RAWALPINDI, JUL 10 (DNA) – Iwan Suyudhie, Ambassador of Indonesia called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at GHQ, on Wednesday.During the meeting matters of mutual interest, regional security and enhanced defence cooperation came under discussion.COAS expressed that Pakistan values its brotherly relations with Indonesia based on common faith, strong historical and cultural linkages.
Pakistan values its ties with Indonesia, army chief tells Indonesian envoy
RAWALPINDI, (DNA) – Iwan Suyudhie, Ambassador of Indonesia called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at GHQ, on Wednesday.During the meeting matters of mutual interest, regional security and enhanced defence cooperation came under discussion.COAS expressed that Pakistan values its brotherly relations with Indonesia based on common faith, strong historical and cultural linkages.
M’sia to establish Proton automotive assembly plant in Pakistan: Dr Mahathir
KUALA LUMPUR, JUL 10 (DNA) — Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said Malaysia is looking forward to the establishment of Proton Holdings Berhad’s automotive assembly plant in Pakistan.He made the announcement in his speech at the 32nd Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) International Achievement Awards.“I would also like to suggest to Malaysian businessmen to look into the various available trade opportunities in Pakistan.
All institutions must work together to alleviate poverty: President Alvi
ISLAMABAD, JUL 10 (DNA) – President Dr. Arif Alvi has said all the institutions including health and education must work together to bring social change and alleviate poverty from the country.He was addressing a seminar on ‘Poverty Alleviation in Pakistan: Learning from Success Stories, in Islamabad on Wednesday.The President said Ehsaas Programme launched by the PTI government is a significant step towards poverty alleviation through vocational training of the people and empowering the women.
HCC to determine those responsible for Noor Hassan’s death
LAHORE, July 10 (DNA): The unfortunate demise of overly obese Noor Ul Hassan on July 8 is being investigated and all evidence has been compiled and submitted to the valid authorities to determine cause of the occurrence.The Health Care Commission is set to reveal the verdict and findings within two days.Sources have claimed that if the hospital was found responsible for criminal negligence then they may face heavy fines on the matter.
Land for construction of small industrial state in Punjab provided: CM Buzdar
LAHORE, July 10 (DNA): Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar on Wednesday said the government has provided 150 acres of land in Gujranwala and sixty-three acres land in Wazirabad for the establishment of the small industrial state.In a statement issued from Lahore, Punjab’s chief executive said that nine industrial centers will be established on ten thousand acres in the province to promote the industrial sector.
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.
