UNITED NATIONS, Nov 13 (APP): Underscoring the forecast of a “third and more intense intifada”, Pakistan on Thursday called for a settlement of the Middle East conflict through an independent, contiguous and viable State of Palestine, based on the pre-1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.
Sharif, Rahmon briefed over CASA-1000 project
MURREE, Nov 13 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon on Friday were briefed over the CASA-1000 project for the supply of electricity from Central Asia to Pakistan.
The two leaders agreed on the early implementation of Central
Asia South Asia-1000 project as they met at the Governor’s House of
Murree’s picturesque hills.
Following their one-on-one talks held Thursday in Islamabad,
Prime Minister Sharif and President Rahmon held second round of
exclusive meeting in Murree to discuss bilateral matters.
Later, the two leaders were briefed about the execution of
CASA-1000 project.
Minister-in-waiting Khawaja Asif, Finance Minister Ishaq Dar,
PM’s Advisor on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz and PM’s Special
Assistant Tariq Fatemi were present.
From Tajikistan side, Foreign Minister Sirojidin Aslov,
Minister for Internal Affairs Ramazon Rahimzoda and President’s
Assistant on Foreign Affairs Erkinkhon Rakhmatullozoda also joined
the meeting.
ECP summons meeting on Nov 14 to review law, order situation in Sindh
ISLAMABAD, Nov 13 (APP): Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has summoned a meeting on Saturday (Nov 14) to review arrangements and issues of law and order situation in Sanghar, Badin, Tharparkar, Umerkot, Nowshero Feroz districts of Sindh Province for the conduct of second Phase of Local Government Elections.
WB approves US $500 mln to support energy reforms in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Nov 13 (APP): World Bank approved the second Development Policy Credit (DPC-II) worth US $500 million to support Pakistan’s energy reforms.
New BISP survey to identify needy being planned: Senate informed
ISLAMABAD, Nov 13 (APP): Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Friday informed the Senate that the government was planning to conduct a new survey under the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) to identify needy across the country.
ECP increases polling time for upcoming LG polls in ICT
ISLAMABAD, Nov 13 (APP): Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has increased time duration to cast ballots for upcoming Local Bodies Elections in 50 Union Councils of Islamabad Capital territory (ICT) on Nov 30.
PBC plays significant role in socio-economic development
ISLAMABAD, Nov 13 (APP): Director General, Radio Pakistan Syed Muhammad Imran Gardezi has said that the organization is going to extend its reach across the country through new high range transmitters.
Japanese drummers, folk dancers to entertain Islooites on Nov 14
ISLAMABAD, Nov 13 (APP): Japanese drummers featuring Wadaiko drums, folk dancers and singers will entertain the fun lovers of federal capital here on November 14.
KP Senior Minister to open workshop on Dairy Science Park
PESHAWAR, Nov 13 (APP): Senior Minister Local Government and Rural Development, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Inayatullah Khan will inaugurate the Third International Workshop on Dairy Science Park on Monday (Nov 16).
Road repair project near Dargai check post to be completed in 2016: Senate informed
ISLAMABAD, Nov 12 (APP): Minister for Frontier Regions (SAFRON) Abdul Qadir Baloch Thursday informed the Senate that road maintenance work near Dargai check post in Malakand Agency would be completed in 2016.