Wednesday, September 25th, 2019
Army chief visits earthquake hit areas
RAWALPINDI, (DNA) – COAS visited earthquake affected areas of AJ&K and ongoing damage repair efforts at Jatlan Canal Road. “Normalcy be restored with speed rendering full assistance to civil administration and taking best possible care of the affected population”, COAS.
Air chief awards medals among winners of khunjerab highest altitude road marathon
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 25 (DNA) – Prize distribution ceremony of Khunjerab Highest Altitude Road Marathon was held at Serena Hotel Islamabad. Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force was the chief guest at the occasion. Air Marshal Aasim Zaheer, President Winter Sports Federation of Pakistan along with ambassadors of friendly countries and high-ranking PAF officers were also present in the ceremony. Addressing at the occasion, the Air Chief lauded the efforts of the organisers and sponsors for arranging this historic sporting event. He hopedRead More
First ever conference on issue of Kashmir held in French Parliament
PARIS, SEPT 25 (DNA) – For the first time, the issue of Kashmir was highlighted in the French Parliament in a symposium organized by Mr. Jean Bernard Sempastous, the President of Pakistan France Friendship Group in the French National Assembly in Paris yesterday. The conference held on the theme, “Kashmir – the oldest conflict of the World”, was attended by the members of the French parliament, scholars, researchers, human rights activists and French and Pakistan media in large number. Mr. Jean Bernard Sempastous in his remarks said thatRead More
Three Lt. Generals of Pakistan Army retire
ISLAMABAD (DNA). Three Lt. General of Pakistan Army have retired from Service. These Lt. General include Lt. General Asim Saleem Bajwa, Lt General Sadiq Ali and Lt. General Aamir Riaz. Lt. Gen Asim Saleem Bajwa had served as DG ISPR. He is believed to have turned ISPR into a full fledge media corps. During his tenure ISPR was streamlined on modern footings.
PIA to start direct flights to Malaysia from Oct 14
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 25 (DNA) – PIA is expanding its wings towards Kuala Lumpur and starting direct flights from October 14. PIA will now be flying to Kaula Lumpur from Islamabad twice a week on every Monday and Friday. Direct flights have been a consistent demand of especially the business community. The direct flights shall ostensibly enhance business activity between the two countries. The Malaysian and Pakistan authorities have been working day and night to get this done and finally their efforts have yielded results. The business community of the twinRead More
China says has no intent to play ‘Game of Thrones’ but warns on sovereignty
NEW YORK (DNA) – China’s top diplomat hit back at U.S. criticism of its trade and development model on Tuesday, saying Beijing had no intention to “play the Game of Thrones on the world stage” but warned Washington to respect its sovereignty, including in Hong Kong. Wang Yi, China’s foreign minister and state councilor, said Beijing would not bow to threats, including on trade, though he said he hoped a round of high-level trade talks next month would produce positive results. In a speech on the sidelines of the annualRead More