Friday, December 8th, 2017
Prince Aga Khan meets PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi
ISLAMABAD, DEC 08 (DNA) – His Highness the Aga Khan today called on Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi at the Prime Minister House in Islamabad. He was accompanied by his daughter, Princess Zahra Aga Khan, as well as senior AKDN representatives including Hafiz Sherali, President Council for Pakistan, Sultan Allana, Chairman TPS & HBL, Ambassador Arif Lalani, Head of the Diplomatic Department, Seat of the Ismaili Imamat, Firoz Rasul, President, Aga Khan University and Iqbal Walji, Chairman, National Committee Aga Khan Foundation, Pakistan. Warmly welcoming His Highness and members ofRead More
Turkey urges Israel not to resort to harsh measures during rallies in Jerusalem
ANKARA, DEC 08 (DNA) – Turkey calls on Israel not to resort to tough measures against protesters in Jerusalem, the Turkish media cited the country’s Deputy Prime Minister Bekir Bozdag as saying Dec. 8. Bozdag added that the US recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel caused clashes in Jerusalem, as well as in several Palestinian cities. Mass protests against the recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel have started in Jerusalem today. Thousands of Muslims flooded Jerusalem’s streets after the Friday prayer. Palestinian activists said that theRead More
Pakistan, Azerbaijan, aim to boost trade, economic ties
BAKU, DEC 08 (DNA) – The present level of trade and economic cooperation between Azerbaijan and Pakistan does not reflect the true potential that exist between the two countries, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif said. However, as the minister noted, efforts are being made by both countries to boost trade and economic cooperation between the two friendly countries. Asked about the priority sectors for the cooperation, the minister said that Pakistan has a world renowned textile industry where the two countries can cooperate. Other sectors are energy sector, informationRead More
Massive blaze destroys 700 acres of forest land in KP’s Shangla district
PESHAWAR, DEC 08 (DNA) – Around 700 acres of forests in the Kormang Gandorai area of Shangla district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have been gutted in a massive fire that continues to spread, local officials told. Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Amjad told that the fire had broken out Thursday evening in the Gandorai area adjoining the mountains of Bisham city. It soon engulfed the entire area, including the Kana Tehsil. “The blaze spread rapidly because of heavy winds,” he said. The DFO said the fire seems to have been “started deliberately”,Read More
ATM skimming: Suspect nabbed, handed over to FIA on 11-day remand
RAWALPINDI, (DNA) – Suspect in ATM skimming scam, accused of withdrawing at least Rs10 million through some 559 transactions, was reportedly nabbed on Friday. Cyber crime cell of Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has revealed involvement of Indian, Canadian, American and Nigerian hackers besides Pakistanis in the scam. In a development reported today, the Pakistani suspect named Saqib was handed over to the federal agency for a period of the 11 days. According to the details let out by the agency, Saqib bought a ‘skimmer’ in guise of an Italian citizenRead More
Turkish ambassador pays farewell visit to PM Abbasi
ISLAMABAD, 08 DEC (DNA) – Sadik Babur Girgin, Turkish Ambassador to Pakistan paid a farewell call on Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Friday at PM Office. The Prime Minister commended the outgoing Ambassador for his efforts and contributions towards further strengthening the existing cordial and brotherly relations between the two countries. The Prime Minister conveyed his good wishes for the Turkish leadership as well as for progress and prosperity of the people of Turkey. The Prime Minister wished the Ambassador success in his future endeavors. Ambassador Girgin thanked the Prime Minister for the warmthRead More