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Pakistan Jordon vow to enhance strategic ties

ISLAMABAD, FEB 08 (DNA) – Pakistan and Jordan have agreed to bring greater focus on enhancing bilateral trade and investment relations, to make the bilateral trade currently at 75 million dollars commensurate with the excellent existing political ties. The understanding came at a meeting between Prime Minster Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and King of Jordan Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein in Islamabad on Thursday. The one on one meeting was followed by delegation level talks between the two sides which reviewed the entire gamut of bilateral relations and exchanged views onRead More


Pakistan committed to stability, peace in region: Khurram Dastgir Khan: Defence Minister

ISLAMABAD, FEB 08 (DNA) – General Mikhail Kostarakos, Chairman EU Military Committee called on Federal Minister for Defence, Engr. Khurram Dastgir Khan, in his office at Ministry of Defence Rawalpindi today (Thursday). Federal Minister lauded the services of visiting dignitary towards global peace and stability. He mentioned that Pakistan attaches great importance to its relations with EU. Federal Minister commended EU’s efforts in uplift and development of KPK, particularly Malakand Division. During the meeting, he emphasized that Pakistan strongly condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and reiterated Pakistan’sRead More


King Abdullah-II given unprecedented honour upon arrival in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD, FEB 08 (DNA) – King Abdullah-II of Jordan arrived in Islamabad on Thursday afternoon on a two-day visit to Pakistan. He was warmly received at Noor Khan Airbase by President Mamnoon Hussain. A 21 gun salute was given in honor of the distinguished guest. The Jordanian King is accompanied by foreign minister and a number of civil and military officials. The visiting king is to hold talks with President Mamnoon Hussain and Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi. Bilateral, regional and international matters of mutual interest will be discussed. TheRead More


Ambassador of Romania Nicolaie Goia visits RCCI

RAWALPINDI, FEB 08 (DNA) – Ambassador of Romania Nicolaie Goia has said that there is a lot of room for promotion of trade between Pakistan and Romania. Romania has vast business opportunities and Pakistani businessmen should come forward and avail these opportunities. While talking to the RCCI President Zahid Latif Khan, Senior Vice President Nasir Mirza, Vice President Khalid Farooq Qazi, Executive Committee members and traders here at the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce & Industry, ambassador Nicolaie said that the bilateral ties between Pakistan and Romania could be strengthened byRead More


US must pursue diplomatic option for Afghanistan not military: Brent Budowsky

WASHINGTON, FEB 08 (DNA) – It has been nearly 17 years that the United States has been occupying Afghanistan, and despite spending trillions of dollars in tax payer money, it has announced it will spend another $54 billion this year on the seemingly unwinnable war. This is while a number of US lawmakers are questioning whether President Donald Trump’s policy will bring an end to the war. Media persons has talked to Brent Budowsky, columnist of The Hill, as well as Ken O’Keefe, peace activist and former US Marine, toRead More


No MQM-P candidate files nomination papers for Senate polls amid infighting

KARACHI, FEB 08 (DNA) – The internal rifts within Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) have further deepened over issuance of Senate tickets as none of the party candidates could file the nomination paper. The party leadership has apparently been divided into two factions over the issuance of tickets to the favourite candidates ahead of Senate elections on March 3. Two separate party meetings were held on Wednesday to contemplate final names of the candidates for upcoming Senate elections, despite the efforts to convince MQM-P chief Dr Farooq Sattar and breach theRead More