Friday, June 17th, 2016
Shazly Khan Mural at US Embassy highlights equality, unity, tolerance
ISLAMABAD, 17 JUNE, (DNA) – American Ambassador to Pakistan David Hale inaugurated two new murals by famed Karachi-based artist Shazly Khan at the American Embassy on June 17. Khan’s vibrant paintings promote the empowerment of women and their role in fostering strong communities. “The art we unveil today reflects the shared Pakistani and American principles of free expression, community, and equality,” Ambassador Hale said. “During the Holy Month of Ramazan, we honor the principles of tolerance and respect which unite people of all religious faiths. Given this, it’s all theRead More
US rules out mediation, urges Kabul and Islamabad to resolve differences
WASHINGTON, 17 JUNE (DNA) – Ruling out any mediatory role for itself in the ongoing tension between the two neighbors, the Obama Administration has urged Afghanistan and Pakistan to ratchet down the violence and begin a dialogue to reduce the tensions. “We want both sides to ratchet down the violence and begin a dialogue to try to reduce the tensions, keep the crossing open, and have it done peaceably,” the State Department Spokesman John Kirby told reporters at his daily news conference. Separate and distinct from that, Kirby said theRead More
Chinese news agency keen to expand cooperation with Pakistan media houses
KUNMING, (China)- JUNE 16 (DNA)- The delegation of journalists from South Asian countries visited the Yunnan province office of China News Service. Wang Lin, proprietor and Director of CNS along with his team members received the delegation. The delegation of journalists from South Asia and Southeast Asian countries are on a 10-day trip to the Spring City Kunming, the provincial capital of Yunnan province, to cover the South and Southeast Asia import and export exposition.