ISLAMABAD, OCT 10 (DNA) – Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation, Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad, visited Islamabad on October 9 in his first visit to Pakistan since being named Special Representative by Secretary of State Pompeo.
Barkley returns for England, ready to live up to hopes
England Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley is back in the England squad after an absence of over two years and believes he is finally ready to fulfil his potential.Barkley made his debut for England at the age of 19 and was tipped for the top, but has not featured during manager Gareth Southgate’s reign, missing out on the World Cup in Russia.
Bureaucrats reject PM’s proposed civil service reforms body
PESHAWAR: (DNA) – In a surprising turn of events, provincial bureaucrats have refused to cooperate with a task force created by the prime minister on reforming the civil services, stating that unless their issues were addressed, they would reject the committee’s proposed reforms.
Pakistan, China sign 8 MoUs worth $100 million for investment
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – : Pakistan and China here on Tuesday signed 8 Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) worth $100 million for mutual investment in Seafood, Agriculture, Steel and Pharmaceutical sectors.Around 14 private companies from both sides signed MoUs for mutual investment and joint ventures to expedite the trade and business between the two countries.
Trump to discuss missing journalist with Saudis
WASHINGTON: (DNA) – US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he plans to speak with Saudi Arabian officials about the disappearance of prominent Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who went missing a week ago.
IMF reverses Iran growth, lifts Saudi forecast
DUBAI: (DNA) – The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday predicted Iran’s economy will sink deep in the red due to renewed US sanctions but forecast increased Saudi growth on the back of higher oil production.In its World Economic Outlook, the IMF said the oil-dependent economy of the Islamic republic is expected to shrink by 1.5 percent this year and by 3.6 percent in 2019.
It’s better late than never for Aussie tormentor Asif
DUBAI, (DNA) – Ten years ago Bilal Asif had almost quit cricket by joining his father in Kuwait to work as an electrician, but a change of heart brought about by ex-Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik has paid dividends.On Tuesday Asif became the latest spinning bete noire for Australia, snatching 6-36 in the first Test in Dubai to trigger a spectacular collapse for the Baggy Greens, who lost 10 wickets for 60 runs as they slumped from a soild 142-0 to 202 all out.
FPCCI for implementation on assistance announced by PML-N govt
KARACHI (DNA) – Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) on Tuesday stressed upon the Federal Ministry of Finance (MoF) that the exporters who had sustained huge financial losses on export of Kinnow to Russia in year 2016-17 shall be compensated losses by immediate approval of financial assistance of US$250 per container announced by the previous government so that the exporters having firm assurance to get DLTL can fully focus on export of Kinnow during the forthcoming season.
Tell masses of conditions for IMF loan, demands Marriyum
LAHORE (DNA) – Former federal minister and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) spokesperson Marriyum Aurangzeb on Tuesday demanded the government to inform the masses on the conditions on which it decided to approach the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Nikki Haley resigns as US ambassador to UN
WASHINGTON, (DNA) – Indian-origin diplomat Nikki Haley has reportedly resigned form the post US ambassador to the United Nations today. The American media, quoting sources, claimed that the former South Carolina governor had sent her resignation directly to President Donald Trump, who has already accepted it. Senior most Indian-American in the Trump Administration, Haley was appointed on the post four days after Trump took charge in January 2017.
