PARIS, JUL 02 (DNA) – A large number of smuggled archaeological artefacts of Balochistan, Pakistan, which were seized by the French Customs at the Paris Airport during the years 2006-2007, came to closure with their formal handing over to Pakistan.Mr. Rodolphe GINTZ, Director General of Customs and Indirect Rights, Ministry of Action and Public Accounts of France handed over these rare and precious artefacts, from Balochistan civilization to the Deputy Head of Mission and Charge d’Affaires a.i. Mr. Muhammad Amjad Aziz Qazi in a simple restitution ceremony held at the Embassy of Pakistan to France, in Paris.

ISLAMABAD, JUL 02 (DNA) – State Minister for Revenue Hammad Azhar has said Pakistan enjoys excellent relations with Belarus adding there are adequate grounds available to further strengthen and intensify this cooperation.The minister expressed views while speaking on the occasion of independence of Belarus.He further said Pakistan offered great opportunities to foreign investors and encouraged businessmen from Belarus to come to Pakistan and explore various investment avenues.

ISLAMABAD (DNA) – The government of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday has presented agricultural emergency program worth Rs309 billion.According to details, PTI leader Jahangir Tareen and Minister for National Food Security and Research Sahibzada Mehboob Sultan addressed a media conference in Islamabad.During the presser, the leaders said that the program will specifically focus on small farmers, announcing that the federal government will give Rs15 to Rs20 billion to Sindh province. Will promote cage farming under this project, they assured.

ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan has said PTI government has paid back 10 billion dollars on debt servicing on loans taken by the previous governments.In an interview, he said we are focusing on controlling current account deficit and money laundering to relieve pressure from the rupee. He said we inherited record current account deficit of over 19 billion dollars, which increased pressure on rupee.

ISLAMABAD, JUL 01 (DNA) -Pakistan is due to begin receiving oil supplies on deferred payments from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at the start of the new fiscal year.Pakistan will start receiving monthly oil supplies worth $ 275 million from Saudi Arabia with effect of July 1, 2019.These supplies will continue over the next three years, with a total value of $ 9.9 billion.

GILGIT, JUL 01 (DNA) – The President, Arif Aliv has appreciated the government of Gilgit Baltistan for introducing Plastic Free Campaign in the District Hunza which is the first of its kind initiative in the whole Country.He urged the incoming tourists to respect and show regard to the rule of the land and help the local community in preserving the natural beauty of the area.  Furthermore, the president said that this practice will help to promote environment friendly initiatives in country.

ISLAMABAD, JULY 01 (DNA) -The All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) has expressed its profound concern that the directive of the Prime Minister for payment of outstanding dues of print media by June 30, 2019, has not yet been implemented, stated a press release of APNS.Sarmad Ali, Secretary General, APNS announced the decisions of the Executive Committee which met at Islamabad chaired by Ms. Rameeza Majid Nizami, Senior Vice President of the Society.

ISLAMABAD, JULY 01 (DNA) -The All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) has expressed its profound concern that the directive of the Prime Minister for payment of outstanding dues of print media by June 30, 2019, has not yet been implemented, stated a press release of APNS.Sarmad Ali, Secretary General, APNS announced the decisions of the Executive Committee which met at Islamabad chaired by Ms. Rameeza Majid Nizami, Senior Vice President of the Society.

ISLAMABAD, JUL 01 (DNA) – Pakistan strongly condemns the terrorist attack in Kabul this morning that has reportedly resulted in several causalities. Pakistan condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.We offer our sympathies and condolences to the bereaved families. Such attacks are detrimental to the cause of peace, security and stability in Afghanistan.

ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Saudi Arabia has begun Road to Makkah project at Islamabad Airport today (Monday) to facilitate Pakistani pilgrims.A spokesman of the Ministry of Religious Affairs said a Saudi delegation has arrived in Islamabad to start the project.He said establishment of a special counter for Road to Makkah has been completed at Islamabad Airport and the Saudi delegation will start performing its responsibilities at the airport from today.