Monday, August 27th, 2018
New Norwegian ambassador Kjell-Gunner Eriksen takes charge
ISLAMABAD, AUG 27 (DNA) -The Royal Norwegian has warmly welcomed the new Norwegian Ambassador-designate to Pakistan, Mr Kjell-Gunnar Eriksen. The Embassy staff gathered to greet the Ambassador. The Ambassador in his first meeting expressed gratitude to be part of a large and important Embassy in Pakistan. In weeks to come, Ambassador Eriksen shall present his credentials to the President of Pakistan.= DNA
Israel reopens people crossing with Gaza Strip
JERUSALEM, (DNA) – Israel reopened its only crossing for people with the Gaza Strip on Monday, a week after shutting it over violence along the border with the Palestinian enclave. The reopening, following days of relative calm, comes as Egypt holds talks with Palestinian officials as part of efforts to reach a long-term truce with Israel. A spokeswoman for the Israeli defense ministry unit that oversees the Erez crossing confirmed it had opened as planned on Monday morning. On Sunday night, Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman said the crossing wasRead More
Serena announces winner of Photography Competition 2018
ISLAMABAD, AUG 27 (DNA) – Serena Hotels announced the winner of the Photography Competition 2018 after a rigorous jury session where renowned photographers, Wajahat Malik and Syed Mehdi Bukhari, studied approximately 250 submissions from across Pakistan. Wajahat Malik said, “Discover Pakistan Photography Competition was a very good effort on the part of Serena Hotels. People from across the country participated and there were some extraordinary photographs. We first shortlisted the best photographs and eventually decided on the winner through consensus”. Announcing the winner, Syed Mehdi Bukhari said, “Imtiaz HussainRead More
Overseas Pakistanis pin hope on PM Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – The country’s global standing as a peace-loving and nurturing country is highly dependent on the Pakistani diaspora living abroad, more commonly known as the overseas Pakistanis. Although Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has vowed for the inclusion of overseas Pakistanis in domestic affairs, with the provision of the newly-announced right to franchise for the coming by-elections, there are still some who firmly believe and advocate the introduction of increased incentives for them. One such individual is Perveiz Iqbal Losar, who with his NGO in Europe has taken matters in hisRead More
Gen Bajwa calls on PM Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – : Army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa called on Prime Minisster Imran Khan on Monday and congratulated him on assuming the office of prime minister. The military chief, in his first ever meeting with the 22nd prime minister of Pakistan, congratulated Imran Khan on assuming the office and conveyed his good wishes for steering the country. Both the civil-military bigwigs discussed the security situation and expressed resolve to bring enduring peace and stability in the country while also continuing efforts for regional peace. Imran Khan, the chiefRead More
Japanese State Minister for Foreign Affairs to visit Pakistan on 30th August
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Kazuyuki Nakane, State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, will visit the Islamic Republic of Pakistan from 30th August until 31st August 2018. During his stay in Islamabad, the State Minister will meet the leadership of the Government of Pakistan and discuss matters of mutual interest as well as bilateral relations. The State Minister will also witness the signing ceremony of economic development assistance projects to Pakistan by the Government of Japan.