Friday, August 13th, 2021
President ICCI celebrates independence day at D.Watson Lions Club
Islamabad (DNA) Islamabad D. Watson Lions Club organized Independence Day celebrations. The chief guest of the function was Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry The flag was hoisted in the first part of the ceremony. Then Independence Day cake was cut. Apart from Chief Guest Sardar Yasralias Khan, President ICCI, President Islamabad D Watson Lions Club Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari Other participants include Waqar Bakhtawari (Coordinator Religious Harmony Public Coordinating Committee Islamabad), Chaudhry Nadeem Gujjar, Khalid Chaudhry, Nisar Mirza, Babar Chaudhry, Chaudhry Nasir, Zarif Khan, MohsinRead More
UK says US pullout from Afghanistan a ‘mistake’
LONDON – Britain on Friday slammed the United States troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, warning the Taliban’s resurgence would create a breeding ground for extremists that threatened the world. But he told Sky News television the US decision to withdraw troops “leaves a very big problem on the ground”, handing momentum to the Taliban. He predicted it would benefit Al-Qaeda, who were given safe haven by the Taliban before the September 11, 2001 attacks that prompted the West’s 20-year involvement in Afghanistan. “I’m absolutely worried that failed states are breeding grounds for those type ofRead More
CDA’s monsoon tree-planting campaign continues
ISLAMABAD, AUG 13: The Capital Development Authority in the Federal Capital monsoon tree-planting campaign is in full swing At the special direction of the CDA administration, the Department of Environment is working day and night to make Islamabad more green, beautiful and attractive In addition, the CDA’s Environment Department, following the CDA management’s directions, planted thousands of trees in various highways, intersections, green belts, drains and roadside slopes and various parks in Islamabad this year and in a few days, the Department of Environment will successfully complete its set target.Read More
Pakistan Art Exhibition inaugurates in Minsk (Belarus)
Minsk, AUG 13 /DNA/ – The Embassy of Pakistan in collaboration with the Art Gallery of the University of Culture in Minsk organized the opening ceremony of an Art/Photographic Exhibition titled “Journey of Pakistan”, as part of the Independence Day of Pakistan celebrations. The exhibition primarily showcases paintings, by famous Pakistani Artists Sadquain, Jimmy Engineer and touristic attractions by Hamid Hussain. The exhibition will continue till 13 September 2021. Performances by Belarusian duo violinists Neringa and Diana on Pakistani instrumentals and singing of “Dil Dil Pakistan” by Tatiana Kremis were alsoRead More
Ambassador of Japan greets Pakistan on 75th Independence Day
ISLAMABAD, AUG 13 /DNA/ – MATSUDA Kuninori, Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, has congratulated Pakistani people on the occasion of the country’s 75th Independence Day, which is marked on August 14th, and reiterated his resolve to strengthen long-standing friendly relations between our countries. “On behalf of the Government and the people of Japan, I would like to express our sincere congratulations to the Government and the people of Pakistan on their 75th Independence Day and best wishes for further peace and prosperity in Pakistan. I would also like to takeRead More
Australian HC celebrates Pakistan Independence Day
ISLAMABAD, AUG 13 /DNA/ – The Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan, Dr Geoffrey Shaw has congratulated Pakistan on its 74th Independence Day. In a special message, he said: Pakistan has continued to strengthen as a nation during its 74 years of independence and Australia has been a steadfast friend throughout this time. We were one of the first countries to formally recognise the new nation of Pakistan in 1947. Since then, the relationship between our two countries has strengthened and deepened. We have much in common – including our sharedRead More