Wednesday, August 16th, 2017
President Mamnoon lauds Aga Khan’s development initiatives
ISLAMABAD, AUG 16 (DNA) – President Mamnoon Hussain on Wednesday said the constant efforts of Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) through its multiple projects in the country were making a visible difference in the lives of the people and Pakistan’s infrastructural development. The president expressed these views while talking to Aga Khan Council for Pakistan President Hafiz Sherali, who called on him at the Aiwan-e-Sadr to handover a letter from Prince Karim Aga Khan in response to the president’s letter of felicitation on the diamond jubilee of the Aga Khan’sRead More
Pakistan offers great opportunity for Korean investors in tourism: MD PTDC
ISLAMABAD, AUG 16 (DNA) – Managing Director Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation, Abdul Ghafoor met Chairman Heritage international Company Limited KoMoon Seok, Vice Chairman Chang Hyo soon and Director of K-biz International Company, Kim Won Taek. Ghafoor said that Pakistan offers a great deal of investment opportunities in tourism and hospitality sector as well as heritage as a large number of heritage sites lying in Pakistan in addition of being the custodian of ancient civilizations. “We are working on restoration and preservation of heritage site, however there is a scope ofRead More
ECP gives another opportunity to PTI to provide details of party funding by Sep. 7
ISLAMABAD, AUG 16 (DNA) – Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has given another opportunity to PTI to provide details of party funding by the 7th of next month. At its hearing here on Wednesday, the Commission rejected plea of the PTI for halting proceedings of the case. The Commission said this will be the last opportunity for PTI to submit details of party funding.
Pakistan accords priority to ties with UAE: President
ISLAMABAD, AUG 16 (DNA) – President Mamnoon Hussain Wednesday said Pakistan accords priority to its ties with the United Arab Emirates and said there was a need to further the legacy of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan in this regard. Talking to outgoing Ambassador of UAE Essa Abdullah Al Basha Al-Noaimi who called on him here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, he said Pakistan was the biggest target of terrorism in the region but by the grace of Almighty Allah this menace had been largely overcome. He hoped that it wouldRead More
‘Kin of Model Town tragedy victims await justice, protest to resume’
LAHORE, AUG 16 (DNA) – Tahir-ul-Qadri praised his party workers who gathered at Mall Road to express sorrow at the loss of innocent lives in Model Town incident. “We await justice and it is just a matter of time,” he said while promising the people to stay with them until justice prevails. He thanked PTI leaders, including Firdous Ashiq Awan and Sheikh Rasheed, and other persons who arrived in solidarity. Qadri told PAT workers that he will stay with them and the protest will not halt till justice. Qadri demanded ofRead More
UK and Pakistan team complete joint expedition
ISLAMABAD, AUG 16 (DNA) – A UK-Pakistan team has successfully completed a joint expedition in the Karakoram Mountains. The eight-person UK team was formed from 32 Royal Engineer Regiment based in Catterick Garrison. The Pakistan team was a combination of Engineers and High Altitude School instructors. The five-day expedition was from Minapin to the base of Rakaposhi, following the Minapin Glacier. Major Dale Luttig, the leader of the UK team, said: “I am delighted to lead this successful expedition. Our long-standing defence links are a key part of our twoRead More