Friday, August 30th, 2019
Anwar says he never offered himself for Cabinet, will wait turn as PM
KUALA LUMPUR, AUG 30 (DNA) — Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim clarified on Friday (Aug 30) that he has never volunteered to be a member of the Mahathir Cabinet in the Pakatan Harapan (PH) government. The Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) president said he respected the coalition’s consensus decision and will await his turn, in response to prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s reported remarks that there is currently “no room” in the Cabinet for him. “Thank you, I’ve never offered myself to be a member of the Cabinet. I am tiedRead More
Serena concludes Season 3 of Sarangi music competition
ISLAMABAD, AUG 30 (DNA) -Serena Hotels concluded the Sarangi Music Competition, Season 3. The star-studded ceremony was held at the Sheesh Mahal hall of the hotel where various members of the diplomatic corps, business community and Islamabad society gathered to hear the shortlisted contestants. Sarangi, which was launched in October 2017 is a part of Serena Hotel’s Cultural Diplomacy Initiative which aims to protect and promote the cultural heritage of Pakistan by encouraging young talents and giving them an opportunity to become the nation’s rising star. Through engaging social media,Read More
Pak-China Shaheen-VIII joint air exercise underway
BEIJING (DNA) – The air forces of China and Pakistan are carrying out realistic operations very close to the real-combat environment with the best equipment in the ongoing joint annual exercise Shaheen-VIII aimed at enhancing their combat capability, a Chinese military observer said on Friday. The joint training plays an important role in enhancing both sides combat capability and helping them learn from each other through confrontation. Based on the training progress so far, the Pakistani side has rich real-combat experience, while the Chinese side boasts advanced weapon and equipmentRead More
Pak community of France expressed solidarity with Kashmiris
PARIS, AUG 30 (DNA) – Along with the entire Pakistani nation, notables of the Pakistani and Kashmiri communities and the members of the Embassy of Pakistan to France observed the “Kashmir Hour” to express their solidarity with the people of Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IOK). Speaking on the occasion, the Ambassador of Pakistan to France Mr. Moin ul Haque reiterated the resolve of the government and the people of Pakistan to stand shoulder to shoulder with the people of Kashmir and to continue Pakistan’s political, diplomatic and moral supportRead More
President Arif Alvi reiterates support to Kashmiris till freedom
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – President Dr Arif Alvi addressed the participants of ‘Kashmir Hour’ rally on Friday and reiterated that Pakistan will support the people of India-occupied Kashmir (IoK) until they get their freedom. The president affirmed that the entire nation is standing with the Kashmiris, and stressed that the whole Muslim world needs to raise voice for them against the Indian atrocities in the occupied valley. The rights of the Kashmiris cannot be violated, and they will definitely get freedom if we stand together for them, Dr Arif Alvi declared.Read More
Kashmir Hour: Prominent leaders express solidarity with occupied valley
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – The prominent personalities including cricketers, politicians and showbiz stars on Friday have participated in ‘Kashmir Hour’ rallies and protested from 12:00pm to 12:30 pm in their respective areas to express solidarity with the people of occupied valley who are continuously facing Indian atrocities. In his remarks, Chief Minister of Balochistan Jam Kamal Khan Alyani said that Pakistani nation stands with Kashmir and that we will come out of our houses on every Friday in support of the Kashmiris. Deputy Speaker Qasim Suri urged the international community toRead More