Thursday, April 25th, 2019
Operational plan for month of Ramazan announced
RIYADH, APR 25 (DNA) – The President of the Presidency for the Affairs of the Holy Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque Sheikh Dr. Abdurrahman bin Abdulaziz Al-Sudais announced today the operational plan for the Holy Month of Ramadan which included 10 main areas to enhance the work during the month of Ramadan among The main focuses lays on the guidance and the scholarly axe which is concerned with the preparation and coordination of the academic studies, and also guiding the visitors of the Holy Mosque. Sheikh Al-Sudais confirmed that theRead More
Army Chief installs Lt. General Sher Afgun as Colonel Commandant AK Regiment
RAWALPINDI, APR 25 (DNA) – General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) visited Azad Kashmir Regimental Centre where he installed Lieutenant General Sher Afgun as Colonel Commandant of AK Regiment. Outgoing Colonel of AK Regiment Lieutenant General Hidayat ur Rehman, Retd, Commander Rawalpindi Corps Lieutenant General Bilal Akbar, large number of serving and retired officers and soldiers attended the ceremony. Upon arrival the COAS laid floral wreath at martyrs monument. General Bajwa appreciated the contributions and sacrifices of AK Regiment for the defence of motherland during conventional asRead More
Gruelling Dakar Rally route through Saudi Arabia’s ‘captivating’ deserts revealed by Sports Authority
AL-QADDIYA: (DNA) – More details about the Dakar Rally expected to take place in January 2020 in Saudi Arabia were released on Thursday by the Kingdom’s General Sports Authority at an event in Al-Qaddiya. The race started on Jan. 5 in Jeddah, with the drivers set to race through Al-Madinah, Tabuk and Ha’il regions before a having a rest day in Riyadh. From the capital, the route winds its way back toward the coast through the Asir region and ends in the city of Al-Qaddiya on Jan. 12. Speaking at theRead More
Who is to benefit from Sri Lanka bombings?
BY Waseem Akram On 21 April 19, eight bombing attacks struck at least three churches in Sri Lanka, along with three five-star hotels favored by foreigners, killing 321 including more than 32 foreigners and at least 500 injured. Suicide bombers detonated their explosives during Easter services at St. Anthony’s Shrine (a historic church in Colombo), St. Sebastian’s Church (at Negombo north of Colombo) and at the Zion Church in Batticaloa. In Colombo, they also struck the Shangri-La, Cinnamon Grand, Kingsbury and New Tropical Inn hotels. Explosive devices were also foundRead More
French Senators term Pakistan’s business environment conducive
ISLAMABAD, APR 25 (DNA) – The French Senators have termed security situation in Pakistan much better than before adding the country offers conducive environment for investments etc. The head of the delegation Senator Allizard while replying to questions during a press conference at the French residence said, France regards China Pakistan Economic Corridor Project (CPEC) as an important initiative. The three Senators belong to the France-Pakistan inter-parliamentary friendship group. The delegation was headed by Pascal Allizard, Senator of county of Calvados (Normandy) and Chairman of the France-Pakistan inter-parliamentary friendship groupRead More
Foreign office announces details of PM China visit
ISLAMABAD, APR 25 (DNA) -At the invitation of President Xi Jinping, Prime Minister Imran Khan is visiting China from April 25-28, 2019, to attend the 2nd Belt and Road Forum in Beijing. The Prime Minster will deliver a keynote speech in the opening ceremony of the Forum on 26 April. The Prime Minister will also attend Leaders’ Roundtable with leaders from around 38 countries. He will speak in the first session of Leaders’ Roundtable. The Prime Minister would also hold meetings with several Heads of State/Government and corporateRead More