Sunday, January 13th, 2019
AIOU expedites mailing of books to its students
ISLAMABAD, JAN 13 (DNA): Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has so far dispatched text books to its about six lakh students of Matric, FA, BA, B.Ed (1.5 years) and Postgraduate programs who had registered themselves for Autumn 2018 semester. Total number of students registered during the semester was seven lakh fifty thousand, which were highest-ever. One semester covers study period of six months. According to the Director Admissions, the rest of enrolled students will receive the books by end of this month. The books’ mailing process has been expedited asRead More
Saudi Arabia issues 2.78 million Umrah visas so far
JEDDAH, JAN 13 (DNA) – The number of Umrah visas issued this year has reached 2,785,790, of which 2,346,429 pilgrims have arrived in the Kingdom, according to data provided by the Hajj and Umrah Ministry. There are 345,114 pilgrims still in the Kingdom, with 233,910 in Makkah and 111,204 in Madinah. Most pilgrims — 2,122,424 — came to the Kingdom by air, while 213,121 entered by land and 10,884 arrived by sea. The largest number of pilgrims are from Pakistan (637,745) followed by Indonesia (420,410), India (292,607), Malaysia (135,895), YemenRead More
Hashim Amla, Quinton de Kock put South Africa on top
JAHANNESBURG: (DNA) – Hashim Amla and Quinton de Kock put South Africa in a commanding position on the third day of the third and final Test against Pakistan at the Wanderers Stadium on Sunday. South Africa were 232 for seven at lunch, a lead of 309 on a pitch of occasional unpredictable bounce. Amla (71) and De Kock (77 not out) shared a sixth wicket partnership of 102 before Amla was caught behind off a ball from Hasan Ali which lifted sharply off a good length. He faced 144 ballsRead More
Papa John’s coming back to Pakistan
Pizza lovers in Pakistan unite. Papa John’s, the undisputed king of Pizza in the USA, is gearing up for a major push across Pakistan this year. Food connoisseurs here may remember that Papa John’s used to have a branch in Clifton, Karachi a few years ago. Though the branch eventually closed, it seems that things will be different this time as Papa John’s aims for a massive promotion to announce its re-entry this time. The fast food franchise has already got people talking on social media, with posts on bothRead More
Pak business delegation holds productive meetings in Jeddah
ISLAMABAD, JAN 13 (DNA) – The high level business delegation is in Jeddah to explore various avenues of business cooperation. Saudi Arabia and Pakistan enjoy excellent bilateral relations and with the visit of high level business team from Pakistan, trade and business ties would surely get a considrabe boost. On Sunday, the Pakistani delegation met with the deputy trade minister of Saudi Arabia. Malik Shahid Saleem the President of Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry led he delegation. Both sides discussed various ways and means to enhance and cement businessRead More
Info Minister Fawad Chaudhry phone his Saudi counterpart Turki Alshabanah
ISLAMABAD, JAN 13 (DNA)- Federal Minister for Information Fawad Chaudhry on Sunday called his Saudi counterpart Turki Alshabanah and greeted him on assuming charge of his office. Fawad Chaudhry said both countries enjoy excellent relation and hoped these relations would further be strengthened in the coming days. He further said Pakistan was eagerly awaiting visit of Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman adding the visit would further deepen bilateral ties. It may be mentioned here that the Saudi energy minister also visited Pakistan in order to explore various new business avenue.Read More