ISLAMABAD, AUG 19 (DNA) -The European Union is stepping up its support to counter-terrorism efforts in Pakistan with a new €4 million (PKR 704 million) programme.The additional support responds to the significant terrorism related threats in Pakistan that continue to exist, in spite of a substantial decrease in the number of terrorist incidents as a result of the efforts of the Pakistani authorities.The support also reflects the fact that the handling of counter-terrorism cases in Pakistan remains a challenge both at federal and regional levels.
Chairman Senate Sanjrani embarks on four-day UAE visit from 25th
ISLAMABAD, AUG 19 (DNA) – Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani is scheduled to unertake an official visit to United Arab Emirates (UAE) from August 25 to August 28, 2019 along with a Parliamentary delegation.UAE Government has extended the invitation for the official visit during which Chairman Senate and his delegation is scheduled to hold meetings with political leadership and government dignitaries of the host country.The visit is aimed at enhancing the existing bilateral relations between the two brother countries and making the UAE authorities aware of the latest situation in Indian Held Kashmir due to change in the status of the disputed territory by the Indian Government in violation of the United Nations Security Council Resolutions as well as about the atrocities being committed by the occupied forces in this troubled region of the world.
Rape rows risk taking sheen off starry Venice film festival
VENICE (DNA) – The star-studded Venice film festival opens Wednesday with a row raging about the inclusion of controversial directors Roman Polanski and Nate Parker.With only two women directors out of 21 in the running for its Golden Lion top prize, campaigners have lashed the festival — now the launchpad for the Oscars.Director Alberto Barbera said last year that he would rather quit the 11-day event — where three of the last five Oscar best picture winners were premiered — than give in to pressure for quotas.But feminist critics have only upped their attacks, accusing the festival of “almost comically scant levels of self-awareness”.
Indian army spread terror by torturing four men in Shopian: Shehla Rashid
SRI NAGAR (DNA) – Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Movement (JKPM) politician and activist Shehla Rashid, a vocal about the human rights’ situation in Kashmir, yesterday revealed the current condition of Indian-occupied Kashmir where people have been oppressed and forced to live in miserable circumstances.In a series of tweets, Rashid stated that four men were tortured by Indian armed forces in Shopian and a microphone was kept close to them, so that the entire neighbourhood could hear their screams “and be terrorised.”“This created an environment of fear in the entire area.”
Indian anti tank guided missiles kill 2 Pakistani civilians: army
RAWALPINDI, AUG 18 (DNA) – Indian Army unprovoked targeted civil population with mortars and Anti Tank Guided Missiles in Hot Spring Sector along LOC .Two elderly innocent civilians Lal Muhamamd S/O of Muhamamd Din, age 75 years and Hassan Din S/O Lal Din age 61 years, residents of Village Nagrai embraced shahdat.Reportedly 2 Indian army soldiers killed and many injured as Pakistan Army engaged posts from where fire was directed.=DNA
Turkey urged UN to play active role on Kashmir
ANKARA, AUG 18 (DNA) -Turkey has urged the United Nations to play a more active role in resolving the lingering Kashmir dispute within the framework of its resolutions.The Turkish Foreign Ministry in a statement welcomed the consultations held by the UN Security Council on the recent developments in the disputed Jammu and Kashmir.The ministry also reiterated that the dispute be resolved through dialogue between the parties concerned.It also called for calm and avoiding unilateral steps that would escalate tension.=DNA
India’s leadership threatens 9mln Kashmiris: PM Imran
ISLAMABAD, AUG 18 (DNA) -Prime Minister Imran Khan has said India has been captured by a fascist and racist Hindu Supremacist ideology and leadership, as Germany had been captured by Nazis.In a series of tweets, he said this threatens nine million Kashmiris, who are under siege in the Occupied Kashmir for over two weeks which should have sent alarm bells ringing across the world with UN Observers being sent there.The Prime Minister said the threat also extends to Pakistan, the minorities in India and in fact the very fabric of Nehru and Gandhi’s India.He said one can simply Google to understand the link between the Nazi ideology and ethnic cleansing and genocide ideology of the RSS-BJP Founding Fathers.
Shahid Habib lifts Serena hotels Azadi golf cup 2019
ISLAMABAD, AUG 18 (DNA) -Serena Hotels under its Sports Diplomacy Initiative hosted the “Azadi Golf Tournament 2019” in collaboration with the Islamabad Club at their Golf Course.The exclusive match drew members of the diplomatic corps, dignitaries, corporate sector and businessmen who participated with great enthusiasm.Over the years, Sports Diplomacy has emerged as an integral part of Serena’s efforts to build stronger relations with communities while encouraging diverse groups to participate in sports, thereby improving leadership, teamwork, and communication skills along with promoting a healthier lifestyle.Serena Hotels CEO Aziz Boolani said, “We use sports to provide a platform to our foreign diplomats and friends, serving and retired bureaucrats and ourselves to establish links with other professionals and peers.
Serena hotels and Islamabad Club hosts Azadi golf cup 2019
ISLAMABAD, AUG 18 (DNA) -Serena Hotels under its Sports Diplomacy Initiative hosted the “Azadi Golf Tournament 2019” in collaboration with the Islamabad Club at their Golf Course.The exclusive match drew members of the diplomatic corps, dignitaries, corporate sector and businessmen who participated with great enthusiasm.Over the years, Sports Diplomacy has emerged as an integral part of Serena’s efforts to build stronger relations with communities while encouraging diverse groups to participate in sports, thereby improving leadership, teamwork, and communication skills along with promoting a healthier lifestyle.Serena Hotels CEO Aziz Boolani said, “We use sports to provide a platform to our foreign diplomats and friends, serving and retired bureaucrats and ourselves to establish links with other professionals and peers.
CDA completes development of sector H-11 graveyard
ISLAMABAD, AUG 17 (DNA) – Capital Development Authority (CDA) has completed development on phase-III of H-11 graveyard.The project has been completed with cost Rs. 17.7 millions. After completing work in phase –III of the H-11 graveyard, site soon will be handed over to Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad.Under this project, 86 plots have been properly demarcated, footpaths have been constructed and drainage system in the newly developed area has been established. Furthermore, proper lighting in the area is also being ensured.Each demarcated / developed plot will have capacity of 332 graves. In this way newly developed portion would have capacity of around 28000 graves.
