LAHORE (DNA) – Pakistani glamorous actress Ayeza Khan is facing problem in her Bollywood debut due to escalating tensions between the both countries after Pulwama attack.In a statement, Ayeza said that she has got several offers to work in Indian movie but due to hostile ties between the both states, it was difficult for her to pursue them.One of the greatest directors in India had also signed me and Danish in lead roles but when we decided to go India, the situation deteriorated, she added.
Largest global green business ideas competition kicks off
ISLAMABAD, JUNE 17 (DNA) – ClimateLaunchpad, the world’s leading green business ideas competition is being organized in Pakistan for the first time in 2019.ClimateLaunchpad is set up to help aspiring entrepreneurs grow their green ideas into global businesses.The competition welcomes innovations in renewable energy, energy efficiency, food and agriculture, water, transportation, industrial technology or any other way to tackle climate change.
RCCI fears shut down of cottage industry
RAWALPINDI, JUNE 16 (DNA) – The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) has shown strong resentment on measures taken in fiscal budget 2019-20 and termed that proposed redefinition will wiped out the cottage industry in the country.RCCI President Malik Shahid Saleem while addressing post budget seminar at Chamber house said that four changes have been proposed under new definition for cottage industry, one not having an industrial gas/electricity connection, second, must be located in residential area, thirdly, employing not more than 10 labourers working and fourth, the annual turnover should not more than Rs. 2 million.
Dr. Sania Nishtar represents Pakistan at CICA summing in Dushanbe
DUSHANBE, JUNE 16 (DNA) -Dr. Sania Nishtar, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister, represented Pakistan at the 5th Summit of Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), as Special Envoy of the Prime Minister. The Summit was held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, on 15 June 2019.In her statement at the Summit, Special Envoy Dr. Sania Nishtar shared Pakistan’s perspective on the evolving global and regional trends, noting that CICA had the potential to help advance effective solutions to challenges in the areas of peace, security and development.
Azerbaijan embassy organizes Ambassadors’ Golf Cup
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ISLAMABAD, JUNE 16 (DNA) -“Azerbaijan embassy on Sunday organized Ambassadors’ Golf Cup at Bahria Golf Course.Ambassadors Golf Tournament”was dedicated to the National Salvation Day and 100th Anniversary of Diplomatic Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Diplomats take part in a trekking event to bid adieu to Australian HC
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ISLAMABAD, JUNE 16 (DNA) –Diplomats from Canada, Egypt, France, Germany, Guatemala, Pakistan, Romania, Spain, Switzerland, Syria, United Kingdom took part in a trekking event to bid farewell to the outgoing High Commissioner of Australia Margaret Adamson.
Bilawal to meet Maryam Nawaz at Jati Umra on Sunday
LAHORE, JUN 15 (DNA) – Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) vice president Maryam Nawaz on Saturday has telephoned Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto and invited him at Jati Umra.According to details, the PPP chairman has accepted the invitation and decided to reach the Sharif residence at 2.30pm today.The invitation came few weeks after Bilawal Bhutto Zardari arranged a grand Iftar party for the opposition leaders and also invited Maryam Nawaz to devise strategy against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government.
Judiciary is being pressurized: Bilawal
LAHORE, JUN 15 (DNA) – Chairman of Pakistan People’s Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said his party will not leave its support for outstanding issues including missing persons. He said their stance on military courts will not be changed.While talking to media, Bilawal said judiciary is being pressurized and attacks on judiciary are being made under a conspiracy. He said there would no difference in dictatorship and democracy if institutions are run in this way.
ICC World Cup: Pakistan to challenge archrival India in Manchester on Sunday
MANCHESTER, JUN 15 (DNA) – Perennial political rivals India and Pakistan will face off on a Manchester cricket field today in one of the World Cup’s most hotly-anticipated and massively-watched games.The nuclear-armed neighbours have gone to war three times since independence in the mid-20th century – and another conflict nearly erupted earlier this year, giving an even spicier-than-usual geopolitical backdrop to the sport.
KP Govt establishes first-ever police station in Wana
LAHORE, JUN 15 (DNA) – The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has established first ever police station in Wana at South Waziristan.According to details, the Frontier Corps has vacated Wana Fort and handed over to police department for police station. Similar police stations will also be established in other areas of tribal districts shortly.The KP police department in a statement said that initially some 30 policemen have been deployed at the police station. They added that with the passage of time, the number of police personnel, at the police station, will be increased.
