ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Steel Cutting Ceremony of 2ndOffshore Patrol Vessel (OPV-II) being constructed for Pakistan Navy was held at M/s DAMEN Shipyard Galati, Romania. Mr Safdar Hayat, Ambassador of Pakistan to Romania, graced the occasion as Chief Guest. The ceremony was also attended by Rear Admiral Faisal Rasul Lodhi, Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff (Operations) alongwith officials from the Ministry of Defence Production and Naval Headquarters. Senior management of M/s DAMEN Shipyards, Gorinchem (Netherlands) and Galati (Romania) were also present during the ceremony. Contract for 02 state of theRead More

ANKARA, (DNA) – A large number of Turks on Wednesday got a first-hand experience of the taste and aroma of the Pakistani mangoes as they converged here at a gathering to feast on a wide spread of mango delights made out of freshly-arrived juicy fruit. The event here at the Pakistan House was aimed at further popularizing Pakistani mangoes in Turkey and facilitating their availability in the local market. The “Pakistan Mango & Food Festival”, organized by the Embassy of Pakistan, coincided with the celebration of the Independence Day ofRead More

KARACHI, AUG 15 (DNA) – General WANG Ning Commander Chinese Peoples Armed Police Force China met DG PR Sindh at HQ PR Sindh. During meeting matters related to counter terrorism, Urban terrorism and policing were discussed. Guests were also briefed about Karachi Operation. General WANG appreciated the efforts of Law Enforcement Agencies especially Pakistan Rangers (Sindh) and people for resorting peace and tranquility in the metropolitan city. He said Karachi operation is a success model for forces of  other countries. Gen WANG also visited Quaid-e-Azam Mausoleum and laid wreath.

ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has submitted nomination papers for prime minister. Imran Khan filed the nomination papers following election of Speaker and Deputy Speaker here Wednesday. The nomination papers for Prime Minister could be submitted till 2:00 pm tomorrow (Thursday). The election for Prime Minister will be held on August 17. Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shahbaz Sharif will likely file nomination papers against Imran Khan.

ISLAMABAD, (DNA) –  The federal government has announced three days of holiday on account of Eid-ul-Azha. A notification has been issued by the Ministry of Interior to all public and private departments pertaining to eid holidays. Eidul Azha holidays have been given from August 21 to August 23. The schools and offices will resume from the third day of eid. Earlier, Ruet-e-Hilal Committee chairman Muhammad Muneeb ur Rehman had announced that Zil-Haj moon had been sighted in Pakistan and Eidul Azha will be celebrated on August 22. Eidul Azha isRead More