ISLAMABAD; JULY 30, (DNA) – President Dr. Arif Alvi said that it has been Pakistan’s policy, in line with Quaid-e-Azam’s vision, to pursue friendly relation with all its neighbours including India.He added that we want resolution of all outstanding issues with India, including the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, through peaceful dialogue, he added.
Lt Gen Azizov Abdusalom Abdumavlonovich chairman State Security Services of Uzbekistan calls on Gen Bajwa
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RAWALPINDI (DNA): Lieutenant General Azizov Abdusalom Abdumavlonovich, Chairman of the State Security Services of Uzbekistan called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at GHQ, today.During the meeting matters of mutual and professional interest with special emphasis on defence / security collaboration between both countries and overall regional security situation were discussed.
“ It was a great experience to visit China” By Eruj Huma
China is a place which attracts people from all over the world, be it in tourism, products or culture. However, for an ordinary Pakistani to think that one day he/she will visit China is still a dream. Same is the case with me.All of a sudden one day I got this chance to have my first visit to this great ancient civilization in June 2019 through Confucious Institute who has picked 30 students from all over Pakistan and with the help of Newport’s Institute who has paved my way to China on a Summer Camp 19 this year.
Azerbaijan envoy saddened over plane crash tragedy
ISLAMABAD, JUL 30 (DNA) – Ambassador of Azerbaijan Ali Alizada has expressed his grief and sorrow over the tragic plane crash accident in which precious lives were lost.In his tweet on Tuesday, the Azerbaijan ambassador said he was shocked to learn about the incident.He offered his deepest condolences to the bereaved families, people, government and Pakistan Army.
Chinese diplomat takes Lal Topi wala to task
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Chief of Mission in Chinese Embassy in Pakistan Lijian Zhao on Monday took to task self-proclaimed war veteran and analyst Zaid Hamid alias ‘Lal Topi Wala’ (red capped) for commenting on China’s internal issues.Replying to Zaid Hamid, the Chinese diplomat said: “A person who doesn’t know ABC about China. Do some homework before you write about my country.”
Japan envoy expresses condolences to victims of plane crash in Rawalpindi
ISLAMABAD, JUL 30 (DNA) – Following the plane crash this morning on July 30th in Rawalpindi, Kuninori Matsuda, Ambassador of Japan to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, expressed his deep sympathies and condolences to the victims of the accident.
Kyrgyz envoy, DG CARs discuss results of SCO summit
ISLAMABAD, JUL 30 (DNA) – Ambassador Erik Beishembiev met with the newly appointed Director General CARs & ECO of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of Pakistan, Hasan Afzal Khan.During the meeting, the parties discussed the results of the SCO summit, held on June 13-14 this year in Bishkek with the active participation of Pakistan as a new member of the organization, as well as the issues of holding the 4th meeting of the Kyrgyz-Pakistan Intergovernmental Commission on Trade-Economic and Scientific-Technical Cooperation, scheduled for the 4th quarter of 2019 and further measures by the parties on the revitalization of the Kyrgyz-Pakistani Business Council.=DNA
South Korea looks to Asean for help in its ‘trade war’ with Japan
HONG KONG, (DNA) — South Korea is planning to appeal for help from its regional partners in its latest bid to convince Japan to roll back export restrictions amid an escalating trade dispute between the two countries.At a series of ministerial gatherings among representatives of Japan, South Korea and the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) set to take place in Bangkok next week, South Korean Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha will stress “the importance of free and fair trade”, her office told journalists on Thursday (July 25).
Germany calls on Russia to release detained protesters
BERLIN, JUL 29 (DNA) – Germany on Monday urged Russia to quickly release the nearly 1,400 protesters detained in a “disproportionately tough police action” against a weekend demonstration in Moscow.Chancellor Angela Merkel’s spokeswoman Ulrike Demmer also called on Moscow to respect the freedoms of speech and assembly and to ensure international standards are met in September’s municipal election.
Romania appointed acting chief of Int’l Atomic Energy Agency
Romanian diplomat Cornel Feruta will be the acting Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog, until member states agree on a permanent successor to deceased Director General Yukiya Amano.“As a consequence of the recent passing away of Director General Yukiya Amano, and in order to ensure the orderly and smooth functioning of the Agency, the Board of Governors has decided to designate Mr. Cornel Feruta as acting Director General, until a Director General assumes office,” IAEA announced on Thursday, July 25.
