ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan had a one-on-one meeting with His Royal Highness Prince Mohammad bin Salman at the Prime Minister House. The meeting was followed by inaugural session of the Supreme Coordination Council, co-chaired by the Prime Minister and the Crown Prince.
Prime Minister Imran Khan welcomes Saudi crown at the airport
RAWALPINDI, (DNA) – Amid heightened security, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman reached Islamabad Sunday evening on a two-day official visit.The crown prince is accompanied by a high-powered delegation comprising members of the Royal family, cabinet ministers and leading Saudi businessmen.At the Noor Khan airbase, Prince Muhammad was received by Prime Minister Imran Khan, the three services chiefs and the federal cabinet.The Royal guest was accorded a red-carpet welcome with 21-gun salute.
Asad Umar calls Saudi crown visit ‘historical’
ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – Calling it a historical visit, Finance Minister Asad Umar on Sunday said Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman’s visit to Pakistan will lay the foundation of taking the economic ties between the two countries to the next higher level. Expressing his views he said it is heartening that a Saudi energy company is taking interest to make investment in Pakistan in the energy sector. He said economy cannot run without energy.
Saudi crown prince arrives in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman has arrived in Pakistan on a maiden visit to the country on Sunday.For his two-day visit, the crown prince is accompanied by a high-powered delegation, including members of Saudi Royal family, key ministers and leading businessmen.Prime Minister Imran Khan along with his cabinet members received Saudi crown prince at the airport.A squadron of JF-17 Thunder jets escorted the visiting dignitary when the royal aircraft entered into Pakistan’s airspace.
Merck, Pfizer drug combo extends kidney cancer survival: study
A combination of Merck & Co’s immunotherapy Keytruda and Pfizer Inc’s Inlyta helped patients with advanced kidney cancer live longer than those receiving and older Pfizer standalone therapy, according to data from a late-stage study presented on Saturday.Nearly 90 percent of patients who received the combination therapy were still alive after 12 months compared with about 78 percent of patients who were alive after a year when treated with the older drug Sutent, data showed.
PSL 4: Shahid Afridi meets cancer patients in Dubai
DUBAI, FEB 17 (DNA) – Star all-rounder and Multan Sultans vice-captain Shahid Afridi met 11 kids suffering from cancer during the ongoing fourth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) to encourage them.As per details, Multan Sultans named these 11 children as their brand ambassadors and made arrangements of their tour to Dubai. The kids were also present at the stadium during Multan’s first match.Afridi said he is “humbled by the love and affection shown by these young patients. Their heart is bigger than their suffering. May Allah bless them all. We must count our blessings and offer help every which way.”
Saudi Crown Prince and I share stance against corruption: PM Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan has expressed optimism that Pakistan will overcome its economic challenges soon.In an interview with Saudi TV, the Prime Minister said Saudi Arabia, UAE and China have given generous support to Pakistan in hour of need.He said Pakistan is ready to play its role in mediating between Saudi Arabia, Yemen and Iran. The Prime Minister emphasized that peace in Afghanistan will bring stability and prosperity in the region. He said Pakistan was known as a peaceful country before Afghan conflict.
Iran summons Pakistan envoy over suicide bombing
TEHRAN: (DNA) – Iran’s foreign ministry summoned on Sunday the Pakistani ambassador after Tehran accused Islamabad of backing a group blamed for a suicide attack on its security forces.“The Islamic Republic of Iran expects Pakistan’s government and army to seriously confront … the terrorist groups active on its border with Iran,” the foreign ministry said in a statement.An Iranian official at the ministry called on Pakistan to quickly take the necessary steps for the identification and arrest of the attack’s perpetrators.
Diabetes, blood pressure of Nawaz in control: Dr Asim
LAHORE, (DNA) – Jinnah Hospital Lahore Medical Superintendent Dr Asim Hameed on Sunday said diabetes and blood pressure of deposed prime minister Nawaz Sharif was in control.“Daily medical tests of Nawaz Sharif are being conducted and he will use the same medicines for the diseases which were recommended earlier,” Dr Asim Hameed said in a statement.
NA session postponed for two days to 20 Feb
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – A session of the National Assembly (NA) which was to be held on Monday has been rescheduled for Wednesday at 4pm.According to a representative of the NA, the session has been delayed due to Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman’s visit to Pakistan.The crown prince will be staying in Pakistan for two days.The NA staff has been given a holiday on Monday while the Red Zone has been completely sealed.
