Wednesday, August 7th, 2019
Pakistan may sever diplomatic, trade ties with India
ISLAMABAD *DNA). The Pakistan government is mulling severing of diplomatic ties with India in the wake of Indian unilateral decision to change status of occupied Kashmir. The top civil and military leadership is said to have made up mind to give tough time to India regionally and globally. Closure of Wagha border and halting of all sorts of trade is also one of the options. Cultural ties with India are also likely to be severed. The Pakistan parliament on Wednesday also demanded of the government to take stringent measures. EvenRead More
Pakistan Mango festival in Tokyo draws huge interest
TOKYO, AUG 7 (DNA) -As part of its public diplomacy activities and to further introduce and popularize Pakistani mangoes in Japan, the Embassy of Pakistan organized “Pakistan Mango Festival” in Tokyo. A large number of guests including Japanese dignitaries, Government functionaries, diplomats, members of civil society and media persons attended the event and had a first-hand experience of the taste and aroma of the famous Pakistani mangoes. Welcoming the guests, Ambassador Imtiaz Ahmad stated that Pakistan with 2 Million tons of yield was the 5th largest producer and the 3trdRead More
UK Company to invest 15 million pounds to promote renewal energy
ISLAMABAD, AUG 7 (DNA) -A UK commitment to provide financing for renewable energy and energy efficiency to Pakistan’s industrial Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) sector has been signed by the Department for International Development (DFID). As part of DFID’s Sustainable Energy and Economic Development (SEED) programme, Karandaaz will invest over £15 million to promote renewable energy generation and efficiency measures in Pakistani businesses. The SEED programme will work with firms, businesses, and financial institutions to demonstrate the financial viability of enhancing investments in clean energy and energy efficiencyRead More
U.S. Consul General Robert Silberstein pays homage to Quaid-e-Azam
KARACHI, AUG 07 (DNA) – U.S. Consul General Karachi Robert Silberstein, visited the mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and paid his respects to the founder of Pakistan. Consul General Silberstein laid a floral wreath at the mausoleum and signed the guestbook on behalf of the people of the United States. Consul General Robert Silberstein noted, “It is an honor for me to be here at this beautiful Mausoleum to pay my respects to the Quaid-i-Azam, Muhammad Ali Jinnah. This visit has offered me the opportunity to reflect upon hisRead More
US Consul General pays homage to Quaid e Azam
KARACHI (DNA) -.U.S. CONSUL GENERAL KARACHI, ROBERT SILBERSTEIN PAYS HOMAGE TO QUAID-E-AZAM U.S. Consul General Karachi Robert Silberstein, visited the mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and paid his respects to the founder of Pakistan. Consul General Silberstein laid a floral wreath at the mausoleum and signed the guestbook on behalf of the people of the United States. Consul General Robert Silberstein noted, “It is an honor for me to be here at this beautiful Mausoleum to pay my respects to the Quaid-i-Azam, Muhammad Ali Jinnah. This visit has offeredRead More
Joint session of Parliament condemns Indian move
The joint session of the Parliament continuing discussion on situation of occupied Kashmir today. The session is also discussing the Indian government’s move to revoke Article 370 in the Indian Constitution which grants special status to the State of Jammu and Kashmir. Taking part in the debate, Minister for Human Rights Dr. Shireen Mazari said Indian attempts to change the status of Occupied Kashmir are not only illegal, but they also defy the Geneva Convention which attributes any change in demographic composition of held territory as war crime. She saidRead More