Sunday, May 26th, 2019
Fawad Ch launches Hijri Calendar, says Eid to be celebrated on June 5
ISLAMABAD, MAY 26 (DNA) – Federal minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry launched the country’s first moonsighting website and Hijri Calendar on Sunday and announced that based on the lunar observations Eid will be celebrated on June 5. Fawad Chaudhry said that he has sent the five-year Hijri Calendar to the Islamic Ideology Council, adding that the calendar will be presented before cabinet on Wednesday. Fawad said he personally believes that there was no need to have Ruet-t-Hilal Committee in the country. He said a number of departments haveRead More
Chinese Vice President arrives in Islamabad on 3-day visit
ISLAMABAD, MAY 26 (DNA) – Vice President of China Wang Qishan has arrived in Islamabad today (Sunday) on a three-day official visit to Pakistan, and Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi received him at the airport. During the visit, the Chinese Vice President will call on President Arif Alvi and have a separate meeting with Prime Minister Imran Khan. Pakistan and China will sign MoUs and agreements and inaugurate projects to enhance bilateral cooperation in a broad range of areas. The visit of the Chinese Vice President underscores the vitality ofRead More
PM Imran greets Prime Minister Narendra Modi on election win
ISLAMABAD, MAY 26 (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and congratulated him on his party’s electoral victory in the Lok Sabha elections in India. The Prime Minister expressed his desire for both countries to work together for the betterment of their peoples. Reiterating his vision for peace, progress and prosperity in South Asia, the Prime Minister said he looked forward to working with Prime Minister Modi to advance these objectives.=DNA ============
Mohsin Dawar, accomplices open fire at Pakistan Army check post
MIRANSHAH, MAY 26 (DNA) – Member of the National Assembly (MNA) and Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) leader Mohsin Dawar on Sunday opened fire at the Pakistan Army check post near Datta Khel along with his accomplices. According to details, Mohsin Dawar was present in Miranshah’s Boya area with armed companions, and was continuously provoking the locals against the Pakistan Army and raising anti-army slogans. The security forces gave a befitting response to the miscreants and arrested several extremist leaders of the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement.=DNA ========
Uzbek Deputy PM to arrive Pakistan on May 27
ISLAMABAD, MAY 26 (DNA) – The Deputy Prime Minister of Uzbekistan, Elyor Ganiev, will be visiting Islamabad on 27-28 May 2019. The Deputy Prime Minister will be accompanied by a high-level delegation comprising the Deputy Ministers for Investment & Foreign Trade and Transport and other senior officials. The Deputy Prime Minister will hold consultations with the Foreign Minister and also meet with several Federal Ministers/Advisers — including Railways; Planning, Development & Reforms; National Food Security & Research; Health; Commerce; and BOI. The visit of the Deputy Prime Minister will impartRead More
Chinese Vice President’s visit to herald era of economic prosperity
LAHORE, MAY 26 (DNA) – Faisalabad Industrial Estate Development & Management Company (FIEDMC ) Chairman Mian Kashif Ashfaq Sunday said Vice President of the People’s Republic of China, Wang Qishan visit to Pakistan will herald new vistas of economic cooperation and a milestone in further cementing bilateral relationship between both the friendly countries on sound footings. Mian Kashif Ashfaq said that Pakistan under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan was offering friendly environment for foreign investment. There was vast scope for Chinese private and public sector investment especiallyRead More