GWADAR (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said that development of Gwadar will benefit the entire region in the future.Addressing the ground breaking ceremony of New Gwadar International Airport, he said that with the construction of the airport, aircrafts like A-380 could also make landing and the airport would have the capacity of handling 30,000 tonnes of cargo.
COAS welcomes PM Imran at Army Aviation Base in Quetta
QUETTA (DNA) – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Friday has welcomed Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan at Army Aviation Base in Quetta.According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), PM Imran Khan along with Balochistan governor and chief minister and other key Federal ministers arrived at Quetta Cantt.PM has performed earth breaking of Balochistan Health Complex and Quetta-Zhob Road N-50 as part of western alignment China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
Kenyan envoy hosts farewell reception for outgoing South African colleague
ISLAMABAD, MAR 29 (DNA)- High Commissioner of Kenya Julius Bitok hosted a farewell reception for the outgoing Ambassador of South Africa at the Kenya House.Ambassador and High Commissioners from the African group and a select group of Pakistani dignitaries were invited to attend the farewell reception.High Commissioner of Kenya in his brief remarks lauded the services of the outgoing South African ambassador who was also the Dean of the African group.
4th round of Pakistan-Austria bilateral political consultations held in Vienna
VIENNA, MAR 29 (DNA) – The 4th round of Bilateral Political Consultations between Pakistan and Austria was held in Vienna, on Friday.Additional Secretary (Europe) Zaheer A. Janjua led the Pakistani delegation, while the Austrian delegation was headed by Ms. Gabriele Méon-Tschürtz, Head of Asia Division of the Federal Ministry of Europe, Integration and Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Austria.
PM Imran to perform ground-breaking of Gwadar International Airport
QUETTA: (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan reached Balochistan’s provincial capital on Friday as an initial stop for his first inter-provincial tour. During the two-day visit, the premier will also visit Sindh and Punjab.Railways Minister Sheikh Rashid and PM’s Special Adviser Yar Mohammad Rind are also accompanying him.Balochistan Chief Minister Jam Kamal Khan and other provincial ministers and members Balochistan Assembly received the premier at Quetta airport.
Two SC employees suspended for issuing Nawaz’s bail after court timings
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – The Supreme Court suspended two of its staffers for delivering the written order for Nawaz Sharif’s suspension of sentence in Al-Azizia reference case at Kot Lakhpat jail after the court timings.On Wednesday, the apex court had directed authorities to release former prime minister Nawaz Sharif after he was granted a six-week bail on medical grounds.The verdict was supposed to first reach the Lahore jail’s administration so they could release the three-time premier in light of the court orders.
Dow Martin of Pakistan expands its investment in France
PARIS, MAR 28 (DNA) – Dow Martin of Pakistan, which owns two pharmaceutical plants in France, has added a state of art oil based soft capsule manufacturing facility in its exiting Health Care Pharma plant located in the city of Gien 200 km away from Paris.The newly added manufacturing facility was jointly inaugurated today by the Ambassador of Pakistan to France Mr. Moin ul Haque and Mr. Paul Laville Deputy Governor of France of Gien.
Afghan envoy to return to Islamabad after PM Imran’s remarks clarified
KABUL: (DNA) – Afghanistan will return its ambassador to Islamabad after Pakistan clarified Prime Minister Imran Khan’s remarks that Kabul had deemed to be political interference, the Afghan foreign ministry said on Thursday.On Wednesday, Pakistan’s Foreign Office clarified that PM Imran’s comments on Afghanistan had been misinterpreted and reported out of context in the media, leading to an unwarranted reaction from various quarters.In his comments on Monday, the prime minister had referred to Pakistan’s model where elections are held under an interim government. “The comments should not be misinterpreted to imply interference in Afghanistan’s internal affairs,” an FO statement said.
Slovenian envoy visits RCCI
RAWALPINDI, MAR 28 (DNA) – Slovenian Ambassador, Kristina Radej said that Slovenia being a member of the European Union has a developed economy.She expressed these views during her visit to Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI), on Thursday.she said that sector specific trade delegate must visit each other countries and urged improve ties in the areas of water waste management and water turbines.
Workers jump to their deaths as Dhaka office block fire kills seven
DHAKA: (DNA) – Desperate workers leaped to their deaths, as a huge fire tore through a Dhaka office block on Thursday killing at least seven people and trapping others in the latest major inferno to hit the Bangladesh capital.Six people died after jumping from the 22-floor building while another victim suffered fatal burns, officials said.Emergency services said at least 65 people were being treated in hospitals.People were seen screaming for help as hundreds of panicked onlookers crowded the streets of the upmarket Banani commercial district.
