ISLAMABAD; JULY 31, (DNA)- Pakistan highly valued its close relations of friendship with Tunisia, based on shared faith, culture and heritage, said President Dr. Arif Alvi, while talking to the outgoing Ambassador of Tunisia Adel Elarbi, who paid farewell call on him at Aiwan-e-Sadr, Islamabad today. Pakistan and Tunisia have common interests on various international issues, which is reflected in their common stance at international fora, he added.
Shah Mahmood Qureshi likely to be new Punjab Chief Minister
ISLAMABAD, JUL 31 (DNA). Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has been tipped as the new Chief Minister of Punjab.According to sources, a decision has been taken and incumbent Chief Minister Usman Buzdar is likely to relinquish his charge soon.Shah Mahmood Qureshi from the outset, wanted to become Chief Minister of Punjab however tussle between him and Jehangir Tareen proved a stumbling block.
Moroccan ambassador hosts grand reception
ISLAMABAD, JUL 31 (DNA): Ambassador of Morocco Mohamed Karmoune hosted a grand reception to celebrate twentieth anniversary of accession to the throne of His Majesty King Mohammed VI.A large number guests hailing from various walks of life attended the reception. The venue was beautifully decorated with Moroccan traditional piece of art.Chairman Kashmir Committee Syed Fakhar Imam was the chief guest while Moroccan Consul General in Karachi Ishtiaq Baig also attended the event.
Over 100 Pakistani students selected to study in Europe
ISLAMABAD, JUL 30 (DNA) – The Delegation of the European Union to Pakistan organised an event to send off the largest ever group of Pakistani students recipient of scholarship funded by the Erasmus+ programme.This academic year, no less than 100 students, about half of them young women, were selected through Erasmus+, the EU flagship scholarship programme to pursue their studies in Europe.
Ambassador of Thailand and Embassy staff visit Edhi Homes
ISLAMABAD, JUL 30 (DNA) Ambassador of Thailand Pornpop Uampidhaya, Col.Satja Raktiprakorn and the embassy staff visited Edhi Homes and distributed meals among the needy and orphan children.The embassy officials remained in the Edhi Homes for quite some time and shared pleasantries with the children.Earlier, Col.Satja Raktiprakorn and his spouse attended a ceremony to celebrate the auspicious occasion of His Majesty King’s Birthday held at the Embassy.
President Alvi says Pakistan wants friendly ties with India
ISLAMABAD; JULY 30, (DNA) – President Dr. Arif Alvi said that it has been Pakistan’s policy, in line with Quaid-e-Azam’s vision, to pursue friendly relation with all its neighbours including India.He added that we want resolution of all outstanding issues with India, including the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, through peaceful dialogue, he added.
Lt Gen Azizov Abdusalom Abdumavlonovich chairman State Security Services of Uzbekistan calls on Gen Bajwa
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RAWALPINDI (DNA): Lieutenant General Azizov Abdusalom Abdumavlonovich, Chairman of the State Security Services of Uzbekistan called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at GHQ, today.During the meeting matters of mutual and professional interest with special emphasis on defence / security collaboration between both countries and overall regional security situation were discussed.
“ It was a great experience to visit China” By Eruj Huma
China is a place which attracts people from all over the world, be it in tourism, products or culture. However, for an ordinary Pakistani to think that one day he/she will visit China is still a dream. Same is the case with me.All of a sudden one day I got this chance to have my first visit to this great ancient civilization in June 2019 through Confucious Institute who has picked 30 students from all over Pakistan and with the help of Newport’s Institute who has paved my way to China on a Summer Camp 19 this year.
Azerbaijan envoy saddened over plane crash tragedy
ISLAMABAD, JUL 30 (DNA) – Ambassador of Azerbaijan Ali Alizada has expressed his grief and sorrow over the tragic plane crash accident in which precious lives were lost.In his tweet on Tuesday, the Azerbaijan ambassador said he was shocked to learn about the incident.He offered his deepest condolences to the bereaved families, people, government and Pakistan Army.
Chinese diplomat takes Lal Topi wala to task
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Chief of Mission in Chinese Embassy in Pakistan Lijian Zhao on Monday took to task self-proclaimed war veteran and analyst Zaid Hamid alias ‘Lal Topi Wala’ (red capped) for commenting on China’s internal issues.Replying to Zaid Hamid, the Chinese diplomat said: “A person who doesn’t know ABC about China. Do some homework before you write about my country.”
