Saturday, June 1st, 2019
Makkah declaration renews support to Palestinian cause
MAKKAH, (DNA) – The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation has renewed its commitment to the Palestinian cause saying that it opposes all illegal Israeli measures aimed at changing facts in occupied Palestinian territories including Jerusalem, and undermining the two-state solution. The OIC Summit in Makkah in its final statement in Makkah condemned any position adopted by an international body that supports prolonging occupation of Palestinian territories, including a U.S. decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. It urged member countries to take appropriate measures against countries that move their embassies toRead More
PM, Saudi Crown Prince discuss matters of mutual interests
MAKKAH, JUNE 01 (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan had a bilateral meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman on the sidelines of the 14th Islamic Summit in Makkah al-Makarrmah. The two leaders took stock of the current state of bilateral political, economic and trade relations. They agreed to expedite decisions taken during the visit of Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman to Pakistan in February this year, in particular early implementation of decisions taken during the first meeting of the Supreme Coordination Council. Prime Minister Imran Khan also thanked the SaudiRead More
Serena hosts a Soulful Qawwali Night
ISLAMABAD, JUNE 01 (DNA) – Serena Hotels hosted a soulful Qawwali Night featuring world renowned Qawal Asif Ali Santooon Friday 31st May 2019 at Islamabad Serena Hotel. Asif Ali was born into a family of a Legendary QawwalSantoo Khan whom the Maestro of Qawwali, UstadNusratFateh Ali Khan himself honoured as the Ganda Band Shagird (official Student) of UstaadNusrat Sahib. The event was hosted under the Cultural Diplomacy Initiative of Serena Hotels that aims to promote cultural plurality amongst Pakistani community. A large number of people gathered from the diplomatic community,Read More
MP: Azerbaijan setting example of holding int’l events at highest level
BAKU, (DNA) – People who are used in foreign countries against Azerbaijan are ignored even by their families, vice-speaker of the Azerbaijani parliament Bahar Muradova, as part of the “Interview with Sahil Karimli” project. She said that Azerbaijan is a country where socio-political stability has been maintained at the highest level for three decades already, however, certain circles don’t want to see the country developing and stable. “These circles act both as leaders and executors,” she added. “Azerbaijan perceives this as something natural, and only becomes stronger in determination toRead More
Robert Pattinson picked as the new Batman: report
LOS ANGELES (DNA) – Robert Pattinson has been chosen as the new Batman, beating out several other actors, including Nicholas Hoult, to play the Caped Crusader, Variety said Friday. The 33-year-old “Twilight” heartthrob is set to play the vigilante superhero in a standalone movie called “The Batman,” under the direction of Matt Reeves, who was behind the last two “Planet of the Apes” sequels, the entertainment magazine said. Filming is slated to start in the coming months with a release date expected in June 2021. A Warner Bros spokeswoman wouldRead More
Army officers, civilian sentenced for espionage, leaking to shifted to jail: sources
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Two army and one civil officer, whose punishment was endorsed by Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Genral Qamar Javed Bajwa on Thursday over charges of espionage and leakage of sensitive information to foreign agencies prejudice to the national security, have been shifted to jail on Friday. there is no authenticity in the rumours doing rounds on social media of sending the officers abroad. The officers had been in custody during the trial, sources said and added they were shifted to jail yesterday. On Thursday, Chief of ArmyRead More