Wednesday, October 30th, 2019
Official statement of Iran on the situation in Iraq & Lebanon
TEHRAN (DNA) – Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign affairs of Iran Abbas Mousavi said Tehran is closely and sensitively monitoring the ongoing developments and protests in Iraq that have killed dozens of people. In a statement on Saturday in reaction to the ongoing developments in Iraq, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran Abbas Mousavi said, the Islamic Republic of Iran supports the Iraqi people demands and requests, which have been clearly highlighted in the statements and remarks by the Iraqi religious authorities and Prime Minister AdilRead More
Private schools to remain close in Islamabad tomorrow
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – All private schools will remain close in Islamabad tomorrow citing uncertain security, law and order situation when the opposition parties’ Azadi March will enter the federal capital. Private Schools Association’s president stated that the decision to reopen the schools will be taken in light of the developing situation. The secretary of the association said that the decision has been taken for the safety of schoolchildren.
Foreign Minister leads talks with Cuban Vice President
ISLAMABAD (DNA) 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. The Foreign Minister highlighted the excellent bilateral relations between Pakistan and Cuba. He reiterated Pakistan’s gratitude for the generous and unprecedented support offered by Cuba after the October 2005 earthquake. He added that there was enormous potential for Pakistan and Cuba to enhance cooperation in the health and agriculturalRead More
Pakistan holds unique place for Turkey, says ambassador Yurdakul
Republic Day of Turkey celebrated ISLAMABAD, OCT 30 (DNA) Ambassador of Republic of Turkey Mustafa Yurdakul has said Pakistan holds a special place for Turkey and Turkish diplomacy. Our relations continue to prosper in an era, during which both countries experience multiple turbulences. The Turkish ambassador made these remarks on the occasion of Turkish Republic day event held at the lush-green lawns of the Embassy. The ambassador also read out message of the President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Federal Power Minister Omar Ayub was the chief guest while aRead More
United Nation’s OHCHR urges India to restore peace in occupied Kashmir
United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) on Wednesday has urged Indian authorities to unlock situation and fully restore rights currently being denied in occupied Kashmir. A statement issued in Geneva by spokesperson of OHCHR Rupert Colville expressed serious concern over continued human rights violations.The statement said twelve weeks ago, on 5 August, the government of India revoked constitutional provisions granting partial autonomy to the state of Jammu and Kashmir and announced the creation of two separate federally-administered Union Territories, which will come into effect tomorrow.Read More
‘50,000 scholarships to be given to deserving students under Ehsaas Program’
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan on Wednesday has announced to give fifty thousand scholarships to the deserving and eligible students under Ehsaas Program. In a chain of tweets, the special assistant said that the promotion of uniform and quality education is the mission of Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan. The scholarships will be awarded to the students whose family income is less than forty-five thousand rupees. Fifty percent quota will be fixed for women whilst two percent for theRead More