February, 2019
White House: No agreement reached between Trump and Kim
HANOI, (DNA) – The White House says no joint agreement was reached between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at their closely watched second summit. “No agreement was reached at this time, but their respective teams look forward to meeting in the future,” press secretary Sarah Sanders wrote in a statement. Sanders added: “President Donald J. Trump of the United States and Chairman Kim Jong Un of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea had very good and constructive meetings in Hanoi, Vietnam,Read More
Samjhuta Express temporarily suspended
ISLAMABAD, FEB 28 (DNA) – The operation of Samjhuta Express has been suspended, on Thursday, in view of the prevailing tensions between Pakistan and India. Samjhuta Express will resume its operations as soon as the security situation improves between India and Pakistan.=DNA ===============
FM Qureshi telephones Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belgium
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi spoke to Mr. Didier Reynders, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belgium on telephone today. The Foreign Minister briefed his Belgian counterpart on the latest situation of peace and security in the region, especially in the aftermath of yesterday’s Indian aggression across the LoC. He said that Pakistan had responded in self defence. However, further escalation was not an option. Despite India’s war mongering, Pakistan had offered dialogue and asked the Indian side to share actionable evidence toRead More
De Villiers, Haris drive Qalandars to a win over Gladiators by eight wickets
SHARJAH, (DNA) – AB De Villiers played 47-run not out inning to lead Lahore Qalandars to a convincing eight wickets victory over Quetta Gladiators in the 17th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season four at Sharjah Stadium on Wednesday. Haris Sohail supported De Villiers well by scoring 33 runs off 42 balls. They both put 67 runs together for the third wicket. While batting first, Quetta Gladiators fell on just 106 runs in 20 overs with Sandeep Lamichhane showing his class with leg-spin. His four-wicket spell rattled Quetta Gladiators’ batting line.Read More
Argentina embassy to organize puppet show
ISLAMABAD, FEB 27 (DNA) – Based on the great success of the puppet show and knowing the fact that children in Islamabad regardless of their social background have few opportunities to enjoy cultural shows or events, the Embassy, this year too, is organising another event, a musical performance /workshop for the students of various age groups from Street run schools, state, private and music schools of Islamabad. The show/workshop will take place on Thursday, 28th February. The musical performance will be envisaged by the Argentine-French duo of Magdalena Ivanissevich andRead More
China urges Pakistan, India to exercise restraint, seek dialogue
BEIJING, (DNA) – China has called on Pakistan and India to exercise restraint and seek dialogue. Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang said in Beijing, we hope that both India and Pakistan should take initiatives that are conducive to promoting dialogue. He said both countries should meet halfway and make active efforts for lasting peace and stability in South Asia.