ISLAMABAD, JAN 2 /DNA/ – Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 spoke tonight to Saudi Foreign Minister HH Prince Faisal bin Farhan @FaisalbinFarhan. Both leaders discussed the latest situation in the region. DPM/FM stressed that all concerned in the region must avoid any escalatory move and advised to resolve the issues through dialogue and diplomacy for the sake of regional peace and stability.

RAWALPINDI, Jan 02 (APP/DNA): The Pakistan Railways has stepped up an anti-encroachment operation in the Rawalpindi Division from the start of the new year to reclaim illegally occupied railway land, a spokesman said on Friday. “The operation is jointly being carried out by the Pakistan Railways and the Railway Police as part of a broader campaign launched from January 1 to curb encroachments on the railway property and safeguard national assets,” a PR spokesman said on Friday. During the drive, the spokesman said, 11 commercial shops built on railway landRead More

ISLAMABAD, JAN 2 /DNA/ – Deputy Prime Minister/ Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 held a telephonic conversation with H.E. Mikayil Jabbarov, Minister of Economy of Azerbaijan @MikayilJabbarov to discuss realization of Azerbaijani investment of US$ 2 Billion in Pakistan. The two leaders expressed satisfaction on the state of bilateral relations and agreed to enhance them further. DPM/FM underscored the importance of high-level engagements in strengthening Pakistan-Azerbaijan cooperation in areas of mutual interest. It was agreed to finalize a mechanism in this regard allowing the Azerbaijani investments in theRead More

KARACHI, JAN 2 /DNA/ – Rear Admiral Abdul Munib, Rear Admiral Syed Ahmed Salman and Rear Admiral Faisal Amin of Pakistan Navy have been promoted to the rank of Vice Admiral. Vice Admiral Abdul Munib was commissioned in Operations Branch of Pakistan Navy in 1992. The Flag Officer is a graduate of Pakistan Navy War College Lahore, National Defence University Islamabad and qualified Naval War College Command Course from USA. The Admiral has an illustrious naval career covering vast experience of various Command and Staff appointments including Commanding Officer ofRead More

PESHAWAR, Jan 02 (APP/DNA): Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Muhammad Sohail Afridi, has launched a series of online open courts under the initiative titled “Your Chief Minister with You” to ensure direct and prompt redress of citizens’ complaints. According to an official statement issued on Friday, the first online open court was held for Bajaur district under the chairmanship of the chief minister. During the session, the chief minister personally listened to public grievances and issued clear and immediate instructions to the concerned authorities on several complaints. The chief minister directedRead More

ISLAMABAD, JAN 2 /DNA/ – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar expressed profound sorrow today upon learning of the passing of Begum Khaleda Zia, the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh and Chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). In an official message of condolence, Senator Dar conveyed the deepest sympathies of the people and Government of Pakistan to the Government and people of Bangladesh, and to Begum Zia’s family and political supporters. “Begum Khaleda Zia devoted her life to public service and to the welfare ofRead More