Friday, December 9th, 2022
Islamic architectural heritage of Hungary exhibited in Lahore
One year after the unforgettable exhibition in the Lahore Fort of the paintings of August Schoefft restored by experts from Hungary,on Friday the Hungarian Embassy was back with its brand new project in the cultural capital of Pakistan. This time the Embassy displayed the beautiful photo collection of the Islamic architectural heritage of Hungary. The venue of the event, the Grand Hall of the College of Art and Design, University of the Punjab had a symbolic meaning being just a few steps away from the Oriental College founded by theRead More
In interview with Singapore media, FM Bilawal urges world to have a fresh look at Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, DEC 9 /DNA/ – Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Friday urged the world to develop a “fresh look” towards Pakistan and move away from its stereotypical image. “As a young political leader, I strongly feel that the world needs to have a fresh look at Pakistan, away from its stereotypical image,” Bilawal told The Strait Times before his maiden trip to Singapore. Pakistan’s top diplomat told the Singapore-based publication that there are “many opportunities in Pakistan awaiting the world”. However, he said that the first step for making useRead More
Mystery bowler Abrar takes seven-for as Pakistan bowl England out at 281
MULTAN: Pakistan debutant Abrar Ahmed spun a spell over England Friday, grabbing seven wickets as the tourists were dismissed for 281 on the opening day of the second Test in Multan. The 24-year-old — nicknamed “Harry Potter” by friends because he wears glasses similar to those of the fictional boy wizard — produced magic of his own to finish with 7-114. It was the second-best debut by a Pakistan bowler behind pacer Mohammad Zahid’s 7-66 against New Zealand in Rawalpindi in 1996. Ben Duckett (63) and Ollie Pope (60) wereRead More
Saudi Arabia signs Huawei deal, deepening China ties on Xi visit
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and China showcased deepening ties with a series of strategic deals on Thursday during a visit by President Xi Jinping, including one with tech giant Huawei, whose growing foray into the Gulf region has raised US security concerns. King Salman signed a “comprehensive strategic partnership agreement” with Xi, who received a lavish welcome in a country forging new global partnerships beyond the West. Xi’s car was escorted to the king’s palace by members of the Saudi Royal Guard riding Arabian horses and carrying Chinese and Saudi flags,Read More
GCCI delegation meets ambassador Raza Bashir in Tokyo
TOKYO, DEC 9 /DNA/ – Pakistan’s Ambassador to Japan Raza Bashir Tarar in a meeting with visiting delegation of Gujranwala Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Ambassador-designate, Raza Bashir Tarar emphasized the importance of finding indigenous solutions to energy, waste management & water treatment challenges faced by business communities in Pakistan.=DNA
Ethiopia adheres to equitable and reasonable utilization of transboundary water: Envoy
ISLAMABAD, DEC 9 /DNA/ – Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Jemal Beker Abdula has said that his country fully adhered to the international rule of equitable and reasonable utilization of transboundary water. “As far as, the Nile River water is concerned, Ethiopia is determined to follow international rules, treaties and conventions, but we do not recognize any treaty to which Ethiopia is not the party,” the ambassador said while delivering a lecture on international water law, hydro-politics andRead More