ISLAMABAD, AUG 9 (DNA) -Fulfilling the mandate of the leaders between two countries to broaden the scope of the Indonesia-Pakistan Preferential Trade Agreement (IP-PTA) and following up on the implementation of the IP-PTA Amendment Protocol, the delegations of Indonesia and Pakistan have begun the first negotiation on the Indonesian Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) -Pakistan Trade in Goods Agreement (IP-TIGA) in Islamabad, Pakistan.The Indonesian delegation (Delri) at this meeting was chaired by the Director of Bilateral Negotiations, Ni Made Ayu Marthini, while the Pakistani delegation was led by the Joint Secretary (FTA Wing) of the Ministry of Commerce of Pakistan, Shafiq A. Shahzad.
Morocco Becomes Net Exporter of Electricity to Spain
RABAT, AUG 09 (DNA) – According to the figures of the semi-public operator Red Eléctrica de España, the Kingdom has become a net exporter of electricity to Spain.Morocco exported 76% of Morocco-Spain border exchanges of electricity and imported only 24%.Spain’s electricity import from Morocco in 2018 reached almost 20,588 GWh (Gigawatts/hour), while its exports to Morocco were only 10,442 GWh.According to the Foreign Exchange Office 2018 annual report, electricity exports generated MAD 158 million in 2018, compared to nearly zero in 2017.
Statement attributable to spokesman for Secretary-General on situation in Jammu and Kashmir
The Secretary-General has been following the situation in Jammu and Kashmir with concern and makes an appeal for maximum restraint.The position of the United Nations on this region is governed by the Charter of the United Nations and applicable Security Council resolutions.The Secretary-General also recalls the 1972 Agreement on bilateral relations between India and Pakistan, also known as the Simla Agreement, which states that the final status of Jammu and Kashmir is to be settled by peaceful means, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations.The Secretary-General is also concerned over reports of restrictions on the Indian-side of Kashmir, which could exacerbate the human rights situation in the region.
UAE expresses concern over developments in Jammu and Kashmir, calls for restraint and dialogue
ABU DHABI, AUG 8 (DNA) — The United Arab Emirates has said that it is monitoring with concern the developments in Jammu and Kashmir, and is calling for all parties in the conflict to exercise restraint.In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Thursday, Dr. Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, stressed “the need to use dialogue for maintaining peace, security and stability in the region.”He also expressed the UAE’s confidence in the wisdom of the leaderships of both India and Pakistan and their ability to “overcome this crisis through communication and constructive dialogue, away from escalation and confrontation.“DNA
Report on Pakistan, Norway institution program presented to Norwegian envoy
ISLAMABAD, AUG 08 (DNA) – Ambassador Kjell-Gunnar Eriksen received the final report on Pakistan-Norway Institution Program from Dr Mohammed Jehazev Deputy Chairman of Pakistan’s Planning Commission.The dissemination ceremony took place in the Ministry of Planning, Development and Reform. with representatives from a wide range of Pakistani institutions present.The program was implemented in the years 2005-2018 and has initiated fruitful cooperation between Norwegian and Pakistani institutions.Among them are universities, research institutes and hospitals. The program is now completed, but the contacts and cooperation are continuing.The Norwegian funding over the years amounts to 40 million NOK.=DNA
Applications for Chevening scholarships open in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, AUG 8 (DNA) -The British High Commission has announced to open Applications for Chevening Scholarships between 5 August and 5 November 2019. Applications should be submitted via www.chevening.org/apply.Chevening Scholarships are awarded to individuals with demonstrable leadership potential who also have strong academic backgrounds. The scholarship offers full financial support for future leaders to study for a eligible master’s degree at any UK university whilst also giving them access to a wide range of exclusive academic, professional, and cultural experiences.
Dr. Mahathir stresses implementation of UN resolutions on Kashmir
ISLAMABAD (DNA) –The Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohammad has stressed abiding of UN resolutions on Kashmir.He hoped that both Pakistan and India will exercise restraint.He said dialogue and consultations are the best route to peaceful and amicable solution. DNA
NAB arrests Maryam Nawaz in Ch. Sugar Mills case
ISLAMABAD, AUG 08 (DNA) – NAB has arrested Vice President of PML-N, Maryam Nawaz, on Thursday.The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) had summoned Vice President of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) Maryam Nawaz Sharif today, in relation to a corruption probe involving Chaudhry Sugar Mills.In the last appearance before the accountability body, Maryam failed to
satisfy the National Accountability Bureau (NAB).
India urges Pakistan to review its decisions
NEW DELHI, AUG 8 (DNA) . India on Thursday gave its reaction on Pakistan’s decision to downgrade bilateral relations and suspend trade activities.According to Indian officials Pakistan decided to take certain “unilateral” actions in respect to its bilateral relations with India. This includes the downgrading of diplomatic relations. The intention behind these measures is to present an alarming picture to the world of our bilateral ties.The reasons cited by Pakistan are not supported by facts on the ground, the Indian officials claimed.On Kashmir issue the officials said recent decisions by the Government and Parliament of India are driven by a commitment to spur development activities in the area.
Recovery of Rs9-10b is expected after Eid ul Azha: Shahzad Akbar
ISLAMABAD, AUG 07 (DNA) – Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Accountability Barrister Shahzad Akbar on Wednesday claimed that a recovery of around Rs9-10 billion is expected after Eidul Azha.Addressing a press conference in Islamabad on Wednesday, he said that incarcerated former prime minister Nawaz Sharif received US$15 million loan in Bahrain and got subsidy through offshore company, adding that the sugar mill was built before the money was transferred to Pakistan.The special assistant said that machinery for the sugar mill had to be bought with the debt money.
