ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has long enjoyed warm relations with Saudi Arabia, deeply rooted in their common faith, shared history and mutual support in times of crisis. More than 2 million Pakistanis work in the Kingdom, contributing to its prosperity and sending home billions in remittances. Trade, meanwhile, continues to blossom between the two nations.
With an eye to boosting their mutual cooperation, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan arrived in Saudi Arabia on Friday at the invitation of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to begin a three-day official visit, with energy, economy and the welfare of overseas Pakistanis expected to top the diplomatic agenda.
National
March 8, 2021
Islamabad: Air Vice-Marshal (r) Shahzad Chaudhry has said that it is high time for Pakistan and Sri Lanka to streamline their relationship as the current regime in Sri Lanka is experienced in balancing their relationship.
Shahzad Chaudhry was speaking at the panel discussion on “PM Khan’s visit to Colombo” organised by the Institute of Regional Studies here Saturday.
AVM Chaudhry appreciated Sri Lanka’s support at a time when nobody was ready to come to Pakistan as the country was declared unsafe. He was of the view that we need to invest more in cementing our ties. Apart from economic collaborations, culture, religion, education, and sports are those areas that can bring both countries closer to each other. He stressed that Pakistan must learn and benefit from Sri Lanka’s skill development sector as it has certified, and trained people in every field.
‘It is high time for Pakistan, Sri Lanka to streamline their relationship’
Islamabad
March 7, 2021
Islamabad: Air Vice-Marshal (r) Shahzad Chaudhry has said that it is high time for Pakistan and Sri Lanka to streamline their relationship as the current regime in Sri Lanka is experienced in balancing their relationship.
Shahzad Chaudhry was speaking at the panel discussion on “PM Khan’s visit to Colombo” organised by the Institute of Regional Studies here Saturday.
AVM Chaudhry appreciated Sri Lanka’s support at a time when nobody was ready to come to Pakistan as the country was declared unsafe. He was of the view that we need to invest more in cementing our ties. Apart from economic collaborations, culture, religion, education, and sports are those areas that can bring both countries closer to each other. He stressed that Pakistan must learn and benefit from Sri Lanka’s skill development sector as it has certified, and trained people in every field.
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Imran Khan tightens noose over NGOs to silence dissent ANI | Updated: Feb 14, 2021 10:46 IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], February 14 (ANI): Tightening the noose around non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Pakistan to crush dissent, Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday alleged that NGOs have been receiving foreign funds to promote the enemy agenda and are working against the state, reported DW News Agency.
Activists and rights groups asserted that the crackdown on civil society organisations is part of the authorities broader plan to silence dissent, reported DW News Agency.
Local and international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) have been under pressure in Pakistan for many years, but suppression under the government of Prime Minister Imran Khan has intensified as he ordered 18 foreign NGOs to close their operations and leave the country since 2018.