LAHORE, JUN 24 (DNA) – Ambassador of Indonesia, Iwan Suyudhieamri on Saturday invited Pakistani business community to participate in the 34th Trade Expo in Indonesia, being held in October.Talking to businessmen here at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI), he said that negotiations for converting the Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) to Free Trade Agreement (FTA) would be held next month between the ministries of the two countries.
Pak, EU agree on new strategic plan: FM Qureshi
ISLAMABAD, JUNE 23 (DNA) – Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Sunday has said that a strategic plan has been agreed with the European Union after lengthy talks with the EU bloc.Talking to media in Islamabad before leaving for Brussels, he said, he will sign this agreement with EU s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini.
APC of opposition parties on June 26
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (Fazl) leader Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman announced to host an All Parties Conference of opposition parties on June 26 at 11 AM.The conference will host the representatives of opposition parties at Islamabad to formulate a joint strategy for future course-of-action against the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government.
Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad receives warm welcome upon arrival
ISLAMABAD, JUNE 22 (DNA): Qatar’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, who is also Deputy Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdul Rahman al-Thani arrived at Nur Khan Airbase in Rawalpindi Saturday afternoon.Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani was accorded a red carpet reception with Prime Minister Imran Khan personally receiving him warmly.
Pakistan rejects Indian contentions on FATF-related matter
ISLAMABAD, JUN 22 (DNA) – Pakistan has rejected the Indian contentions regarding Pakistan on FATF related matter.We regard the statement issued by India regarding the FATF report as preposterous and unwarranted.If anything, this is yet another evidence of India’s relentless efforts to politicize the deliberations of FATF for its narrow, partisan objectives.
Sweden celebrates national day
ISLAMABAD, JUN 22 (DNA) – The Swedish Ambassador, Ingrid Johansson, in collaboration with Swedish companies in Pakistan, hosted a reception to celebrate “Sweden Day 2019” at the Serena hotel in Islamabad.The event also commemorated 70 years of diplomatic relations between Sweden and Pakistan.Ambassador Johansson said “Today we celebrate both Sweden’s National Day and our 70 years of relations with Pakistan.
Hong Kong police vow to pursue HQ siege protesters
HONG KONG (DNA) – Hong Kong police on Saturday vowed to pursue anti-government protesters who launched a 15-hour siege of their headquarters as historic rallies aimed at ousting the city’s pro-Beijing leader evolve.Thousands of largely young protesters surrounded the headquarters throughout Friday and into the small hours of Saturday morning, the latest manifestation of angry demonstrations roiling Hong Kong.
Shah Rukh Khan reveals reason behind not signing any movie
MUMBAI (DNA) – Bollywood famed actor Shah Rukh Khan has revealed reason behind not signing any film after the failure of his movie ‘Zero’.Talking to media, Shah Rukh Khan said, “I have no film with me right now. I am not working on any film. Usually what happens is when your one film is coming to an end, you begin work on your next film and I get involved within 3-4 months.”
Illegal allotment of land: NAB files reference against Mustafa Kamal
KARACHI (DNA) – The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Saturday filed a reference against 11 accused persons, including former Karachi mayor and Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) chief Mustafa Kamal in a case of the alleged illegal allotment of state-owned lands.According to the reference that has been filed in an accountability court of Karachi, Sindh Director General Building Control Authority Iftikhar Kaimani was also involved in the alleged illegal activity.
Pakistan at cusp of achieving enduring peace and stability: says COAS at IISS
RAWALPINDI (DNA) – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has asserted that Pakistan has been moving towards attaining sustainable peace and stability.According to a statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General (DG) Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor, the army chief addressed a seminar on “Pakistan’s Regional Security Perspective” at the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), in London.
