Wednesday, March 29th, 2017
Nepalese and Pakistani artists fuse music to celebrate Pakistan-Nepal relations
ISLAMABAD, MAR 29, (DNA) – To celebrate the 56th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Nepal, the embassy of Nepal in collaboration of Pakistan National council of the Arts(PNCA) organized musical evening here at PNCA auditorium. Nepalese musician Anand Karki and Ms. Prashna Shakya presented popular songs of Nepal and also sung popular Pakistani songs. Pakistani musician Farukh Mehdi presented Pakistani songs as well as Nepalese songs. Artists of both countries also presented fusion of Nepalese and Pakistani music. Director General, PNCA Syed Jamal Shah in hisRead More
EU leaders react as UK PM Theresa May officially triggers Brexit
MAR 29, (DNA) – “After nine months the UK has delivered,” declared EU Council President Donald Tusk in a portentous tweet on receipt of the letter triggering Brexit from Prime Minister Theresa May. The tone of his speech in Brussels was full of regret. There was “no reason to pretend that this is a happy day” in Brussels or London, he added. “We already miss you.” Looking on the bright side, he said there was “also something positive” about Brexit as it had made the 27 states remaining in theRead More
Sartaj meets Italian Under-secretary
ISLAMABAD, MAR 29, (DNA) -Italian Undersecretary of State of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Benedetto Della Vedova, acknowledging the positive contribution being made by Pakistan for regional peace and security, on Wednesday reassured his country’s continued support to Pakistan in all areas of mutual interest. Talking to Adviser to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz here at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Italian Undersecretary appreciated the sacrifices made by Pakistan in the sphere of counter-terrorism. The two sides expressed satisfaction at the growing bilateral ties and underscoredRead More
Lieutenant General Umar Farooq Durrani inspects progress of 6th Housing Census
MAR 29, (DNA) -Lieutenant General Umar Farooq Durrani Commander Mangla Corps viewed conduct of 6th Population and Housing Census at Faisalabad today. He was briefed about the progress of the Census by the civil and Army including representatives of Pakistan Bureau of Statistics . Corps Commander expressed his satisfaction on smooth conduct of Census and appreciated the efforts of all stakeholders.
EU ambassador hosts reception to celebrate founding of EU
ISLAMABAD, MAR 29 (DNA) – Ambassador of European Union to Pakistan Jean Francois Cautain has said despite various challenges European Union is marching ahead steadily adding EU for sure would see many more successes in the days to come. The European Union ambassador made these remarks while speaking on the occasion of 60th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome that established the European Economic Community, which is knows these days as European Union. Ambassador Cautain further said, the European Union’s diplomatic network runs wide and deep to all corners ofRead More
Romania, Pakistan relations deepening: Ambassador Goia
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – As Romania works to expand its relationship with Pakistan particularly in economic and defence sectors, it is also exploring the prospects of benefiting from China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Ambassador of Romania to Pakistan Nicolae Goia, while delivering a lecture at Strategic Vision Institute (SVI) – an Islamabad based think tank said, “We are trying to understand how Romania can be part of it”. Ambassador Goia hailed CPEC as a major economic project and maintained that many countries would join it. Romania has been the fastest growing economy of theRead More