Saturday, June 3rd, 2023
Mushaal urges world for urgent steps to stop HR violations in IIOJ&K
ISLAMABAD, Jun 03 (DNA): Chairperson of Peace and Culture Organization,Mushaal Hussein Mullick, Saturday urged the global community, especiallythe European Union to take urgent steps to stop the human rightsviolations and crimes against humanity in the Indian-occupied Jammu andKashmir (IIOJ&K). Talking to a private news channel here, she said that “The Modi regimeis attempting to silence the legitimate political voices of the peoplein IIOJK through such brutal measures”. Modi-led Hindutva government has miserably ruined the lives of innocentpeople of occupied Kashmir, she added. “The people of IIOJK were continuously facing theRead More
ICCI Tourism Summit will promote tourism and business activities in Gilgit region: Raja Nasir
ISLAMABAD, JUN 3: /DNA/ – Provincial Tourism Minister Gilgit-Baltistan Raja Nasir has said that the tourism summit scheduled next month organized by Islamabad Chamber of Commerce is a great news for the entire region.The tourism summit will not only promote tourism in the region but also provide an opportunity for local products to access the international market. Gilgit Government will participate as a host in this summit, will fully cooperate with Islamabad Chamber in all other arrangements including security, best arrangements will be made for the guests coming to theRead More
PM Shehbaz in Ankara as Erdogan set to be sworn in as Turkish president today
ANKARA, JUN 3: President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is set to be sworn in on Saturday as head of state after winning a historic runoff election to extend his two-decade rule for another five years as Turkey’s economic woes worsen. Among several other world leaders, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also landed in the capital Ankara a day earlier to attend Erdogan’s inauguration in the parliament which will be followed by a lavish ceremony at his palace. Turkey’s transformative but divisive leader won the May 28 runoff against a powerful opposition coalitionRead More
Chairperson of Turkish firm Limak Holding meets PM Shehbaz Sharif in Ankara: Marriyum
ISLAMABAD, Jun 3 (DNA): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Saturday said that Chairperson of the Board of Turkish firm Limak Holding Ebru Ozdmeir called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Ankara to explore available opportunities in the construction, infrastructure and energy sectors. In a tweet, the minister said, “Ms Ozdemeir will be coming to Pakistan with a delegation soon to directly interact with the relevant stakeholders and finalise the joint ventures to contribute to expanding trade and investment between Pakistan and Turkiye.” Marriyum said that Ebru OzdmeirRead More
Odisha train accident: Pakistan prays for ‘speedy recovery’ as India mourns loss of hundreds
ISLAMABAD, JUN 3: Pakistan Saturday expressed condolences to hundreds of Indian families who lost their loved ones in a horrific three-train collision in Odisha state, the country’s deadliest rail accident in more than 20 years. The state has declared Saturday a day of state mourning as a mark of respect to the victims as 288 people have lost their lives, with more fatalities expected. Over 900 people injured are reported injured in the accident. Wreckage debris was piled high at the crash site near Balasore, in the eastern state, whereRead More