WASHINGTON: (DNA) – President Donald Trump’s nominee for US ambassador to Saudi Arabia, General John Abizaid, has said Saudi Arabia plays a pivotal role in the fight against global terrorism.General Abizaid, speaking on Wednesday, said it would be a “great honor” to work on strengthening the relationship between the US and Saudi Arabia.
Trump launches political war of survival
Washington (DNA) – Donald Trump’s entire life story of fighting and surviving, of cheating personal and professional ruin over and over, has delivered him to his greatest battle yet — the one to save his presidency.Trump is facing down a swarm of investigations from multiple congressional committees, a special counsel, state and federal prosecutors, and private litigants. His entire life is under scrutiny.But the fight back has begun.If there is any President who could bear such strain, who would perhaps relish the struggle, prosper amid its cacophony and be willing to cross all sorts of conventional lines to stay alive, it would surely be Trump.
Chinese Vice Minister meets COAS Gen. Bajwa, other leaders
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Kong Xuanyou met with Pakistan leadership including the Prime Minister, Imran Khan, Chief of Army Staff, Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa and others, on Wednesday.He also held talks with the Foreign Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.Both Pakistan and China reaffirmed their time-tested and all weather strategic cooperative partnership.
Italy plans to join China’s Belt and Road Initiative
LONDON: (DNA) – Italy plans to sign a memorandum of understanding to become a part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) by the end of March, a move which has drawn critical reaction from the United States.“The negotiation is not over yet, but it is possible that it will be concluded in time for (Chinese President Xi Jinping’s) visit,” Michele Geraci, the Undersecretary in the Italian economic development ministry.
Govt’s five year national tariff policy to boost exports: Razaaq Dawood
ISLAMABAD, MAR 6 (DNA) -The Advisor to Prime Minister on Trade, Textile and Investment Razak Dawood has said that Pakistan being responsible state did not opt to react hostilely on India’s withdrawing of most favorite nation (MFM) status to Pakistan.We are assessing the situation as India has raised the custom duty to 200% on all Pakistani goods and commodities.
Chief of Defence Staff of Germany meets COAS General Bajwa
RAWALPINDI, MAR 06 (DNA) – General Eberhard Zorn, Chief of Defence Staff of Germany called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at GHQ.During the meeting matters of mutual interest were discussed including defence and security cooperation and overall regional security situation particularly standoff between India and Pakistan.Visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan’s positive role for peace and stability in the region.
Thanks to international community for de-escalating Pak-India tensions: FM
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Wednesday has said that Pakistan-China Economic Corridor (CPEC) will help in strengthening ties between both the countries.
Addressing a ceremony in Islamabad, the foreign minister said that other countries are also investing in the project as it enters into next phase.The Foreign Minister said the United States played a pivotal diplomatic role in the current situation to reduce the tension.He thanked US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo for playing an active role in de-escalating tension between Pakistan and India.
President urges need to train youth in science, tech sectors
ISLAMABAD, MAR 06 (DNA) – President Arif Alvi has stressed the need for training the youth keeping in view the demand of the industry and revolutionary changes taking place in science and technology in order to achieve the objectives of socio economic development.Addressing the opening ceremony of 2nd International Conference on Communication, Computing and Digital Systems at Bahria University in Islamabad on Wednesday, he expressed the confidence that our youth will grab the opportunities afforded by technological developments and propel the country into the 4th industrial revolution.
Japan Foreign Minister phones FM Qureshi
ISLAMABAD, MAR 06 (DNA) – Taro Kono, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan has telephoned to Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan, on Wednesday.Taro Kono, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan discussed matters regarding the recent situation in Kashmir, and issues of mutual interest.Minister Kono welcomed that Pakistan released the Indian Air Force pilot and requested both of Pakistan and India to self-restraint and stabilize the situation through dialogue.
Took action in national interests and not under anyone’s pressure: DG ISPR
RAWALPINDI (DNA) – Director General (DG) Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor on Tuesday asserted that Pakistan armed forces are fully capable to respond to any sort of Indian aggression.Speaking in programme ‘Dunya Kamran Khan Key Saath’, he said that India continues to violate ceasefire on Line of Control.Pakistan do not want to affect the peace of region, he stressed.“Tensions remain heightened between India and Pakistan from 26-28 February. India violated our airspace on February 26.
