Sunday, November 13th, 2022
MGI, COP27 to open new avenues of development in Pakistan, Middle East: Ashrafi
ISLAMABAD, NOV 13: Prime Minister’s Special Representative for Interfaith Harmony and Middle East Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi on Sunday said the Middle East Green Initiative (MGI) and 27th session of the Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP27) would open new avenues of development in Pakistan and the Middle East countries. Ashrafi, who is also the chairman of Pakistan Ulema Council, in an exclusive talk with APP, informed that the MGI signified Saudi Arabia’s commitment to international sustainability efforts and enabled theRead More
Four dead in blast on busy central Istanbul avenue, cause unknown
ISTANBUL, NOV 13: Four people were killed and 38 others were wounded on Sunday when an explosion rocked a busy pedestrian street in central Istanbul, sending people running from the fiery blast, according to the local governor and witnesses. Ambulances rushed to the scene on the packed Istiklal Avenue, which police quickly cordoned off. The area, in the Beyoglu district of Turkey’s largest city, had been crowded as usual at the weekend with shoppers, tourists and families. State broadcaster TRT and state-owned Anadolu agency said the cause of the blast was not yet known.Read More
President Alvi greets Buttler-inspired England, admires Green Shirts’ fight
ISLAMABAD, NOV 13: President Dr Arif Alvi on Sunday congratulated Jos Buttler-inspired England for clinching the title of ICC World T20 for the second time. Taking to Twitter, President Arif Alvi tweeted, “Congratulations England, good all-round performance to lift the cup. Well played Pakistan, you bowled good and tried your best despite a low score.” It merits mention that England sweep Pakistan by 5 wickets after restricting Pakistan to 137/8. The English bowlers were outstanding with the bowl, particularly Sam Curran who just conceded 3-12. Later, with the bat, ButtlerRead More
Imran Khan expresses desire to mend ties with Washington
PTI Chairman Imran Khan has signalled the desire to mend ties with the United States through cooperation with Washington in the future, despite maintaining the stance of a “US conspiracy” behind his ouster as the prime minister, Financial Times reported. The PTI chairman was removed from office through a vote of no-confidence by the then-opposition on April 9 — becoming the first premier to be removed through the move. Khan — who says America treats Pakistan as a “slave” — blamed PM Shehbaz Sharif and the US for his ouster,Read More
Why MBS Pakistan visit is postponed?
Some sources believe, Saudis would like Raheel Sharif to be the caretaker prime minister when the incumbent government announces date for the elections Special Correspondent ISLAMABAD: The Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Muhammed bin Salman was due to visit Pakistan on November 21, 20022 in connection with his ‘visit Asia’ trip however the visit had been postponed. The Saudi Foreign Ministry has said the visit had been rescheduled and new dates shall be announced soon. According to Pakistani officials, MBS wanted to visit Pakistan in peaceful times. The PTIRead More
Aga Khan Health Service: Pakistan wins the silver at the IHF Awards 2022
DNA DUBAI, 13 Nov: Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan, an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) has won the Silver award in the Ashikaga-Nikken Excellence award category for Green Hospitals at the International Hospital Federation (IHF) Awards 2022. The IHF Awards were launched in 2015 and are recognised around the world as the premier awards programme to honour hospitals and healthcare organisations. Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan was presented with the Silver award during a special Awards Ceremony at the 45th IHF World Hospital Congress in Dubai, UAE,Read More