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Afghan delegation meets Foreign Minister

ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – A delegation of Afghan politicians, academicians, journalists and businessmen called on Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi. Welcoming the delegation, Foreign Minister Qureshi conveyed Pakistan’s strong desire for a peaceful and stable Afghanistan. He stated that renewed push for political settlement of the conflict has created new hopes and opportunities for peace in Afghanistan and the region, which no one could afford to miss. He also shared with the delegation the efforts Pakistan has made to facilitate the ongoing peace process and expressed the hope that the progressRead More


Three soldiers embrace martyrdom in Waziristan attack

WAZIRISTAN (DNA) – Three soldiers of Pakistan Army embraced martyrdom on Wednesday when around 60 to 70 terrorists opened fire at them near Alwara area of Waziristan, according to Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor, the director general of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). Soldiers, including Lance naik Ali, Nazir and Sepoy Imdad Ullah were working on fencing the border with Afghanistan.


IMF bailout package: Pakistan’s economic policies to be reviewed today

ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday are scheduled to hold another meeting in Islamabad where the proposed three-year bailout package and the state’s economic policies will be discussed. The proposed bailout package is expected to be around $8 billion. The fresh round of talks will focus on the tax amnesty scheme by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), privatisation programme, power and gas tariffs, and the government’s economic policies. The Pakistani delegation is led by Adviser to PM on Finance Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh,Read More


PAF response against enemy aggression to be remembered as ‘Operation Swift Retort’: ” Air Chief

ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – “PAF response on 27 February 2019 against the enemy aggression will be remembered in history as “Operation Swift Retort”, said Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan on Wednesday. He was addressing the 264th Air Staff Presentation meeting held at Air Headquarters in Islamabad. Addressing the principal staff officers, field commanders, air officers and airmen of PAF, the Air Chief further said, “ We bow our heads in complete humility and thank Almighty Allah for providing us an opportunity to come up to the expectations of our nationRead More


Australia election favourites vow pivot to Asia

Sydney: (DNA) –  Australia will see a “step change” in engagement with Asia and a more “considered” policy toward China if Labor wins the next election, the party´s would-be foreign minister vowed Wednesday. Penny Wong — who would become the country´s first Asian-Australian top diplomat if her party continues to lead the conservative government into the May 18 vote — signalled the election would bring a foreign policy pivot to Asia. Promising policies that would see more Asian languages taught in Australian schools and an increase in Aussie diplomats abroad,Read More


Watermelon, an ideal fruit for Ramzan

During the holy month of Ramzan it becomes a challenge to drink plenty of water in short periods. Not consuming enough fluids can leave you dehydrated. So the best way to top up your water shortage in the holy month is to incorporate watermelons during sehar and iftar that will give you bursts of energy while keeping you hydrated. Watermelon has high water content i.e. 92 per cent and is packed with essential rehydration salts like magnesium, calcium, sodium and potassium that actually hydrate you more effectively than water. DidRead More