BAKU, – – A hotline has been created for Azerbaijani citizens wishing to return from Iran, Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry said.Hot lines have been created in the Azerbaijani embassy in Tehran and the Consulate General in Tabriz for the return of Azerbaijani citizens who are in Iran.Azerbaijani citizens willing to return from Iran should contact the diplomatic missions via the following hot lines:
Govt warns stern actions against traders who raise face mask price: Nausheen
ISLAMABAD, Mar 1 (DNA) – Parliamentary Secretary, National Health Services Regulations and Coordination Nausheen Hamid Sunday said government was taking serious notice of high increase in prices of face masks.She said the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has started crackdown on those involved in price hike of the protective gears.Nausheen Hamid said authorities are cracking down on profiteers, following complaints that some businesses and individuals have been selling face masks for grossly inflated prices amid a surge in demand.
How Uzbekistan contributed to Afghan peace deal?
On February 29 this year the bilateral negotiations between the United States and the Taliban Movement ended with signing of the long-awaited «peace agreement» which can set start to intra-Afghan nationwide reconciliation. This became the first real advancement towards peace for over decades of war.The signed Agreement instills a certain hope on the eve of forthcoming meeting of the representatives of the government, political forces of Afghanistan and armed opposition.
Asad Qaiser welcomes US-Afghan peace deal
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.
