Thursday, November 22nd, 2018
Zubaida, Air Chief discuss IDEAS 2018 Expo
RAWALPINDI, NOV 22 (DNA) – Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan called on Federal Minister for Defence Production, Zubaida Jalal in Rawalpindi on Thursday. During the meeting, the Air Chief apprised the Minister about the professionalism, excellence and operational preparedness of Pakistan Air Force. The Minister was also briefed about the different projects related to defence production initiated and managed by Pakistan Air Force. oth also discussed various aspects of upcoming IDEAS 2018 expo. DNA
Uyghur philanthropist sentenced to death for unsanctioned Hajj
BEIJING, NOV 22 (DNA) – Authorities in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) have sentenced a prominent Uyghur businessman and philanthropist to death for taking an unsanctioned Muslim holy pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia, according to his brother. Abdughapar Abdurusul, of Bakyol district in Ili Kazakh (in Chinese, Yili Hasake) Autonomous Prefecture’s Ghulja (Yining) city, “was arrested in July or August,” his brother Abdusattar Abdurusul recently told Radio Free Asia (RFA’s) Uyghur Service, citing Abdughapar’s Kazakh business partners living in Kazakhstan’s Almaty city. “The latest I heard is that my brotherRead More
Pakistan, Azerbaijan scholars call for enhanced bilateral ties
ISLAMABAD, NOV 22 (DNA) -Pakistan-Azerbaijan bilateral relations transcend geographical boundaries and distance, characterised by shared values and common outlook on various regional and global issues based on confidence, mutual trust and respect. Both share common regional and global challenges and threats in the current geopolitical trends and need greater cooperation to maximize each other’s potential to overcome them. Both countries need to increase people-to-people contacts through tourism and initiating direct flights. Delegates from Azerbaijan and Pakistan stated this at the International Seminar on “Current Geopolitical Trends in the Region and Prospects forRead More
National day of Oman celebrated
ISLAMABAD, NOV 22 (DNA) – Ambassador of Oman Sheikh Mohamed Al-Markhoon hosted a reception to celebrate 48th national day of Oman. Federal Minister for Defence Production Zubaida Jalal was the chief guest. The venue was decorated with colorful Oman and Pakistan flags. Contrary to the normal practice only two chairs were placed at the stage for the host and the chief guest. As per normal tradition, all ambassadors of the respective region are called up to share stage with the chief guest and the host however the Oman reception wasRead More
Japenese culture seminar on Renowned Scholar “ Mr. Yukichi Fukuzawa”
KARACHI: (DNA) – The Consulate-General of Japan in Karachi Mr. Toshikazu Isomura hosted an enlightening seminar centered on renowned Japanese scholar Mr. Yukichi Fukuzawa at the Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC) on Thursday. The discussion was organized by Pakistan Japan Intellect Forum (PJIF). Mr. Iqbal Burma, Founder Member of PJIF gave a comprehensive speech and presentation about the esteemed scholar. Hailed as the revered founder of Keio University, Mr. Yukichi Fukuzawa’s vision is reflective of the history of Keio University that further parallels the history of Japan’s modern era.Read More
India agrees to Pakistan offer of building Kartarpur corridor for Sikh pilgrims
NEW DEHLI: (DNA) – In a significant move, the Indian government has approved the development of Kartarpur corridor months after Pakistan offered to build the passage to facilitate the Sikh pilgrims wanted to visit the Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Narowal District near the Indian border. The decision was taken in a meeting chaired by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said Home Minister Rajnath Singh. “In landmark decision, the Cabinet approves building and development of Kartarpur corridor from Dera Baba Nanak in Gurdaspur district to International Border. Kartarpur corridor project withRead More