ISLAMABAD, AUG 16: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited and Ufone celebrated the 75th Independence Day of Pakistan across the country with national zeal and fervor. To mark Independence Day in a memorable way, the Group organized a week-long employee engagement program, featuring fun-filled activities for staff and their families under Covid-19 SOPs at its HQ, along with regional offices across Pakistan.

Group Chief Human Resource Officer, PTCL & Ufone, Mazhar Hussain, along with senior executives of the Group attended the graceful ceremony at PTCL Headquarters in Islamabad. The Group CHRO hoisted the national flag and joined the cake cutting ceremony to mark the event at PTCL HQ.

Sharing his thoughts on the celebrations, Mazhar Hussain, said, “14th August holds a special value in the hearts of all Pakistanis as this day brought the reason of our existence 74 years back. We, at PTCL take pride that our organization has the same day of origin, as that of Pakistan. We celebrate this day with passion and enthusiasm in every office of PTCL and Ufone nationwide for the renewal of our commitment to live the values our Quaid described for the nation. It gives us pride to contribute not only towards building digital Pakistan but also towards more socially and culturally inclusive Pakistan by promoting spirit of oneness across employees of all regions.”

PTCL Group staff spread across the country virtually participated in the week-long celebrations and fun-filled activities that were designed to bring the nationwide teams together as one family besides celebrating the rich socio-cultural diversity at the organization. National flags and badges were distributed amongst the staff across the country as they resumed office at the start of the week. Furthermore, the grand colorful illumination, done at both PTCL and Ufone Headquarter buildings caught special attention of the public in the Federal Capital.

On this Independence Day, PTCL has launched a TVC with tagline ‘Pooray Pakistan Ko Joray Sirf Aik Connection – PTCL’ that pays tribute to the inspiring people, pristine culture & majestic landscapes of Pakistan, and passion for independence that unites the nation. Moreover, Ufone’s TVC depicts diversity of Pakistan in a simple way and showcases the passion of independence as it brings a smile of happiness on every Pakistani’s face. 

Being the backbone of connectivity and national carriers of the country, PTCL and Ufone celebrate national days of Pakistan with enthusiasm and zest every year.

ISLAMABAD, AUG 16 /DNA/ – Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi received a telephone call from Jeppe Kofod, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Denmark.

The Foreign Minister reviewed the rapidly evolving internal situation of Afghanistan. He apprised the Danish Foreign Minister of Pakistan’s efforts and commitment to fully facilitate the evacuation of staff of diplomatic missions, international organizations, media and others from Afghanistan. On Danish government’s request, Pakistan facilitated the evacuation of 431 Afghan nationals from Kabul last night and is also assisting in their onward travel to Denmark.

The Foreign Minister underlined the importance of international community remaining engaged with Afghan leaders. He expressed the hope that Afghan leaders would take advantage of international convergence in support of peace and reconciliation process.

Foreign Minister Kofod conveyed profound appreciation of the Danish government for Pakistan’s assistance in this critical hour.

Foreign Minister Qureshi appreciated the Danish government’s keenness in forging the Green Partnership agreement with Pakistan and hoped for its early conclusion. The Foreign Minister urged the Danish government to review its travel advisory for Pakistan considering the improved security situation in Pakistan.

Foreign Minister Qureshi invited his Danish counterpart to undertake an official visit to Pakistan at an appropriate time.

Armenia and India still have a lot to do to realize the untapped potential of bilateral cooperation in various fields.

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YEREVAN, 15 Aug – Yerevan is ready to bring the Armenian-Indian cooperation to a qualitatively new level for the benefit of the two countries and peoples. This was announced at a reception on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Independence Day of this country by acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Armen Grigoryan.

He noted that relations between the Armenian and Indian peoples are rooted in the depths of millennia.They became more active in the 17-19th centuries, when numerous Armenian communities were formed in a number of large cities of India, which played an important role in the social, political, economic and cultural life of the country.

Grigoryan stressed that since the establishment of diplomatic relations, Armenia and India have managed to turn centuries-old friendly relations into a close interstate partnership based on mutual respect and trust.

He noted with regret that due to the pandemic and the war in Karabakh, many projects remained unfulfilled.

“It is obvious that we still have a lot to do to realize the untapped potential of bilateral cooperation in the political, military, economic, business, cultural and educational spheres,” Grigoryan said.

Minister stressed that Armenia has always supported India in the Jammu and Kashmir issue.Our country also highly appreciates the address statements of the Indian authorities in connection with the war unleashed by Azerbaijan against Artsakh, the attraction of foreign fighters to the region, as well as the encroachment on the borders of Armenia.

Grigoryan pointed to the activation of the Armenian-Indian intergovernmental commission and the holding of a business forum in the near future.Promising, he said, is cooperation between the two countries in the field of information technology, defense, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, tourism, education, culture and others.

In addition, Armenia is closely following the active participation of India in the project of the North-South international transport corridor and its plans for the development of the Chabahar port.

Grigoryan noted that there is a lot in common between the two peoples – first of all, human potential – hard work, dedication, talent for creative innovation, as well as commitment to preserving a rich history, cultural heritage and value system.

Official Yerevan is determined to bring bilateral cooperation to a qualitatively new level for the benefit of both countries and peoples.