PESHAWAR, SEPT 14 (DNA) – Erik Beishembiev, Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan participated in the International Conference on «Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and Trans-regional Integration» organized by University of Peshawar and Center for Global & Strategic Studies (CGSS).The conference was held with participation of representatives of the Ministries and Agencies of Pakistan, Ambassadors of China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, Diplomats from Russian and Iranian Embassies, Experts, Students and Mass Media.
Kazakh ambassador talks about importance of CPEC
PESHAWAR, SEPT 14 (DNA) – Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan Akan Rakhmetullin participated in the International Conference on “Belt and Road Initiative, China Pakistan Economic Corridor and Trans-Regional Integration” in Peshawar.He shed light on importance of the project.He also underlined significance of of the project for regional integrity.The ambassador also talked about potential of his country in various fields.=DNA
Chinese envoy for enhancing manufacturing capacity of Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 13 (DNA) – Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Pakistan, Yao Jing has said both China and Pakistan enjoy time tested friendship and it has been strengthening day by day.
He said that there was a need to enhance the manufacturing capacity of Pakistan and many Chinese companies were willing to come to Pakistan.
Under the CPEC the focus of cooperation between China and Pakistan is mainly in Power, Transportation and Industry sectors.
EU MPs call for Imposition of trade sanctions on India
BRUSSELS, September 13, The AJK President, Sardar Masood Khan while welcoming the European Parliament’s decision of holding a debate on Tuesday (September 17) on the situation of Kashmir, has said that the decisions reflects growing concern in Europe over the deteriorating human rights situation in occupied Kashmir.
Addressing a conference on Kashmir jointly organized by Friends of Kashmir Group in the EP and Jammu-Kashmir Self-Determination Movement, at the European Parliament here on Friday, he warned about imminent risk of genocide of Muslim population in occupied Kashmir, and called for swift action by the international community.
Ambassador of Qatar leaving Pakistan after completing term
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 13 (DNA) Ambassador of Qatar Saqr bin Mubarak Al-Mansouri is leaving Pakistan after completing his term.He was appointed Qatar ambassador to Pakistan in January 2015 while he was also accredited to Afghanistan.The Qatar government has also announced his successor who happens to be the brother of the incumbent foreign minister of Qatar.The ambassador is expected to leave Pakistan in a couple of weeks. According to diplomatic sources he is retiring from service.=DNA
Independence Day of Uzbekistan celebrated in style
By Ansar Mahmood Bhatti
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 13 (DNA) Ambassador of Uzbekistan Furqat Sidikov hosted a colorful reception to mark 28th Anniversary of the Independence of Uzbekistan.
Omar Ayub Khan Federal Minister for Petroleum was the chief guest while a large number of guests hailing from various walks of life attended the reception.
The embassy also established special kiosks where various Uzbek products were exhibited. A kiosk displaying fruits from Uzbekistan got special attention of the guests.
High level transfers and postings in Pakistan Army
Rawalpindi, 12 Sep 2019:* Posting/ Appointments have been made in in Army. The details of transfers and posting is as follows.
1. Lt Gen Waseem Ashraf posted as Commander Southern Command
2. Lt Gen Azhar Abbas posted as Commander Rawalpindi Corps
3. Lt Gen Khalid Zia posted as Inspector General Arms (IG Arms)
4. Lt Gen Muhammad Chiragh Haider posted as Director General JSHQ
5. Lt Gen Bilal Akbar posted as Chairman POF
Pak-China joint statement on occupied Kashmir irks India
NEW DELHI: India is unhappy over the reference of situation in the occupied Kashmir in the Pakistan-China joint statement issued Sunday after the conclusion of visit by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Islamabad.“We reject the reference to Jammu and Kashmir in the joint statement issued by China and Pakistan after the recent visit of Chinese Foreign Minister. J&K is an integral part of India,” Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said.
Pak vs SL: Sri Lanka says India not behind players who refused Pakistan tour
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka tour to Pakistan has been embroiled in controversies since day one and now the decision of top Lankan players to opt out of it has given it a new twist.Minister of Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry on Tuesday accused India of trying to jeopardise the tour by influencing Sri Lankan players. “Informed sports commentators told me that India threatened SL players that they ll be ousted from IPL if they don’t refuse Pak visit,” he said.
Pakistan observes 71st death anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam
KARACHI: The 71st death anniversary of the founder of Pakistan Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah is being observed with due solemnity and reverence across the country Today (Wednesday).Government representatives from different walks of life would visit the mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam in Karachi to lay floral wreaths and offered Fateha.Besides politicians, representatives of the three services will lay wreaths at the mausoleum on behalf of their respective chiefs.
