by Yao Jing

The Second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation (BRF) was successfully held in Beijing last week. At the invitation of President Xi Jinping, 40national leaders and heads of international organizations includingPrime Minister Imran Khan attended the forum. The event was also attended by more than 6,000 representatives from 150 countries and 92 international organizations.The participants exchanged in-depth views under the theme “Belt and Road Cooperation: Shaping a Brighter Shared Future”, reached extensive consensus on promoting high-quality Belt and Road cooperation with refined principles, reassured priorities and stronger mechanisms.

ISLAMABAD, MAY 02 (DNA) – Federal Minister of Law Farogh Naseem on Thursday said that the government will introduce amendments in laws governing the NAB and Criminal Procedure Code.Replying to a point of order in National Assembly session, the law minister said that the government has held several meetings with the opposition to reach a common ground over amendment in the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) law.

ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan’s special assistant on information Firdous Ashiq Awan on Thursday said PTI government did not give NRO to anyone. She said PML-N leaders are in self imposed exile.The minister expressed that Shehbaz Sharif had left for London for medical treatment, however, he had failed to provide any information to the public related to his illness.Responding to a question over the changes in the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), she said the changes were indicative of Shehbaz Sharif not returning to Pakistan.

BEIJING (DNA) – China on Wednesday reiterated that its position on the Kashmir issue was clear and consistent that it should be properly resolved through negotiations by the relevant parties.The approval of listing of Masood Azhar had nothing to do with the Kashmir issue and would not affect China’s position on the longstanding dispute, Chinese Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson Geng Shuang said in response to a question asked.

PESHAWAR, MAY 02 (DNA) – General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Visited Peshawar and interacted with students of various universities of KP at Corps Auditorium.COAS said that Pakistan is blessed with dynamic and talented youth and future of Pakistan belongs to them. COAS said that Pakistani nation and its Armed Forces have done a great job for fighting against terrorism.It’s time now to have its dividends through socio economic development in which education is most important.

ISLAMABAD, MAY 02 (DNA) – Azerbaijan Study Center has been established at the National Library of Pakistan. Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood and Ambassador of Azerbaijan Ali Alizade inaugurated the Center.Ambassador of Central Asian States and Russian Federation also attended the inaugural ceremony along with dignitaries from all walks of life.Various books about Azerbaijan have been displayed in the Center. Books related to Azerbaijan history; literature; culture; cuisines; life style and of course leaders of Azerbaijan especially Hyder Aliyev.

ISLAMABAD/QUETTA, MAY 02 (DNA) – A ceremony of handing over of 06 police vehicles from the Embassy of Korea to Balochistan Police held at the Chief Minister Balochistan’s office, on Thursday.The Ambassador of the Republic of Korea, Kwak Sung-kyu handed the keys of the vehicles to the Inspector General of Police Mr. Mohsin Hassan Butt.The Chief Minister Balochistan Mr. Jam Kamal Khan, was also present on the occasion.

ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Former military ruler retired Gen Pervez Musharraf on Thursday will not appear before the trial court in a case pertaining to charges of high treason due to medical reasons ‘beyond his control’.However, the court is scheduled to record his statement, under directives of the Supreme Court (SC), under Section 342 of the Criminal Procedure Code to complete the treason trial.Meanwhile, he has requested the court to postpone the hearing.

By Ansar M Bhatti in Baku

BAKU, MAY 02 (DNA) – Zahid Oruj Member Azerbaijan Parliament and Head of Azerbaijan-Pakistan Friendship Group in Azerbaijan Parliament has lauded Pakistan’s role on Nagorno-Karabakh issue adding Pakistan has supported Azerbaijan stand-point on this issue at all forums including the United Nations.Azerbaijan has a sort of bench mark indicator of our friends and whoever has supported us on Nagorno-Karabakh issue is a great friend of Azerbaijan. The position that has been demonstrated by the Pakistani side in last 10 years is exemplary and worth emulating.