Thursday, July 5th, 2018
Imran Khan vows to strengthen national institutions
ISLAMABAD, July 05 (DNA): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Thursday hinted at forming an alliance to create a coalition government in case a hung parliament emerges after the July 25 elections. Talking to reporters, the cricketer-turned-politician expressed the confidence that his party would emerge victorious in the upcoming elections. “Negotiations are possible with those whose ideology and vision differ from that of ours.But not with looters and plunderers,” he said. Lashing out at former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, Imran alleged that the PML-N supremo was cashing in onRead More
Commerce minister of Qatar meets PM Justice (Retd) Nasir-ul-Mulk
ISLAMABAD, JUL 05 (DNA) – Sheikh Ahmed Bin Jassim Bin Mohammed Al Thani, Minister of Economy and Commerce of Qatar called on the Prime Minister of Pakistan Justice (Retd) Nasir-ul-Mulk. He indicated interest in promoting trade, investment and economic partnership with Pakistan. The minister was on a short visit to Pakistan with senior officials and business delegation comprising CEOs of various companies’ representing food, agriculture, livestock, aviation, maritime and shipping sector. Prime Minister highlighted the importance of increasing trade and economic cooperation between the two countries. Rice export to Qatar,Read More
Chinese Foreign Studies University holds first ever Urdu dubbing competition to promote Urdu language
BEIJING , (DNA) – The Urdu Department of Beijing Foreign Studies University on Thursday organized its first Urdu Dubbing Competition to further promote Urdu language, Pakistani culture and society among the Chinese students. The students, who had been learning Urdu for the last two years at the university, impressed the audience with their excellent dialogue delivery, control over voice and good pronunciation during the dubbing competition. Luo Zeng, Lu Dongxin, Hu Yinuo, Cao Keyi, Wang Junyu, Zhang Yi, Wang Jingjiu, Fan Shuheng, Gu Runwu, Xin Rui, Chen Qiyuan, Xu Yichen,Read More
Shehbaz Sharif unveils party’s manifesto for elections 2018
LAHORE, (DNA) – Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) on Thursday unveiled its election manifesto for General Elections 2018. While apprising attendants about party’s achievement in the recently concluded five-year tenure, Sharif stated that PML-N uprooted menace of terrorism, added 11000MW electricity to national grid and saved Rs160 bln of national exchequer in the mega-projects. “Unemployment was at its peak while industries were non-functional back then in 2013. Pakistan was facing worst energy crisis in its history”, Shehbaz told reporters. “Unemployment was at its peak while industries were non-functional back thenRead More
UK hosts the Disability Summit in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, JUL 05 (DNA) – A commitment on the rights, freedom, dignity and inclusion of people with disabilities was endorsed today in a summit hosted by the UK’s Department for International Development (DFID). This summit was organised as a satellite event in connection with the Global Disability Summit which will take place on July 24 in London to mobilise global commitments on disability. The summit was organised in collaboration with the Special Talent Exchange Programme (STEP) and Sightsavers. A large number of representatives of Disabled Persons Organisations (DPOs), non-governmental organisationsRead More
Pakistan beat Australia in T20I tri-series
HARARE, (DNA) – Pakistan on Thursday defeated Australia by 45 runs in the fifth match of triangular series against Australia. Pakistan had given target of 194-run target after being put into bat . Opener Zaman smashed a blistering 73 off 42 balls helping his team post a fighting total of 194. Youngster Hassan Talat also scored impressive 30 for 25 balls including a six and three 4s. In lower down the order, Asif Ali provided much-needed thrust to the batting with his 37 off just 18 balls, followed by ShoaibRead More