BAKU, – The Central Election Commission (CEC) has received 32 appeals regarding the February 9 Parliamentary elections, Chairman of the CEC Mazahir Panahov has told journalists.He said that, compared to previous elections the number of complaints related to the municipal elections, which was held on December 23, 2019, considerably decreased: “I think we would observe the same situation in connection with the elections to the Milli Majlis as well.
Former Senator Enwer Baig fetes Alice Wells
ISLAMABAD, JAN 20 (DNA) -Alice G. Wells, the Acting US Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asia, has said the United States was keen to transform its ties with Pakistan from aid relationship to trade relationship adding tings were moving in the right direction.
She expressed these views while speaking during a reception hosted by former Senator Enver Beg. The dinner reception was attended by several retired generals, diplomats, and prominent journalists.
She said during Prime Minister Imran Khan’s meeting with President Trump both sides had agreed on transforming this relationship with special emphasis on cementing trade and economic ties.
Pakistan a great country to live and serve: Maldives ambassador
ISLAMA BAD, JAN 20 (DNA) –Pakistan is a wonderful country to serve and live because of its hospitable people and excellent working environment said Ahmed Saleem outgoing Ambassador of Maldives.
He added, during his four years and eight month tenure in Pakistan he tired his best to bring both Maldives and Pakistan closer in all fields especially trade, economy and tourism.
The outgoing Maldives ambassador expressed these views while speaking during a farewell reception hosted in his honour by Shakil Express. Prominent Pakistani figures and a large number of diplomats attended the farewell reception.
Rawalpindi hosts regular meeting of Azerbaijan-Pakistan working groups
The 9th meeting between the working level groups of Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Joint Staff Headquarters of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan took place in Rawalpindi.The Azerbaijani delegation was led by Major General Huseyn Mahmudov, Chief of the International Military Cooperation Department.The sides discussed the current state and prospects of the development of military cooperation, issues of regional security and the strengthening of friendly relations between the armies of the two countries, including holding of joint events in 2020.Following the meeting, a protocol was signed.
Siraj Teli for Special Committee to review any issue likely to emerge after UK’s exit from EU
British Deputy High Commissioner perceives Pakistan as an emerging frontier market
KARACHI: Chairman Businessmen Group & Former President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) Siraj Kassam Teli, while thoroughly briefing the British Deputy High Commissioner Mike Nithavrianakis about KCCI and BMG at a meeting during his visit to KCCI, informed that KCCI with a strong membership base of more than 22,000 members, which is even greater than the accumulated membership of all other 42 Chambers of Commerce across Pakistan, has been successfully resolving issues being faced by the business and industrial community.
Afghan Taliban ready for 10-day ceasefire: report
KABUL/PESHAWAR: Sources in the Afghan Taliban on Friday revealed that they are ready to implement a 10-day ceasefire with US troops, reduce their hostilities with Afghan forces and discussions with Afghan government if it reaches an agreement with US negotiators in talks in Doha.
If an agreement is reached, the move could revive hopes for a long-term solution to the conflict in Afghanistan.
Taliban and US negotiation teams met on Wednesday and Thursday to discuss the signing of a peace deal, according to a spokesman for the Taliban office in Doha, Qatar.
Federal government puts forward three names for Sindh IG post
KARACHI JAN 17 (DNA) – After provincial government, the federation on Friday has also put forward names of former Karachi Police Chief Dr Amir Ahmed Shaikh, Additional Inspector General (AIG) Ghulam Nabi Memon and AIG Establishment and Training Dr Aftab Ahmed Pathan for the post of Sindh IG.
According to details, the police department has prepared its reply over provincial government’s charge sheet, declaring political interference as cause of Kaleem Imam’s removal from Sindh IG post.
Sources told that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Sindh leadership and some leaders from Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) are agreed on the name of Dr Amir.\
Disaster Management Authority being strengthened: Zartaj Gul
ISLAMABAD, Jan 16 (DNA):In order to enhance the capacity of flood departments, Minister of State for Climate Change Zartaj Gul Thursday assured that Incumbent government was taking concrete measure to strengthen Disaster Management Authority in future for coping with impending disaster risks and better disaster management.
Zartaj Gul talking to private news channel, reiterated the resolve of his government to leave no stone unturned and take all possible measures to mitigate the suffering caused to the people affected by the recent snow-rain victims in the country.
Completion of projects under PSDP top priority: Asad Umar
RAWALPINDI, JAN 16 (DNA) – Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar has said that the government’s top priority is the early completion of projects under the Public Sector Development Projects (PSDP).
The present government spent a huge amount of 75 billion rupee on development schemes in the month of December 2019 alone under the PSDP. In the previous six months this expenditure was around 97 billion rupee.
MAJ GEN BABAR NEW DG ISPR
Major General Asif Ghafoor has been Posted as GOC OKara while
Maj General Babar Iftikhar posted as DG ISPR .
