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Suicide attack kills at least 20 members of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards

Suicide attack kills at least 20 members of Iran's Revolutionary Guards

GENEVA: (DNA) –  At least 20 members of Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards were killed a suicide attack the southeast of the country, Fars news reported on Wednesday. The attack happened on the road between the cities of Zahedan and Khash, a volatile area near the Pakistan border. Ten members of the Guards were also wounded in the attack, which targeted a bus transporting the security force.


National Dialogue brings together stakeholders to promote women and girls participation in scienc

Ground breaking of Sui gas scheme in Hafizabad

Lahore, 13 February 2019: Speakers at the National Dialogue on Women in Science unanimously stressed the need to rapid increase in the opportunities and participation of women and girls in science if the country wanted to achieve Sustainable Development Goals. UNESCO in partnership with UNWOMEN, Pakistan Alliance for Maths and Science and Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) organized this two-day National Dialogue on Women in Science concluded late Tuesday (February 12) here at LCWU Campus. The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution declaring this day, to achieve full andRead More


IIUI President, Somalian Ambassador discuss educational cooperation

Ground breaking of Sui gas scheme in Hafizabad

ISLAMABAD, FEB 13 (DNA) – Ambassador of Somalia to Pakistan Khadija Mohamed Almakhzoumi called on Dr. Ahmed Yousif Al-Draiweesh, President, International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) at his office. During the meeting, issues pertaining to mutual interests and educational cooperation were discussed. The ambassador hailed IIUI that it is providing quality education to the students of Muslim world.  He said that university produced mention-able graduates who are on the key posts in Somalia and they are also the ambassadors of IIUI’s message of peace. IIUI President said that the university wouldRead More


Malaysian envoy calls for improving two-way trade

RAWALPINDI, FEB 13 (DNA) – There is a need to intensify efforts for improving two-way trade between Pakistan and Malaysia that would bring far better results for their economies. Both countries have good potential to enhance cooperation in many fields including halal food, tourism, telecommunication and renewable energy. “We should encourage frequent exchange of trade delegations to explore all untapped areas of potential cooperation.” This was stated by Malaysian High Commissioner Ikram Bin Muhammad Ibrahim during his visit to the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) here on Wednesday.Read More


‘Saudi Arabia plays vital role to strengthen Pakistan’s economy’

Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Chaudhry Fawad Hussain has said that visit of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to Pakistan will take the relations between the two countries to the new heights. Talking to the Saudi media delegation in Islamabad, he said more MoUs with respect to Saudi investment in Pakistan are expected to be inked during the visit of Saudi Crown Prince. The Information Minister said Saudi Arabia always played an important role to strengthen the economy of Pakistan. He said Pakistan welcomes the program of the governmentRead More


Urdu Cultural Day celebrated in INALCO France

Urdu Cultural Day celebrated in INALCO France

PARIS, (DNA) – The second edition of Urdu Cultural Day was celebrated by French National Institute of Oriental Languages and Civilizations (INALCO) in Paris, France with a splendid display of Pakistan culture, recitation of Urdu poetry, singing of Urdu songs and photographic exhibition of Pakistan’s rich cultural and architecture heritage. Students and teachers of INALCO, members of French civil society and media persons attended the cultural day in large number. Ambassador of Pakistan to France Mr. Moin ul Haque was the chief guest at the event. During his speech, the AmbassadorRead More