Saturday, January 11th, 2025
Pak-China relations to continue to grow stronger: Chinese ambassador
ISLAMABAD, Jan 11 (APP):Ambassador of China to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong on Saturday said that Pak-China strategic cooperation would continue to deepen under the leadership of two countries. Addressing the launching ceremony of “Embracing the Chinese New Year 2025”, the ambassador said that last month, Khunjerab-Sost Pass realized the all-year-round function, becoming a landmark progress in China-Pakistan relations in the new era, and once again demonstrating the deep foundation of the ironclad friendship. He said that the Chashma Nuclear Power Plant Unit 5, which can create 40,000 jobs directly and indirectlyRead More
Pakistan, Egypt agree to strengthen bilateral ties, promote interfaith dialogue
By Rehan Khan ISLAMABAD, Jan 11 (APP): Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Chaudhary Salik Hussain on Saturday met with a high-level delegation led by Egypt’s Grand Mufti Dr. Nazir Muhammad Ayyad. During the meeting, various proposals were discussed regarding the rising trend of religious intolerance in the world, eradication of terrorism, sectarianism, establishment of peace, and promotion of interfaith harmony. Chaudhary Salik Hussain stated that Pakistan and Egypt are bound by historical, religious, and cultural ties that encompass many dimensions, and it is essential to introduce ourRead More
Biden to deliver farewell address to nation Wednesday: White House
WASHINGTON, JAN 11: US President Joe Biden will deliver a farewell address to the nation from the Oval Office next week, the White House said on Friday. The address, days before US President-elect Donald Trump is inaugurated, will take place Wednesday, at 8pm Eastern Time. The last time Biden delivered remarks from the Oval Office was to announce his decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race. The president is also scheduled to deliver remarks at the US Department of State on his foreign policy and the work his administrationRead More
Minister vows improving Punjab’s health system with PITB help
LAHORE, Jan 11 (APP): Punjab’s Minister for Primary and Secondary Healthcare Khawaja Imran Nazir said on Saturday the government was set to enhance province’s health system through advanced digital programs in collaboration with the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB). He made these remarks during his visit to the PITB offices at Arfa Kareem Tower, where he reviewed various initiatives aimed at digital transformation. The minister recorded messages at the PITB studio highlighting the Chief Minister’s flagship programs, “She Wins” and the Global Certification Programme, emphasising their potential to empowerRead More
PM witnesses historic MoU signing between Muslim World League and OIC
ISLAMABAD, JAN 11 /DNA/ – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif witnessed the exchange of MoUs between Muslim World League and OIC, at the International Conference on Girls’ Education in Islamabad on January 11, 2025.
Tajikistan opens visa section in Karachi, FPCCI welcomes move
KARACHI, JAN 11 /DNA/ – The Convener of the Energy Standing Committee of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), Founder Vice Chairman of the Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA), and Member of the Central Core Committee of the United Business Group (UBG), Malik Khuda Bakhsh, congratulated Tajikistan’s Ambassador Sharifzoda Yusuf Toir and other diplomatic staff on the inauguration of the Tajikistan visa section by Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tessori. Malik Khuda Bakhsh stated that the establishment of the visa section will facilitate the general public, particularlyRead More