Monday, July 29th, 2024
Chairman senate advocates for enhanced strategic dialogue between Pakistan, UK
LONDON, JUL 29 /DNA/ – Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has said that Pakistan greatly values its bilateral relations with United Kingdom (UK) and desires to further expand the bilateral relations to new levels for mutual benefit. The Chairman Senate expressed these views in a meeting with Speaker of the House of Commons H. E. Lindsay Hoyle during his visit to the UK. The Chairman Senate, along with a delegation of Senators, is visiting UK to explore opportunities for further strengthening bilateral, multilateral and institutional cooperation in diverse sectors.Read More
Finance Minister Aurangzeb, Ambassador Rizwan Saeed discuss privatization efforts
ISLAMABAD, JUL 29 /DNA/ – Minister for Finance & Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb was called on by the Ambassador designate to the USA, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh at Finance Division today. The Finance Minister congratulated Mr. Sheikh on his new appointment as Ambassador to USA and underscored the importance of bilateral relations between the two countries. He shared insights from his visit to Washington D.C. for the Spring Meetings and informed about the recent Staff Level Agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The Minister also elaborated on Pakistan’s economic reformRead More
Court extends Imran, Bushra’s physical remand by 10 days in Toshakhana case
RAWALPINDI: An accountability court in Rawalpindi has extended the physical remand of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi by 10 days in a Toshakhana case. The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) had presented the couple before the court after the expiry of their previous seven-day remand and submitted a progress report on the newly filed case to the judge. The hearing was attended by NAB Prosecutor General Sardar Muzaffar Abbasi and the investigative deputy director of the case Mohsin Haroon. During the hearing, the defence lawyerRead More
Palestine: Israel’s actions contradict UN charter obligations
RAMALLAH, JUL 29 /DNA/ – The State of Palestine condemns the concerted efforts by Israel, the occupying power, to undermine and terminate the vital operations and provision of services by United Nations and other international agencies, including UNRWA. In addition to proceeding with legislation that preposterously attempts to expel and brand UNRWA as a “terrorist organization”, the Israeli government and occupation forces are limiting the presence, access, and operations of organizations mandated by the United Nations across the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem. This, in addition to not renewingRead More
Kashmir movement a continuous process as BJP, Congress uphold same policies: Experts
ISLAMABAD, JUL 29 /DNA/ – The Kashmir movement is likely to remain an ongoing process despite the slightly changed power dynamics following the general elections in India. Although the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) governs in coalition with other parties, both the BJP and the Indian National Congress share similar policies on foreign and domestic matters, including Kashmir. While the Indian stance remains unchanged, various internal factors and shifts in the external environment will inevitably influence the situation over time and could act as catalysts for resolving the issue. Meanwhile, toRead More