Sunday, March 8th, 2020
FM eulogizes womenfolk for their contributions in country’s development
ISLAMABAD, MAR 08 (DNA) – Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Sunday paid tribute to the womenfolk of the country who had been playing different roles for the progress and development of the country. In a message on the International Women’s Day, the foreign minister said the day required reiteration of the commitment to ensure provision of equal opportunities to the women in all walks of life. Their valuable services in different sectors should be acknowledged, Foreign Minister said. Qurehi also paid special tribute to the women in the IndianRead More
Pakistan embassy in Tajikistan organises cultural festival
DUSHANBE, (DNA) -The Embassy of Pakistan in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, has organized a three-day “Pakistan Cultural Festival (6-8 March 2020) as culmination of Pakistan National Day festivities in Tajikistan. The event has been organized at the prestigious Opera Ballet Theater located in the heart of Dushanbe city. Tajik Minister of Culture, Ms. Dawlatzoda Zulfiya Davlat was the Chief Guest on the occasion. High officials of the Tajik government including Tajik parliamentarians, First Deputy Foreign Minister, members of the diplomatic corps , local businessmen, journalists, academicians and Pakistani community attended the event.Read More
PTI govt committed to provide all basic rights to women: Zartaj Gul
ISLAMABAD, MAR 8 (DNA) – Minister of State for Climate Change Zartaj Gul said on Sunday the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government was committed to provide all basic rights to women, while Prime Minister Imran Khan is the biggest supporter of women empowerment. She said holding march is the constitutional right of women and other segment of the society but everybody should take care of the social and Islamic values. Zartaj Gul said we must respect women in the role of wife, daughter, mother and sister, while the constitutional rights forRead More
Govt lauded for winning EU trade concessions
ISLAMABAD, MAR 8 (DNA) – Extension of trade concessions for Pakistan by the European Union is a great development for which the credit goes to the incumbent government, a business leader said on Sunday. The decision to extend Generalised System of Preferences-Plus (GSP-Plus) status for Pakistan for two years will boost our export sector and stabilise an economy that is facing problems, said Shahid Rasheed Butt former President ICCI. In a statement issued here today, he said that the extension in the GSP-Plus status is recognition of the progress byRead More
Malaysia’s palace denies ‘royal coup’ in appointing new PM
KUALA LUMPUR, MAR 8 – Malaysia’s palace on Sunday denied allegations of a “royal coup” in appointing the country’s prime minister after veteran leader Mahathir Mohamad resigned, saying the king used his discretionary powers prescribed in the constitution. The palace was responding to an editorial in the UK daily The Guardian this week that said Malaysia’s king, Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah had overturned a democratic election result by naming Muhyiddin Yassin as prime minister despite the opposite camp claiming a majority. Muhyiddin was sworn in last Sunday as the head of a government formedRead More
‘Aurat March’ being held nationwide to mark International Women’s Day
ISLAMABAD, MAR 8 – In various cities across Pakistan, the ‘Aurat March’ is being held on Sunday (today) to mark International Women’s Day. The first Aurat March was held in 2018 in Karachi. Last year, it was extended to more cities, including Lahore, Multan, Faisalabad, Larkana and Hyderabad. This year the march is once again being held in various cities nationwide: Lahore: Participants gathered at 11am at the Lahore Press Club Multan: 11am at the Multan Press Club Quetta: 11am at the Quetta Press Club Islamabad: Timing changed to 3pm dueRead More