ISLAMABAD, FEB 29 (DNA) – Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser has welcomed the US-Afghan peace deal signed today in Qatar.He termed it a commencement of sustained peace and stability in Afghanistan that would also contribute positively to connectivity and regional prosperity as well.The Speaker said that achieving sustainable peace and security and ensuring long-term development, progress and prosperity in Afghanistan and the region was in Pakistan’s best national interest.The Speaker said that Pakistan had always been a staunch supporter of resolution of disputes through peaceful means.
Kazakhstan minister calls for further cementing of bilateral ties
BY ANSAR MAHMOOD BHATTI
ISLAMABAD, FEB 29 (DNA) – First Deputy Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan Shakhrat Nuryshev has said both Kazakhstan and Pakistan enjoy close relations adding both countries have huge potential to further promote and deepen these relations.He expressed these views while speaking during an interaction with Pakistani media and intellectuals facilitated by think-tank CGSS.The Kazakh minister along with his delegation visited Pakistan for the Inaugural Session of Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) between Pakistan and Kazakhstan.
Indonesian embassy offers KNB Scholarship to Pak students
ISLAMABAD, FEB 29 (DNA) – Embassy of Indonesia has offered Kemitraan Negara Berkembang (KNB) Scholarship for Pakistani students to pursue higher education in Indonesia.It was decided by the Indonesian embassy in order to provide an opportunity to potential students in Pakistan to get their Master’s degree in Indonesian University.According to the Indonesian embassy’s officials, it is essential for the applicants to be eligible for the Kemitraan Negara Berkembang (KNB) Scholarship; they must meet the following criteria:
Inaugural Session of BPC between Pakistan, Kazakhstan held in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, FEB 28 (DNA) – The Inaugural Session of Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) between Pakistan and Kazakhstan was held in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.The Pakistan side was led by Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood, while First Deputy Foreign Minister Shakhrat Nuryshev led the Kazakh side.Bilateral Political Consultations is an important mechanism between the two Foreign Ministries to review the entire spectrum of bilateral relations and explore new avenues for future cooperation.
Morocco, Pakistan determined to boost security cooperation
Rabat, FEB 28 – Morocco and Pakistan are looking to strengthen bilateral cooperation in several fields including security, joint military training, intelligence sharing, and counter-terrorism.Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa, who recently visited Morocco as part of an initiative to boost bilateral cooperation, met with several high-ranking Moroccan officials to explore defense cooperation between two countries.
PSL 2020: Multan Sultans beat Karachi Kings by 52 runs
MULTAN – Multan Sultans beat Karachi Kings by 52 runs in the tenth match of the fifth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) in Multan.Playing first, Multan Sultans set a target of 187 runs for Karachi Kings.Sultans had lost their first wicket against Kings in the fifth over when Zeeshan Ashraf (23 off 13) was dismissed leaving his team at 31/1 in 4.1 overs.Earlier, Karachi Kings won the toss against Multan Sultans in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and decided to field first at the Multan Cricket Stadium.
CGSS, Kazakh Dy Foreign Minister hold talks
ISLAMABAD, FEB 28 (DNA) – A meeting was held on Friday between the Ministerial Delegation from the Republic of Kazakhstan and the senior management of Center for Global & Strategic Studies (CGSS).The visiting delegation from Kazakhstan was headed by Shakhrat Nuryshev – First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Kazakhstan.The participants of the meeting stated that Pakistan and Kazakhstan enjoy close, friendly ties marked by trust and understanding.
Iran has taken effective measures to deal with Corona virus
ISLAMABAD, FEB 28 (DNA) – Since the outbreak of the new Corona virus in China, the Islamic Republic of Iran has been predicting that the virus will reach Iran as well, given the severity of the outbreak and its spread. Therefore, the government planned to deal with it and the necessary preparations were made.The virus was expected to be announced in some middle countries sooner, but that did not happen. Despite the fact that the Islamic Republic of Iran was on the verge of holding a crucial parliamentary election, the Iranian government notified the media and the general public as soon as it identified the first case of the virus because public health and compliance with International Health Regulations (IHR), which guarantees internationalhealth security, is a top priority for us.
Serena hosts high-profile discussion on Pakistan’s digital economy
ISLAMABAD, FEB 28 (DNA) – A high-profile panel discussion on Pakistan’s digital future attended by prominent players in the local digital industry was hosted on Thursday evening by Serena hotels as part of its Public Diplomacy Initiative called “Raabta”.The event titled “Reimagine our Digital Future – Preparing to thrive or survive?” was hosted by Raabta curator and prominent journalist Sidra Iqbal. Raabta is a nonpartisan public initiative by Serena hotels to initiate dialogue aimed at creating awareness amongst diverse groups and networks on critical aspects of socially significant fields such as the economy, health and education.
Kazakh business delegation visits Islamabad stock exchange
ISLAMABAD, FEB 28 (DNA) – Birzhan Kaneshev- Deputy CEO, Kazakh Invest had a meeting with Mr. Zahid Latif- Chairman, Islamabad Stock Exchange & Member Advisory Board CGSS at Islamabad Stock Exchange.During the meeting, Mr. Birzhan Kaneshev- Deputy CEO, Kazakh Invest gave a presentation about the Investment opportunities in Kazakhstan and explained the various avenues available in Kazakhstan for investment and business.
