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Pakistan condemns missile launch at Makkah
ISLAMABAD (DNA) -Pakistan strongly condemns the missile launched by Houthi militias aimed at attacking the Holy city of Makkah, which hosts the Muslim World’s most sacred center Khana-e-Kaa’ba. It is a matter of deep concern and anguish for the Government and the people of Pakistan that such an attempt has been made to target the Holiest place. We are confident that Saudi Arabia is capable of defending its territory. The people of Pakistan stand with the people of Saudi Arabia in the defence of Harmain-Al-Sharifain and the territorial integrity of theRead More
Work of Pakistani calligrapher exhibited in Paris made an impression
PARIS (DNA) – The work of Pakistani calligrapher Mr. Khalid Mahmood Siddiqui exhibited in a local art gallery in Paris, France was greatly appreciated by the French art lovers and general public who visited the exhibition in large number. The six day exhibition was inaugurated by the Ambassador of Pakistan to France Mr. Moin ul Haque in Paris, today. While speaking at the inaugural ceremony the Ambassador said that calligraphy is an intrinsic part as Islamic art and is also practiced in different cultures around the world. The Ambassador praised theRead More
Authentic Pakistani music, food charmed ASPAC members in Paris
Paris 28th October, 2016. Pakistan food stall and Sufi music charmed the members of Asia Pacific Group of Permanent Delegations (ASPAC) to UNESCO, diplomats, French government officials and other visitors. Pakistan food stall artistically adorned with traditional handicrafts, offering of authentic Pakistan dishes and performance of live Sufi music was held in UNESCO Headquarter in Paris, today. . Pakistani’s participation in the food and musical evening of ASPAC group helped in introducing Pakistan’s culture, food and music to the global community and contributed in promotion of country’s soft image.
ADB refuses to fund mega dam project
ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday declined to commit funds for the $14 billion Diamer-Bhasha dam project and called for governance reforms to encourage private investment and equitable growth for all Pakistanis. “We did not really make any commitment. This is a very big project,” ADB president Takehiko Nakao said on Wednesday at a joint news conference with Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on the conclusion of the 15th ministerial meeting of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) programme. He said the United States Agency for International DevelopmentRead More
Yasir Shah spins Pakistan to series-clinching Test win against Windies
Leg-spinner Yasir Shah took six second-innings wickets in Pakistan’s crushing 133-run second Test win over West Indies in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday as they took an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. This is Pakistan’s 10th consecutive win in international matches, The wily spinner finished with 6-124 to secure his second ten-wicket haul in Test cricket after claiming four wickets in the first innings as West Indies were bowled out for 322 before tea on a weary fifth and final day pitch at Sheikh Zayed Stadium. Shah had deprivedRead More
Gen Raheel announces gallantry awards for army men slain
Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif on Tuesday announced gallantry awards for Captain Roohullah and Naib Subedar Muhammad Ali who participated in an operation against the attackers of the Quetta police training academy Monday night, an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. Captain Roohullah was awarded the Tamgha-i-Jurat, whereas Naib Subedar Muhammad Ali was awarded the Tamgha-i-Basalat, ISPR said. An ISPR statement said the two men neutralised one suicide bomber and cornered another, helping a large number of police recruits escape before he exploded his suicide vest. Capt Roohullah diedRead More