ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Newly appointed Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan assumed charge of her office on Friday.Secretary Information Shafqat Jalil and other officials of the ministry received Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan.The Secretary Information briefed the Special Assistant about affairs of the ministry.
Uplift of tribal areas top priority: PM Imran Khan
ORAKZAI AGENCY, (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan said uplift of tribal areas top priority.He was addressing a public gathering at Orakzai Agency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.Imran Khan said tribal districts suffered a lot in fight against terrorism and he is fully aware of the problems of IDPs.We have to educate the youth of tribal districts.
NAB fully committed to nab corrupt, proclaimed offenders
ISLAMABAD, April 19 (DNA) – Justice ® Javed Iqbal, Chairman NAB chaired a meeting to review performance of NAB at NAB Headquarters.He said that eradication of corruption is the top most priority of NAB. NAB absolutely committed to eradicate corruption with absolute professionalism, transparency and on merit with iron hands.Corruption is mother of all evils which undermines development and is one of the major hurdles in the way of prosperity and progress of the country.
Former air chief urges businessmen to capitalize on investment opportunities
ISLAMABAD, APR 19 (DNA) – Sohail Aman, former Chief of Air Staff said that aviation industry offered great investment potential to private sector and called upon the business community to fully capitalize on these investment opportunity to improve their business prospects. He said this while addressing the business community at Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry.Sohail Aman said that aviation industry needed parts, wings and many other products to manufacture aircrafts and other defense equipment and stressed that private sector should come forward and invest in aviation industry that would help in further strengthening this important industry of the country.
Qureshi to visit Japan on April 21
ISLAMABAD, APR 19 (DNA) – At the invitation of H.E. Mr. Taro Kono, Foreign Minister of Japan, Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Foreign Minister of Pakistan will visit Japan from April 21-24, 2019. During the visit, the Foreign Minister is scheduled to hold wide-ranging talks with his Japanese counterpart and other dignitaries.The Foreign Minister’s visit to Japan is part of high-level exchanges between the two countries, which have acquired a new momentum recently.
Revolutionary government declaration
The Cuban Revolution reiterates its resolute determination to confront the aggressive U.S. escalation, and prevail Today, April 17, is the anniversary of the United States’ 1961 military invasion at Playa Girón. The Cuban people’s resolute response in defense of the Revolution and socialism, within only 72 hours, produced the first military defeat of imperialism in America.Revolutionary Government Declaration.
Hafeez Shaikh appointed as adviser on Finance
ISLAMABAD, APR 18 (DNA) – Government has appointed noted economist Hafeez Shaikh as Pakistan’s new finance adviser after Asad Umar stepped down from his post earlier in the day.Well-placed sources within the Prime Minister House informed that after deliberations spanning over several hours, it was decided that Mr Shaikh would be appointed as the country’s new finance adviser.Mr Shaikh has served as finance minister from 2010 to 2013 and as Minister of Privatization and Investment during from 2003 to 2006.
Chinese envoy attends Rawal Expo B2B Conference
RAWALPINDI, APR 18 (DNA) – Chinese ambassador, Yao Jing has urged business community of Pakistan to expend cooperation and connectivity with their counterparts as Pakistan and China were entering the new leg of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).The Chinese companies and factories are ready to transfer technical expertise and relocate their businesses in Pakistan, he added.Addressing business to business (B2B) conference as a part of Int’l Rawal Expo 2019 being organized by Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) at a local hotel in Rawalpindi, Yao Jing lauded RCCI’s efforts for successfully organizing the Exhibition.
Pakistan, S Korea agree on enhancing educational links
ISLAMABAD, APR 18 (DNA) – Kwak Sung-Kyu, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Pakistan called on Dr. Tariq Banuri, Chairman Higher Education Commission (HEC) at the Commission Secretariat on Thursday.The two sides discussed issues pertaining to collaboration in higher education and research fields.The Ambassador said that 1,650 Pakistani students are currently studying in different Korean higher education institutions.The Chairman said that Pakistan and South Korea have a great potential to strengthen educational cooperation and research collaboration as the two countries enjoy good academic relations.
Iranian envoy calls on PM Imran ahead of Tehran visit
ISLAMABAD, APR 18 (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan will pay a two-day official visit to Iran from Sunday. He is visiting Iran on the invitation of President Hassan Rouhani and it will be the first visit of the Prime Minister to Iran.The visit will include a brief stop-over in Mashhad before arriving in Tehran for bilateral talks with the Iranian leadership.The Prime Minister will also call on Iranian Supreme Leader Seyed Ali Khamenei besides holding detailed consultations with President Hassan Rouhani.
