Wednesday, August 16th, 2023
How to perform Umrah on stopover visa: Here’s the official guide by Saudi Arabia
RIYADH – Saudi Arabia recently allowed Muslims to perform Umrah while they are on a stop-over visa, facilitating those who travel by air. The Umrah can be performed around the year except during the days of Hajj when Muslims from across the world gather in the holy cities for the annual pilgrimage. To perform Umrah while one is on a stopover visa of Saudi Arabia, simply reserve your travel ticket and submit a visa application through the electronic platform of SAUDIA or Flynas Airlines. After submission, your visa along withRead More
University Students interning at Kashmir Institute of International Relations visit ISSI
ISLAMABAD, AUG 16 /DNA/ – The India Study Centre (ISC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) hosted a delegation of University students working as Interns at the Kashmir Institute of International Relations (KIIR), Islamabad. Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, Director General ISSI, delivered a wide-ranging talk on Pakistan’s foreign policy in the evolving global and regional environment marked by traditional and non-traditional security threats and challenges, including major-power competition, Russia-Ukraine conflict, Covid-19 pandemic, and climate change. He also dilated in detail on Pakistan-India relations and the historical, legal and securityRead More
Media Joint action Committee thanks President for signing PEMRA amendment Bill 2023
KARACHI, AUG 16 /DNA/ – Media Joint action Committee representing, PFUJ, CPNE, AEMEND, APNS and PBA today issued a statement thanking the President of Pakistan, Arif Alvi for formally approving and signing the PEMRA amendment Bill 2023. The Joint Action Committee in the statement said that we appreciate President Alvi’s understanding of the need for these amendments, which are a first step towards making PEMRA independent, defining the often misused term “Fake News”, ensuring that electronic media workers get paid on time, appointment of Chairman PEMRA by the Parliament insteadRead More
RWMC conducts anti-smog awareness drive in Raja Sultan area
RAWALPINDI, AUG 16 (DNA) — The communication teams of Rawalpindi Waste Management Company (RWMC) have carried out its cleanliness and anti-smog awareness campaign in the area of Union Council-16 Mohalla Raja Sultan here on Wednesday. According to RWMC spokesman, the teams asked the residents of the area to play their part in educating the people about the importance of cleanliness. He said the objective of the activity was to reach out to a maximum number of people, to educate the general public about the precautionary measures to avoid smog. TheRead More
Azerbaijan Airlines to launch direct flights to Pakistan from Sept 20
ISLAMABAD, AUG 16 /DNA/ – The national air carrier of Azerbaijan (AZAL) launches regular flights to Pakistan from September 20, 2023. Flights will be operated to the capital of Pakistan – Islamabad, as well as to its largest cities – Lahore and Karachi. These three cities are important historical and cultural centers of Pakistan which makes them very interesting to visit. Flights from Baku to Islamabad will be performed on Wednesdays and Saturdays, to Lahore – on Mondays and Fridays, and to Karachi – on Thursdays and Sundays. This flexibleRead More
Any attempt to sabotage China-Pakistan friendship, CPEC will fail: Chinese CG
DNA KARACHI: The Chinese Consul General in Karachi, Yang Yundong has emphasized that no attempt to undermine China-Pakistan friendship and the construction of CPEC will succeed. China has confidence, determination, and the capability to work together with Pakistan to overcome all difficulties and challenges, and to ensure that the development of our relations remains steady and moves forward in the long run. Chinese CG expressed these views during a meeting with a 51-member delegation from the Pakistan Chemicals and Dyes Merchants Association (PCDMA) at the Chinese Consulate. This was the firstRead More