Land for construction of small industrial state in Punjab provided: CM Buzdar
White House has not confirmed PM Imran’s visit: US State Dept
WASHINGTON, July 10 (DNA): The United States Department of State on Wednesday said the White House has not confirmed reports of a meeting between Prime Minister Imran Khan and President Donald Trump.During a press briefing, US State Department Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus said she would reach to the White House to confirm or not confirm the visit.
Veteran actor Zaheen Tahira passes away
KARACHI, (DNA) – Renowned film and TV artist Zaheen Tahira passed away in Karachi on Tuesday. She was 73 and under treatment at a hospital for cardiac disease.The ‘Khuda Ki Basti’ actor was put on the ventilator after suffering an attack last month.The actor was in hospital for the previous two weeks, according to family sources.
IMF Mission Chief to Pakistan says Pakistan’s economy is at critical juncture
WASHINGTON, JUL 09 (DNA) – Pakistan’s economy is at a critical juncture, IMF Mission Chief to Pakistan Ernesto Ramirez-Rigo said in Washington, D.C.In a staff report on the program to Pakistan the IMF noted that misaligned economic policies, including large fiscal deficits, loose monetary policy, and defense of an overvalued exchange rate, fueled consumption and short-term growth in recent years, but steadily eroded macroeconomic buffers, increased external and public debt, and depleted international reserves.
Ambassador-designate of Pakistan to Japan calls on President Arif Alvi
ISLAMABAD, JUL 09 (DNA) – Pakistan regards Japan as its close friend and a key economic partner and would like to facilitate Japanese investors in every possible way to invest in all sectors of its economy, President Arif Alvi expressed these views while talking to Ambassador-designate of Pakistan to Japan Imtiaz Ahmed, who called on him at Aiwan-e-Sadr, Islamabad on Tuesday.
Hong Kong extradition bill ‘is dead’ says Carrie Lam
HONG KONG, (DNA) – Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam has said the controversial bill that would have allowed extradition to the Chinese mainland “is dead”.At a press conference on Tuesday, Ms Lam said the government’s work on the bill had been a “total failure”.But she stopped short of saying it had been fully withdrawn, and protesters have vowed to continue mass rallies.
Customs officials sacrifices to curb smuggling
Ambassadors of Czech Republic, Sweden complete their term
ISLAMABAD, JUL 9 (DNA)- As part of routine postings and transfers a few more ambassadors are set to leave Pakistan after completing their term.Ambassador of Sweden Ms. Ingrid and Ambassador of Czech Republic Jan Fury are now in the line to leave Pakistan in a few weeks.Sources say High Commissioner of UK has also completed his term, nevertheless his replacement has not yet been announced.
Indonesian envoy briefs businessmen about upcoming trade expo
GUJRAT, JUL 9 (DNA) -Indonesian Ambassador Iwan Suyudhie Amri had a meeting with the President and board members of the Gujrat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GtCCI).The meeting was held to promote the 34th Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI) 2019 to Gujrat businessmen in an effort to develop potential trade cooperation between Indonesia and Pakistan.
ADEL ELARBI: It was an honour to serve in Pakistan
The Ambassador of Tunisia and Dean of African Group Adel Elarbi talked to CENTRELINE and DNA news agency on a variety of issues. He also talked about his priorities as Dean of African Group. Ambassador Adel is leaving Pakistan in July after completing his term. He particularly mentioned his efforts that he made to promote bilateral relations during his tenure. Here are excerpts from his interview.
By ANSAR MAHMOOD BHATTI
Q1: Since you are leaving Pakistan after completing a successful term in Pakistan. Please share with us the efforts that you undertook to promote bilateral relations?
