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ISLAMABAD, APR 2 (DNA) -: British High Commissioner Dr. Christian Turner has said that his Government fully supports the efforts of the Government of Pakistan to provide relief to its people and it is ready to provide any assistance, if required, in the form of aid through DFID.The High Commissioner assured that in the times of global crisis the British government stands with the people of Pakistan to further strengthen their already well established relationship.
ISLAMABAD, APR 2 (DNA) – To show solidarity and brotherhood with Pakistan the government of United Arab Emirates has sent first consignment of medical supplies to Pakistan to help government effectively deal with the deadly COVID 19 disease.The medical supplies arrived in Pakistan on Thursday and were immediately handed over the Pakistani authorities. The officials of UAE handed over medical supplies to Pakistani officials.It is learnt that the UAE is expected to send more supplies in the coming days. Pakistan and UAE are time tested friends and have proved this friendship during difficult times.
PARIS, APR 2 (DNA) – The Embassy of Pakistan in Paris has launched a ration distribution campaign to help those Pakistanis who may face hardship due to coronavirus lockdown in France. This was stated by the Ambassador of Pakistan to France Mr. Moin ul Haque in a statement issued in Paris today. The Ambassador said that the Embassy in coordination with community associations and local philanthropist organizations will distribute the essential food items to needy people.
TASHKENT (DNA) -From ancient times, mahalla in Uzbekistan has been a powerful cultural center, an effective body of citizen self-governance, the structure closest to the people; a unique institution of civil society. The role and significance of mahalla has always been priceless in the careful preservation of national and universal values, culture, lifestyle, thinking and spirituality of the multinational people of Uzbekistan, passed down from generation to generation.
ISLAMABAD, APR 1 (DNA) – Justice (retd) Javed Iqbal, Chairman NAB has said that training is an effective tool for improvement and maintaining the quality of Investigation Officers and Prosecutors.NAB accords high priority for training/capacity building of its Investigation Officers on regular basis on modern lines.Chairman NAB said that NAB has designed and proposed for establishment of an Accreditation Council to regulate the affairs of Investigators in Pakistan.
RIYADH, APR 1 – Saudi Arabia is urging Muslims to wait before making plans to attend the annual haj pilgrimage until there is more clarity about the deadly coronavirus pandemic, the kingdom’s minister for haj and umrah said on Tuesday.Some 2.5 million pilgrims usually flock to the holiest sites of Islam in Mecca and Medina each year for the week-long ritual, which is a once-in-a-lifetime duty for every able-bodied Muslim and a major source of income for the kingdom.
OSLO, APR 1 – ‘We are pleased that the UN acted so quickly on our proposal to establish a global fund to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Norway is providing a first contribution of NOK 150 million to enable the work of the fund to get under way as soon as possible. We urge other countries to contribute too,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide.
ISLAMABAD, APR 1 (DNA) – Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi held a telephone conversation with his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud.Expressing deep condolences on the loss of life due to the outbreak of Covid-19, the Foreign Minister commended the steps taken by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in arresting the spread of the virus. The Foreign Minister also briefed Prince Faisal bin Farhan on the measures being taken by Pakistan to contain coronavirus.
ISLAMABAD, APR 1 – Here are some of the news stories we are expecting to follow today (Wednesday):
BAKU, MAR 31 – The Organization for Democracy and Economic Development (GUAM) expressed solidarity with Azerbaijan in honoring the memory of the victims of the March 31 genocide, said the organization.GUAM Secretariat condemned any act of genocide and stands in solidarity with Azerbaijan on commemorating the victims of the bloody massacre perpetrated by Armenians against Azerbaijanis in March 1918.
