Saturday, September 23rd, 2017
U.S. Universities: Seeking the best and brightest in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 23 (DNA) – , September 23, 2017 – A group of 17 university representatives traveled to Pakistan from the United States as part of the United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan’s (USEFP) and EducationUSA’s effort to facilitate U.S. study opportunities for Pakistani students. During the 11 th biannual South Asia Tour, the university representatives visited Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad, where they participated in college fairs and conducted high school and university visits. In meetings with Pakistani students, parents, and teachers, the representatives shared information regarding admissions, financial aid,Read More
Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman visits military academy of Azerbaijan armed forces
BAKU, SEPT 23 (DNA) – Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force held meetings with the government and military officials of Azerbaijan during his official visit to the brotherly country. At the start of the visit, the Air Chief laid floral wreath at the grave of the national leader of Azerbaijan Heydar Alivev and his wife Zarifa Aliveva. Later on, he met with Mr Yaqub Eyyubov, 1st Deputy Prime Minister and Colonel General Kamaladdin Heydarov, Minister of Emergency Situation of Republic of Azerbaijan. DuringRead More
PM Abbasi reaches London to meet Nawaz
LONDON, SEPT 23 (DNA) – Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Saturday reached London from New York after attending the United Nations General Assembly’s session to meet former premier Nawaz Sharif. The top leadership of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), including Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif and Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, has gathered in London for a consultative meeting. Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif will also join the PML-N leaders for the meeting, which will be presided over by Nawaz Sharif. During the meeting, the country’s political situation and court cases against theRead More
Indonesia, Pakistan friendship deep-rooted: Ambassador Amri
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 23 (DNA) . Ambassador of Indonesia Iwan Suyudhie Amri has said Indonesia and Pakistan enjoy deep-rooted relations adding bilateral cooperation between the two nations has increased manifold. The Indonesia ambassador expressed these views while talking to a select group of people belonging to all walks of life. The ambassador hosted the event to recognize services of those Pakistanis who had contributed towards strengthening of relations between the two countries. The ambassador further said Pakistani fruits are very famous in Indonesia especially kinows. From next year, he said, IndonesiaRead More
PML-N leadership gathers in London to review Pakistan’s political situation
LONDON, SEPT 23 (DNA) – London has became hub of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) political activities as former prime minister Nawaz Sharif has once again summoned high leadership of his party for a consultative meeting to be held (Saturday) in London. The meeting will review the Electoral Reforms Bill, 2017 that was passed by the Senate on Friday without amendment in Section 203. The consultative meeting will also review issues related to Sharif family’s appearance before the NAB court.In a message on Twitter, Maleeha Lodhi confirmed that PM Khaqan AbbasiRead More
British High Commissioner discusses regional security with army chief
RAWALPINDI, SEPT 23 (DNA) – British High Commissioner Thomas Drew called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at General Headquarters on Friday. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), matters of mutual interest and regional security were discussed during the meeting between the army chief and British High Commissioner. The British High Commissioner acknowledged and appreciated Pakistan’s continuous efforts for peace and stability in the region.