ISLAMABAD, JUNE 10 (DNA) – Ambassadors of various countries are set to leave Pakistan after completing their term in Pakistan.According to diplomatic sources, Ambassadors of Argentina, Australia, European Union Syria and the Netherlands are set to leave Pakistan as they have completed their term in Pakistan.Ambassador of Bulgaria Mr. Roumen has already left Pakistan after spending over 11 years in Pakistan. The Bulgarian ambassador came here as Charge d Affaires and later he was made ambassador.
Hundreds of thousands march in Hong Kong to protest China extradition bill
HONG KONG (DNA) – Hong Kong was plunged into a fresh political crisis on Sunday night after more than half a million people took to the streets to thwart a proposed extradition law that would allow suspects to be sent to mainland China to face trial.Organisers said the turnout outstripped a demonstration in 2003 when 500,000 hit the streets to challenge government plans for tighter national security laws.
Pak-Australia ties getting stronger with each passing day: Margaret Adamson
ISLAMABAD, JUNE 10 (DNA) – The Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan Margaret Adamson reflected on Australia’s growing bilateral ties with Pakistan, addressing a gathering of think tanks and members of media at the Pakistan Institute of Development Studies, as her posting in Islamabad comes to an end.Reflecting on Pakistan’s future, her experiences and Australia’s relationship with Pakistan High Commissioner Adamson said, “Our people-to-people links continue to grow with more than 60,000 Pakistani Australians who make a wonderful contribution to our vibrant and diverse culture.
EMPIRE OF DEBT China ‘colonising smaller countries by lending them massive amounts of money they can never repay in bid for world domination’
CHINA is “colonising” smaller countries by lending them massive amounts of money they can never repay, it’s been claimed.The country is accused of leveraging massive loans it holds over small states worldwide to snatch assets and increase its military footprint.Developing countries from Pakistan to Djibouti, the Maldives to Fiji, all owe huge amounts to China.Already there are examples of defaulters being pressured into surrendering control of assets or allowing military bases on their land.
Review session of Afghan-Pakistan action plan on June 10
ISLAMABAD, JUN 09 (DNA) – Review Session of the Afghanistan-Pakistan Action Plan for Peace and Solidarity (APAPPS) will be held in Islamabad on June 10, 2019.The first review session of the Afghanistan-Pakistan Action Plan for Peace and Solidarity (APAPPS) will be held in Islamabad on 10 June 2019. Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood will lead the Pakistan delegation while the Afghan side will be led by Deputy Foreign Minister Idrees Zaman.
Urdu language learning classes launched in France
PARIS, JUN 09 (DNA) – The Embassy of Pakistan to France in partnership with a French non-governmental organization “Together for Human Development (EPDH)” has formally launched Urdu language learning classes for the French students of Pakistani origin and as well as students of other nationalities.The Urdu classes were launched by the Ambassador of Pakistan to France Mr. Moin ul Haque during the annual Graduation Ceremony of students enrolled under learning and capacity building program of EPDH held near Paris.
Govt all set to unveil its first budget on Tuesday
ISLAMABAD, JUN 09 (DNA): The Pakistan Tahreek-i-Insaf led government is all set to present its first Federal Budget for the fiscal year 2019-20 in the Parliament on June 11.The budget envisages fiscal management, revenue mobilization, measures for economic stabilization and growth, reduction in non-development expenditures; boosting exports besides providing relief to the masses, promoting investment for job creation and people friendly policies for the socio economic prosperity of the country.
Faisalabad: 7-year-old maid brutally tortured
FAISALABAD (DNA) – A 7-year-old maid was brutally tortured in Faisalabad’s Nisar Colony, Dunya News reported on Sunday.The minor girl was allegedly tormented by the house owner – Awais – and his wife – Sonia. The accused reportedly burnt ears, arms and legs of the maid and broke her fingers.Samanabad police handed over the girl to the Child Protection Bureau and lodged a case against the suspects who managed to escape. The officials are conducting raids to nab the accused.
Shehbaz Sharif reaches Pakistan
LONDON (DNA) – Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif reached Pakistan after two months on Sunday morning amidst beefed up security.The PML-N president arrived in Lahore from London via PIA flight. Party workers in large numbers welcomed Shehbaz Sharif at the Allama Iqbal International Airport, and showered flower petals on him.300 police officials were deployed at the airport and on the route including Mall Road, Charing Cross, Regal Chowk, Kalma Chowk and Model Town.
Multan: CTD foils terror bid, nabs three suspects
MULTAN, JUN 09 (DNA) – The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) foiled a terror bid in a vital operation on a tip off in Multan and arrested three militants.According to details, explosive materials and donation receipts – provided by the facilitators have been recovered from the terrorists.The officials told that the militants wanted to target security institutions, officers and other sensitive areas.The terrorists have been shifted to an unknown place for further investigations.=DNA
