Saturday, January 27th, 2018
Indian envoy hosts grand reception to celebrate Republic Day
ISLAMABAD, JAN 27: The newly-arrived High Commissioner of India Ajay Bisaria hosted a grand reception to celebrate the Republic Day of India. As usual a large number of guests hailing from different walks of life, attended the reception. To add color to the event, renowned singer Shafaqat Amanat Ali made special appearance to perform on the occasion. His spell binding performance forced audience to give him a big hand of applause. Minister for Capital Administration Tariq Fazal Ch was the chief guest. The ceremony began with playing of national anthemsRead More
Ambassador of Palestine Walid Abu Ali to resumes duties within a week
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Ambassador of Palestine Walid Abu Ali who was called back for political consultations in the aftermath of his appearance at a rally arranged to show solidarity with the people of Palestine, will resume his work in next one week, diplomatic sources told DNA. Ambassador Walid Abu Ali has been championing the cause of Palestine wholeheartedly. The news of his calling back home came as a sheer surprise for Pakistani people, according to whom, if anybody can aptly promote cause of Palestine then that is the incumbent ambassador.Read More
Bulgaria assumes EU presidency for first time
BRUSSELS: Bulgaria has assumed to the rotating EU presidency for next six months. There will be four priorities during the time of the Bulgarian presidency of the EU, said the country’s EU ambassador Dimiter Tzantchev. The four presidency priorities are: the future of Europe and the young people; European perspective and “connectivity” of the Western Balkans; security and stability in a “strong and united” Europe and, lastly, the digital economy. The six-month presidency will take place under the motto “United We Stand Strong”, he said. Bulgaria took over the rotatingRead More
Welcome ceremony held in honour of Indonesian President in PM House
ISLAMABAD, JAN 27 (DNA) – Indonesian President Joko Widodo was welcomed on Saturday by Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on his arrival at PM House in Islamabad. National anthems of both the countries were played oin the occasion. Smartly-turned-out contingents of armed forces presented guard of honour to the President. JF-17 Thunder jets also displayed a spectacular fly past while presenting salute to the Indonesian President. The welcome ceremony was also attended by ministers from both the countries. Earlier, President Widodo also addressed the Joint Session of the Parliament and called forRead More