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Japan keen to further enhance cooperation with Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, JUN 10 (DNA) – The Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan Takashi Kurai has said that vast potential of economic cooperation exists between the two countries. Both countries can cooperate in the vendor industry, agriculture while the Japanese companies can also work in different projects under the CPEC, he said. He said this while speaking at an Iftar dinner held in honour of the President FPCCI Ghazanfar Bilour. Takashi Kurai said that different Japanese companies are also considering investment in Karachi. The diplomat noted that JVs in the vendor industryRead More


Int’l Carpet Exhibition to be held in Lahore from Oct 4

LAHORE, JUN 10 (DNA) – A three-day 36th International Carpet Exhibition will be held in Lahore from 4th October 2018. A Spokesman of Pakistan Carpet Manufacturers and Exporters Association said in a statement that the annual exhibition showcases the best of Pakistan’s carpets to visitors and customers from around the world. He said that PCMEA has invited major countries of the world to participate in the event. He said that Pakistani carpets are among the top carpets in the world. The spokesman said that Pakistani carpet manufacturers are working hardRead More


Pakistan, Uzbekistan agree to enhance bilateral trade, investment ties

QINGDAO, JUN 10 (DNA) – President of Pakistan Mr. Mamnoon Hussain met with President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev today at Qingdao China. President Mamnoon thanked his Uzbek counterpart for extending support for Pakistan’s membership and assimilation in Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). He praised the lead role of Uzbekistan in SCO’s Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS) and reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to complement RATS efforts for regional peace and security. President Mamnoon surveyed historical bilateral cultural relations spanned over centuries and emphasized the need to enhance people to people’s contacts. He offered UzbekistanRead More


President Mamnoon meets Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of SCO summit

BEIJING, JUN 10 (DNA) – President of Pakistan Mr. Mamnoon Hussain met his Russian counterpart Mr. Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the SCO Council of Heads of State meeting. The Leaders discussed matters of mutual interest including bilateral, contemporary regional and global issues. Both leaders agreed that relations have strengthened. Trade, energy, security, culture, education and people-to-people contact were identified as avenues for enhanced future cooperation. The leaders agreed that the bilateral trade between the two nations has tremendous potential. They agreed to work together to further enhance economicRead More


President Mamoon, Narenda Modi shake hands, exchange greetings in China

BEIJING, JUNE  10 (DNA) – President of Pakistan Mamnoon Hussain shook hands with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during  Shanghai Cooperation Obrganization  (SCO) summit. Both the leaders exchanged greetings  as other world leaders looked on after signing of Qingdao Declaration. TV cameras also showed Hussain shaking hands with Russian strongman  Vladimir Putin and  Chinese President Xi  Jingping.


Nawaz, Maryam allowed to visit Kulsoom Nawaz in London

ISLAMABAD, JUNE 10 (DNA) – The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Sunday directed the accountability court to concluded trial of Nawaz Sharif, Maryam Nawaz and Captain (retd) Muhammad Safdar in three corruption references within a month. A division bench of the apex court headed by Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar and comprising Justice Ijazul Ahsan rejected Nawaz Sharif’s plea to complete the trial in six weeks. Khawaja Haris, Nawaz Sharif’s counsel, and Deputy Inspector General appeared before the bench which heard the pleas at the Lahore . The chief justice saidRead More