ISLAMABAD, SEPT 24 (DNA) – Following the earthquake that occurred this afternoon in eastern Pakistan, Ambassador Kuninori Matsuda, on behalf of the Government and people of Japan, has expressed his sincere condolences and sympathies to all of the affected people and prayed for the well-being of those injured or suffered loss of lives and properties.The Ambassador said Japan is always ready to help and extend assistance to Pakistan in times of natural disasters and calamities.=DNA
Highest Altitude Marathon concludes at Serena
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 24 (DNA) – An award ceremony was held at Islamabad Serena Hotel for the Serena sponsored Highest Altitude Road Marathon Khunjerab Pakistan 2019.The chief guest on the occasion was Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan HI(M).A total of 154 athletes, including 39 international runners from 17 countries, participated in the race, which was held in three different categories, ultra-marathon (50km), marathon (42km) and half-marathon (21km). A brief video compilation of the key moments of the high-altitude marathon was shown to the audience, and athletes shared with the audience the key moments and memorable anecdotes from the marathon.
COAS directs immediate rescue operation for victims of earthquake
RAWALPINDI, SEPT 24 (DNA) – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Monday directed an immediate rescue operation in aid of civil administration for victims of earthquake in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK).In a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the army troops with aviation and medical support teams have been dispatched following the directions of the COAS.Earlier, at last four persons including a minor girl were killed and dozens others including women and children were injured in Azad Kashmir’s Mirpur area following the collapse of a roof of a building after a moderate 5.8 magnitude earthquake jolted parts of Pakistan and other countries in the region.
Pakistan says Indian statements about AJ&K sign of frustration
RAWALPINDI, SEPT 24 (DNA) – Irresponsible statements by Indian military commanders particularly about AJ&K are expression of their frustration due to their failure to handle situation in IOJ&K and attempts to divert world’s attention from Indian state terrorism and siege of IOJ&K.Accusations of infiltration/presence of alleged terrorists camps are pretext for a false flag operation/misadventure which if tried shall have serious consequences for regional peace Pak Armed Forces are fully prepared to respond to any aggression/misadventure regardless of cost.
Pakistan FM calls for end to Armenian occupation of Nagorno-Karabakh
New York: (DNA) – Pakistan has demanded world to compel Armenia to vacate Azerbaijani occupied land. Foreign Minister of Pakistan Shah Mahmood Qureshi while speaking at OIC contact group meeting at sideline of UNGA said that world must put pressure on Armenia to vacate Azerbaijani areas and stop aggression over Azerbaijani nation.He was of the view that Armenian aggression in Nagorno-Karabakh is hampering regional peace and since 1994 over 1 million had been displaced due to Armenian aggression.
Pakistan FM calls for end to Armenian occupation of Nagorno-Karabakh
New York: (DNA) – Pakistan has demanded world to compel Armenia to vacate Azerbaijani occupied land.Foreign Minister of Pakistan Shah Mahmood Qureshi while speaking at OIC contact group meeting at sideline of UNGA said that world must put pressure on Armenia to vacate Azerbaijani areas and stop aggression over Azerbaijani nation.He was of the view that Armenian aggression in Nagorno-Karabakh is hampering regional peace and since 1994 over 1 million had been displaced due to Armenian aggression.
PM Imran discussed Kashmir, Afghan, Iran issues with Trump
NEW YORK, SEPT 24 (DNA) – Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan met with President of Iran Hassan Rouhani on the sidelines of UN General Assembly Session.Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi while talking to media in New York on Monday said that Prime Minister Imran Khan explained Pakistan’s clear and firm stance on Kashmir, Afghanistan and Iran during his meeting with US President Donald Trump.
EU Ambassador: Azerbaijan is a stable, reliable oil supplier in world market
BAKU, (DNA) – Azerbaijan is a stable, reliable oil supplier in the world market, Head of the EU delegation in Azerbaijan Kestutis Jankauskas told journalists while congratulating oilmen on their professional holiday on the 25th anniversary of the Contract of the Century, Report informs.‘I was in Azerbaijan when the Contract of the Century was extended two years ago. I think this is bold and smart move of Azerbaijan to use its natural resources fir the benefit of the country. The Southern Gas Corridor is expected to be completed next year. I think it gives a number of benefits and financial stability to Azerbaijan and creates alternative sources and suppliers for Europe’, Kestutis Jankauskas said.
PM calls for immediate lifting of curfew and other restrictions in occupied Kashmir
NEW YORK,, (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan has called for immediate lifting of curfew and other restrictions in Indian occupied Kashmir and resolving the Kashmir dispute according to the wishes of Kashmiris and UN Security Council resolutions.He was talking a delegation of Kashmiri leaders from both sides of the Line of Control, led by Dr. Ghulam Nabi Fai in New York.Imran Khan said he will continue to highlight the Kashmir issue at every forum and will fulfill his promise of being the Ambassador of Kashmir.
Minister of State for Climate Change, UNDP and students celebrate Social Good Summit
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 23 (DNA) – Minister of State for Climate Change, UNDP and students of Behbud Complex School, Saidpur village, celebrated the Social Good Summit with a tree plantation drive and distributing reusable bags to the general public in market spaces in Islamabad, today.The Social Good Summit (SGS) was launched ten years ago by Mashable, United Nations Foundation, 92nd Street Y, and the United Nations Development Programme, for the purpose of bringing together global thought leaders, new media and technology experts, grassroots activists, and influential voices from around the globe for constructive dialogue and on-stage activations.
