Friday, May 12th, 2017
Canadian high commissioner visits Rawal Expo
RAWALPINDI, MAY 12 (DNA) – The High Commissioner of Canada Perry Calderwood paid a visit to the Rawal International Expo 2017 being organized by Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) here on Friday at Ayub National Park Rawalpindi. While visiting different stalls, the high commissioner Perry Calderwood appreciated the role of RCCI in promoting trade activities through exhibitions. Canadian high commissioner said that his country gives great importance to its relations with Pakistan, and wants to further promote trade and economic ties. Exhibitions are the backbone of any country forRead More
25 killed as Deputy Chairman Senate Haideri’s convoy hit by explosion in Mastung
At least 25 people have been killed and over 40 others injured in an explosion in Balochistan’s Mastung district, which is around an hour’s drive from the provincial capital, Quetta. The bombing took place near a local seminary shortly after Friday prayers. Deputy Chairman Senate Abdul Ghafoor Haideri’s convoy was hit in the attack. The explosion occurred right as Haideri’s convoy was exiting the seminary. A Senate director staff, Iftikhar Mughal, was reportedly killed in the attack. It is unclear whether the explosion was the resultRead More
PM Nawaz condemns attack in Quetta
Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has strongly condemned attack on the motorcade of Deputy Chairman Senate Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri in Mastung today. The Prime Minister expressed his deep concern for the well being of Deputy Chairman Senate and prayed for his swift recovery. The Prime Minister expressed deep grief and sorrow over the loss of precious lives in the blast on the convoy in Mastung. The Prime Minister directed the concerned authorities to ensure best medical treatment for those injured during the attack on immediate basis. Prime Minister MuhammadRead More
National day of Italy celebrated
ISLAMABAD, MAY 12 (DNA) – Ambassador of Italy Stefano Pontecorvo has said Italy and Pakistan enjoy excellent relations, which are growing with the each passing day. He made these remarks while speaking on the occasion of national day of Italy. Federal Minister for Industries Ghulam Murtaza Jatoi was the chief guest. Former ISPR Lt Gen. Saleem Bajwa also attended the reception. A LARGE NUMBER of guests attended the Italian national day reception. The ambassador further said prime minister of Italy and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif were expected to meet in China.Read More
British High Commission organizes photo show in Peshawar
ISLAMABAD, MAY 12 (DNA) -The British High Commission opened its photography exhibition, which will be touring the UK and Pakistan, in Peshawar at the Institute of Management Sciences. The inaugural exhibition entitled ‘Shared History. Shared Future.’ showcased the UK and Pakistan’s 70th Anniversary of bilateral relations and was attended by senior faculty and students from the university. The British Council also set up its first pop-up library in Peshawar at the exhibition. The Head of Communications at the British High Commission Islamabad Samuel Heath said: “I am delighted to presentRead More
Border Outposts Construction Project To Enhance Pakistan’s Security
Islamabad, May 12, 2017 – A meeting was held between Brig Muhammad Yousaf Majoka, DIG FC KP and Katie Stana, INL Director to mark the inauguration of Border Outpost Construction Project at General Headquarters, Rawalpindi. DIG FC KP expressed his gratitude to INL’s assistance, mentioning that “The US Embassy’s INL has stood with FC for more than a decade, helping to reduce civilian and law enforcement casualties, cross-border infiltrations, smuggling of narcotics, kidnapping for ransom and other crimes on the western border of Pakistan”. Inauguration celebrated the completion of threeRead More