Wednesday, October 30th, 2019
Pakistan safe place to visit, says chief Monk of Thailand
TAKHT BHAI, Oct 30 (DNA): The Chief Monk Arayawangso of Thailand, currently visiting Pakistan has said both Pakistan and Thailand were in consultative process to introduce meditation services at Buddhists sites which would bring an influx of religious tourists and ultimately boost economy. “We might have three to five days meditation at Buddhist sites in Pakistan so that Buddhist and non-Buddhist from multiple countries can join us,” he said while speaking to media here on Wednesday at Thakht Bhai. He said Minister for Religious Affairs in a meeting had assuredRead More
Pakistan has huge tourism potential: Ambassador Stefano Pontecorvo
Thatta, (DNA) : Italian ambassador to Pakistan Stefano Pontecorvo has said that Pakistan had a huge tourism potential.“Spectacular visit to the necropolis of Makli. A beautiful #archeological site used in three different epochs,” he tweeted after a trip to the internationally known site. He added: “It could be a unique archeological park attracting visitors worldwide… culturalheritage.” Makli Necropolis is one of the largest funerary sites in the world, spread over an area of 10 square kilometres near the city of Thatta, in the Pakistani province of Sindh. The site housesRead More
Rawalakot to be turned into best tourism site: AJK president
RAWALAKOT, OCT 30 (DNA) – The AJK President Sardar Masood Khan has said that all resources will be utilized to turn Rawalakot into the best tourist spot in the liberated territory. He expressed these views during a briefing given to him after his visit to Dreak water supply project here on Wednesday. He said that all possible steps will be taken to ensure a pollution free environment and adequate water supply to Rawalakot city. “All hurdles in the timely completion of Dreak water supply project would be removed,” he saidRead More
Envoy Zalmay concludes Islamabad’s visit
ISLAMABAD, Oct 30 (DNA): Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad has completed his Islamabad’s visit. In his meetings with Prime Minister Imran Khan, Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa, and other government officials, Ambassador Khalilzad discussed the current status of the Afghan peace process and the importance of reducing violence. He also underscored the economic and security benefits peace can bring to the region. On Monday, Prime Minister Imran Khan met US Special Representative for Afghanistan reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad and reiterated Pakistan’s steadfast and sincere supportRead More
Pakistan urges to enhance economic contacts by Cuba
ISLAMABAD, Oct 30 (DNA): Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has underlined the need for enhancing economic cooperation and people to people exchanges between Pakistan and Cuba to strengthen bilateral ties. Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi held wide-ranging talks with Vice President of Cuba Mr. Roberto Morales Odeja along with his delegation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs this morning. Cuban delegation is on a three-day bilateral visit to Islamabad. Talking to Cuban Vice President Roberto Morales Odeja, he said there is enormous potential for Pakistan and Cuba to enhanceRead More
Japan FMs Commendations conferred upon MEXT alumni association
ISLAMABAD, OCT 30 (DNA) – The Government of Japan has conferred Japanese Foreign Minister’s Commendations 2019 upon MEXT Alumni Association of Pakistan (MAAP), an association of Pakistani alumni’s of Japanese universities, in recognition of its significant contributions towards the promotion of educational relations between Japan and Pakistan. Every year, the Foreign Minister’s Commendations are awarded to individuals and groups with outstanding achievements in international fields, to acknowledge their contributions to the promotion of friendship between Japan and other countries and areas. The Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, Kuninori Matsuda, on behalfRead More