Independence Day: Commemorative train launched by railways
ISLAMABAD: With Independence Day around the corner, a date which elicits fervent patriotism in various forms throughout the nation, Pakistan Railways has come up with a novel initiative for commemoration with the inception of an ‘Azadi’ train. The train encapsulates the traditional folk culture and important events which have transpired. The train is a visual […]
China, Turkey dominate Punjab uplift schemes
LAHORE – Since the PML-N government came to power in the Punjab, it chiefly relied on Chinese and Turkish companies to overcome the energy crisis, improve transport, health service, infrastructure, and control crime. The PML-N has been ruling the province for over more than eight years. During this period, Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif totally changed […]
No more IMF loans: President Mamnoon
ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) – President Mamnoon Hussain has said that the government led by Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif with a view to lessen the volume of foreign loans and debts has decided not to take loans from IMF in future. Talking to notables and tribal elders from Balochistan on Friday, President said that the […]
Rest in peace SAARC: The tug of war between India and Pakistan
Newspapers published yesterday were filled with stories on the recent exchange of harsh words between the interior ministers of both India and Pakistan. The aftermath of which resulted in the Indian dignitary neither attending the lunch hosted by Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif nor staying overnight as planned. India’s home minister arrives in Islamabad to […]
CPEC a gift from China to Pakistan: PM Nawaz
Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif told a conference of the country’s envoys on Wednesday that the relationship with China has transformed into a multi-dimensional partnership, and it was a “time-tested” friend of Pakistan. “We are determined to take Sino-Pakistani relationship to new heights as China is a time-tested friend of Pakistan. Relations with China have […]
Sindh has larger share of CPEC energy projects than Punjab: Shahbaz
SAHIWAL (Dunya News) – Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said that Sindh has a larger share of electricity projects than Punjab that are being built under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and thus opposition needs to do productive criticism, reported Thursday. The Chief Minister demanded the opposition to act sensibly while he paid a visit to 1,320 […]
Pak, China, Afghan army chiefs form regional mechanism against terrorism
Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif, the other day, went on a one-day visit to China to discuss the issue of regional terrorism . Read more: COAS Raheel Sharif meets General Fang in Urumqi General Raheel held a meeting with Chinese Chief of Joint Staff General Fang Fenghui and Afghan Army Chief Shah Shaheen. […]
Gen Sharif lands in China to discuss CPEC security
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff Gen Raheel Sharif arrived in China today (Wednesday) for a day long visit where he met Chief of General Staff General Fang of the Peoples Liberation Army. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), military’s public affairs wing, the two leaders discussed military to military relations, bilateral security cooperation and all […]
Pakistan’s Trade Share In Global Market Witnesses Growth By 5.48PC In FiveYears: NA Told
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Law and Justice Zahid Hamid Wednesday said that Pakistan’s trade share in global market had increased by 5.48 percent during the last five years. Speaking in the National Assembly during question-hour, the minister said Pakistan’s export share in global market in 2015 had increased by 3.50 percent as compared to 2014. He […]
Punjab govt to appoint 5,000 officials for foreigners’ security
LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to appoint 5000 officials for the security of foreigners including Chinese engineers working in the province. According to Punjab Government’s spokesman, CM Punjab Shahbaz Sharif has requested the immediate appointment of 5000 officials in the Special Protection Unit. These officials will provide security to the foreigners including those working […]