Islamabad, February 28, 2013 (PPI-OT): Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF) and National Highway Authority (NHA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for Technical Collaboration at Highway Research and Training Centre (HRTC), Burhan the other day. PSF Chairman Prof. Dr. Manzoor H. Soomro and HRTC Executive Director Mr. Sabir Hasan signed the …

Islamabad, February 28, 2013 (PPI-OT): The Ambassador of UAE H.E. Mr. Essa Abdullah Albasha Al-Noaimi called on the Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar, today, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to deliver a letter from the Foreign Minister of UAE His Highness Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed al Nahyan. Foreign Minister …

Islamabad, February 28, 2013 (PPI-OT): Ladies and gentlemen, Dear guests, In December 2010, with the initiative of the Government of Tajikistan and with the support of many partner countries, the United Nations’ General Assembly adopted a resolution (65/154) declaring 2013 the International Year of Water Cooperation. On 11th February 2013 …

Islamabad, February 28, 2013 (PPI-OT): A court in the Seychelles has convicted and handed down long prison sentences to four pirates, accused of taking Pakistani fishermen as hostages. The pirates were captured by Denmark and delivered for prosecution last year. Denmark succeeded in getting some Pakistani fishermen, who had been …

Islamabad, February 28, 2013 (PPI-OT): ”Democracy is co-related to freedom, but it is also important to remember that democracy and freedom consists of discipline and selfless service to others, embracing the ethics of compassion and respect.” This was stated by the Danish Ambassador, Ole E. Moesby while speaking at the …

Islamabad, February 28, 2013 (PPI-OT): In compliance with the direction of Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf, National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has hired the services of Mr. Muhammad Asif, World Snooker Champion 2012. These directions were issued in conformity with the policy of the government for recognizing the services of …

Islamabad, February 28, 2013 (PPI-OT): Russia is a source of peace and stability at both regional and global level and its growing power is a positive development for a multi-polar world of today, said Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf. The Prime Minister said this while warmly welcoming a delegation of …