Sunday, August 18th, 2019
FM Qureshi plants saplings at Ministry premises
ISLAMABAD, AUG 18 (DNA) – In line with the directions of Prime Minister Imran Khan to observe 18 August 2019 as the Plant for Pakistan Day, Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi inaugurated the event by planting a pine tree saplings at the premises of the Ministry. Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood and other officials of the Ministry were also present on the occasion. The Foreign Minister noted that the tree plantation campaign not only showcased the commitment of the Government to afforestation and climate change mitigation, but was aimed also atRead More
India’s leadership threatens 9mln Kashmiris: PM Imran
ISLAMABAD, AUG 18 (DNA) -Prime Minister Imran Khan has said India has been captured by a fascist and racist Hindu Supremacist ideology and leadership, as Germany had been captured by Nazis. In a series of tweets, he said this threatens nine million Kashmiris, who are under siege in the Occupied Kashmir for over two weeks which should have sent alarm bells ringing across the world with UN Observers being sent there. The Prime Minister said the threat also extends to Pakistan, the minorities in India and in fact the veryRead More
Pakistan condemns heinous terrorist attack in Kabul
Pakistan strongly condemns the heinous bomb attack targeting civilians during a marriage function in Kabul yesterday. More than 60 innocent people have reportedly lost their lives in this dastardly inhuman act. We express our heartfelt condolences to the families of innocent victims. We pray for the maghfirah of the deceased and for early recovery of many others who were seriously injured in the attack. Pakistan condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.Terrorism is a common threat for the entire region and must be defeated together.
Exports to EU remain stagnant for last 4 years
LAHORE, AUG 18 (DNA) – Pakistan Industrial and Traders Associations Front (PIAF) former chairman Irfan Iqbal Sheikh on Sunday expressed his serious concern for not availing full potential of Generalized System of Preferences Plus (GSP plus), which is yet to be achieved despite the fact that the facility has been in place for the last five years. He lamented that Pakistan’s exports to the European Union have been flat during the last four years despite waiver of duties on several products under the GSP plus. Irfan Iqbal saidRead More
Shahid Habib lifts Serena hotels Azadi golf cup 2019
ISLAMABAD, AUG 18 (DNA) – Serena Hotels under its Sports Diplomacy Initiative hosted the “Azadi Golf Tournament 2019” in collaboration with the Islamabad Club at their Golf Course. The exclusive match drew members of the diplomatic corps, dignitaries, corporate sector and businessmen who participated with great enthusiasm. Over the years, Sports Diplomacy has emerged as an integral part of Serena’s efforts to build stronger relations with communities while encouraging diverse groups to participate in sports, thereby improving leadership, teamwork, and communication skills along with promoting a healthier lifestyle. Serena HotelsRead More
Shahid Habib lifts Serena hotels Azadi golf cup 2019
ISLAMABAD, AUG 18 (DNA) -Serena Hotels under its Sports Diplomacy Initiative hosted the “Azadi Golf Tournament 2019” in collaboration with the Islamabad Club at their Golf Course. The exclusive match drew members of the diplomatic corps, dignitaries, corporate sector and businessmen who participated with great enthusiasm. Over the years, Sports Diplomacy has emerged as an integral part of Serena’s efforts to build stronger relations with communities while encouraging diverse groups to participate in sports, thereby improving leadership, teamwork, and communication skills along with promoting a healthier lifestyle. Serena Hotels CEORead More