Wednesday, July 13th, 2016
Occupied authorities arrested Geelani, Mirwaiz in Srinagar
SRINAGAR, 13 JULY (DNA) – Indian police arrested the All Parties Hurriyet Conference Chairman, Syed Ali Geelani and Mirwaiz Umer Farooq, in Hyderpora area of Srinagar, Wednesday, when he defied curfew and tried to march towards Naqashband Sahib in the city on the occasion of the Kashmir Martyrs’ Day. Syed Ali Geelani and Hurriyet leaders Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Muhammad Yasin Malik had jointly given a call for the march towards Martyrs’ Graveyard at Naqashband Sahib to pay tributes to the martyrs of July 13, 1931. Despite curfew, Syed AliRead More
France, Pakistan maintain close ties since decades: Martine Dorance
ISLAMABAD,JUL 13 (DNA) – Ambassador of France Martine Dorance has said France fully recognizes Pakistan’s role in war against terrorism adding France was itself victim of several heinous terrorist attacks last year. In these painful moments for both our countries, let me reassure that France recognizes the sacrifices and supports Pakistan in its endeavours. It is determined to continue to fight against terrorism in the whole world. “Our two countries have enjoyed close bilateral ties since decades. Be it politically, militarily, economically, or in our cultural and educational cooperation, ourRead More
SBP to issue special coin in honour of Abdul Sattar Edhi
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will issue a special coin in honour of celebrated humanitarian Abdul Sattar Edhi who passed away last week. The denomination, shape and other details regarding the coin will be announced on Saturday at a special condolence reference for Edhi, Revered by many as a national hero, Abdul Sattar Edhi created a charitable empire out of nothing. He masterminded Pakistan’s largest welfare organisation almost single-handedly, entirely with private donations. He was diagnosed with kidney failure in 2013 but had been unable to get aRead More