Tuesday, December 4th, 2018
Cultural performances; traditional cuisines add color to UAE national day
AMBASSADOR HAMAD OBAID SALEM AL ZAABI HOSTS GRAND RECEPTION; ARMY CHIEF GEN BAJWAR CHIEF GUEST ISLAMABAD, DEC 04 (DNA) – Colorful traditional dances; beautifully decorated venue and delicious Arabian cuisines were the hallmark of 47th UAE National Day Celebrations. Presence of Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa ostensibly made the event more significant. Ambassador of UAE, Hamad Obaid Salem Al Zaabi, as usual, hosted a grand reception to mark national day of his country. The ambassador became center of attention when he joined the traditional dancers toRead More
Govt of Japan confers “The Order of the Rising Sun, with Rosette” Upon Dr. Muhammad Amin
ISLAMABAD, DEC 04: The Government of Japan has conferred the prestigious decoration, The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette upon Dr. Muhammad Amin of Pakistan in recognition of his significant contributions for promoting Japan-Pakistan relations by establishing linkages between the two countries through language and literature. The Decoration Conferment ceremony was held today at the official residence of H.E. Mr. Takashi Kurai, Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan. On behalf of the Government of Japan, Ambassador Kurai conferred decoration upon Dr. Muhammad Amin. The ceremony was attendedRead More
President & CEO of Telenor Group meets PM Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Sigve Brekke shared with the Prime Minister telenor’s experience of investment in Pakistan terming as “very satisfactory”. Mr. Sigve Brekke thanked the Government of Pakistan for its continued support for the telecom sector and for encouraging foreign direct investments into the country. He said that Telenor Group has been operating in Pakistan since 2005 and has made a significant impact on the socioeconomic uplift of the country. The Group has invested over USD 3.5bn and created over 5,000 direct jobs, in addition to hundreds of thousands ofRead More
New Zealand all out for 274 in third Pakistan Test
ABU DHABI, (DNA) – New Zealand were all out for 274 in their first innings Tuesday after resuming at 229-7 on the second day of the third and final Test in Abu Dhabi. Wicket keeper batsman BJ Watling scored an unbeaten 77 in a fighting knock during which he passed 3,000 runs in his 56th Test. Watling became the 14th New Zealand batsmen to score 3,000 or more runs when he reached 66, joining a list topped by Stephen Fleming who scored 7,172 runs in 111 Tests. For Pakistan, off-spinnerRead More
US Special Representative Zalmay Khalilzad arrives in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad has arrived in Pakistan as part of US efforts to seek Pakistan’s assistance in putting an end to war in Afghanistan. The US diplomat came to Islamabad via Afghanistan. The US envoy will meet Pakistan’s civil-military leadership during his stay in the country and exchange views on ways to resolve the conflict in Afghanistan. US Special Representative Zalmay Khalilzad arrives in Islamabad Khalilzad last visited the region in November, where he met with members of the Afghan civil societyRead More