ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – The power distribution companies on Wednesday proposed an increase in power tariff by 63 paisa per unit on account of fuel cost adjustment in an application to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA).
Pakistan, China agree to make 2019 “A Year of Economic Cooperation Under CPEC”
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Pakistan and China have agreed on expediting work by promoting joint ventures and export-led growth under China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) by declaring 2019 as “year of industrial, socioeconomic and agriculture cooperation”.
Ukraine embassy hosts Ukrainian Diaspora in Pakistan to celebrate winter festivities
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – The Embassy of Ukraine in Islamabad celebrated “Happy Malanka” and this event offered excellent opportunity of festivity to children, young and not very young participants.Happy Malanka in the Embassy of Ukraine in Islamabad was celebrated in connection with New Year and Winter Season`s Festivities together with Ukrainian citizens and Pakistani alumni of Ukrainian Universities.
US House Republicans censure colleague for racist remarks
WASHINGTON, (DNA) – US House Republican leaders delivered an extraordinary rebuke Monday to an Iowa congressman from their party over his recent remarks deemed as racist, with some calling for his resignation.Steve King, whose comments last week about white supremacy sparked bipartisan outrage, will be stripped of all committee assignments, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s office said.
UNGA President Maria Fernanda Espionosa to visit Pakistan on Jan 18
ISLAMABAD, JAN 14 (DNA) – At the invitation of the Government of Pakistan, President of the UN General Assembly, Maria Fernanda Espionosa, will arrive in Islamabad on 18-22 January 2019.This visit to Pakistan is the first to any country in the Asia-Pacific region by the President of the General Assembly (PGA), after her election.
Azerbaijan embassy to organize seminar on independence
ISLAMABAD, JAN 14 (DNA) -: The Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Pakistan and IQRA University are organizing a Seminar titled “From Martyrdom to Independence” in Islamabad on January 17.The Seminar will be held at IQRA University, Islamabad Campus from 15:00 to 16:30 hours.
Sarfraz and co get whitewashed by South Africa
JOHANNESBURG, (DNA) – Pakistan on Monday lost the third and final Test to South Africa at Johannesburg by 107 runs to suffer the ignominy of being whitewashed by the home side.In pursuit of their 381-run target, the Sarfraz Ahmed-led side mustered 273 runs in the final innings of the match.
Former US envoy says Pakistan needs to improve governance
KARACHI, JAN 13 (DNA) -: Former ambassador of the United States to Pakistan Cameron Munter has said it is time for the country to work on good governance and eliminate misappropriation of funds given for socioeconomic development.
Pak business delegation holds productive meetings in Jeddah
ISLAMABAD, JAN 13 (DNA) – The high level business delegation is in Jeddah to explore various avenues of business cooperation.Saudi Arabia and Pakistan enjoy excellent bilateral relations and with the visit of high level business team from Pakistan, trade and business ties would surely get a considrabe boost.
Info Minister Fawad Chaudhry phone his Saudi counterpart Turki Alshabanah
ISLAMABAD, JAN 13 (DNA)- Federal Minister for Information Fawad Chaudhry on Sunday called his Saudi counterpart Turki Alshabanah and greeted him on assuming charge of his office.Fawad Chaudhry said both countries enjoy excellent relation and hoped these relations would further be strengthened in the coming days.
