TASHKENT, MAR 8 – As part of the implementation of previously adopted decisions of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev on modernization of the existing biometric passport system of the country, the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan adopted a resolution “On measures to introduce a registration system and issuing identification ID cards in the Republic of Uzbekistan” on 6 March. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Uzbekistan.
‘Blacklisted’ PTM leaders stopped from leaving country
ISLAMABAD, Mar 08 (DNA): Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has stopped‘blacklisted’ Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) leaders Mohsin Dawar andAli Wazir to leave for Kabul.The action was taken by FIA officials at Islamabad InternationalAirlines where the PTM leaders, Mohsin Dawar and Ali Wazir, were readyto depart for Afghanistan’s capital Kabul through a foreign airlineflight, RQ-928.Dawar and Wazir have been offloaded from the flight due to the inclusionof their names in the blacklist and exit control list (ECL). Sourcessaid that the leaders engaged in a verbal fight with the FIA staffmembers at the airport.
Business community asked to explore Polish market
RAWALPINDI, MAR 8 (DNA) – Pakistan’s ambassador-designate to Poland Malik Mohammad Farooq has urged Pakistani businessmen to take advantage of business opportunities in Poland.The trade volume between the two countries is close to $ 360 million. Pakistan also has strong mutual relations including defense and trade ties with Poland.Trade links can be further enhanced in the fields of textile, oil and gas, railway machinery, leather, bed sheets, telecommunications, food and education.
FM eulogizes womenfolk for their contributions in country’s development
ISLAMABAD, MAR 08 (DNA) – Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Sunday paid tribute to the womenfolk of the country who had been playing different roles for the progress and development of the country.In a message on the International Women’s Day, the foreign minister said the day required reiteration of the commitment to ensure provision of equal opportunities to the women in all walks of life.Their valuable services in different sectors should be acknowledged, Foreign Minister said.
Pakistan embassy in Tajikistan organises cultural festival
DUSHANBE, (DNA) -The Embassy of Pakistan in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, has organized a three-day “Pakistan Cultural Festival (6-8 March 2020) as culmination of Pakistan National Day festivities in Tajikistan. The event has been organized at the prestigious Opera Ballet Theater located in the heart of Dushanbe city. Tajik Minister of Culture, Ms. Dawlatzoda Zulfiya Davlat was the Chief Guest on the occasion.High officials of the Tajik government including Tajik parliamentarians, First Deputy Foreign Minister, members of the diplomatic corps , local businessmen, journalists, academicians and Pakistani community attended the event.
PTI govt committed to provide all basic rights to women: Zartaj Gul
ISLAMABAD, MAR 8 (DNA) – Minister of State for Climate Change Zartaj Gul said on Sunday the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government was committed to provide all basic rights to women, while Prime Minister Imran Khan is the biggest supporter of women empowerment.She said holding march is the constitutional right of women and other segment of the society but everybody should take care of the social and Islamic values.
Govt lauded for winning EU trade concessions
ISLAMABAD, MAR 8 (DNA) – Extension of trade concessions for Pakistan by the European Union is a great development for which the credit goes to the incumbent government, a business leader said on Sunday.The decision to extend Generalised System of Preferences-Plus (GSP-Plus) status for Pakistan for two years will boost our export sector and stabilise an economy that is facing problems, said Shahid Rasheed Butt former President ICCI.
OIC Special Envoy for Kashmir concludes visit to Pakistan
ISLAMABAD – Special envoy to Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Countries (OIC) for Kashmir has completed his visit to Pakistan and AJK.During the visit, Special Envoy Yousef M. Al Dobeay also called on Prime Minister Imran Khan, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Federal Minister for Kashmir affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Ali Amin Gandapur, Parliamentary Committee for Kashmir and Foreign Secretary.The representatives of All Parties Hurriyat Conference apprised the delegation about the situation in Jammu and Kashmir. The Pakistani leadership thanked the delegation for their support to the Kashmiris.
Lahore Qalandars sail to 8-wicket victory over Quetta Gladiators in PSL match
LAHORE, MAR 7 – Lahore Qalandars cruised to an eight-wicket win against Quetta Gladiators in their Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2020 fixture at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday.The Qalandars, who were chasing an easy target of 99 runs set by the Gladiators, finished at 100-2 with 49 balls remaining.Fakhar Zaman was bowled out by Mohammad Nawaz in the third over while skipper Sohail Akhtar was stumped by his Gladiators counterpart Sarfaraz Ahmed off Nawaz in the fifth over.
President gives instructions on investment projects in Tashkent city
TASHKENT, MAR 7 – President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a meeting to discuss investment projects that are planned to be implemented in the city of Tashkent.In 2020-2022, it is planned to implement 762 projects worth US$9.88 billion in Tashkent, including 122 projects under the state and 640 projects under regional investment programs.About 242 projects worth US$1.89 billion are planned to be implemented in industry, 337 projects worth US$4.99 billion in the service sector. In housing construction, it is planned to build 183 objects for US$3.33 billion.
