Senior NATO and Russian officials failed to make a breakthrough Friday in talks on saving the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces treaty, raising the spectre of a renewed arms race in Europe.Western capitals allege that Russia’s latest generation of medium-range missiles breach the terms of the Cold War era INF treaty, and put European cities at risk.
Former Uzbek foreign minister new SCO Secy General
Former Uzbek foreign minister new SCO Secy General
Ambassador Sherali Jononv will be new deputy Secy General
ISLAMABAD, JAN 25 (DNA) -Mr. Zahoor Ahmed, Additional Secretary and National Coordinator of Pakistan for SCO, met the new Secretary General of SCO Vladimor Norov on the sidelines of the Meeting of the Council of National Coordinators in the SCO Secretariat, Beijing.
Pakistani students briefed about Uzbek culture, history
ISLAMABAD, JAN 25 (DNA) –The students of Fazaia Education System School visited the Embassy of Uzbekistan under the supervision of their teachers.The students had desired to pay a visit to our Embassy to get an idea of modern Uzbekistan-Pakistan relations, especially in the field of culture. Ambassador of Uzbekistan Furqat Sidikov briefed the students about his country.
Romanian ambassador Nicolae Goia holds reception to mark EU Council presidency
ISLAMABAD, JAN 25 (DNA) – Ambassador of Romania Nicolae Goia has said that Romania has taken over the rotating Presidency of the Council of European Union amidst challenge of Brexit.While speaking during a reception he hosted to mark the beginning of the Presidency, Ambassador Goia said the first Romanian Presidency of the Council of the European Union is taking place against a backdrop of a large-scale developments that will determine the shape of the Union in the decades to come.
DG ISPR rejects Hindustan Times story about COAS Gen Bajwa
RAWALPINDI, (DNA) – Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Asif Ghafoor has rubbished a Hindustan Times report, reiterating that Pakistan’s Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa had never approached Indian Army Chief for talks.
OGRA imposes fine on 37 petrol pumps
ISLAMABAD, JAN 24 (DNA) -On the directions of the Prime Minister of Pakistan with regard to Clean & Green Initiative OGRA inspected various petrol pumps throughout the country and some anomalies with regard to cleanliness were found.
Major US senator wants free trade agreement with Pakistan
WASHINGTON, (DNA) – During a recent visit to Afghanistan, the closest ally of the US President was reported to have floated the idea of an FTA.United States Senator, Lindsey Graham, has reportedly proposed a Free Trade Agreement to Pakistan in return for the country’s efforts to end the 18-year long Afghan war through peace talks.
Sahiwal incident: PM Imran summons Punjab CM in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on Thursday has summoned Chief Minister of Punjab (CM) Usman Buzdar in Islamabad over Sahiwal incident.According to sources, CM will brief the premier over the incident while he will also inform about the suspension of Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) officials.
Jeddah’s first cinema to open on Monday
JEDDAH, JAN 23 (DNA) – Jeddah will witness the opening of its first movie theater at the Red Sea Mall on Monday (Jan. 28).The Jeddah governorate will have as many as 65 cinema screens over the coming period, of which three will be opened in the first and fourth quarters of 2019.Two movie theaters will be opened in the second quarter of 2020.
Britain Airways team to visit Islamabad airport next week to assess security measures
ISLAMABAD, JAN 23 (DNA) – A team of senior officials from Britain’s national flag-carrier will be visiting Pakistan next week to inspect whether all prerequisite security measures are in place before the airline resumes its flights to Islamabad in June after a 10-year break.
