Monday, November 18th, 2019
Govt decides to give Ministry of Planning and Special Initiative to Asad Umar
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) led federal government has decided to get back Asad Umar in the cabinet. As per details, senior PTI leader and former finance minister Asad Umar will be given ministry of Planning and Special Initiative. This was announced by Special Assistant to PM Firdous Ashiq Awan in a tweet. Current minister for planning Khusro Bakhtiar will be given ministry of petroleum. Notification in this regard would be issued soon. Earlier, Asad Umar quitted federal cabinet saying that Prime Minister Imran Khan wanted him to takeRead More
Govt, Army on same page: DG ISPR
ISLAMABAD, NOV 18 (DNA) – Director General of Inter Public Services Relations (ISPR) Major General Asif Ghafoor said government and Army are on same page and there are no differences among both. DG ISPR rejected all the rumors about rifts between government and Army. He said PM Imran and Army Chief General Qamar javed Bajwa always remain in contact. He said both leaders meet whenever it is needed, adding that some meetings are reported and some are not. He said it is imperative for progress of Pakistan that both remainRead More
Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa reaches Iran
RAWALPINDI, NOV 18 (DNA): Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa has reached Iran on an official visit. Army chief met with Major Gen. Mohammad Hossein, Chief of Staff Iranian Armed Forces. Both leaders discussed regional security environment, efforts for regional peace & stability and Pak-Iran Border Security Mechanism.=DNA ===========
Spirit of tolerance should be promoted at state and global level by Hamad Obaid Al-Zaabi
The Year of Tolerance reflects the approach adopted since UAE’s establishment: to be a bridge of communication and convergence between the world’s peoples and cultures in an environment based on respect and acceptance, writes Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Alzaabi – The ambassador of the United Arab Emirates in Islamabad. Since my appointment here in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, I have deeply enjoyed the warm welcome and hospitality of this brotherly nation, with its rich history of different civilizations and great potentials in all fields. It is Pakistan’s human potentialRead More
Indonesian artists present spell binding performance at PNCA
ISLAMABAD, NOV 19(DNA)- Indonesian artists presented a spell binding performance at PNCA during music show titled “ Java to Indus” held at PNCA. The Indonesian artists got huge applause from the audience for mesmerizing dance performance. The dance performance was jointly organized by PNCA and the Indonesian embassy. This dance collaboration focused on how two different cultures got introduced to each other and the beauty and play in that process. It highlighted their points of contact and when they come together how enriching it is for both cultures and theRead More
China-Pakistan to jointly build a ‘Railway University’: Sheikh Rasheed
RAWALPINDI, NOV 18 (DNA) – Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid Ahmed Monday said that a Railway University will be established in Pakistan with the cooperation of China. Addressing a ceremony in Rawalpindi, Shiekh Rasheed Ahmed said this project will significantly reduce the travel time for passengers. Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad said that the Railways infrastructure will be upgraded under the ML-1 project at a fast pace. He said land for the university will be provided by the Railways which will be constructed with the investment of China, along with anRead More