Tag: Indonesia

Two dead in volcano eruption in Indonesia

BLITAR- A spectacular volcanic eruption in Indonesia has killed two people and forced mass evacuations, disrupting long-haul flights and closing international airports Friday. Mount Kelud, considered...

14 dead in volcano eruption in Indonesia

JAKARTA- At least 14 people have reportedly been killed, after a volcano erupted on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. A thick cloud of ash spewed into...

Indonesian police kill six ‘terrorists’

An Indonesian police anti-terrorism squad shot dead six fighters and arrested another in an all-night standoff at a house near the capital Jakarta, officials...

“Freedom of flight” seeked by ASEAN and Japan

Japan and ASEAN leaders  pledged to work together to ensure "freedom of overflight" in the region, in a move seen as a mild rebuke...

Indonesia arrests top judge on corruption charges

The chief justice of Indonesia has been arrested for alleged bribery, officials said on Thursday. Akil Mochtar was arrested by anti-corruption officials for allegedly...

Indonesia, Pakistan to boost bilateral trade to $2bn under PTA

Pakistan and Indonesia are striving to increase the volume of annual bilateral trade up to $2 billion under the Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) the...

Pakistan, Indonesia to cooperate in CNG sector

Indonesia and Pakistan have underlined a vast potential of bilateral cooperation by enhancing exchanges in the field Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) sector development. This...

Pakistan, Indonesia to start implementing PTA during the current month

The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Pakistan said on Wednesday Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) between two countries will be implemented during the...

Indonesia holds ‘batik making’ event

Indonesian Consulate General in Karachi recently organised the demonstration and training of Indonesian traditional batik making. The event was officially opened by the Indonesian...

Forecasted Pakistan-Indonesia trade volume = $2bn

President Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) Muhammad Haroon Agar Tuesday said the implementation of Pakistan-Indonesia Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) would open new...

Jennifer Lopez tones down concert in Indonesia

Jennifer Lopez wowed thousands of fans in Indonesia, but they didn’t see as much of her as concertgoers in other countries - the American...

Pak energy companies, banks asked to explore Indonesia

Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) on Monday said Pakistani oil and gas companies can operate comfortably in Indonesia and make...

Pakistan, Indonesia bilateral trade at $15b

Trade volume between Indonesia and Pakistan would reach $15 billion by 2015. Indonesian Minister for Industries M.S. Hidayat and Minister for Agriculture Suswono said that...

PTA with Pakistan to be operational in 15 days: Indonesian Minister

Minister of Trade, Republic of Indonesia Gita Wirjawan on Thursday said Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) signed with Pakistan earlier this year will become operational...

Indonesia shuts Christian, Buddhist places of worship

Authorities in Indonesia's only province that uses Islamic sharia laws said Tuesday they had closed some Christian places of worship and Buddhist temples following...

German held with 3.7 kgs of hashish in Indonesia

A German man has been detained on the Indonesian resort island of Lombok for attempting to smuggle 3.7 kilograms (8.1 pounds) of hashish with...

Indonesian police arrest 80 Pakistanis

Indonesian police have arrested 80 Pakistanis and 17 Afghans stranded after they wanted to cross the border illegally. According to the media reports, they were...