Saturday, December 21st, 2024
Dar chairs key meeting on Islamabad Int’l Airport’s outsourcing
ISLAMABAD, DEC 21 (DNA) – Deputy Prime Minister/ Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 chaired the Steering Committee on outsourcing of the Islamabad International Airport. Finance Minister, Muhammad Aurangzeb and senior government officials attended the meeting. The committee decided to approve the recommendation of the Pakistan Airports Authority that the bidder was technically qualified for outsourcing of the Islamabad International Airport. The Steering Committee directed Ministry of Aviation to expedite the completion of the outsourcing process for the Islamabad International Airport.
Iran-Pakistan trade volume should be enhanced from $2.7b to $10b: Raza Amiri Moghaddam
ISLAMABAD, DEC 21 (DNA) – The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) and the Embassy of Iran have decided to collaborate for the growth of business and economic development by breaking down trade barriers for the mutual benefit of both nations. This landmark agreement was reached during Iranian Ambassador H.E. Raza Amiri Moghaddam’s goodwill visit to ICCI to congratulate the newly inducted ICCI leadership. The two sides agreed to further enhance economic, trade, and cultural relations between Pakistan and Iran. To achieve this goal, they established a four-member committeeRead More
Interior Minister’s crackdown eliminates agent mafia at Lahore passport office
LAHORE, DEC 21 (DNA) – Due to the efforts of Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi, the agent mafia has been eliminated from the passport office in Garden Town, and the unbearable rush has ended and citizens have finally been relieved from the hassle of long waits. Federal Interior Minister made a surprise visit to the passport office in Garden Town which remains open 24/7. During the visit, he met with citizens who had come to receive their passports and inquired about the passport application process. Citizens expressed satisfaction withRead More
Moroccan envoy fetes Pak-Morocco Parliamentary Friendship Group
ISLAMABAD, DEC 21 (DNA) – A dinner was organized by the Moroccan Ambassador to Pakistan, Mohammad Karmoune, at his residence in honor of the members of the Pak-Morocco Parliamentary Friendship Group. A large number of parliamentarians also attended the event. The participants included Additional Foreign Secretary for Africa Hamid Asghar Khan, former Prime Minister and Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervez Ashraf, Deputy Speaker National Assembly Ghulam Mustafa Shah, Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, Barrister Daniyal Chaudhry, Mirza Ikhtiar Baig, Muhammad Hanif Abbasi, Bilal Azhar Kayani, Syed Naveed Qamar, Sardar Nabeel Ahmed Gabol,Read More
Pakistan rejects US official’s missile threat claims as ‘Unfounded’
ISLAMABAD, DEC 21 (DNA) – In response to media queries regarding the statement by a senior US Official at a think-tank, the Spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, made the following statement: The alleged threat perception from Pakistan’s missile capabilities and delivery means, raised by the US official are unfortunate. These allegations are unfounded, devoid of rationality and sense of history. Since 1954, Pakistan and the US have enjoyed a positive and broad-ranging relationship. The recent spate of US allegations towards a major non-NATO ally would be unhelpfulRead More
Saudi Arabia and United States Military Recalibration
Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer The recent recalibration of Saudi Arabia’s military cooperation with the United States marks a significant turning point in the strategic dynamics of the Middle East. Historically, Saudi Arabia has maintained a robust defense relationship with Washington, underpinned by extensive arms sales, joint military exercises, and intelligence-sharing agreements. However, Riyadh’s decision to pursue a more constrained military cooperation framework instead of a comprehensive defense pact highlights shifting geopolitical priorities influenced by both regional and global strategic calculations. Saudi Arabia and the United States have enjoyed decades ofRead More