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CCI meeting agrees to legislate for fresh delimitation of constituencies

ISLAMABAD, NOV 13 (DNA) – Prime Minister (PM) Shahid Khaqan Abbasi chaired a meeting of Council of Common Interests (CCI) on Monday and agreed for early legislation for delimitation of constituencies. The government acknowledged right of the opposition parties to have results of sixth census reaffirmed. All four provincial chief ministers participated in the meeting along with members of the federal government. Sources privy to the government have claimed that National Assembly (NA) Speaker Ayaz Sadiq telephoned senior members of political parties to take them in confidence regarding the constitutionalRead More


China, ASEAN to formulate strategic partnership vision toward 2030

MANILA, NOV 13 (DNA) – China proposes the formulation of a vision for strategic partnership between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) toward the year 2030 to upgrade cooperation, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said. Speaking at the 20th China-ASEAN (10+1) leaders’ meeting held in the Philippine capital of Manila on Monday, Li said the vision will upgrade the China-ASEAN cooperation framework from 2+7 to 3+X. The “2+7” refers to a cooperation framework proposed by Li in 2013 at a meeting with ASEAN leaders in Brunei, which emphasizesRead More


Is China an overrated climate champion?

As Trump’s America takes a back seat over climate action, China is expected to take on a lead role in shaping global policies to tackle carbon emissions and promote renewables. Beijing’s climate record, though, is mixed. During the 2014 APEC summit in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping made common cause with then US President Barack Obama to combat the threat of global climate change. As part of the deal the two leaders struck, China agreed to sharply curb its carbon emissions. Ever since, climate activists worldwide have increasingly pinned their hopes on Beijing’s action toRead More


Pakistan extends sympathies over loss of lives in Iran, Iraq after earthquake

ISLAMABAD, NOV 13 (DNA) – The government of Pakistan extended deepest sympathies on the grievous loss of precious human lives and injuries caused to hundreds of others by the devastating earthquake that jolted the bordering regions between Iran and Iraq. In a press statement on Monday, it was stated that both people and government of Pakistan express condolences over the loss of lives and properties in both the neighbouring countries Iraq and Iran. Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif also conveyed that his thoughts and prayers are with the Iranian andRead More


Army Chief congratulates Cambrian Patrol winning team

RAWALPINDI – Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa met with a team of Pakistan Army that secured a gold medal in Exercise Cambrian Patrol last month held in the United Kingdom (UK). Pakistan has won gold for the third consecutive time this year and the military boasts four gold medals in total. According to the media cell of the army, Cambrian Patrol is physically challenging and arduous exercise which concentrates on teamwork for achieving the mission and 131 teams participated this time around. The team ofRead More


Saudi ambassador lauds Pak Navy’s role in regional stability

ISLAMABAD – Ambassador of Saudi Arabia, Nawaf Saeed Al-Malkiy visited Naval Headquarters Islamabad today and called on Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi. During the meeting, professional matters of mutual interest came under discussion. The Naval Chief also highlighted Pakistan’s commitment and performance in fight against terrorism including participation of Pakistan Navy in Coalition Maritime Campaign Plan (CMCP) and Counter Piracy Operations in collaboration with international maritime partners. Nawaf Saeed Al-Malkiy lauded Pakistan Navy’s role and focused commitment in support of maritime security for peace and stabilityRead More