Tuesday, October 8th, 2019
PM Khan expresses wish to follow President Xi’s example and put 500 corrupt people in jail
BEIJING (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday, while addressing an event in Beijing, expressed wish that he could follow the example of Chinese President Xi Jinping and send 500 corrupt individuals to jail in Pakistan. The premier addressed China Council for Promotion of International Trade in Beijing and outlined that Pakistan has taken measures to facilitate businesses. “One of President Xi Jinping’s biggest drives has been against corruption as I had heard that some 400 ministerial-level people had been convicted on charges of corruption and put behind jail inRead More
Simla Accord can’t undo UN resolutions on Kashmir: AJK President
ISLAMABAD, October 8 – The AJK President Sardar Masood Khan has unequivocally stated that India would not be allowed to bury Kashmir issue under the garb of Simla Accord. “The UN Security Council under chapter VI of its charter should immediately intervene, and besides cessation of bloodshed and massacre in Kashmir, find a lasting and durable solution to the Kashmir issue,” he added. Addressing a seminar on Kashmir organized by National Defense University here on Tuesday, he said that Simla Accord concluded between Pakistan and India could not supersede theRead More
Egyptian envoy hosts reception to mark great October war victory
ISLAMABAD, OCT 8 (DNA) .. The Ambassador of Egypt Ahmed Fadel Yacoub and the Egyptian defence attaché Col Adham Elhosary hosted reception to celebrate 46th Anniversary of the Great October War Victory. Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, Chief of the Air Staff was the chief guest while defence attaches from other countries attended the reception in large numbers. The Air Chief Marshal spoke on the occasion and termed bilateral relations between the two countries excellent. The air chief hoped these relations will further be strengthened in the daysRead More
MANUEL DURAN : Spain, Pakistan relations on a positive trajectory
Ambassador of Spain talks to CENTRELINE and DNA Ansar Mahmood Bhatti How would you describe relations between Pakistan and Spain? Our relations are cordial and friendly. Our two countries have a lot in common. The Muslim past of Spain ( Al-Andalus) makes our country a very attractive tourist destination for Pakistanis and more and more Spaniards are coming to Pakistan to discover the beauty of its mountains and landscapes. Our two countries are willing to expand this good relationship by getting to know each otherRead More
Uzbekistan, Japan may launch electric buses
Uzbekistan and Japan are in talks to launch the production of electric buses. This became known as a result of the meeting held on the eve of Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the presidential press service said in a statement. The visit of the Uzbek President to Japan is scheduled in the year-end. As part of the preparations for the visit, agreements were reached on the implementation of energy, transport, agriculture and services sectors projects. Negotiations are also underway on projects aimed at the production of chemical products and the construction of aRead More
Shavkat Mirziyoyev approves Strategy for Uzbekistan’s Transition to Green Economy for 2019-2030
The President Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a resolution approving the Strategy for Uzbekistan’s Transition to Green Economy for 2019-2030. One of the main objectives of this transition is to increase the energy efficiency of the economy and the rational consumption of natural resources. This will be reportedly achieved through the technological modernization of and development of financial mechanisms. The strategy implies implies the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions per unit of gross domestic product by 10% from the 2010 level. It will also provides for the increased access to modern, affordableRead More