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Pakistan’s Embassy taking steps to promote Urdu Language in France

PARIS, MAY 13 (DNA) – The Embassy of Pakistan is taking multiple steps to promote Urdu language learning in France specially for second generation Pakistani students to ensure that they remain connected with their Pakistani heritage culture and language. This was stated by the Ambassador of Pakistan to France Moin ul Haque while addressing a Graduation Ceremony of 250 students enrolled under learning and capacity building program of a French Non-Government Organization named, “Together for Human Development (EPDH)”, as chief guest near Paris today. The annual event was attended byRead More


Security institutions take stock of Nawaz Sharif interview; meeting tomorrow

ISLAMABAD (DNA) – The security institutions of Pakistan have takne a strong view of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif interview in media soruces reveleaed on Sudnay. According to sources the security institutions have taken the statement as anti-state.   It is also expected that an important meeting of the security institutions is planned for tomorrow in which this matter will come under discussion. Details have revealed that the journalist who interviewed the former pirme minister was taken to Multan airpot thru a special pass. The special pass was issued byRead More


Pakistan a peace loving country: Nasser Janjua

ISLAMABAD, May 13 (DNA): National Security Adviser Lt-Gen (Retd) Nasser Khan Janjua on Sunday said Pakistan is a great and peace loving country which had always stood along with world to contribute to global stability and prosperity. “We all need to invest in peace instead of war. We want and we are working with the world in a cooperative framework,” Nasser Janjua said this while addressing an International Conference of News Agencies. Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb was guest of honour on the occasion. The two-day Conference entitledRead More


Five dead as bridge collapses in Neelum Valley

NEELUM, MAY 13 (DNA) – A bridge collapsed in Neelum Valley, drowning 20 people aboard, According to rescue sources, five bodies have been recovered so far. Reportedly, the bridge collapsed due to overloading. Local sources told Dunya News that the tourists had come to Kundal Shahi for sightseeing. The rescue teams approached the venue and recovered 11 people while five dead bodies have been sent to dead house for post-mortem.


“Imran Khan is not ‘Ladla,'” clarifies CJP

ISLAMABAD, MAY 13 (DNA) – The Chief Justice of Pakistan has clarified that Imran Khan is not the  Ladla  (blue-eyed person) of Supreme Court in any way in Bani Gala encroachments case. Hearing case regarding the Bani Gala encroachments, Justice Saqib Nisar said that the courts have not given Imran Khan any concession at any point. He also challenged anyone concerned to prove him wrong. Imran Khan s lawyer Babar Awan told the court that Minister for Information Mariyam Aurangzeb could be heard terming Imran Khan Ladla of Supreme Court.Read More


Info Minister stresses media role in conflict resolution

  ISLAMABAD, MAY 13 (DNA) -Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ms Marriyum Aurangzeb has said that South Asian media fraternity should become ambassador for changing perceptions and conflict resolution in the region.  Addressing the opening ceremony of South Asia Media Conference here today she said that media communication would never be result oriented if it is devoid of people’s communication. She said dialogue was key in conflict resolution and media could become a tool to create enabling Environment for that purpose. She said that media moguls having rich experience attendingRead More