Wednesday, November 14th, 2018
Ambassadors of African countries meet foreign minister
ISLAMABAD, NOV 13 (DNA) – Ambassador and High Commissioners of African countries met with Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi. High Commissioner of South Africa,, who is the dean of African group led the delegation. According to diplomatic sources both sides discussed ways and means to further improve and strengthen Pakistan relations with African countries. Pakistan, in 2015 had announced its Look Africa policy and since then efforts are under way to further expand cooperation with the African countries. The diplomats who attended the meeting confided to DNA that AfricanRead More
18 – 20% Pakistani population is diabetic: experts
ISLAMABAD, NOV 14 (DNA) -: Over 522 million people are currently living with diabetes globally. Most of these cases are type 2 diabetes, which is largely preventable through regular physical activity, a healthy and balanced diet, and the promotion of healthy living environments. Families have a key role to play in addressing the modifiable risk factors for type 2 diabetes for patients and must be provided with educational and awareness resources and a suitable environment to live and adopt a healthier lifestyle, said Consultant Endocrinologist at Shifa InternationalRead More
Qatar visa facilitation centers to operational by December
ISLAMABAD, NOV 14 (DNA) -Qatari delegation led by Major Abdullah Khalifa Al Muhanadi, Director Management of Recruitment Support Services, who called on Sayed Zulfikar Abbas Bukhari, Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, informed Qatar’s Visa Facilitation Centers will be fully operational in Karachi and Islamabad by December. Visa Centers will expedite the visa process and fees incurred during the process of hiring will be paid by the employers. Pakistani Workers will be protected under the wages protection system of Qatar. Mr. BukhariRead More
Saudi ambassador calls on PM Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD (DNA) Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan H.E. Nawaf Saeed Al Malkiy called on Prime Minister Imran Khan at PM Office today. They discussed matter of mutual interst.
Afghan Foreign Ministry confirms recovery of a body with the service card of SP Mr. Tahir Khan Dawar
Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs has informed the Pakistan Embassy in Kabul that a body was found by locals in Dur Baba district of Nangarhar Province, yesterday. The Afghan side has confirmed that the service card of Superintendent of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa PoliceMr. Tahir Khan Dawar has also been recovered with the body. After its hand over to the local police, the body was brought to Mohmand Dara district and is being transferred to Jalalabad by the Afghan authorities. The body is yet to be received by the Consul GeneralRead More
Argentina embassy celebrates International students’ day
ISLAMABAD, NOV 14(DNA) – The Argentina embassy organized a colorful and grand show to celebrate the International Students Day in a befitting manner. Students of various schools, including the special children, took part in the celebrations. Mayor of Islamabad Metropolitan Corporation (MCI) Shekh Anser Aziz was the chief guest. The event was originally scheduled to take place in the Argentina Park, however due to rain the venue was move to the Argentine embassy. Artists from Rafi Peer Theatre came all the way from Lahore to entertain children.Read More