Toronto : A modern public transit system means shorter commute times, less air pollution, more time with family and friends, and stronger economic growth. Now is the time to invest in building new urban transit networks. The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced up to $1.09 billion in funding for ... Read More »
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Lahore : At least five people including a top Republican congressman were wounded in a Washington suburb early Wednesday morning when a shooting erupted as they practiced for an annual baseball game between lawmakers. Senior congressman Steve Scalise was shot in the hip, according to fellow Republican lawmaker Mo Brooks ... Read More »
Qatari Prince gives reply of JIT second letter
Lahore : The Qatari prince, Sheikh Hamad bin Jasim also gave reply of the second letter by Joint Investigation Team (JIT) formed to probe Panama case. According to sources, the Qatari prince had offered the JIT to come to Qatar for his interview, saying in this connection dates might be ... Read More »
PM Nawaz Sharif meets King Salman bin Abdul Aziz
Lahore : Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif met H. H King Salman Bin Abdul Aziz at the Royal Palace Jeddah on 12 June 2017. Matters of mutual interest were discussed in the meeting. Prime Minister arrived at Jeddah today in the evening with high level delegation. Army Chief General Qamar ... Read More »
Pakistan-Turkey joint production to be promoted : Ambassador Sohail Mahmood
Istanbul : Ambassador of Pakistan Sohail Mahmood has said that efforts are underway to further promote Pakistan-Turkey collaboration in joint production and exchange of films and TV serials. He was addressing a press conference held at the conclusion of the shooting for an upcoming film “Wajood” by Pakistan’s most accomplished ... Read More »
Pakistan, Russia agree to take bilateral ties to new level
Astana : Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif held a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the SCO Summit wherein both the leaders reaffirmed their desire to take the bilateral relations to the next level by enhancing cooperations in multiple spheres. The two leaders discussed bilateral relations, including trade and economic cooperation, and also ... Read More »
Pakistan formally becomes a full member of SCO
Lahore : Pakistan formally has became a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) during 17th meeting of the Heads of the State Council summit held here on Friday. Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev made an announcement in this regard after signing of documents by the founding members at the conclusion ... Read More »
PM Nawaz Sharif attends opening ceremony of Expo 17
Astana , Kazakhstan : Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Friday participated in the opening ceremony of international specialized exhibition ‘Expo 2017’ along with other heads of member states of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). Upon arrival, the prime minister was received by the Kazakh president. The prime minister also visited Pakistan pavilion. Expo 2017 ... Read More »
Pakistan keen to expand bilateral ties with Uzbekistan: PM Nawaz Sharif
Astana (Kazakhstan) : Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Thursday said Pakistan cherished its close, friendly and fraternal relations with Uzbekistan, as both the countries are bound by strong commonalities of history, faith and culture. Pakistan is keen to further expand ties in all fields, particularly economic and energy cooperation, connectivity and human ... Read More »
PM Nawaz Sharif congratulates newly elected French president
Lahore : Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday phoned French President Emmanuel Jean Michael Frederic Macron and congratulated him on his election as President of the French Republic. The Prime Minister, on behalf of the government and people of Pakistan, and on his own behalf, extended sincere felicitations to ... Read More »