Saturday, March 23rd, 2019
Nation celebrates Pakistan Day with commitment to ensure progress, strong defense
ISLAMABAD, MAR 23 (DNA) – The nation observed Pakistan Day on Saturday (23rd March) with a renewed pledge to make Pakistan a developed and progressive country with a strong defence. On the occasion, ceremonies mark commemoration of the passage of Lahore Resolution on this day in 1940, under which the Muslims of the sub-continent set the agenda of a separate homeland for themselves. The day was dawned with thirty-one-gun salute in the federal capital and twenty-one-gun salute each in provincial capitals. Special prayers were offered in mosques after prayers for progressRead More
islamophobia in the West, India manifestation of racism: Qureshi
ISTANBUL, MAR 23 (DNA) – Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Saturday attended the Emergency Meeting of the OIC Executive Committee convened in Istanbul at the initiative of Turkey, the current chair of the OIC. While addressing the gathering, the Foreign Minister expressed Pakistan’s strong condemnation of the heinous 15 March 2019 terrorist attack on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, in which fifty precious lives were lost, nine of them from Pakistan. He lauded the valour of Shaheed Dr. Naeem Rashid, who challenged the terrorist in complete disregard of hisRead More
Pakistan is Iqbal’s dream, Quaid’s struggle and sacrifice of elders: Khursheed Shah
SUKKUR: (DNA) – Pakistan People’s Party’s senior leader Syed Khursheed Shah has said that Iqbal’s dream, Quaid-e-Azam’s struggle and our elders’ sacrifices made Pakistan. In his message on Pakistan Day, Khursheed Shah said ” We should understand the importance of this day”. Shah said, it will be an injustice if we don’t remember the contributions of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan and Hassan Ali Effendi. He said the first flag of Pakistan was hoisted in Sindh. The politicians of former East Pakistan also played major role in creation of Pakistan, heRead More
Prime Minister Mahathir concludes Pakistan visit
ISLAMABAD, MAR 23 (DNA) -Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, paid a state visit to Pakistan on 21-23 March 2019 on the invitation of Prime Minister Imran Khan. PM Tun Mahathir was accompanied by a high-level delegation including several leading businessmen. PM Tun Mahathir was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Prime Minister House. Both Prime Ministers held delegation level talks. In view of the growing momentum of bilateral cooperation it was agreed to elevate the Pakistan-Malaysia relationship to a Strategic partnership. Prime Minister Tun Dr. MahathirRead More
Flag hoisting ceremony held at Pakistan embassies in China, UAE
BEIJING, (DNA) – A flag hoisting ceremony was held at the Embassy of Pakistan in Beijing with national zeal and fervor. Pakistan’s Ambassador in Beijing Masood Khalid read out the messages of the President and Prime Minister of Pakistan. The Pakistan community in Abu Dhabi celebrated the Pakistan Resolution Day at the embassy premises as the national flag was hoisted. Children performed national songs at the event. The High Commission of Pakistan and the Pakistani community based in Sri Lanka celebrated the National Day of Pakistan with traditional fervor andRead More
PM renews resolve to transform Pakistan into Islamic welfare state
ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan has said Pakistan is passing through a critical phase of its history as it has been waging a struggle to get rid of corruption and malpractices and strive for economic stability. “The Pakistan of today is a New Pakistan. We are endeavoring to make the country a true Islamic welfare state,” he reiterated in his message on the occasion of Pakistan Day. “We are committed to establishing a society which is based on compassion and justice and where every person can contribute towardsRead More