LAHORE: Punjab Finance Minister Makhdoom Hashim Jawan Bakht said that Punjab is working with the federal government to increase revenue collections. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) representative for Pakistan, Esther Perez Ruiz called on Bakht at the Civil Secretariat on Thursday, where he said that the government will ensure implementation on the long-term reform for … Read more
NEW DELHI: US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, in a short and maiden visit to India assured to work together for stability in Afghanistan, however, asked India to stand for free media, independent courts, a vibrant and fair electoral system. He raised up issues of democratic principles, human rights and freedom during the consultations. … Read more
Naval Chief Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi attended separate meetings with the Commander in Chief of Bahrain’s Defense Forces, Commander Bahrain’s National Guards, and Commander Royal Bahrain Naval Forces in Manama. In the meetings, he discussed defense cooperation and matters of mutual interests. According to a spokesperson of the Pakistan Navy, the host authorities commended Pakistan … Read more
Rupee witnesses stability on the last day of the business week. On Friday US dollar traded at Rs 154.47 against Rupee in the inter bank market. Earlier The rupee strengthened against the dollar in the interbank market on Thursday on healthy supplies and weak demand from importers, The local currency closed at 154.47 to the … Read more
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Monday, underscored the need for achieving the goal of a secure and stable Afghanistan for the economic progress and prosperity of the entire region. He made these remarks while addressing the 8th Ministerial meeting of the Heart of Asia-Istanbul Process held earlier today at Istanbul. Speaking on the occasion, … Read more
Chairman European Union Military Committee General Claudio Graziano called on Naval Chief Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi in Islamabad and discussed defense cooperation here on Wednesday. The Naval Chief highlighted Pakistan’s role in ensuring maritime security and efforts for regional peace. The visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan Navy’s efforts for maritime security and stability.
Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Thursday said that Pakistan strongly values bilateral relations with Malaysia. Malaysian Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah telephoned Shah Mahmood Qureshi and discussed matters of mutual interest, including bilateral relations and regional security situation. FM Qureshi informed his Malaysian counterpart about the ongoing Indian atrocities in occupied Jammu and Kashmir. He … Read more
Italian Secretary General Defense meets Pak-Navy’s Chief Admiral Zafar Mehmood Abbasi at Naval Headquarters in Islamabad (today). During the meeting, they discussed defense cooperation and matters of mutual interest. Italian General Nicolo Falsaperna hailed Pakistan Navy’s efforts for regional peace and stability. Italian General and Naval Chief also visited Navy headquarters today. Air Marshal Asim … Read more
Pak Navy’s Chief Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi meets Williem Wouter Plomp, Netherlands Ambassador to Pakistan here on Tuesday. Naval Chief meets the ambassador at naval headquarters, spokesperson said. The meeting between the two leaders discussed in detail the professional issues and mutual defense partnerships. According to Pak-Navy spokesperson, the Naval Chief highlights the role of … Read more
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said it is utmost effort of Pakistan that the Afghan peace process resumes and reaches its logical conclusion to cultivate the benefits of peace and prosperity in the region. Addressing a ceremony, he termed his meeting with the Afghan Taliban today as positive and satisfactory. The Foreign Minister also … Read more
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan raised the issue of current situation in occupied Kashmir in the United Nations here on Tuesday. According to Turkish news agency, Erdogan said that the stability and prosperity of South Asia cannot be separated from the Kashmir issue. In his speech before the UN, said that despite the UN resolutions, eight … Read more
