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Portuguese National Day celebrated in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, JUN 16 /DNA/ – The National Day of the Portuguese Republic was commemorated with great fervor and diplomatic warmth at a ceremony held at the Islamabad Serena Hotel here on Tuesday. Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis, Ch. Salik Hussain, graced the occasion as the chief guest. The event was also attended by a distinguished array of government dignitaries, including Ministers Qaisar Ahmed Sheikh, Syed Imran Ahmed Shah, and Barrister Aqeel, alongside Governor Sindh Nehal Hashmi. The diplomatic corps was well-represented at the celebration, with the Ambassador of the EuropeanRead More
Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Air wins approval to operate US flights
RIYADH, JUN 16: Saudi Arabia’s new airline Riyadh Air won the right to operate flights to and from the United States, the US Transportation Department said in an order Tuesday. The airline launched its first London flight on its new Boeing fleet last week. Launched in 2023, Riyadh Air is Saudi Arabia’s second national airline after Saudia and is owned by the country’s Public Investment Fund. USDOT said “the grant of this authority is consistent with the public interest.”
Govt pursuing efforts for release of 10 Pak hostages in Somalia
ISLAMABAD, 16 JUN (DNA) — Federal Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar on Tuesday informed the National Assembly that the government is actively working through diplomatic channels to secure the release of 10 Pakistani citizens being held hostage in Somalia. Responding to a point raised by PPP lawmaker Abdul Qadir Patel during the House proceedings, the minister said the government took immediate notice of the matter as soon as it was brought before Parliament. The minister informed House that Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar had alreadyRead More
Trump: Iran deal says ‘loud and clear’ that Tehran won’t have a nuclear weapon
WASHINGTON, JUN 16: US President Donald Trump maintained on Tuesday that an interim accord with Iran makes clear that Tehran would never be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon, and he also suggested Syria could be better positioned to disarm Iran-backed Hezbollah. Speaking alongside Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on the sidelines of the G7 summit in France, Trump defended the 14-point memorandum of understanding with Iran that has yet to be made public. “The only thing that really matters to me is Iran will never haveRead More
China warns next phase of US-Iran talks will be ‘more difficult’
BEIJING, JUN 16: China’s top diplomat told his Pakistani counterpart on Tuesday that the next phase of negotiations between the United States and Iran – which Pakistan has helped mediate – will be “more difficult.” In a phone conversation ahead of the planned signing on Friday of a US-Iran memorandum of understanding to end their war, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Pakistan’s Ishaq Dar that “it is foreseeable that, compared with the first stage, the second stage of negotiations will be more difficult.” Wang added that the United NationsRead More
BC hosts farewell reception for CTO Sarfraz Virk, Warm Welcome for CTO Kainat
ISLAMABAD, 16 JUN (DNA) — A graceful dinner reception was organized in Islamabad by prominent business leaders in honor of outgoing Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Islamabad, Muhammad Sarfraz Virk, and to warmly welcome the newly appointed CTO Islamabad, Kainat Azhar Khan. The event brought together the leadership of Islamabad and Rawalpindi Chambers of Commerce, presidents of various markets, representatives of the business community, and senior police officials. The dinner was hosted by Ahsan Bakhtawari, former President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI) and CEO of D. Watson Group. Welcoming the distinguishedRead More