Saturday, April 20th, 2024
Chairman Bilawal reiterates Pakistan’s support for Palestine amid Gaza crisis
KARACHI, APR 20 /DNA/ – Ahmad Jawad Rabei, Ambassador of Palestine visited Bilawal’s house to meet Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Bibi Asafa Bhutto Zardari. During the meeting Ambassador of Palestine and Chairman Bilawal discussed Pak-Palestinian relations. President Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Bibi Asifa Bhutto Zardari were handed over a frame of memorial photographs of martyrs Benazir Bhutto and Yasser Arafat to Palestinian Ambassador, Ahmad Jawad Rabei. Pakistan stands with the Palestinian people on the Gaza issue, Chairman Bilawal assured Palestinian Ambassador during the meeting.
ASEAN Committee in Islamabad hosts an inclusive cycling event
Apart from ASEAN members the Dean of the African Group, Mohammad Karmoune, Ambassador of Morocco also participated in the event DNA ISLAMABAD: The ASEAN committee’s cycling event in Islamabad is indeed a fantastic initiative that showcases the spirit of regional cooperation and cultural exchange. Cycling events, beyond promoting physical activity, serve as platforms for fostering connections and understanding among people from diverse backgrounds. The participation of ASEAN member states in such an event underscores the significance of sports in diplomacy and friendship building. It provides an opportunity for individuals fromRead More
Afghanistan Champions League begins with spectacular opening ceremony
KABUL, APR 20: The third edition of the exciting football tournament Afghanistan Champions League (ACL) got underway in Kabul on Saturday, with a spectacular opening ceremony that was attended by officials, players and fans. Part of the ceremony saw officials praising the players including foreigners, by putting traditional Chapan coat on their shoulders at the Afghanistan Football Federation stadium. “Athletes represent the will of a nation. Today, it is our athletes who have been able to win great honors for their country in the international grounds,” said Mohammad Yusuf Kargar,Read More
Pak-China economic, cultural ties rapidly growing due to CPEC: PM Shehbaz
ISLAMABAD, APR 20: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said that the economic and cultural relationships between Pakistan and China were rapidly growing due to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). In a message on global observance of the Chinese language as one of the largest dialects for communication, he said that a “sufficient number of Pakistanis” were learning the Chinese language, cementing ties between the people of the two countries. The United Nations (UN) observes the UN Chinese Language Day every year on April 20 to highlight the contributionRead More
By-elections: Punjab seeks suspension of mobile internet services on April 21
LAHORE: Punjab Saturday requested the federal government to suspend mobile internet services in the province’s 13 districts and tehsils on April 21 (Sunday). The request has been made to maintain law and order situation in the province and avoid any untoward incident. In a letter to the interior ministry, the provincial home department requested the suspension, as by-elections are scheduled on nearly two dozen National and provincial assembly constituencies tomorrow. According to the letter, the request for the suspension of mobile internet services has been made for Lahore, Sheikhupura, Kasur,Read More
POL rates hike: FRIA asks govt to withdraw anti-industry decision
DNA Lahore – The Ferozepur Road Industrial Association (FRIA) has asked the government to withdraw the anti-industry decisions of continuous raises in oil products prices, warning the authorities that inflation above six percent could hurt the economic growth and only a prudent approach could keep it in under the control. FRIA senior vice chairman Shahbaz Aslam said that another hike in petrol prices would put an additional burden on the industries and general public at a time when they are already hard-pressed with huge power tariff jump amid unprecedented inflation.Read More