ISLAMABAD, JUL 9 (DNA)- As part of routine postings and transfers a few more ambassadors are set to leave Pakistan after completing their term.Ambassador of Sweden Ms. Ingrid and Ambassador of Czech Republic Jan Fury are now in the line to leave Pakistan in a few weeks.Sources say High Commissioner of UK has also completed his term, nevertheless his replacement has not yet been announced.
Indonesian envoy briefs businessmen about upcoming trade expo
GUJRAT, JUL 9 (DNA) -Indonesian Ambassador Iwan Suyudhie Amri had a meeting with the President and board members of the Gujrat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GtCCI).The meeting was held to promote the 34th Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI) 2019 to Gujrat businessmen in an effort to develop potential trade cooperation between Indonesia and Pakistan.
ADEL ELARBI: It was an honour to serve in Pakistan
The Ambassador of Tunisia and Dean of African Group Adel Elarbi talked to CENTRELINE and DNA news agency on a variety of issues. He also talked about his priorities as Dean of African Group. Ambassador Adel is leaving Pakistan in July after completing his term. He particularly mentioned his efforts that he made to promote bilateral relations during his tenure. Here are excerpts from his interview.
By ANSAR MAHMOOD BHATTI
Q1: Since you are leaving Pakistan after completing a successful term in Pakistan. Please share with us the efforts that you undertook to promote bilateral relations?
Hong Kong protesters clash with police as activists target Chinese visitors to explain their cause
HONG KONG, JUL 08 (DNA) – Protesters against an extradition bill in Hong Kong attempted to spread their message to Chinese tourists and visitors during their latest march through the streets.Many of the marchers chanted “Free Hong Kong” and some carried British colonial-era flags at the demonstration – the first major rally since the storming of the legislative council building last week.
Cricketers return home after World Cup knock out
ISLAMABAD, JULY 7 (DNA): Members of the Pakistan cricket team returned to the country on Sunday after getting knocked out of the ICC World Cup 2019.The players through different airlines arrived in Karachi, Lahore, Sialkot, and Islamabad as their World Cup campaign came to a close, putting an end to the assignments of Pakistan’s former cricketers associated with multiple international networks.
Will surprise govt by changing Senate chairman: Kaira
MIANWALI, July 7 (DNA): President Pakistan People’s Party central Punjab Qamar Zaman Kaira said not a single promise made by PM Imran is fulfilled.He said opposition has made its plan against government by remaining in constitutional limits and we will surprise government by changing Senate chairman.
NA Speaker Asad Qaiser pays homage to Abdul Sattar Edhi
ISLAMABAD, JUL 7 (DNA) – Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser has paid rich tributes to Abdul Sattar Edhi on his 3rd death anniversary being commemorated on 8th July and prayed to Allah Almighty to rest his soul in eternal peace.The Speaker paid rich tributes to Abdul Sattar Edhi said that he was a philanthropist, a revered humanitarian and a strong proponent of interfaith harmony.
Korean embassy organizes “K-Pop World Festival”
ISLAMABAD, JUL 7 (DNA) – The Embassy of the Republic of Korea hosted the 2019 Changwon K-Pop World Festival preliminary round in Pakistan at the Pakistan National Council of the Arts, Islamabad, giving Pakistani fans and lovers of K-pop a chance to show their talents.The K-PopWorld Festival is an annual global music and dance competition, which is organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Korea in collaboration with the Korean Broadcasting System(KBS), one of Korea’s leading television channels.
Palestine ambassador fetes outgoing Tunisian ambassador
ISLAMABAD, JULY 6 (DNA) – Ambassador of Palestine Ahmed Rabei hosted a farewell reception for the outgoing ambassador of Tunisia Adel Elarbi, who is leaving Pakistan after completing his four year term.Ambassador Adel Elarbi who is also Dean of the African Group, spent an eventful four year term in Pakistan during which relations between Pakistan and Tunisia were intensified.
Romanian ambassador hosts reception to mark“successful completion of the Romanian Presidency of the EU Council”
ISLAMABAD, JUL 6 (DNA) – Ambassador of Romania Nicolae Goia has said Romania’s Presidency of the European Council has been a successful office, in which Romania proved to be strongly attached to European values and has acted to strengthen the European project, for a Union of the citizens, liberties, our efforts and our combined capacities.
