Sunday, June 30th, 2024
PIA announces reduction in Umrah fares
ISLAMABAD, JUN 30 (DNA) — The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced a reduction in Umrah fares. According to a PIA spokesperson here on Sunday, Umrah pilgrims going to Madinah from Pakistan would benefit from discounted fares. The two-way fare from Lahore, Islamabad to Medina would be 86,000 (plus tax), while the two-way fare from Karachi to Madina would be Rs 76,000 plus tax. Earlier, the Umrah ticket was available for Rs 120,000. Discounted fares have been applied immediately, and facility would continue till July 15, the spokesperson added. — DNA
PM AJK announces number of development schemes
ISLAMABAD, JUN 30 (DNA) — The Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir Chaudhry Anwar ul Haq has said that the era of corruption and nepotism was over now and the law was equally applicable to every citizen of the state irrespective of his/her status in the society. He said this while addressing a public gathering at Tehsil Sharqi of district Bagh here today(Sunday). Speaking on the occasion, PM Haq announced a number of development schemes for the area including a Degree College for Raira and a Higher Secondary School for Dharay in districtRead More
Balochistan business delegation calls on Indonesian envoy
ISLAMABAD, Jun 30 (DNA): Charge’D Affaires of the embassy of the Republic of Indonesia to Pakistan, Rahmat Hindiarta Kusuma on Monday said that Balochistan has a vital role in the bilateral economic and trade relations between Indonesia and Pakistan. The Charge’D Affaires of the embassy of the Republic of Indonesia to Pakistan, Rahmat Hindiarta Kusuma said this while talking to the delegation of a business community from Baluchistan led by former President Federation Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry along with others. Meanwhile Minister Councilor, economic and trade affairs ofRead More
Rising Stars Hockey player Jawairia gets rousing welcome
ISLAMABAD, JUN 30 /DNA/ – Jawairia Azeez, a member of the Rising Star Girls Hockey Academy in Islamabad, has been selected for the Pakistan Education Board Hockey Team’s tour of Turkey. Upon her arrival at the ground, she received a rousing welcome. Australian High Commissioner Neil Hawkins, High Commissioner of Brunei Kamal Ahmad, and other team officials greeted her enthusiastically. The diplomats commended Jawairia’s efforts and encouraged her to maintain her excellent performance.
PM expresses condolence to King Mohammed VI over death of his mother
ISLAMABAD, Jun 30 (DNA): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday expressed condolence to King Mohammed VI of Morocco over the death of his mother Princess Lalla Latifa. “My heart goes out to the Royal Family and the people of Morocco in this moment of grief. May her soul rest in peace. Ameen!”, the prime minister further posted on X account.