Wednesday, May 29th, 2019
PM discusses federal development budget in NSC meeting
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on Wednesday chaired National Economic Council meeting in Islamabad. During the meeting, the participants discussed federal development budget for the next fiscal year while they also deliberated on extending the duration of special forum for the rehabilitation of tribal areas. Adviser on Finance Hafeez Sheikh, Planning Minister Makhdoom Khusro Bakhtiar, Adviser on Commerce Abdul Razaq Dawood, Chief Minister Punjab Usman Buzdar, the Chief Ministers of the four provinces and Gilgit Baltistan and the Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir attended the meeting. InRead More
Ups, downs are part of our work, we have to move on: Madhuri Dixit
MUMBAI (DNA): Bollywood actor Madhuri Dixit was seen in her popular avatar of a dancing diva in Karan Johar’s latest production venture, Kalank that proved to be a box office disaster. The actor has now opened up on the film and said that one needs to move on. Directed by Abhishek Varman, the film also starred Sanjay Dutt, Aditya Roy Kapur, Kunal Kemmu, Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan. Talking to Mid Day in an interview, Madhuri said, “I have been in the industry for more than three decades. Ups andRead More
Mohsin Dawar demands Pakistan Army to leave Waziristan
WAZIRISTAN (DNA) – National Assembly Member (MNA) Mohsin Dawar, while repeating the demands of banned outfit Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and terrorists, said that Pakistan Army should leave Waziristan. In an interview to foreign media from an unknown place, Dawar unveiled reason and reality behind the attack on Kharqamar check post that injured five Pakistan Army personnel and killed three attackers. We now demand removal of Pakistan Army from Waziristan, said Dawar. Earlier, Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) leader Dr Alam had admitted that party leader Mohsin Dawar came with an armed group whenRead More
Indonesian ambassador hosts iftar for business community
ISLAMABAD, MAY 29 (DNA) = Ambassador of Indonesia Iwan S Amri hosted iftar dinner for the business community of twin cities and other areas. Prominent business figures such as Presidents of Islamabad and Rawalpindi Chambers of Commerce and Industry and heads of various organizations attended the event. Ambassador Amri in his brief remarks welcomed the guests. He said Indonesia was keen to further strengthen its cooperation with Pakistan. He said business community was already playing a key role in this regard adding efforts shall be made toRead More
Eugenia Ivanissevich’s works showcased in the Capital
ISLAMABAD, MAY 29 (DNA) A photographic exhibition of works of Eugenia Ivanissevich was arranged under the aegis of Embassy of Argentina. Art lovers and members of the diplomatic corps attended the event and took keen interest in pieces of art displayed during the exhibition. Eugenia Ivanissevich lives and works in London. She holds a Masters in Photography of the Royal College of Arts, and a BA in Fine Arts of Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design, London. Her solo shows include the 2009 Format Festival,Read More
Pakistan’s Sirbaz makes history at World’s 4th highest peak without Oxygen
ISLAMABAD, MAY 29 (DNA) – Serena Hotels held a press conference on 28th May 2019 to celebrate Sirbaz Khan, who became the first Pakistani to successfully climb the summit of the fourth world’s highest mountain –Mount Lhotse (8516 m)without using supplementary oxygen. He completed his summit on the 14th of May at 9:47 am. There were 12 climbers in total in the team, but this is the first time a Pakistani climber has been able to do this. Sirbaz along with his team was the first to summit Lhotse thisRead More