Thursday, April 5th, 2018
Sessions of Chinese CPPCC and CPC conclude
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) China’s “Two Sessions”, the annual meetings of the 13th National People’s Congress (NPC) and the 13th Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) attracted attention in Pakistan and worldwide have just concluded. Every year in March, China will hold the “two sessions”, which are major events in the political life of the Chinese people, and important forms of socialist democracy with Chinese characteristics. They are also important windows for the outside world to understand China’s development. This year’s “two sessions” have received special attention at home and abroad, becauseRead More
Serena Olympics begin with a roaring start
FAISALABAD, (DNA) – The four-day Serena Olympics started with a glamorous launch ceremony held in Bahar Court, Faisalabad Serena Hotel. The chief guest for the inauguration was Mr. Aziz Boolani, CEO of Serena Hotels. The Serena Olympics brought together male and female employees from all Serena properties across Pakistan to compete in team and individual sports. The featured games included the ever popular sports of football, volleyball, tug-of-war, basketball, badminton, table tennis, swimming, squash, snooker, and races including the 100 meter race and a marathon. Within the service and hospitalityRead More
Imam-e-Ka’aba meeting with Nawaz Sharif was never scheduled
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – There is some controversy about meeting between Imam-e-Kaaba Al-Sheikh Dr Saleh bin Mohammed Al-Talib and former prime minister Nawaz Sharif that the visiting dignitary refused to meet with Nawaz Sharif. Information gathered by DNA from various sources have revealed that this meeting was never scheduled therefore there was no question of refusing the meeting on the part of the worthy Imam. Sources further disclosed that some elements that want to create misunderstandings between the two time-tested brotherly nations in fact propagated this fake news. It may beRead More
British high commission announces Asma Jehangir sscholarship
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) -A new, annual scholarship honouring the legacy of Asma Jehangir was announced by the British High Commission. This scholarship will be awarded to the best female Chevening candidate each year, following the scheme’s rigorous selection process. Chevening scholarships are awarded to outstanding emerging leaders to pursue a one-year Masters programme at any UK university. The scholarship programme provides a unique opportunity to future leaders, influencers, and decision-makers from all over the world to develop professionally and academically, to build networks, to experience UK culture, and to form lastingRead More
Europe, Asia Connectivity: harnessing global challenges together: Jean Francois Cautain
When the Venetian explorer Marco Polo returned from his 24-year-long journey throughout Asia in the late 13th century, not only did he bring back unknown spices and the practice of cartography, he also laid the foundations of a modern vision of the world. His Travels described, in an innovative way, the possibility for two civilizations to exchange, interact and benefit from one another. This conception has since then prospered in the minds of thinkers, merchants and traders who contributed on both sides to the development of symbiotic links between ourRead More
Bosnia, Pakistan ties from cordial to excellent: Ambassador Sakib
MARDAN (DNA) – A young industrialist, Asad Saleem, has been appointed Bosnia and Herzegovina counsel general for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. A simple but prestigious event was organized in the context of referring Asad Saleem appointment for Bosnia and Herzegovina ambassadors Sakib Foric Participated. Speaking to the function, Ambassador of Bosnia Sakib Foric said that strong ties between Pakistan and Bosnia have been established, the consulate in Peshawar will be able to promote economic cooperation between the two countries. He agreed to strengthen ties in the field of trade, agriculture, sports andRead More