Karachi, 21 Dec. 2018
(Anadolu News)
The United Arab Emirates on Friday announced a $3-billion bailout package to rescue Pakistan's tottering economy.
The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development said in a statement that it would deposit $3 billion (11 billion AED) in the State Bank of Pakistan in the coming days "to enhance ... Read More
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New Delhi, Thursday, 20 Dec. 2018
(The Hindu-PTI)
India imposed President’s rule in Jammu and Kashmir from Thursday, after expiry of six months of Governor’s rule.
President Ram Nath Kovind signed the proclamation paving the way for imposition of Central rule in the State which was placed under Governor’s rule on June 20 after ... Read More
December 21, 2018M Ashraf Siddiqui
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Beijing, 21 Dec. 2018
(The Hindu-Xinhua News)
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday sent a congratulatory message on the holding of the first meeting of China-India high-level people-to-people exchanges mechanism in India's capital New Delhi.
In the message, Xi said that China and India are both ancient civilizations boasting long history and splendid ... Read More
December 21, 2018M Ashraf Siddiqui
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Washington, 20 Dec. 2018
(New York Times)
Jim Mattis, US Defense Secretary whose experience and stability were widely seen as a balance to an unpredictable president, resigned Thursday in protest of President Trump’s decision to withdraw American forces from Syria and his rejection of international alliances.
Mr. Mattis had repeatedly told friends and ... Read More
December 20, 2018M Ashraf Siddiqui
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Doha, 16 Dec. 2018
Thousands of visitors from various walks of life and different nationals enjoyed with the amazing 'firework' organised by Vodafone Qatar celebrating Qatar National Day 2018.
The huge performance featured 300 drones and an opera show called “Citizens and expats – We Are One” was the centerpiece of Vodafone’s ... Read More
December 18, 2018M Ashraf Siddiqui
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Doha, 18 Dec. 2018
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of State of Qatar attended National Day Parade 2018, held today on Tuesday afternoon on Doha Corniche. Among dignitaries present on the occasion were Father Amir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa AlThani, Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Khalifa Al-Thani; Personal Representative of Amir ... Read More
December 18, 2018M Ashraf Siddiqui
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Doha, 17 Dec. 2018
Akbar Al Baker, Group Chief Executive of Qatar Airways hosted a media roundtable with global media to discuss the airline’s rapid expansion plans during Qatar’s annual Doha Forum conference at the Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel on 16 December 2018. The award-winning airline has launched ... Read More
December 17, 2018M Ashraf Siddiqui
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Doha, 15 Dec. 2018
Its now two weeks to start of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open 2019, the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex in Doha, venue of the tournament, has started to wear a new look as the necessary branding materials are already being put in place.
The annual tennis tournament will ... Read More
December 15, 2018M Ashraf Siddiqui
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Doha, 15 Dec. 2018
(Anadolu News)
Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has affirmed that his country's position regarding the ongoing crisis in inter-Gulf Arab relations has “not changed”.
In an opening speech delivered Saturday at the 18th Doha Forum, the emir reiterated calls to end the “siege” imposed on Qatar by ... Read More
December 15, 2018M Ashraf Siddiqui
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Islamabad, 15 Dec. 2018
(Anadolu News)
Pakistan on Saturday summoned the Iranian ambassador to Islamabad and lodged protest over Friday's ambush that killed six soldiers.
At least six Pakistani soldiers were killed and 14 other wounded last night when around 30 terrorists ambushed on security forces convoy on patrolling duty at Turbat area ... Read More
December 15, 2018M Ashraf Siddiqui