Wednesday, December 25th, 2019
Turkish president pays surprise visit to Tunisia over Libyan issue
TUNIS, Dec 25 (DNA): Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived Wednesday morning to Tunisia in a surprise visit to meet with his Tunisian counterpart Kaies Saied. “The Libyan issue will be at the top of the agenda for this surprise visit, in addition to bilateral discussions on major investment projects,” said Rachida Ennaifer, adviser to the Tunisian presidency in charge of communication. According to the presidency, the Turkish president was welcomed by Saied at Tunis-Carthage International Airport in the Tunisian capital, who was accompanied by his foreign and defense ministers,Read More
Govt holds sacrosanct equality, freedom of all citizens irrespective of belief, religion: Alvi
ISLAMABAD, Dec 25 (DNA): Extending his heartiest greetings to Christian brethren on Christmas, President Dr Arif Alvi has stated that the Government of Pakistan held sacrosanct the equality and freedom of conscience of all citizens irrespective of belief, creed or religion. “Our commitment to this fundamental principle is firmly grounded in the teachings of Islam, the vision of Quaid-i-Azam and the inviolable guarantees of our Constitution,” the president said in a message on the occasion of Christmas being celebrated on December 25 (Wednesday). He said that much moreRead More
Firefighters called to extinguish fire at Sector F-10’s restaurant in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD – Firefighters are busy in tackling a major blaze at a restaurant situated in Sector F-10 of Islamabad on Wednesday. According to initial report available, the fire has engulfed several shops nearby while fire brigade immediately rushed to the spot to extinguish the fire and prevent it from spreading.
New Zealand make two changes for Boxing Day Test
MELBOURNE, DEC 25 (DNA) – New Zealand made two changes Wednesday for the Boxing Day Test against Australia with fast bowler Trent Boult back from injury and Tom Blundell replacing Jeet Ravel at the top of the order. The dangerous Boult missed the first Test in Perth, where his team crashed by 296 runs, with a rib injury that also kept him out of their final clash against England. But he has worked his way back to fitness, desperate to play in the Black Caps first Boxing Day Test atRead More
Uzbekistan safest country to travel and invest
By Ansar Mahmood Bhatti TASHKENT: Uzbekistan, ever since President Shaukat Shavkat Mirziyoyev has assumed charge of his office, is constantly on the move. The country is fast developing into hub of tourism activities. Besides, Uzbekistan leadership has sought to open up to the outer world with a view to inculcating deeper and stronger relations with various nations. Uzbekistan was once at the heart of the ancient Silk Road trade route connecting China with the Middle East and Rome. The country spent most of the past 200 years as part ofRead More
Whole nation standing with Kashmiri brethren, reiterate President Alvi and PM Imran
ISLAMABAD – President Dr Arif Ali and Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday reiterated that Kashmir is Pakistan’s jugular vein and the whole nation is standing with Kashmiri brethren in their messages on the Quaid Day as Pakistan celebrates 143rd birth anniversary of Founder of the Nation Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah with traditional zeal. Dr Arif Alvi said today marks as a special day in the history of our homeland. For today, we witnessed the birth of a great leader, a leader who changed the geography of this continent and gaveRead More