ISLAMABAD, JAN 14 (DNA) – At the invitation of the Government of Pakistan, President of the UN General Assembly, Maria Fernanda Espionosa, will arrive in Islamabad on 18-22 January 2019.This visit to Pakistan is the first to any country in the Asia-Pacific region by the President of the General Assembly (PGA), after her election.
Azerbaijan embassy to organize seminar on independence
ISLAMABAD, JAN 14 (DNA) -: The Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Pakistan and IQRA University are organizing a Seminar titled “From Martyrdom to Independence” in Islamabad on January 17.The Seminar will be held at IQRA University, Islamabad Campus from 15:00 to 16:30 hours.
Sarfraz and co get whitewashed by South Africa
JOHANNESBURG, (DNA) – Pakistan on Monday lost the third and final Test to South Africa at Johannesburg by 107 runs to suffer the ignominy of being whitewashed by the home side.In pursuit of their 381-run target, the Sarfraz Ahmed-led side mustered 273 runs in the final innings of the match.
Former US envoy says Pakistan needs to improve governance
KARACHI, JAN 13 (DNA) -: Former ambassador of the United States to Pakistan Cameron Munter has said it is time for the country to work on good governance and eliminate misappropriation of funds given for socioeconomic development.
Pak business delegation holds productive meetings in Jeddah
ISLAMABAD, JAN 13 (DNA) – The high level business delegation is in Jeddah to explore various avenues of business cooperation.Saudi Arabia and Pakistan enjoy excellent bilateral relations and with the visit of high level business team from Pakistan, trade and business ties would surely get a considrabe boost.
Info Minister Fawad Chaudhry phone his Saudi counterpart Turki Alshabanah
ISLAMABAD, JAN 13 (DNA)- Federal Minister for Information Fawad Chaudhry on Sunday called his Saudi counterpart Turki Alshabanah and greeted him on assuming charge of his office.Fawad Chaudhry said both countries enjoy excellent relation and hoped these relations would further be strengthened in the coming days.
20 percent inflation on basic food basket has unfolded miserable consequences for public
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – The consumer price index (CPI) based inflation has increased significantly in the last five months, and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-led government is about to unveil another finance bill on January 23rd amidst fears of imposition of new taxes on the basic food basket.
Saudi commercial Attaché sees off Pak business delegation to Jeddah
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – The Commercial Attaché of the Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Pakistan bid farewell to the delegation of Pakistani businessmen participating in the meetings of the Saudi-Pakistani trade mission held in Jeddah under the auspices of the Saudi Export Development Authority.
Saudi energy minister’s visit seeks to reinforce brotherly ties between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan
GWADAR, JAN 12 (DNA) – Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy and Industry, Khalid Al-Falih visited the Gwadar port on Saturday.The dignified guest was welcomed on arrival in Pakistan by Petroleum Minister Ghulam Sarwar Khan, Minister of State for Port & Shipping Ali Zaidi and the Deputy Ambassador of the Custodian of the two Holy Mosques in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Habibullah Bukhari.
Peshawar BRT project started to crumble before its completion
PESHAWAR, JAN 12 (DNA): Peshawar Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project has been left in a dilapidated condition well before its completion as cracks in walls of its bridges could be observed near several underpasses due to substandard material, improper maintenance and poor feasibility study of the project.
