ISLAMABAD, AUG 02 (DNA) – Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad visited Islamabad on August 1 and 2 and held discussions with Pakistani leadership on developments in the Afghan peace process.In his meetings with Prime Minister Imran Khan, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, and Chief of Army Staff General Javed Bajwa, Ambassador Khalilzad outlined the positive momentum in the Afghan peace process and next steps.They also discussed the role Pakistan has played in support of the process and additional positive steps Pakistan can take.
US peace envoy meets PM Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD, AUG 01 (DNA) – U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation, Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Imran Khan.The Prime Minister reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to remain engaged with the U.S. and other stakeholders in facilitating the peace and reconciliation process in Afghanistan.Recalling his recent interaction with President Donald Trump in Washington, the Prime Minister emphasized that a peaceful and stable Afghanistan was in the interest of Pakistan as well as of the broader region.The Prime Minister also expressed satisfaction at the evolving international consensus and interest in fully supporting efforts to achieve long term peace and stability in Afghanistan.
Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani survives no-confidence resolution
ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani on Thursday survived a no-confidence motion moved against him by the opposition.50 votes were received in favour of the no-confidence motion, thus the resolution against Sadiq Sanjrani was not adopted. Voting took place through a secret ballot with a total of 53 votes required to remove the chairman.At the start of the session, 64 senators had stood up in support of the motion to table the no-confidence resolution.For the first time in the history of Pakistan, a no-confidence motion had been submitted against the Senate chairman, demanding he resigns from his post.Opposition parties had nominated Hasil Bizenjo as their candidate for the post of Senate chairman.
Monsoon tree plantation drive at Pakistan sports complex
ISLAMABAD, AUG 01 (DNA) – Federal Basketball Association held a monsoon tree plantation drive for the awareness of sportspersons at the Pakistan Sports Complex Islamabad.In connection to Prime Minister Monsoon plantation campaign on “plant for Pakistan” day the event was held with the collaboration of Pakistan Sports Board and First Step Communications were attended by Pakistan Sports Board Deputy Director General Mansoor Ahmed Khan, Federal Basketball Association Ouj e Zahoor, , PSB Deputy Director General Agha Amjadullah, sportspersons and other officials were also present on the occasion.
PM Imran Khan phones Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) .Prime Minister Imran Khan telephoned Mohammed Bin Salman, Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, last evening.The Prime Minister offered his sincere condolences on the sad demise of the Crown Prince’s uncle HRH Prince Bandar Bin Abdul Aziz al Saud.Recalling recent visit of the Crown Prince to Pakistan, the Prime Minister conveyed thanks for Saudi Arabia’s strong political and economic support for Pakistan.The two leaders reaffirmed the closeness of Pak-Saudi fraternal ties and reiterated their shared resolve to forge a stronger partnership covering all aspects of bilateral relations.The two leaders also agreed to maintain close consultations on all issues of mutual interest.Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman also invited Prime Minister Imran Khan to visit Saudi Arabia on the way to or back from the visit to New York for UNGA Session.=DNA
Nigerian high commissioner fetes Pak envoy to Morocco
ISLAMABAD, AUG 01 (DNA) -Maj. Gen (Retd) Ashimiyu Adebayo Olaniyi High Commissioner of Federal Republic of Nigeria hosted a reception for the newly-appointed Pakistani ambassador to Morocco Hamid Asghar Khan.The Nigerian high commissioner lauded role of Hamid Asghar Khan in facilitating the foreign missions especially the African missions in his capacity of Director General Africa.Hamid Asghar Khan as DG Africa did his best to promote and strengthen Pakistan’s relations with the African countries.The high commissioner also mentioned about recently held Africa conference chaired by Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi adding Hamid Asghar Khan played central role in convening of the African conference.He said Hamid Asghar in his capacity of Director General Africa had arranged a meeting of the African ambassadors and high commissioners with the Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, which ultimately led to holding of the African dialogue.
President Alvi stresses enhanced trade ties with Belgium, Portugal
ISLAMABAD; AUGUST 01, (DNA) -Proactive measures are needed to further enhance the quantum of Pakistan’s trade with Portugal and Belgium, said President Dr. Arif Alvi, while talking to the Ambassador-designate of Pakistan to Portugal, Javed Jalil Khattak and Ambassador-designate of Pakistan to Belgium, Zaheer Aslam Janjua, who separately called on him at Aiwan-e-Sadr, Islamabad Thursday.
Pak Embassy in Greece provides relief to stranded Pakistanis
ATHENS, AUG 01 (DNA) – The embassy of Greece has unfurled a summary of the present Govt’s efforts to ameliorate conditions of Overseas Pakistani citizens and prisoners in Greece.According to details 28 consular visits have been conducted by Embassy in the last 8 months, 19 prisons/ detention centers, visited by Officers, 305 prisoners & 810 detainees met / grievances heard & relief granted, minors’ camps, with 91 minors met, grievances addressed, relief & sports goods distributed.
Lawmakers Accuse Trump and Aides of Delaying F-16 Sales to Taiwan
WASHINGTON — Lawmakers in Congress from both political parties have accused the Trump administration of delaying an $8 billion sale of F-16 fighter jets to Taiwan, the self-governing democratic island off the coast of China that is supported by the United States.Chinese officials have said they object strongly to the sale of 66 jetsrequested by Taiwan, which would be by far the largest such purchase by its government in many years. Lawmakers are now questioning whether the Trump administration is delaying approval of the sale, either to avoid upsetting Beijing while delicate trade negotiations are underway or to use it as a bargaining chip.
Chinese Nationalists Bring Threat of Violence to Australia Universities
BRISBANE, Australia — The Chinese nationalists disrupting pro-Hong Kong democracy rallies at the University of Queensland arrived 300 strong, with a speaker to blast China’s national anthem. They deferred to a leader in a pink shirt. And their tactics included violence.One video from the scene shows a student from Hong Kong being grabbed by the throat. Another shows a philosophy student, Drew Pavlou, 20, shouting, “Hey hey, ho ho, Xi Jinping has got to go,” until a counter protester throws his megaphone aside.
