ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Prime Minister of Malaysia, Mahathir Mohamad, will visit Pakistan on March 23 along with a delegation of investors.According to sources, during Mahathir’s state visit, the two countries will sign memorandums of understanding and investment accords.
Saudi Arabia eyes to expand co-op with Azerbaijan in investment & tourism
BAKU, (DNA) – In recent years, trade and tourism relations of Azerbaijan with Gulf countries are growing rapidly.The Saudi Travel and Tourism Association is developing a “road map” to provide assistance in attracting Arab tourists to Azerbaijan, Executive Director of the Association for Azerbaijan-Arab Countries’ Cooperation (AACC) Yalchin Aliyev told.
Korean to continue investing in Azad Kashmir: Ambassador Kyu
ISLAMABAD, JAN 11 (DNA) Ambassador Kwak Sung-Kyu of the Republic of Korea (RoK) assured Sardar Masood Khan, President Azad Jammu and Kashmir on Friday that his country would continue investing in Azad Kashmir, especially in the power sector.
Azerbaijan strengthens its position in Passport Index global ranking
BAKU, (DNA) – Azerbaijani citizens can visit 66 countries in a visa-free regime, with reference to the updated Passport Index global ranking prepared by the company Henley & Partners. At the beginning of 2019, the citizens of Azerbaijan, just like three months ago, enjoy a visa-free access to 66 countries, according to the report.
South Africa bat first in final Test against Pakistan
JOHANNESBURG, (DNA) – South Africa’s stand-in captain Dean Elgar won the toss and decided to bat in the third and final Test at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Friday.Proteas, who seek a clean sweep of the three-test series, were off to a shaky start when Elgar was caught behind for 5.
US, Israel air concerns over China telecom companies: US official
WASHINGTON, (DNA) – U.S. President Donald Trump’s national security adviser John Bolton raised U.S. concerns about the use of Chinese telecommunications equipment in sensitive sectors during a weekend meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a US official said on Wednesday.
Tajikistan envoy pays farewell call on FM Qureshi
ISLAMABAD, JAN 09 (DNA) – Jononov Sherali, Ambassador of Tajikistan, paid a farewell call on Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Shah Mahmood Qureshi at the Foreign Office. Sherali will be returning on completion of 5 years tenure in Pakistan.
Ambassador of Japan meets Shah Mahmood Qureshi
ISLAMABAD, JAN 09 (DNA) – Takashi Kurai, Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan paid a farewell call on Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Foreign Minister of Pakistan, upon completion of his tenure in Pakistan.Ambassador said that Japan-Pakistan relations are characterized by mutual respect and support for each other.
UNDP, Kashf Foundation to train and mentor 8,000 youth
ISLAMABAD, JAN 9 (DNA) – — The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Pakistan and Kashf Foundation have partnered to train and mentor 8,000 young men and women in entrepreneurship skills in targeted areas of Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Pakistanis stranded in Egypt produced before court
ISLAMABAD, JAN 9 (DNA) – The five Pakistani nationals who were earlier stranded on a ship, off the coast of Safaga in Egypt were produced in an Egyptian court. An officer from our Mission in Cairo was deputed to assist our nationals during the court proceedings.
