Ansar Bhatti
Sinking Island Seeks Seat in Security Council
UNITED NATIONS, Jul 26 2017 (DNA) – The Maldives, one of the world’s low-lying, small island developing states (SIDS) — threatened with extinction because of a sea-level rise– is shoring up its coastal defences in anticipation of the impending calamity. And it is seeking international support for its very survival.—at a time when most Western nations are either cutting down on development aid or diverting funds to boost domestic security. “The danger of sea level rise is very real and threatens not just the Maldives and other low-lying nations, but alsoRead More
The buck should not stop here by Ansar Mahmood Bhatti
The apex court of Pakistan on July 28, 2017 finally announced the much-awaited and much-anticipated verdict in Panama case in which the court not only disqualified the sitting prime minister Nawaz Sharif but also ordered constitution of sixteen cases against him and his family members. The court also directed the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to file references within six weeks and the accountability court pronounces verdict/s within six months thereafter. Therefore, in the present circumstances future of the former prime minister and family appears quite bleak. From the face ofRead More
US ambassador Hale welcomes Prime Minster Khaqan Abbasi’s Election
Islamabad, August 01, 2017: We congratulate Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on his election by the National Assembly. We look forward to working with him to advance our shared interests in a secure, democratic, peaceful, and prosperous Pakistan and region. – Ambassador David Hale
Norway, Aga Khan cultural service agree to work together
ISLAMBAD (DNA) The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Aga Khan Cultural Service Pakistan have agreed to work together on a new project, Economic and Social Development through Conservation of Shah Burj in the Walled City of Lahore. The agreement was signed by His Excellency Mr. Tore Nedrebø, the Norwegian Ambassador, and Mr. Salman Beg, the Chief Executive Officer of the Aga Khan Cultural Service Pakistan (AKCSP) at the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Islamabad today. The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs through the Royal Norwegian Embassy Islamabad will beRead More
India defeat Bangladesh by 9 wickets
BIRMINGHAM – Indian defeated Bangladesh in the second semi-final of ICC Champions Trophy 2017 at Edgbaston and set up final with Pakistan. ICC Champions Trophy’s final will be played on June 18 (Sunday). Indian skipper Virat Kohli won the toss and choose to field against Bangladesh in the second semi-final of ICC Champions Trophy 2017 at Edgbaston, Birmingham on Thursday (today).
Heydar Alieyev Foundation distributes aid packages among the needy
ABBOTTABAD, JUNE 12 (DNA) – In regard with the holy month of Ramadan, aid packages of Heydar Aliyev Foundation were distributed among the needy and poor families of a number of villages in Abbottabad area. The Deputy Speaker National Assembly of Pakistan Murtaza Javed Abbasi and the Ambassador of Azerbaijan Ali Alizada addressed the ceremony at Ghambirr village, Abbottabad. Ambassador of Azerbaijan Ali Alizada noted that throughout the history peoples of Azerbaijan and Pakistan have communicated with each other, worked together, shared their grief and rejoiced at their success together.Read More