News Roundup 26 October 2018

An eight-day Turkish Food Festival Inaugurated by Turkish Ambassador to Pakistan Ihsan Mustafa Yurdakul

Chefs and musicians from Çiragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul arrived in Pakistan to participate in this festival which was aimed to promote Turkish culture in Pakistan. The festival will be held in Zaman restaurant Islamabad.

PM Imran Khan Inaugurated Pakistan China Glass Manufacturing Complex built by Deli China & JW Sez Group

On the occasion of this inauguration Pm said: “With investment, unemployment will come down. Our government’s policy is simple. To remove hurdles for investors and businesses.” He also said that, his Govt. is trying to ease business platform in Pakistan to invite foreign investment.

Pakistan to Observe “Black Day” to Express Unity with Kashmiris on October 27, 2018

The Interior Ministry of Pakistan has requested the public to wear black bands and observe one minute silence at 1000 hours. There are almost 20-30,000 Indian troops being deployed in Kashmir, the Kashmiris have been fighting for a free state since 1947.

Visa Fees From Pakistani Workers In Saudi Arabia Reduced Fromm 2000 Riyals To 300 Riyals only.

Finance Minister Asad Umer announced about it on Thursday. This has happened on suggestion of PM Imran Khan during his meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman. This initiative is positive news for a large number of Pakistanis working Saudi Arabia.

Federal Cabinet has approved Pakistan’s First Space Mission to be launched in 2022 with Assistance of Chinese Company

Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) and a Chinese company have signed the agreement. The satellite to be sent has been installed with two panchromatic/multispectral cameras and has exigency of needs for 7 years of life.

Ethnic Baloch separatists Killed Two Pakistani Paramilitary Soldiers in Washk district, Quetta.

This attack was conducted by Balochistan Liberation Army [BLA] fighters. The Baloch separatists have been fighting against Pakistani army for over a decade now and they are also targeting the CPEC project sites situated in Balochistan Region. They consider Balochistan to be unjustifiably facilitated and demand exit of Pakistani army from their region.

Pakistan’s Ambassador to the UN Maleeha Lodhi Urges UN Council to protect Women from Torment Caused by Foreign Occupation.

She said this on behalf of Kashmiri and Palestinine women. She stated: “Turmoil, instability and chaos produces disproportionate and lasting consequences for women, particularly young girls.”She was addressing Women Peace and Security debate in UN Council.

PM Imran Khan Hopes to Extend His Hand of Peace to India Again After the Indian Elections

He expressed these thoughts while addressing Future Investment Initiative (FII) in Riyadh. He said, after getting elected, it was the first thing I did but was “rebuffed” by Delhi. The elections in India are scheduled to be held by mid-May.

Pakistan Hockey team reaches Semi Final of Asian Champions Trophy by beating Malaysia 1-0

The two teams will come face to face again on Saturday in semi-final stage. The head coach of Pakistani team seemed charged up and told the press that this victory has boost up the confidence of boys and they are ready to face Malaysian team again.