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Tuesday, July 10th, 2018

 

Nawaz Sharif responds over DG ISPR press conference

LONDON – (DNA) –  The former prime minister Nawaz Sharif has responded to the DG ISPR press conference today. He warned on Tuesday that PML-N will not tolerate any kind of interference by any institution in the election. He called explanations over General Faiz role is unfortunate. “Don’t test our patience, we will not tolerate interference from any institution in the election,” PML-N supremo said while talking to journalists in London. He mentioned, “What is going on at the moment, it will cause a loss to the upcoming election.” He continued, “ElectionRead More


China supports Palestinian people: President Xi JinPing

BEIJING – (DNA) –  China will provide one hundred million US dollars to Jordan, Syria, Yemen and Palestine as humanitarian assistance. The announcement was made by Chinese President, Xi Jinping during a meeting of China-Arab States Cooperation Forum in Beijing. Xi said that China would also help the Palestinian people to strengthen their diplomatic interests in the international arena. Calling Arab countries China ‘s good friends and brothers, Xi said China supports the political settlement to promote peace and stability in the Middle East.


SBP directs banks to collect funds for dams’ construction

KARACHI,  (DNA) – Following the instructions of the Supreme Court, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday ordered all the commercial banks and microfinance banks operating in the country to open ‘Diamer Basha and Mohmand Dam Fund Account-2018’ to collect funds for construction of the dams. The consumers can make donations and contributions to the funds in the form of cash, cheque, prize bonds and other cash equivalents hereto, against which the bank shall issue a proper receipt. Addressing a press conference SBP Deputy Governor Shamsul Hassan said thatRead More


May clings to power amid Brexit resignation turmoil

LONDON: (DNA) – British Prime Minister Theresa May chaired a meeting of her new-look cabinet on Tuesday as she clings to power following the resignation of her foreign and Brexit ministers in protest at her strategy for leaving the European Union. May has faced a backlash over the plan from Brexit hardliners in her Conservative Party who say it gives too many concessions to the EU, but she has support from moderates and there has been no challenge to her leadership. Former foreign minister Boris Johnson, who wrote in his resignationRead More


Saudi Arabia holds international Ulema Conference from 57 countries over Afghanistan war

ISLAMABAD -(DNA) –  A two-day conference of religious scholars from 57 countries on Tuesday deliberated at length the measures for restoration of peace in Afghanistan and put forward suggestions aimed at helping bring peace and stability to the country that has suffered for decades due to extremism and terrorism, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia . The two-day International Muslim Ulema Conference on Peace and Stability in Afghanistan is being hosted by Saudi Arabia in collaboration with the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC).


Business Delegation of Leonardo, Italian Company called on Foreign Minister

ISLAMABAD, JUL 10 (DNA) – An eight-member delegation of the Italian Company Leonardo, led by its CEO, Mr. Alessandro Profuma called on the Foreign Minister. The two sides expressed satisfaction on growing business and investment environment in Pakistan. Both sides emphasized the importance of business to business relations in order to promote cooperation in diverse areas of trade and investment. The CEO also briefed the Foreign Minister on his interaction with various government officials and representatives of the private sector in Pakistan. The delegation is on a two day businessRead More