Tashkent, (DNA) — The 18th meeting of the Council of Heads of Government (Prime Ministers) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) was held in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan.Singh, Minister of Defense of the Republic of India, Ma Ming, Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Li Keqiang, Prime Minister of the State Council of the people’s Republic of China, Abu Gaziyev, Prime Minister of the. Ahmed, Assistant Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev of the Government of the Russian Federation, Prime Minister Razurzoda of the Republic of Tajikistan and Prime Minister Aripov of the Republic of Uzbekistan attended the meeting.
10 days in Wonderful Indonesia
By Ansar M Bhatti
The Indonesian embassy in Islamabad arranged a Familiarization Trip for Pakistani media persons titled FAMTRIP 2019, albeit this time with new destinations. The trip started with participants’ participation in 34th Indonesia Trade Expo that took place in Jakarta from October 16 to 20. Hundreds of delegates from across the globe chose to be part of this mega event with a sizeable representation from Pakistan also. Every year businessmen and even visitors from various countries find it convenient to attend this expo with a view to not only exploring Indonesian potential in different fields but to forge business partnerships as well. The regular holding of this expo is a clear manifestation of its success and utility. Hats therefore off to the incumbent Indonesia government spearheaded by President Joko Widodo under whose guidelines such expos are organized in order to make Indonesia better understand in the outer world besides showcasing its real potential.
No other option but to send this govt packing: Maulana Fazlur Rehman
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Chief of JUI-F Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Sunday said they have no other option and these rulers have to go home.Addressing the gathering of Azadi March, he said they have to give right of vote to this nation.”They are asking us to go and file complaints with the election commission,” he said. “Election Commission is even more helpless than us,” he added.He said that if the election commission was not so helpless, such a large crowd wouldn t have assembled in Islamabad.”We have decided not to go to any court or election commission,” he said. “Only a parliamentary committee will decide about rigging.”
Bilawal says PPP cannot participate in JUI-F’s sit-in
BAHAWALPUR, Nov 03 (DNA): Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has made an announcement that his political party will not take part in the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) led sit-in in the federal capital Islamabad. Prior to delivering his statement, Bilawal visited the affected people of the train fire incident. He reiterated his demand for the immediate resignation of the incumbent federal railways’ minister, Sheikh Rasheed.
Palestine govt spokesman statement on the 102nd anniversary of the fateful Belfour Declaration
Today the 102nd anniversary of the fateful Belfour Declaration overlooks us. Belfour constituted a historic injustice to a people who became the victim of the lust of imperialism, expansionism and ethnic cleansing whose fallout continues even after the passage of about one century by usurping more lands, violating the international resolutions that called for the establishment of the independent Palestinian state on the borders of 4th June 1967 with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital, and the guarantee of the return of the refugees according to UN 194 resolution.
Ellahi contacts Fazlur Rehman, appeals to solve issue through dialogues
ISLAMABAD, Nov 03 (DNA): Member of government’s negotiation team PervaizEllahi on Sunday contacted JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman andappealed him to solve the issues through talks.Sources said Pervaiz Ilahi made a contact with Maulana Fazlur Rehman todiscuss the sit-in of JUI-F and Maulana gave a positive signal. Effortsare being made to solve all issues of sit-in through mutualunderstanding.On the other hand an important meeting of JUI-F was held under the chairof Maulana Fazlur Rehman to discuss matters related to Azadi March.
Pakistan’s success lies in failure of ‘halwa march’: Fawad Chaudhry
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry on Sunday has said that failure of ‘halwa march’ by Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) is Pakistan’s success.In a post on social-networking website Twitter, the minister claimed that Azadi March is being organized by those whose ancestors opposed Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah in Pakistan movement.Defeat of this class (Azadi March protesters) is a key to Pakistan’s bright future, he added.Fawad Chaudhry further hoped that the matter of anti-government protest will soon be concluded.
Pakistan, China agree on joint ventures in agricultural sectors
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – The First Meeting of China-Pakistan Joint Working Group (JWG) between the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, China and the Ministry of National Food Security and Research, Pakistan during which both sides agreed on agricultural cooperation and several joint ventures in agricultural sectors.The important meeting was chaired by the Federal Secretary Dr. Hashim Popalzai; other participants were Chinese agricultural researchers; scientists and senior officials of the Ministries participated.
Tezgam express tragedy: King Salman, Crown Prince offer condolences
RIYADH (DNA) – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense on Friday have expressed their sorrow over the deaths of dozens of people in a train that caught fire caused by an exploding gas stove near Liaquatpur city, Rahim Yar Khan district.The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques sent a cable of condolences to President Dr Arif Alvi on the victims of a fire that broke out on a train in Pakistan.
Time has come to send the government packing: Shehbaz
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Leader of Opposition in National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif on Friday while paying tribute to the bravery of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman said that the time has come to send the government packing.Addressing the Azadi March in Islamabad on Friday, he congratulated the JUI-F on the success of Azadi March and said that this is the real “Tabdeeli”.
