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Pak-Turk joint working group meeting held
ISLAMABAD: The Joint Working Group on Trade and Investment of Pakistan and Turkey was held on February 13, 2020 under the 6th HLSCC held in Islamabad, Pakistan.
Both sides reviewed the existing bilateral trade and agreed to increase the…
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Turkish President presented guard of honour at PM House
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was on Thursday presented a guard of honour during an official welcome ceremony held here at the Prime Minister House.
Upon arrival at the PM House, President Erdogan was warmly welcomed by Prime Minister…
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UAE envoy meets Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh
UAE's ambassador in Islamabad Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salim Al-Zaabi called on Finance Minister Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh on Thursday and discussed preparations for the upcoming Pak-UAE Joint Ministerial Commission meetings expected to be held…
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Four Pakistanis infected with coronavirus in China recovered: official
Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Health Dr Zafar Mirza has confirmed that four Pakistani students who were diagnosed with coronavirus disease in China were fully recovered now.
After recovery from the disease, they had been…
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U.S. sale of integrated weapon system to India may disturb regional peace: FO
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday expressed concern over the approval of the United States for sale of integrated air defence weapon system to India, saying the step would disturb the peace of already volatile region.
“The decision of U.S…
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Turkey’s Erdogan set to arrive in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: On the invitation of Prime Minister Imran Khan, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will be visiting Pakistan from 13-14 February 2020.
President Erdogan will be accompanied by a high-level delegation comprising cabinet…
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Countering extremism and terrorism is crucial, says Ijaz Shah
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Interior Brig (retd) Ijaz Ahmad Shah visited National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) on 12th February, 2020.
He was welcomed by National Coordinator NACTA, Mehr Khaliq Dad Lak.
“The honorable Minister…
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Hafiz Saeed gets five-year jail term in terror financing cases
Jamatud Dawa leader Hafiz Saeed has been convicted in two terror-financing cases on Wednesday.
The verdict was announced by ATC judge Arshad Hussain Bhatta. Saeed was also present in the courtroom while the judge read out the sentence.…
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Govt announces Rs10bn subsidy package for utility stores
ISLAMABAD: To counter the soaring inflation, the government announced a subsidy package of Rs10 billion on Tuesday, according to which prices of essential food items will be brought down. This decision was taken after inflation soared…
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UN chief to visit Pakistan from Feb 16-19
United Nations Secretary-General (UNSG), Mr. Antonio Guterres, will be visiting Pakistan from 16-19 February 2020.
The Secretary-General will participate in the “International Conference on 40 Years of Hosting Afghan Refugees in Pakistan:…
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PPC holds ‘PurAzm Pakistan Awards’ to showcase nation’s resilience against…
Pakistan Peace Collective (PPC) – a research and communication project of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MoIB) – organized the ‘PurAzm Pakistan Awards’ at Jinnah Convention Center Islamabad to showcase the resilience of…
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Setback for Modi as AAP routs BJP in key Delhi elections
India’s ruling party was projected to lose a key state election on Tuesday, the vote count showed, in its first electoral test since deadly anti-government protests erupted nearly two months ago.
The Hindu-nationalist Bharatiya Janata…
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Cabinet expected to announce Rs15bn package amid inflation
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet is expected to announce a Rs15 billion package to provide some relief to the poor as the inflationary situation across the country makes life harder for the average Pakistani.
A private news channel reported…
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Erdogan’s visit to boost Pakistan-Turkey bilateral ties: PM Imran
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan said Monday that Turkish President Erdogan's visit to the country will boost bilateral ties between Pakistan and Turkey, according to Radio Pakistan.
This was said by the prime minister while he was…
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Pakistan summons Indian envoy over ceasefire violations
ISLAMABAD: Indian Charge d’Affaires Gaurav Ahluwalia was summoned by Director General (South Asia & SAARC) Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri on Monday to register Pakistan’s strong protest at the ceasefire violations by Indian occupation forces…
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