Monday, October 9th, 2017
Diplomatic Corner: Sun Weidong wants more Sino-Pakistan cooperation
ISLAMABAD, OCT 09 (DNA) – China’s outgoing Ambassador Sun Weidong said that Pakistan and China must seize the historic opportunity presented to them in a global context with the joint endeavour of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). “In the context of profound changes in the world, Pakistan and China must seize the historical opportunity presented to us (due to CPEC). We should fully materialise the outcomes of President Xi Jinping’s visit to Pakistan. We should further construct the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and promote pragmatic cooperation in various fields,” he saidRead More
Pakistan may stop dialogue if US upholds its old mantra to ‘do more’: sources
LAHORE, OCT 09 (DNA) – Amid their likely visit to Pakistan this month, top US officials will hold dialogue with Islamabad in an offer to remove Pakistan’s reservations on Trump’s new approach for the war-torn Afghanistan. However, a well-informed source disclosed that the dialogue will be held on the ‘basis of equality’ and that Pakistan may stop the dialogue if the US authorities proceeded with their old mantra to ‘do more,’ on Monday. A source said the visits expect to expel the present strain between the two nations and theRead More
Resolution submitted in Sindh Assembly over Karachi knife attacks
KARACHI, OCT 09 (DNA) – A resolution was submitted in Sindh Assembly on Monday over knife attacks against more than ten women in Karachi in the last two weeks. A member of the assembly, belonging to Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz submitted the resolution demanding the law enforcement agencies to catch the culprit responsible for violence against women in the metropolis. While talking to the media, the MPA declared the government of Sindh inefficient and demanded more off the inspector general of Sindh and the government. She said that the provincial governmentRead More
ADP to provide Rs 42.5b to KP for Metro Bus project
PESHAWAR, OCT 09 (DNA) – The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Special Assistant to the Chief Minister (CM) for Transport Malik Shah Muhammad Wazir said on Monday that the Asian Development Bank (ADP) will provide Rs 42.5 billion to the KP government for construction of the much-awaited Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), commonly known as Metro Bus, in the city. Talking to reporters, the special assistant said that the required paper work for this mega project had been completed and construction work would commence this month. He said, “Completion of BRT before JuneRead More
Nawaz ouster created policy uncertainty, increased political risk: WB
LAHORE, OCT 09 (DNA) – World Bank (WB), in its latest report, has warned Pakistan over the rising macroeconomic risks in 2017, discussing that the ouster of ex-PM Nawaz Sharif has created policy uncertainty and increased political threat. It was highlighted that the general election next year would divert attention from economic instability which will discourage private investment and economic reforms due to rise of political uncertainty in the country. WB has warned that the country’s reserves will be severely affected if current account deficit continued to haunt the economy.Read More
Pakistan, Azerbaijan traditionally enjoy close ties
ISLAMABAD, OCT 09 (DNA) – Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has said Pakistan and Azerbaijan traditionally enjoy close, cordial relations. Talking to Ambassador of Azerbaijan Ali Alizada in Islamabad on Monday, the Prime Minister said these relations are marked by trust and understanding, according to Radio Pakistan. The Prime Minister appreciated Azerbaijan’s continued support Kashmir dispute and its invaluable role in the OIC Contact Group on Jammu and Kashmir. Abbasi reiterated Pakistan’s principled position on the Nagorno-Karabakh issue. The Prime Minister called for attaining the optimum level of economicRead More