Wednesday, August 23rd, 2017
Chinese DCM appreciates role of ISPR in promoting military to military relations
RAWALPINDI, AUG 23 (DNA) – : Mr Lijian Zhao Deputy Chief of Mission(DCM) Chinese Embassy visited ISPR today and interacted with DG ISPR Major General Asif Ghafoor. The Chinese DCM appreciated role of ISPR in promoting military to military relationship between both the countries .
Eight ambassadors leaving Pakistan after completing term
ISLAMABAD, AUG 23 (DNA) – As many as eight ambassadors are leaving Pakistan after completing their tenure including the ambassador of UAE who stayed in Pakistan for over five years. According to details ambassadors of UAE, France, Vietnam, the Netherlands, Egypt, Switzerland, Malaysia and Thailand are leaving as they have completed their term in Pakistan. All these ambassadors during their stay in Pakistan contributed greatly towards strengthening of bilateral relations besides giving a spur to people to people relations. Ambassador of France Martine Dorance had an eventful tenure in PakistanRead More
Karachi: Death toll in rain-related mishaps reaches 16 in two days
KARACHI, AUG 23 (DNA) – The death toll in separate rain-related mishaps in Karachi has reached 16 in two days while dozens of locals are suffering from severe or minor injuries. The recent spell of torrential rains has wreaked havoc in the city as rainwater flooded different parts of the city including the important thoroughfares. The drains overflowed and a playing ground in Malir Model Colony was left in a dreadful condition. Karachiites said that although rain had broken the recent dry spell but incompetence of the administration had increasedRead More
Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi reaches Jeddah
ISLAMABAD, AUG 23 (DNA) – Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi left for Saudi Arabia visit today (Wednesday) and is accompanied by Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif and Finance Minister Ishaq Dar. The premier will perform Umrah besides paying respects at Roza-i-Rasool (Peace Be Upon Him). He is scheduled to meet Saudi leadership and will exchange views on US President Donald Trump’s policy on South Asia and overall situation in the region.=DNA =========
Fire breaks out in Islamabad’s Sasta Bazaar
ISLAMABAD, AUG 23 (DNA) – At least ten garments shops have on Wednesday been engulfed by fire that broke out in Islamabad’s Sasta Bazaar. The market, situated in Sector H-9 near Peshawar Mor, caught fire when the inferno erupted in a shoe shop. The intensity of fire is expected to increase and may engulf more shops. Five fire tenders are busy to douse the blaze.
Japanese national Hirofumi Nagao gets FMs award for 2017
ISLAMABAD, AUG 23 (DNA) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan has awarded the Foreign Minister’s Commendation to Hirofumi Nagao, former Chief Executive and Managing Director of Pak Suzuki Motor Company Limited, in recognition of his significant contribution to the promotion of economic relations between Japan and Pakistan. The Commendation Award Ceremony was held today at the official residence of the Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan Takashi Kurai. On behalf of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, Kurai conferred commendation to Mr. Nagao. The Foreign Minister’s Commendations areRead More