to hold elections in stipulated 90-day Seeks CJP timely intervention to ensure polls within constitutional timeframe ISLAMABAD, OCT 5: /DNA/ – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) spokesperson said that Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) was constitutionally bound to hold elections within the stipulated 90 days; hence the electoral watchdog and the caretaker government have only 34 days to meet the constitutional deadline. He categorically stated that the nation would not tolerate any unconstitutional attempts to delay the polls beyond the constitutional deadline come what may. TheRead More
Ambassador Durrani emphasizes Pakistan’s sacrifices in war on terror
ISLAMABAD, OCT 5 /DNA/ – The Centre for Afghanistan Middle East and Africa (CAMEA) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), in collaboration with the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) is hosting a two-day International Conference on “Navigating Peace & Security in the Region & Beyond: Pakistan’s Role.” The two-day international conference brings together an amalgamation of academics and practitioners from around the world. The Conference stretches over two days and has six diverse working sessions focusing on Afghanistan, the Middle East, Pakistan-US bilateral ties, counterterrorism, regional peaceRead More
ICC WORLD-CUP 2023: Conway, Ravindra power New Zealand to thumping win over England
Ahmedabad, OCT 5: New Zealand thumped England by nine wickets in the opening match of ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 in Ahmedabad on Thursday. The centuries from Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra put the defending champions on the backfoot completely in chase of 283.