Monday, October 8th, 2018
Fawad for exploring avenues of cooperation with Romania
ISLAMABAD, Oct 08 (DNA): Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting in a meeting with Nicolae Goia, Ambassador of Romania Monday said that Pakistan considered Romania a key member of European Union (EU) and stressed the need to explore avenues of cooperation with Romania in the arena of film, culture, media and economy. He said that Pakistan had huge potential to attract investment and was open to all EU members for investments in various sectors for the benefit of the people of Romania, Pakistan as well as membersRead More
Fawad for exploring avenues of cooperation with Romania
ISLAMABAD, Oct 08 (DNA): Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting in a meeting with Nicolae Goia, Ambassador of Romania Monday said that Pakistan considered Romania a key member of European Union (EU) and stressed the need to explore avenues of cooperation with Romania in the arena of film, culture, media and economy. He said that Pakistan had huge potential to attract investment and was open to all EU members for investments in various sectors for the benefit of the people of Romania, Pakistan as well as membersRead More
PSX loses 1328 points, reaching two-year low
KARACHI (DNA) – Pakistan stock market on Monday witnessed another round of selling spree today as Benchmark Karachi Stock Exchange 100 Index dropped by more than 1300 points since June 15, 2016. Pakistan equities witnessed another round of selling spree today as Benchmark KSE100 Index closed at its lowest level since June 15, 2016 – mounting Oct-18 to date and since the start of this year declined by 7.6% and 6.4%, respectively. Panic selling was witnessed in retail names on reported margin selling while index heavy MSCI scripts also cameRead More
Syrian rebels complete withdrawal of heavy weapons frIdlib frontline
ISTANBUL (DNA) – Syrian rebels completed the withdrawal of heavy weapons from the frontline in Idlib on Monday, under the deal between Russia and Turkey to create a demilitarised zone. Under the agreement struck last month between Turkey and Moscow, the main backer of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, rebels deemed as radicals are required to withdraw by the middle of this month from the zone, and heavy weaponry must be withdrawn by Oct. 10. The Turkey-backed National Front for Liberation (NFL) rebel alliance said on Saturday that the process ofRead More
Govt to tackle environment issues through initiatives ‘Clean and Green Pakistan’: Zartaj Gul
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Minister of State for Climate Change Zartaj Gul on Monday said that pollution is one of the main issues that Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) government aims to tackle through initiatives like Clean and Green Pakistan. she said that visionary leader like Prime Minister Imran Khan can plan projects like Clean and Green Pakistan. She said during five-year project, the Ministry would initiate campaign across the country to create awareness among the people of Pakistan regarding importance of clean and neat environment. She said that youth, celebrity and religiousRead More
Italian Air Chief visits PAF Headquarters
ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – Lieutenant General Enzo VECCIARELLI, Chief of Staff, Italian Air Force visited the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Headquarter. A smartly turned out contingent of the PAF presented him the Guard of Honour. Italian Air Chief paid homage to the martyrs of the PAF by laying floral wreath on Martyrs’ Monument. During the call on to Air chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, the Italian Air Chief appreciated the sound professionalism and high morale of the PAF personnel. The PAF Air chief said that both air forces would further deepenRead More