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Pakistan, Latvia identify areas for future cooperation

ISLAMABAD, May 08 (DNA): The 5th round of Bilateral Political Consultations between Pakistan and Latvia was held in Riga.Additional Secretary (Europe) Zaheer A. Janjua and Ambassador Janis Mazeiks, Under Secretary of State and Political Director, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia, led their respective delegations.The two sides undertook a comprehensive review of the bilateral relations and identified areas for future cooperation in political, economic, trade, investment, education and cultural fields.

Asad Umar appointed as Chairman of Standing Committee on Finance

ISLAMABAD, MAY 08 (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan has approved to appoint Asad Umar as Chairman of Standing Committee on Finance, on Wednesday.The premier has directed Amir Dogar, the Chief Whip, to handover new responsibilities to Asad Umar.According to the regulations, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Member National Assembly (MNA) and former Finance Minister will first be nominated as a member of the committee, and will then be appointed as the chairman.

NA speaker, Deputy speaker condemn bomb blast outside Data Darbar

ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Asad Qaiser, Speaker and Qasim Khan Suri, Deputy Speaker, National Assembly has condemned the Suicide Bomb Blast outside the Data Darbar Lahore, causing the Martyrdom of personals of Elite Force and civilians.In their separate statements, the Speaker and Deputy Speaker termed it barbaric and shameful act of terrorism. They said that the elements involved in such activities were the enemies of humanity and the country and wanted to disrupt the peace of the country.

PM Imran deplores Data Darbar blast, seeks report

ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on Wednesday has strongly denounced the blast outside Data Darbar in Lahore.The premier has sought report from the concerned authorities.Strongly condemn the terror blast outside Data Darbar this morning. Have asked Punjab govt to provide all assistance to the injured & families of victims.

What is the likely future of CPEC? By Ansar Mahmood Bhatti

Ever since the PTI government has taken charge of affairs, progress on CPEC seems to have slowed down considerably.In Nawaz Sharif tenure the project progressed at a phenomenal speed with Chinese companies and workers gate-crashing into Pakistan to explore various avenues of cooperation and business opportunities.At one point, it was believed that CPEC was going to change dynamics of the region in terms of socio-economic development and impression was given as if the lot of have-nots in Pakistan were about to change.Nevertheless with PTI government now in command, it appears as if CPEC has become history, at least for the moment.

CM Usman Buzdar orders inquiry into Lahore blast

LAHORE (DNA) Chief Minister of Punjab (CM) Usman Buzdar has ordered inquiry into the blast that occurred near Data Darbar in Lahore today (Wednesday).According to details, the CM has summoned high-level meeting to discuss the law and order situation in the city while he has also cancelled his Sargodha and Sheikhupura visits. Earlier today, a suicide attack targeted a vehicle of police elite force in the immediate vicinity of Data Darbar in Lahore.

PM Imran deplores Data Darbar blast, seeks report

ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on Wednesday has strongly denounced the blast outside Data Darbar in Lahore.The premier has sought report from the concerned authorities.He also commiserated with the bereaved families and directed the local administration to provide best possible medical treatment to those injured in the explosion.Meanwhile, President Arif Alvi also condemned the blast in Lahore.

Pakistan re-elected as member of UNECOSOC with highest number of votes

ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Pakistan has re-elected with the highest number of votes as a member of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UNECOSOC).Pakistan’s Representative to the United Nations Maleeha Lodhi said in secret balloting in the 54-member council, Pakistan secured 48 votes to retain its seat on 18-member Commission on Narcotic Drugs for four year term beginning from 1st January 2020.She said Pakistan has served the commission continuously since 2008, assisting the United Nations in supervising the application of international drug control treaties.

UN assures its support to address HIV outbreak in Larkana

ISLAMABAD, MAY 08 (DNA) – The United Nations in Pakistan is working closely with the federal and provincial governments to quickly respond to the HIV outbreak in Larkana, and to provide the necessary HIV treatment, care and support services to people living with HIV.“We stand ready to support the Government in strengthening the health system in Pakistan to cope with and prevent such tragedies from happening again,” said Mr Neil Buhne, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Pakistan.

Data Darbar Blast: At Least eight martyred, several injured

LAHORE, (DNA) – According to reports at least four security personnel have martyred in Lahore. A blast was reported near a police vehicle in Lahore’s Data Darbar on Wednesday morning.According to initial reports, the police’s elite force was made the target of the blast.“At least three to four police officials are injured,” officials add.The blast could not immediately be ascertained as a suicide blast. Rescue teams have reached the site of the blast along with a heavy convoy of police forces.

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