WASHINGTON, Jun 16 (APP): Nusrat Jahan Choudhury, a Bangladeshi-American lawyer, was confirmed Thursday by the U.S. Senate, making her the first Muslim woman on the federal bench. Choudhury, 47, was confirmed in a 50-49 vote, with Senator Joe Manchin, the only Democrat to vote against her confirmation. She will serve the Eastern District of New… Continue reading US Senate confirms first Muslim woman federal judge
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PM for making Pakistan-US partnership diverse, multidimensional
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday highlighting the significance of long-standing cooperation between Pakistan and the United States underscored the need to make this partnership diverse and multidimensional.
Pakistan welcomes enhanced bilateral trade, investment from US: Sohail
ISLAMABAD, Dec 11 (APP): Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood Saturday while highlighting Pakistan’s pivot to geo-economics, emphasized that Pakistan welcomed enhanced bilateral trade and greater investments from the United States. The foreign secretary, in a meeting with a four-member delegation of the US Senate here, hoped that the US companies would reap dividends from Pakistan’s emerging… Continue reading Pakistan welcomes enhanced bilateral trade, investment from US: Sohail
U.S. proposed bill an attempt to ‘pass the buck’: FM
ISLAMABAD, Oct 1 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday said the recent proposed bill moved in the U.S. Senate seeking Pakistan’s role in the present Afghanistan situation was “an attempt to pass on the buck” and stressed that Pakistan had sufficient reasons to defend the course. “Pakistan will protect its interests and defend… Continue reading U.S. proposed bill an attempt to ‘pass the buck’: FM
Draft legislation in US Senate `unwarranted’, `inconsistent’ with spirit of Pakistan-US cooperation in Afghanistan since 2001: FO Spokesperson
ISLAMABAD, Sep 29 (APP): Pakistan on Wednesday described the draft legislation introduced in the US Senate as “completely unwarranted”, and “inconsistent with the spirit of Pakistan-U.S. cooperation” in Afghanistan since 2001. “We see that a debate is underway in Washington both in the media and on Capitol Hill to reflect on and examine the circumstances… Continue reading Draft legislation in US Senate `unwarranted’, `inconsistent’ with spirit of Pakistan-US cooperation in Afghanistan since 2001: FO Spokesperson
Democrats on verge of taking control of US Senate after leading in Georgia polls results
NEW YORK, Jan 06 (APP): The Democratic Party of US President-elect Joe Biden is closing in to take control of the Senate as results come in from the two elections in the state of Georgia in what was seen as a boost for the incoming administration. Pastor Raphael Warnock, a Democrat, defeated Senator Kelly Loeffler,… Continue reading Democrats on verge of taking control of US Senate after leading in Georgia polls results
- PM, Saudi Royal court advisor discuss ways to boost economic ties
- Minister meets Chinese Consul General, discusses bilateral cooperation, Chinese security
- Pakistani players celebrated the wicket of New Zealand batsman Michael Bracewell catch Babar Azam ball by Shadab Khan during the Fifth Twenty20 International cricket match between Pakistan and New Zealand at the Qaddafi cricket stadium
- Advisor at the Royal Court and General Secretary of Saudi-Pak Supreme Coordination Council H.E. Mr. Mohammed bin Mazyad Al-Tuwaijri calls on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.
- Advisor at the Royal Court and General Secretary of Saudi-Pak Supreme Coordination Council H.E. Mr. Mohammed bin Mazyad Al-Tuwaijri calls on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif
