ISLAMABAD, MAR 9 (DNA) – Ambassador of Germany, Bernhard Schlagheck and French Ambassador, Marc Baréty hosted a joint lunch for Pakistani female journalists at the German Embassy to celebrate the International Women’s Day.The gathering offered an occasion to discuss the vital role that journalism plays in every democratic society and to exchange views on challenges it is facing today.These challenges range from corporate transformation processes, media regulations to guaranteeing safe, ethical and independent journalism.
Security forces kill two terrorists in Tank area
Security Forces foiled a major terrorist activity in DI Khan today. On confirmed intelligence about planning of a terrorist activity , Security Forces conducted an IBO on terrorist Hideout near Tank, DI Khan. As soon as troops cordoned the area, terrorists opened fire. During operation two terrorists (high value targets)killed. In intense exchange of fire Colonel Mujeeb Ur Rehman embraced shahadat. During sanitization operation, a large cache of arms & ammunition recovered from terrorist hideout . Col Mujeeb ur Rehman Shaheed hailed from Bunji, Ditrict Astore. He is survived by a widow, three sons and a daughter.
From 2021, ID cards to be issued instead of a biometric passport in Uzbekistan
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.
