Wednesday, June 1st, 2016
President urges for continuity of democratic process
ISLAMABAD, 01 JUNE (DNA) – President Mamnoon Hussain on Wednesday said Pakistan’s democracy has been strengthened to the extent that it can endure various crises urging the democratic process must not derail. The president’s address marks the beginning of a new parliamentary year and is mandatory under the Constitution. Addressing a joint session of the parliament, congratulating the people of Pakistan and parliamentarians on completing three democratic years, the president said the nation and the Parliament for successful completion of three years. He urged the government to chalk out policiesRead More
Iran clarifies position on dispatching Iranian citizens for Hajj
ISLAMABAD, JUNE 01 (DNA) -Considering the issue that due to Saudi Arabia hurdles, dispatching the Iranian citizens to Hajj is not possible this year, the positions of the Islamic Republic of Iran in this regard is explained. Unfortunately, two rounds of discussions of negotiating technical delegation of the Islamic Republic of Iran with the political, security and Ministry of Hajj officials of Saudi Arabia on sending of Iranian pilgrims on the Hajj this year remained inconclusive and government of Saudi Arabia despite efforts of the Iranian side for opening ofRead More
Japanese self defense forces day celebrated
ISLAMABAD, June 01,(DNA): Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan,Takashi Kurai and Mrs.Rieko Kurai Hosted. A reception to celebrated the 62nd Anniversary of the Japan Self-Defense day. Lieutenant General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Inspector General Training & Evaluation, General Headquarters, was the chief guest on the occasion. Colonel Koji Hirata, Defense Attaché, Embassy of Japan, represented the Japan Self-Defense Defense Forces. The reception was attended by the parliamentarians, senior civilian and military officials of the Government of Pakistan, members of the diplomatic community and other important dignitaries from the public and private sectors.