BRUSSELS, APR 10 (DNA) – The European Union has launching its “Team Europe” package to support partner countries in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic and its consequences.The objective of the “Team Europe” approach is to combine resources from the EU, its Member States, and financial institutions, in particular the European Investment Bank and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.The European Commission and the European Investment Bank have already pledged financial support amounting to more than €15.6 billion from existing programmes.
COVID 19: Azerbaijan President allocates AZN 97m
BAKU, APR 10 (DNA) – President Ilham Aliyev has signed an Order to allocate funds for the supply of necessary medical equipment and other medical devices as part of the health measures implemented in the Republic of Azerbaijan against the coronavirus pandemic.Under the presidential Order, the State Agency on Mandatory Health Insurance is allocated 97 million manats for the supply of necessary medical equipment and other medical devices in order to prevent the spread of the coronavirus pandemic and strengthen the fight against it.
UK, Pakistan have huge trade potential: envoy
ISLAMABAD, APR 10 (DNA) – British High Commissioner to Pakistan Dr. Christian Turner CMG has stated that the two countries have immense trade potential which should be fulfilled in order to further strengthen bilateral ties.He said this during his meeting with Aviation Minister Ghulam Sarwar.The minister.reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment towards enhancing aviation operations with the United Kingdom and assured the British High Commissioner of his full support in accommodating all of the stranded UK nationals in Pakistan.
Japanese to expand support at grassroots level: envoy
ASNAR M BHATTI
ISLAMABAD, APR 10 (DNA) – Matsuda Kuninori, Ambassador of Japan, has said that circle of support by Japan and its various organizations shall be expanded at the grass-roots level with the passage of time.He said special persons need special attention particularly in challenging times such as COVID-19″, emphatically.The ambassador made these remarks on the occasion of emergency support extended by Japanese NGO for the weakest segments.He said this emergency support reflects the sentiments of the people of Japan for the weakest segment of the society in Pakistan.
Broadening split in India’s Federation: in-depth study
Besides Pakistan, China also rejected the Indian map. In this regard, China objected to the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir into two union territories as “unlawful and void”, saying that India’s decision to “include” some of China’s territory into its administrative jurisdiction “challenged” Beijing’s sovereignty. Border dispute between New Delhi and China, which remains unsettled, has increased tension between the two countries.
Will there be a lasting peace in Afghanistan?
Khalid Mahmood Faisal
It is considered that future of South Asia is bright in all respects and Afghan people can only cash in on this opportunity only when they are united. One belt one road vision introduced by China is also knocking at the door of Afghanistan therefore it is up to the Afghan government and people of Afghanistan to try to seize this moment before it gets too late. Stability in Afghanistan is a must for stability in the region. Let us hope peace shall soon return of Afghanistan.
Pakistan terms elections in occupied Nagorno Karabakh illegal
ISLAMABAD, APR 9 (DNA) – Pakistan has termed elections in occupied Nagorno Karabakh illegal. Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Aisha Farooqui expressed these views during a press briefing on Thursday.The Presidential and Parliamentary elections held on 31 March 2020 in Nagorno-Karabakh, occupied territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan, is a clear violation of international norms.The election constitutes a clear breach of international law and UN Security Council resolutions. It is taken as an attempt by Armenia to hamper the ongoing negotiation process for finding lasting solution to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict through peaceful means.
Turkish Ambassador distributes ration among poor people
RAWALPINDI, APR 9 (DNA) – Keeping in view the problems of poor masses facing shortage of food amid lockdown due to Corona virus outbreak Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) has finalized its arrangements for distributing ration bags among impoverished masses in the city here today.In this regard, Turkish Ambassador to Pakistan Ihsan Mustafa Yurdakul, Deputy Commissioner Rawalpindi Cap (R) Anwarul Haq, Chairman RDA Tariq Mehmood Murtaza, Director Admin and Finance RDA Khalid Javed Goraya, Secretary Turkish NGO IHH-NL Ikhlaqur Rahman and others attended it. It started with the recitation of The Holy Quran.
EU continues to push for cease-fire in Afghanistan
KABUL – The EU Delegation in agreement with EU Heads of Mission based in Kabul have called for an immediate implementation of a comprehensive and nation-wide humanitarian ceasefire in Afghanistan, in line with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres´ appeal for a stop to armed conflicts.The COVID-19 pandemic is threatening all Afghans alike, women and men, young and elderly. As the outbreak grows in the next days and weeks, strong safety measures are needed to protect lives at risk. Continued fighting would make it very difficult to contain the deadly disease, provide medical assistance and distribute international aid, the EU mission said in a statement on Wednesday.
China’s huge support to Pakistan combating COVID-19 continues
ISLAMABAD, APR 9 (DNA) – China reassured that its huge support to Pakistan will continue and there will be no shortage of medical equipment to combat COVID-19, reports Gwadar Pro App on Thursday.Chinese ambassador to Pakistan Yao Jing said that “it is Pakistan that China has launched most aids to control the deadly vitrus.” Likewise, the National Disaster Management Authority informed that China made a huge contribution in medical relief assistance to Pakistan amid the pandemic outbreak and China made 80% of the total aid Pakistan has received so far.
