ISLAMABAD – Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud on Thursday has arrived in Pakistan on a one-day visit and met his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mehmood Qureshi.During the meeting that was held at Foreign Office in Islamabad, both the leaders discussed bilateral relations and regional issues of mutual interest. They also deliberated upon the ways to strengthen the ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
Turkish president pays surprise visit to Tunisia over Libyan issue
TUNIS, Dec 25 (DNA): Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived
Wednesday morning to Tunisia in a surprise visit to meet with his
Tunisian counterpart Kaies Saied.“The Libyan issue will be at the top of the agenda for this surprise
visit, in addition to bilateral discussions on major investment
projects,” said Rachida Ennaifer, adviser to the Tunisian presidency in
charge of communication.
Uzbekistan safest country to travel and invest
By Ansar Mahmood Bhatti
TASHKENT: Uzbekistan, ever since President Shaukat Shavkat Mirziyoyev has assumed charge of his office, is constantly on the move. The country is fast developing into hub of tourism activities. Besides, Uzbekistan leadership has sought to open up to the outer world with a view to inculcating deeper and stronger relations with various nations. Uzbekistan was once at the heart of the ancient Silk Road trade route connecting China with the Middle East and Rome. The country spent most of the past 200 years as part of the Russian Empire, and then of the Soviet Union, before emerging as an independent state when Soviet rule ended in 1991.
Whole nation standing with Kashmiri brethren, reiterate President Alvi and PM Imran
ISLAMABAD, – President Dr Arif Ali and Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday reiterated that Kashmir is Pakistan’s jugular vein and the whole nation is standing with Kashmiri brethren in their messages on the Quaid Day as Pakistan celebrates 143rd birth anniversary of Founder of the Nation Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah with traditional zeal.Dr Arif Alvi said today marks as a special day in the history of our homeland. For today, we witnessed the birth of a great leader, a leader who changed the geography of this continent and gave us our Motherland, our very own Pakistan.
Exclusive: Tax fraud involving Rs 134 million unearthed
Naveed Miraj
ISLAMABAD, DEC 25 (DNA) – The Directorate of Intelligence and Investigation of Inland Revenue, Faisalabad has unearthed a big scam of issuing/adjusting fake and flying invoices involving tax fraud involving over Rs 134 million and an FIR has been registered against M/s Arrow International, and 65 companies which were buyers, suppliers and other beneficiaries of M/s Arrow International.
Chinese govt giving special attention to development of Xinjiang province
ISLAMABAD, DEC 24 (DNA) – Ms. Tang a Chinese citizen said Xinjiang province is developing fast and the Chinese government is paying special attention to that region.She said this in reaction to a tweet of Shahid Afridi.She said she was holding this press conference here today, because yesterday a famous Pakistani star, Shahid Afridi, published a tweet in Urdu. He said in this tweet, “Hearing of the atrocities committed against Uyghur Muslims is heartbreaking. I request Prime Minister Imran Khan to speak against this; talk of uniting the Muslim ummah which also includes our brothers and sisters in China. The Chinese Embassy in Pakistan is requested to address inhumane and unjust treatment of Muslims.”
Special Advisor to Japanese PM calls on Senator Dr. Shahzad Waseem
ISLAMABAD, Dec 24 (DNA): Special Advisor to Japanese Prime Minister H.E SonouraKentaro called on Senator Dr.ShahzadWaseem at his residence.Later, Senator Dr.ShahzadWaseem hosted dinner in his honour which was attended by Leader of House in Senate, Senator ShibliFaraz, Deputy Speaker Qasim Suri, JehangirKhan Tareen, Federal MinistersAzam Swati, FawadCh and others.Speaking at the occasion, Senator DrShahzadWaseem stressed the need of further enhancing of economic cooperation between two friendly countries.
Why Uzbekistan is said to be a top travel destination for 2020
Uzbekistan, long unknown to most Westerners, is already shaping the travel scene for 2020.
This culturally rich and historically compelling country, along with the rest of central Asia, has been named the No. 1 travel region for the new year by travel website Lonely Planet due to its easy access and new visa-free travel ability. The Economist highlighted the country as well, naming it the most improved nation in 2019 due to significant government reforms that have accelerated over the past year.
All of that, plus its untouched history and remarkable food, are making Uzbekistan an increasingly popular destination.
Uzbekistan parliamentary election results announced
According to the provisional data, deputies to the Legislative Chamber were elected in 128 out of 150 constituencies. Yestreday were announced the preliminary results of the elections to the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis.Today, the Chairman of the Central Election Commission, Mirzo-Ulugbek Abdusalomov at a press briefing announced the results:
Japan, Pakistan ink MOC for “specified skilled workers”
ISLAMABAD, DEC 23 (DNA) – The Government of Japan today signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) with the Government of Pakistan regarding the “Specified Skilled Workers” which aims to pave the way for skilled Pakistani workers to get employment opportunities in Japan under this cooperation framework after passing the required examination.Pakistan is among the top ten countries where Japan is looking to hire skilled human resource during the second phase of this policy.
