ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – The Commercial Attaché of the Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Pakistan bid farewell to the delegation of Pakistani businessmen participating in the meetings of the Saudi-Pakistani trade mission held in Jeddah under the auspices of the Saudi Export Development Authority.
Saudi energy minister’s visit seeks to reinforce brotherly ties between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan
GWADAR, JAN 12 (DNA) – Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy and Industry, Khalid Al-Falih visited the Gwadar port on Saturday.The dignified guest was welcomed on arrival in Pakistan by Petroleum Minister Ghulam Sarwar Khan, Minister of State for Port & Shipping Ali Zaidi and the Deputy Ambassador of the Custodian of the two Holy Mosques in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Habibullah Bukhari.
Peshawar BRT project started to crumble before its completion
PESHAWAR, JAN 12 (DNA): Peshawar Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project has been left in a dilapidated condition well before its completion as cracks in walls of its bridges could be observed near several underpasses due to substandard material, improper maintenance and poor feasibility study of the project.
Ivanka Trump among possible World Bank nominees: report
WASHINGTON, JAN 12 (DNA) – Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley and US President Donald Trump’s daughter and adviser Ivanka are among possible US candidates to replace outgoing World Bank President Jim Yong Kim.Kim abruptly announced Monday he was cutting short his tenure as the bank’s president more than three years before his second term was due to end.
Dr Asad Majeed Khan presents credentials to US President Donald Trump
WASHINGTON, (DNA) – Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Dr Asad Majeed Khan presented his credentials to President Donald Trump in a ceremony held at the White House on Friday.On the occasion, Ambassador Khan conveyed the greetings by Pakistan’s leadership to President Trump who reciprocated similar sentiments for Prime Minister Imran Khan.
Malaysian PM Mahathir to visit Pakistan with investors: sources
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Prime Minister of Malaysia, Mahathir Mohamad, will visit Pakistan on March 23 along with a delegation of investors.According to sources, during Mahathir’s state visit, the two countries will sign memorandums of understanding and investment accords.
Saudi Arabia eyes to expand co-op with Azerbaijan in investment & tourism
BAKU, (DNA) – In recent years, trade and tourism relations of Azerbaijan with Gulf countries are growing rapidly.The Saudi Travel and Tourism Association is developing a “road map” to provide assistance in attracting Arab tourists to Azerbaijan, Executive Director of the Association for Azerbaijan-Arab Countries’ Cooperation (AACC) Yalchin Aliyev told.
Korean to continue investing in Azad Kashmir: Ambassador Kyu
ISLAMABAD, JAN 11 (DNA) Ambassador Kwak Sung-Kyu of the Republic of Korea (RoK) assured Sardar Masood Khan, President Azad Jammu and Kashmir on Friday that his country would continue investing in Azad Kashmir, especially in the power sector.
Azerbaijan strengthens its position in Passport Index global ranking
BAKU, (DNA) – Azerbaijani citizens can visit 66 countries in a visa-free regime, with reference to the updated Passport Index global ranking prepared by the company Henley & Partners. At the beginning of 2019, the citizens of Azerbaijan, just like three months ago, enjoy a visa-free access to 66 countries, according to the report.
South Africa bat first in final Test against Pakistan
JOHANNESBURG, (DNA) – South Africa’s stand-in captain Dean Elgar won the toss and decided to bat in the third and final Test at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Friday.Proteas, who seek a clean sweep of the three-test series, were off to a shaky start when Elgar was caught behind for 5.
