Sunday, March 18th, 2018
Pakistan Day parade preparations in full swing
ISLAMABAD, MAR 18 (DNA) – Preparations are underway with great national zeal and patriotic spirit to celebrate Pakistan Day on Friday. Armed Forces are busy in rehearsals and drills to celebrate the day in a spectacular manner. Preparations for 23rd March Parade are in full swing at Shakarparian parade ground of Islamabad. Participating troops include foot columns of Pakistan Army, Pakistan Navy, PAF, Frontier Corps, Northern Light Infantry, Mujahid Force, Tri-Services Armed Forces Nursing Service, Girls Guide, Boys Scouts, Special Service Group from three Services, mechanized columns of Armored Corps,Read More
Crans Montana Forum’s Gold Medals presented in Dakhla
DAKHLA, MAR 18 (DNA) – Dr. Obiageli Katryn Ezekwesili, Economic Advisor for AEDPI and former Africa Vice President of the World Bank, and Mr. Sun Xiansheng, Secretary General of the International Energy Forum, were presented with the Crans Montana Forum’s Gold Medal during the Official Award Ceremony in Dakhla. The Forum’s Gold Medal is a high-profile honorary distinction that celebrates exceptional achievements and actions toward a more Humane World.
Rajab moon sighted, Shab-e-Mairaj on April 13
KARACHI, MAR 18 (DNA) – The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, headed by Mufti Munib-ur-Rehman on Sunday evening announced sighting of the moon for the month of Rajab. In a press statement, Mufti Munib said the month of Rajab will begin on Monday (March 19). Witnesses from Islamabad and Kohat were said to have confirmed the moon sighting that was duly reported to concerned Ruet-e-Hilal Committee. Chairman, Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee said Shab-e-Mairaj will thus fall on April 13 night.
Amadeu de Jesus, Angolan Secretary of State for Trade, speaks at Crans Montana Forum in Dakhla
DAKHLA, MAR 18 (DNA) – Amadeu de Jesus Alves Leitao Nunes, Secretary of State for Trade of Angola, is among the distinguished Guests of the Crans Montana Forum in Dakhla. The Angolan Secretary of State for Trade was a Speaker of the International Conference on Asia-Africa Partnerships & the Silk Road.
Three killed, 23 injured in Philippine hotel fire
MANILA, MAR 18 (DNA) – Three people were killed and 23 injured by a major hotel fire in the Philippine capital Manila on Sunday, with others plucked by helicopter from the rooftop of the building engulfed in thick black smoke, authorities said. The blaze at the Waterfront Manila Pavilion, a high-rise hotel and casino complex, was still raging nine hours after it began on Sunday morning, with two people missing as hundreds fled the area. Authorities initially said four people had died but later clarified that one victim had beenRead More
Pakistan closest political, military ally of China: Chinese experts
BEIJING, MAR 18 (DNA) – Eminent Chinese scholar and Director of Tsinghua Pakistan Culture and Communication Center Prof. Li Xi Guang has said that Pakistan is the closest political, cultural, military and economic ally of China . he expressed satisfaction over progress on the projects being completed under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). He said that media should highlight the progress on the CPEC projects in a more positive and appropriate way.=DNA ==============