Wednesday, November 20th, 2019
Pakistan ulema council condemns US position on Zionist settlements
ISLAMABAD, NOV 20 (DNA) -It affirms its violation of international treaties and comes in the context of the ongoing occupation and aggression against the occupied Arab and Islamic State of Palestine. The Council of Scientists of Pakistan has condemned and condemned in full the remarks of US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo contrary to the regime and the international resolutions, which confirmed that the settlements established by the Zionist entity in the occupied West Bank does not contradict international law !! The Chairman of the Council of Pakistani Scholars,Read More
Jordanian ambassador for strengthening economic ties with Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, NOV 20 (DNA) – Ibrahim Yala Mohammad Almadani, Ambassador of Jordan said that his country enjoyed good political and defence relations with Pakistan, however, both countries should focus on strengthening economic ties to achieve mutually beneficial results. He said this while addressing business community during his visit to Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI). He said that there was a need of more interactions between the leadership of both countries to further improve trade and economic relations. The envoy said that Jordan was importing few products from PakistanRead More
CEO of Diriyah Gate Development Authority emphasizes importance of Diriyah Gate project as global tourist destination focusing on culture, heritage
RIYADH, (DNA) – CEO of Diriyah Gate Development Authority Jerry Inzerillo stressed the importance of the Diriyah Gate project as an international tourist destination focusing on culture and heritage due to its archaeological landmarks. He explained in a press statement today that the first phase of the project consists of 86 main sites, pointing out that Diriyah will be linked to a number of new museums. He added that the plan that was drawn up and the efforts made under the directives of the Custodian of the TwoRead More
Uzbek embassy keen to expand healthcare cooperation with Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, NOV 20 (DNA) – Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Pakistan Furqat Sidiqov, paid an official visit to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad. During the visit organized meetings with management of the Hospital and Board Members. Issues of bilateral cooperation in scientific-medical sphere, educational and inter-hospital cooperation were discussed during the meeting. Pakistani side highly evaluated ongoing reforms in Uzbekistan in social sphere as well as potential of Uzbekistan in medical education and practice. Both sides expressed interest in organizing mutual visits of the medical experts both to Uzbekistan andRead More
World Children’s Day being observed today
World Children’s Day is being observed on Wednesday (November 20, 2019) to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children s welfare. World Children’s Day was first established in 1954 as Universal Children s Day and is celebrated on 20 November each year. UN Secretary-General António Guterres in his message on the day said around the world, children are showing us their strength and leadership advocating for a more sustainable world for all. Let’s build on advances and re-commit to putting children first. For every child, every right. In hisRead More
6th Round of Pakistan-Australia Bilateral Political Consultations held in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, NOV 20 (DNA) – The 6th round of Pakistan-Australia Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) was held in Islamabad. Additional Secretary (Asia Pacific) Mr. Zahoor Ahmed and Mr. Richard Maude Deputy Secretary, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Australia led their respective delegations. The two sides discussed the whole gamut of bilateral relations, including political, economic, trade and investment, and people-to-people exchanges, and developments in their respective regions. Both sides expressed satisfaction at the progress made during the 8th Joint Trade Committee (JTC) meeting held in Islamabad on 8 OctoberRead More