BEIJING, (DNA) – Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Tuesday reached China on third leg of his visit after Afghanistan and Iran, where he met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing.During the meeting, Pakistan and China have reiterated the determination to take a joint course of action for regional peace and stability and to promote connectivity.
SC issues notice to Zardari, orders forfeiture of Omni Group properties
LAHORE: (DNA) – The Supreme Court on Monday issued a notice to former president and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Co-Chairperson Asif Ali Zardari after a joint investigation team pointed to the Zardari Group and Omni Group’s involvement in the mega money laundering scam.
Verdict in Flagship, Al Azizia references to be announced shortly
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Former prime minister and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif on Monday is present in the Accountability Court (AC) to hear the verdict of the Flagship Investment and Al-Azizia references against him.
Railway Minister inaugurates ‘Rahman Baba Express’ train
PESHAWAR, DEC 23 (DNA) – Minister for Railways Sheikh Rasheed on Sunday said that anti-corruption measures are necessary otherwise it can damage national foundations.While talking to the launching ceremony of ‘Rahman Baba Express’ train, Minister said that people have not vote for corrupt leaders but for Prime Minister Imran Khan. People voted for Imran Khan so that corrupt elements can be put behind bars.
Positive results of govt’s economic reforms begin to surface: Asad
ISLAMABAD, DEC 23 (DNA) – Finance Minister Asad Umar has said economic indicators are improving after the decisions made by incumbent government started bearing fruit.In a tweet on Sunday, he said that credit offtake in the private sector from July to October this year is 360 billion rupees as against 110 billion rupees in the same period last year.
No chance of midterm elections in the country: Naeem ul Haq
LAHORE, DEC 23 (DNA) – Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Naeemul Haq says there are no chances of midterm elections in the country.Speaking to the media in Lahore on Sunday, he said whatever the prime minister has said about midterm elections has been taken the wrong way by the media.
Japan to provide technical, financial assistance to promote SMEs
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Japan will provide technical and financial assistance to promote Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) for boosting export-oriented cottage industries of Sialkot. It was stated by Economic Counsellor, Embassy of Japan in Pakistan Mr Yuji Tokita during his visit to Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
‘Volcano’ tsunami kills at least 43 in Indonesia
CARITA, INDONESIA, (DNA) – At least 43 people have been killed and nearly 600 injured in a tsunami in Indonesia that may have been caused by a volcano known as the “child” of the legendary Krakatoa, officials said Sunday.Hundreds of buildings were destroyed by the wave, which hit beaches without warning in South Sumatra and the western tip of Java about 9.30 pm local time (1430 GMT) on Saturday, national disaster agency spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho said in a statement.
Security beefed up in Islamabad, Rawalpindi ahead of verdicts against Nawaz Sharif
LAHORE (DNA) – Security has been beefed up in Islamabad and Rawalpindi ahead of announcement of verdicts by the accountability court on December 24 in two references Al-Azizia and Flagship filed by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) against former premier Nawaz Sharif.
Financial assistance: PM thanks UAE for supporting Pakistan
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – After the United Arab Emirates announced its intention to deposit USD 3 billion dollars in the State Bank of Pakistan, Prime Minister Imran Khan thanked UAE government for supporting Pakistan.He said the UAE’s move reflects our commitment and friendship that has remained steadfast over the years.
