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Today’s Pakistan contrary to Quaid’s vision, says Imran at Minar-e-Pakistan rally

LAHORE, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan, addressing his party’s power show at the iconic Minar-e-Pakistan on Sunday, lamented that today’s Pakistan is neither the vision of Quaid-e-Azam nor Allama Iqbal. Addressing the jalsa, Imran, who earlier dubbed it a “Tsunami plus show”, expressed his gratitude to the participants for turning out in large numbers to witness the “historic” gathering. “Whenever i gave a call to you, you never disappointed me,” he told the crowd. Speaking about a 11-point agenda to make a “naya” (new) Pakistan, he said, “Ask yourself, whyRead More


Pakistan, India all set for first ever joint military drills

    ISLAMABAD, April 29 (DNA): For the first time in history, Pakistan and India are all set to take part in joint military drills.   This will happen as part of the Peace Mission exercises to be held in Russia in September, along with a number of other partner countries under the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).   This will be the first time that the nuclear-armed South Asian nations will take part in exercises together. Both countries had become full members of the SCO last year. The drill will featureRead More


New Islamabad airport to be inaugurated on Tuesday

  ISLAMABAD, April 29 (DNA): The newly-constructed Islamabad International Airport will formally be inaugurated on May 3, however according to some reports the Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi may inaugurate the new airport, on Tuesday but formal operations will start from May 03.   The first flight of the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) from Karachi will touch down at the airport at 11:00 am on the same day, while first flight of the national flag carrier will depart for Karachi at 12.30 pm, according to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).   A general view ofRead More


Craft competition proved venerable for young artisans at RAC

RAWALPINDI, APR 29 (DNA) – A first ever craft competition different of its kind proved venerable for young artisans of the region which was organized under banner of Talent Hunt Craft Competition by Rawalpindi Arts Council with the motive to mobilize and encourage the artisans. Senator NajmaHameed and legislator from Punjab Assembly Lubna Rehan Pirzada flanked by Naheed Manzoor and Director RAC Waqar Ahmed graced the prize distribution ceremony as guests of honor. The artisans from different fields like modern art, wood carving, zari work, stone carving, motikaari, embroidery, multaniRead More


UN Security Council puts spotlight on Rohingya refugee crisis

COX S BAZAR, APR 29 (DNA) – UN Security Council envoys began a four-day visit to Bangladesh and Myanmar on Saturday to see firsthand the aftermath of a Myanmar military crackdown that Britain, the United States and others have denounced as ethnic cleansing of Rohingya Muslims. They are due to meet Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Myanmar s de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi and travel to Rakhine state, where the violence erupted eight months ago. Myanmar denies the accusations of ethnic cleansing. Rohingya insurgent attacks on security posts inRead More


Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) between Pakistan and Tajikistan held

 ISLAMABAD, APR 29 (DNA) – The fourth round of Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) between Pakistan and Tajikistan was held in Islamabad on 26 April 2018. Pakistan delegation was headed by the Special Secretary (ME, ECO & CARs), Mr. Aitzaz Ahmed while the Tajik delegation was led by the First Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Nizomiddin Zohidi. Both sides expressed satisfaction at the close fraternal relations and progress made thus far. The two sides reviewed their bilateral relations and examined the prospects of cooperation in areas of trade and economy, investment,Read More