Monday, March 18th, 2019
Syria in ruins as war enters 9th year
SYRIA: (DNA) – The Syrian crisis enters its ninth year this month, leaving in its wake a trail of death, destruction, destitution, displacement and division. The war has killed more than 500,000 people, displaced at least 12 million, and left the country’s economy and infrastructure in ruins. Syrian President Bashar Assad said in a speech on Feb. 17: “We have this romantic view sometimes that we are victorious. No, the war is not over.”Statistics and figures from Syrian Customs, provided by economist and financial advisor Dr. Humam Al-Jazaeri, show thatRead More
Algerian unions refuse to support PM’s efforts to form government
ALGIERS: (DNA) – Thirteen independent Algerian unions have refused to back the newly-appointed prime minister’s efforts to form a government he hopes will placate protesters who are pressuring President Abdelaziz Bouteflika and his inner circle to step down. Prime Minister Noureddine Bedoui has promised to create an inclusive government of technocrats in a country dominated by veterans of the 1954-1962 war of independence against France, as well as the military and business tycoons. Union leaders said they refused to enter a dialogue when he reached out to them. Meanwhile, Algeria’s newly-appointedRead More
Experts call for expanding CPEC to Central Asia, Middle East
ISLAMABAD, MAR 18 (DNA) -) There is an emergence of the multipolar and multi-power world, where Pakistan should diversify its relations instead relying too much on a single economic partner. Pakistan should open its doors and needs to work on expanding the CPEC to Central Asia, Middle East and the world in order to reap the maximum economic dividends, which in turn would help achieve strategic stability in the region. Also, there is a need for ensuring internal political and economic stability coupled with improved governance to counter external threatsRead More
Kartarpur Corridor: Pakistan, India to hold dialogues on Tuesday
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Pakistan and India will hold dialogues on Tuesday (tomorrow) following a constructive meeting held in a cordial environment on March 14. According to diplomatic sources, the dialogues will be held at Dera Baba Nanak at Zero Line in Kartarpur, which would be attended by the technical teams of both countries. “Designs of Kartarpur corridor, roads and other technical affairs would be discussed in the meeting which would be attended by the engineers, NIH and other officials,” sources added. On March 14, Pakistan and India agreed to holdRead More
India trying to undermine PSL from very first day: Ehsan Mani
LAHORE (DNA) – Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ehsan Mani on Monday said that from the very first day, India is trying to undermine the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Addressing a press conference in Lahore on Monday, he said that Pakistan faced many challenges like terrorism, adding that the protection of cricketers is our top most priority. “Terrorism would win if cricket is stopped in Pakistan,” he said and added cricket shouldn’t be stopped due to terrorism. The PCB chairman further added that politics has entered regional cricket, adding thatRead More
Pakistan, Belarus agree to promote cooperation through parliamentary friendship groups
ISLAMABAD, March 18 (DNA): A Meeting of the select Members of Pakistan – Belarus Parliamentary Friendship Group with the Ms. Irina Akulovich, Member of the Standing Committee for Legislation and State Administration of the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus was held in Islamabad Monday. Muhammad Yaqoob Sheikh, MNA and Convener of Pak-Belarus PFG highlighted to promote the bilateral exchanges between the two countries. The Honorable Speaker National Assembly also graced the occasion with his presence during the meeting. The Ambassador of Belarus was also present during the meeting. TheRead More