Monday, September 17th, 2018
Chinese General appreciates security being provided to CPEC by Pakistan Army
BEIJING, (DNA) General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) visited Headquarters of People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and met PLA Chief Gen Han Weiguo. Both commanders discussed regional security environment, security of CPEC and bilateral security cooperation. PLA Chief appreciated and acknowledged high professional standing of Pak Army displayed while combating terrorism. He also appreciated high degree of security being provided to CPEC by Pakistan Army. Chinese Gen expressed his keen desire to benefit from Pakistan Army’s combat experience and also expand bilateral cooperation. COAS thanked his counterpart forRead More
PM Imran Khan to visit to Saudi Arabia and UAE on Sept 18-19
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – The Prime Minister will undertake a State visit to Saudi Arabia from 18-19 September 2018 on the invitation of His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince His Royal Highness Mohammad Bin Salman. The Prime Minister will be accompanied by Foreign Minister, Minister for Finance and Adviser to the Prime Minister on Commerce. The Prime Minister will call on His Majesty King Salman and hold a bilateral meeting with the Crown Prince. The King will also host a State banquet for the Prime Minister at theRead More
Defence Minister hopes Japan to help create economic activities through participation in CPEC
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Minister for Defence Pervez Khattak has expressed the hope that Japan would help create economic activities in Pakistan through participation in CPEC and investment in maritime and industrial manufacturing sectors. He was talking to Japanese Ambassador Takashi Kurai in Islamabad today. The Defence Minister also appreciated the role of Japan in the promotion of peace and stability in Afghanistan and South Asian Region. Pervez Khattak also commended the efforts of Japanese Government for regular holding of Pakistan-Japan Politico-Military and Military to Military Dialogues. The Defence Minister mentionedRead More
Federal Minister for Human Rights, Shireen Mazari meets UNDP delegation
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – : Federal Minister for Human Rights Dr Shireen Mazari met with delegation of UNDP led by the Country Director , Ignacio Artaza on Monday to discuss the matters related to the Human Rights. Matters relating to mutual cooperation in technical and other assistance and capacity building training programme at provincial level also came under discussion. The UNDP delegation appreciated the government and its efforts to protect and promote the fundamental rights of people. Shireen Mazari assured her full support in this regard.
RCCI Gems expo concludes, attracts foreign investors
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 17 (DNA) – Three-day Gems and Jewelry exhibition organized by the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) concluded at a local hotel in Islamabad. Over 10,000 visitors including representatives of foreign companies operating in gems and stones business and locals visited different stalls and showed their keen interest in the precious and semi- precious stones find in different areas of the country. Addressing the closing ceremony, the RCCI President Zahid Latif Khan said that the main purpose of expo was to attract foreign investment in non-conventional sectorsRead More
Mayor inaugurates road carpeting work in Blue Area
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 17 (DNA) – Mayor of Islamabad, Sheikh Anser Aziz has inaugurated road carpeting work at Blue Area of Islamabad. On this occasion, representatives of traders union, Director, Machinery Pool Organization (MPO), Umer Sagheer Rana and officers of other relevant formations were present. On this occasion, Mayor of Islamabad, Sheikh Anser Aziz said that Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad (MCI) is working on the project of road carpeting in Islamabad on fast pace. Under this project several small and major roads including 7th Avenue and roads within the sectors have beenRead More