Saturday, August 24th, 2019
Army fully alive to threat from eastern border: Gen Bajwa
RAWALPINDI, AUG 24 (DNA) – General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) visited formation Headquarters at Gilgit, on Saturday. COAS laid floral wreath on Shahadua monument. Addressing formation officers and troops COAS appreciated their state of readiness and moral despite challenges of weather, terrain and the enemy at the highest battlefield of the world. COAS said that we are alive to threat from Eastern Border linked to ongoing situation in IOJ&K and fully prepared to thwart any misadventure or aggression.=DNA
Baku to host Acrobatic Gymnastics World Championships in 2022 for first time
Azerbaijan’s capital Baku will host Acrobatic Gymnastics World Championships in 2022 for the first time, media reported citing the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG). “When it comes to the Gymnastics calendar, Azerbaijan remains a venue of choice. After the 2019 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships, the 2020 Aerobic Gymnastics World Championships and the 2021 Trampoline Gymnastics World Championships, Baku will host the Acrobatic Gymnastics World Championships in 2022 for the first time, at the National Gymnastics Arena,” reads a message on FIG’s website. Reportedly, as a prelude, the city will welcome the World AgeRead More
Made no offers of mediation between India and Pakistan: Sri Lankan President
Maithripala Sirisena, the President of Sri Lanka, on Friday, detached himself from Islamabad’s claim of offers for mediation and dialogue facilitation emerging from Sri Lanka in an attempt to resume the SAARC platform and a find a peaceful resolution to the ongoing regional tensions. The office of the Sri Lankan President distanced the President from the remarks of mediation between India and Pakistan over the ongoing escalations in Indian-occupied Kashmir-as quoted by a press release issued by the Pakistan High Commission in Sri Lanka. Earlier on Wednesday, the Pakistan HighRead More
German marines visit PNS Mehran navy air base in Karachi
KARACHI, AUG 24 (DNA): German navy aircraft P3C visited PNS Mehran naval air base as a manifestation of good bilateral relations and to strengthen the defense ties between both countries. Upon arrival at PNS Mehran, German navy P3C Crew was warmly welcomed by commanding officer and crew of 28 Maritime Strike Squadron. German long-range maritime patrol aircraft P3C paid a three-day visit to PNS Mehran in Karachi during which matters of mutual interest and professional affairs were discussed. Visit programme of the German P3C included various professional and social interactionsRead More
PM Imran chairs meeting to engineering university establishment
ISLAMABAD, AUG 24 (DNA) -Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday chaired a meeting to review progress on establishment of state-of-the-art University of Engineering and Emerging Technologies in Prime Minister’s House. Matters regarding establishment of National Centres of Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Artificial Intelligence and allied technologies and major National Human Resources Development program were also discussed. The meeting was attended by Minister for Science & Technology Mr. Fawad Ahmed Chaudhry, Chairman Task Force on S&T Prof. Dr. Atta-ur-Rehman, Secretary Science & Technology and senior officials. Minister for Science &Read More
KP government opens tourist spot in Galiyat
PESHAWAR, AUG 24 (DNA) – In a bid to promote tourism in the country, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has opened a new tourist spot in Galiyat. As per details, Samundar Katha Lake, near Barra Gali is now open for public. Tourists have started visiting the newly built tourist spot. PTI shared pictures and video of the scenic tourist spot on twitter.=DNA =========