Tuesday, September 17th, 2019
PM Imran to open round-the-clock operation at Torkham border on Wednesday
PESHAWAR (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan will tomorrow (Wednesday) inaugurate the 24/7 service at the Pak-Afghan Torkham border. Sources said that all preparations have been completed to open Pak-Afghan border at Torkham. The prime minister while inaugurating the border at Torkham will visit Khyber Agency. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Shah Farman, Chief Minister Mahmood Khan and Arbab Shahzad and others will accompany the prime minister. Sources further said that Customs and other department officials have completed their preparation. Opening the border will increase bilateral trade between the two countries. OnRead More
Brazilian ambassador announces opening of food festival at Marriott Hotel
ISLAMABAD SEPT 17 (DNA) – Ambassador of Brazil Claudio Lins announced on Tuesday opening of Brazilian food festival starting from September 18 at the Islamabad Marriott Hotel. He made this announcement during a press conference. He was flanked by General Managers of Islamabad Marriott Hotel and Turkish Airlines. The Chef was also present on the occasion. Turkish Airlines happens to be one of the lead sponsors of the event. Turkish Airlines sponsors such events on regular basis. The Brazilian ambassador further said in a celebration of theRead More
PM Imran Khan resolves to further strengthen strategic ties with China
Chinese ambassador Yao Jing conveys Chinese president’s best wishes to PM on his birthday ISLAMABAD, SEPT 17 (DNA) -The Chinese Ambassador in Islamabad Yao Jing called on the Prime Minister and conveyed the best wishes of President Xi Jinping to the Prime Minister on his forthcoming birthday. The Chinese President’s message described the traditional friendship between China and Pakistan as “rock solid” and reiterated the resolve to build a closer China-Pakistan community of shared future in the new era. The Prime Minister asked the Ambassador to convey hisRead More
Sindh CM skips NAB appearance in fake accounts case
KARACHI, SEPT (DNA) – Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah Tuesday skipped the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Karachi appearance in fake accounts and mega money laundering cases. According to the anti-corruption watchdog sources, no NAB team from Rawalpindi had arrived in Karachi to interrogate the chief minister; however, he had been directed to appear by the Karachi bureau today. A joint investigation team was also prepared to investigate Murad Ali Shah. He was summoned by the anti-graft body earlier as well regarding the aforementioned cases, and the CM had submittedRead More
Pakistan strongly condemns the terrorist attack in Parwan province of Afghanistan
Pakistan on Tuesday strongly condemned the terrorist attack on an election rally of President Ashraf Ghani in Parwan province today, in which reportedly 24 civilians including women and children lost their lives. We offer our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families while praying for early recovery of those injured in the attack. Pakistan condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. Pakistan fully supports the Afghan efforts for restoring complete peace and stability in the country through strengthening of the democratic process in Afghanistan.
Pak Army joins multi-nation military exercise ‘TSENTR 2019’ in Russia
RAWALPINDI (DNA) – Pakistan Army is participating in a week-long multinational massive military drills ‘TSENTR 2019’ (Centre 2019) under the ambit of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Russia, the military’s media wing said on Tuesday. Senior military officials from all participating countries, which are members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), attended the opening ceremony. Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Major General Asif Ghafoor further stated that the exercise would ensure regional stability and security. Apart from host Russia, military contingents from all SCO member states including Pakistan, Kazakhstan,Read More