Wednesday, October 23rd, 2019
Romanian ambassador hopes relations with Pakistan will grow further
Ambassador Goia lauds professionalism of Pakistan army: ISLAMABAD, OCT 23 (DNA) Ambassador of Romania Nicolae Goia has said he was pleased to acknowledge the excellent professional level of the Pakistani Army and the good relations existing between the ministries of defense of our two countries. This year, the second Romanian – Pakistani Joint Military Committee meeting took place in Islamabad, and this is only one example of the many facets of the collaboration in the military field. The Romanian ambassador expressed these views on the occasion of army day receptionRead More
Indonesian people keen to explore religious tourism potential of Pakistan: Dr. Sigit
Ambassador Amri says as an ambassador his prime role is to bring peoples of both countries closer By ANSAR M BHATTI BALI, INDONESIA, OCT 23 (DNA)- Dr. R. Sigit Sitjaksono Director of Tourism Marketing for South and Central Asia, Middle East and Africa has said Indonesia has set a target of 20 million tourists in 2019 adding Indonesian tourism industry’s contribution to national earnings was around five percent. He expressed these views while talking to Pakistan media persons during a reception he hosted for the FAMTRIP participants, in Bali. KomangRead More
Japanese envoy opens a School in Nankana Sahib
ISLAMABAD, OCT 23 (DNA) – Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, Kuninori Matsuda, has inaugurated a primary school in Union Council Rehan Wala of district Nankana Sahib which was built with the financial assistance of worth US $ 90,535 provided by the Government of Japan to Rural Community Development Society (RCDS), a local development organization. The inauguration ceremony was held in the newly constructed building of the primary school in Mandi Faizabad, Union Council Rehan Wala on Monday 21 October. Kuninori Matsuda, members of RCDS, school children and community representatives attendedRead More
President Arif Alvi meets Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Tokyo
TOKYO, (DNA) – President of Pakistan Arif Alvi met the Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe at the Prime Minister’s Office this morning. The President expressed his heartfelt condolences on the loss of precious lives caused by the recent Typhoon Hagibis in Japan and wished the injured early recovery. The President felicitated the Prime Minister on the Enthronement of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan and hoped that the new Japanese era “Reiwa” would bring more prosperity and well-being for the friendly people of Japan. The President stressed on theRead More
US lawmakers express concern over situation in occupied Kashmir
Influential US lawmakers have expressed concern over the situation in occupied Kashmir after abrogation of special status of the held territory. The lawmakers, including Indian-American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, aired their concerns during a Congressional hearing on Human Rights in South Asia. Jayapal in her remarks said that India being a critical ally of the US needs to uphold its commitment to human rights. Another Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, who has been highly critical of India on Kashmir, said that partnership with India is strategic, but is also based on common valuesRead More
Two injured in cylinder explosion in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – At least two persons were injured when a cylinder exploded in a bakery situated in Sector E-11-Three in Islamabad on Tuesday night. According to sources, the explosion was so severe that window panes of surrounding buildings and wind screens of vehicles parked nearby were also broken. Police and rescue teams reached the spot after being informed and shifted the injured to hospital. Rescue sources said that both the injured were in stable condition.