ISLAMABAD, (DNA): President Dr Arif Alvi has said both the state and the society were equally responsible to show compassion and take care of the people with special needs.Addressing an Iftar dinner with special children at Aiwan-e-Sadr held by Heydar Aliyev Foundation of Azerbaijan to commemorate the International Children Day, the president said the guidance provided by the teachings of the Holy Quran, Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) and His companions regarding the disabled persons were not merely for the state rather the whole society.
Makkah declaration renews support to Palestinian cause
MAKKAH, (DNA) – The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation has renewed its commitment to the Palestinian cause saying that it opposes all illegal Israeli measures aimed at changing facts in occupied Palestinian territories including Jerusalem, and undermining the two-state solution.The OIC Summit in Makkah in its final statement in Makkah condemned any position adopted by an international body that supports prolonging occupation of Palestinian territories, including a U.S. decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.
PM, Saudi Crown Prince discuss matters of mutual interests
MAKKAH, JUNE 01 (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan had a bilateral meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman on the sidelines of the 14th Islamic Summit in Makkah al-Makarrmah.The two leaders took stock of the current state of bilateral political, economic and trade relations.They agreed to expedite decisions taken during the visit of Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman to Pakistan in February this year, in particular early implementation of decisions taken during the first meeting of the Supreme Coordination Council.
Serena hosts a Soulful Qawwali Night
ISLAMABAD, JUNE 01 (DNA) – Serena Hotels hosted a soulful Qawwali Night featuring world renowned Qawal Asif Ali Santooon Friday 31st May 2019 at Islamabad Serena Hotel.Asif Ali was born into a family of a Legendary QawwalSantoo Khan whom the Maestro of Qawwali, UstadNusratFateh Ali Khan himself honoured as the Ganda Band Shagird (official Student) of UstaadNusrat Sahib.
Scrutiny of 2,249 online applications for Pakistan visa underway
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – National Data Base Registration Authority (NADRA) on Saturday has started process of scrutiny of online applications filed by foreign tourists for Pakistan visa.The authority said that 2,249 people have applied for the visa so far, adding that 739 applications had been received during a single week starting from May 6.
MP: Azerbaijan setting example of holding int’l events at highest level
BAKU, (DNA) – People who are used in foreign countries against Azerbaijan are ignored even by their families, vice-speaker of the Azerbaijani parliament Bahar Muradova, as part of the “Interview with Sahil Karimli” project.She said that Azerbaijan is a country where socio-political stability has been maintained at the highest level for three decades already, however, certain circles don’t want to see the country developing and stable.
Robert Pattinson picked as the new Batman: report
LOS ANGELES (DNA) – Robert Pattinson has been chosen as the new Batman, beating out several other actors, including Nicholas Hoult, to play the Caped Crusader, Variety said Friday.The 33-year-old “Twilight” heartthrob is set to play the vigilante superhero in a standalone movie called “The Batman,” under the direction of Matt Reeves, who was behind the last two “Planet of the Apes” sequels, the entertainment magazine said.
Army officers, civilian sentenced for espionage, leaking to shifted to jail: sources
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Two army and one civil officer, whose punishment was endorsed by Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Genral Qamar Javed Bajwa on Thursday over charges of espionage and leakage of sensitive information to foreign agencies prejudice to the national security, have been shifted to jail on Friday.there is no authenticity in the rumours doing rounds on social media of sending the officers abroad.
Lahore will have science museum soon: Fawad Chaudhry
ISLAMABAD, MAY 31 (DNA) – Minister for Science and Technology Chaudhry Fawad Hussain has said that a Science museum will be established in Lahore soon for promotion of basic and fundamental research which may help in socio-economic development of the country.He said it has been decided to construct the museum on the land of Ministry of Science and Technology after vacating it from illegal occupants.
National Assembly session marred by opposition’s protest
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Opposition parties on Friday staged protest in front of speaker’s dais during ongoing National Assembly (NA) session.While holding placards, the opposition parties chanted slogans and demanded to issue production orders of Member National Assembly Mohsin Dawar and Ali Wazir who are in Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) custody.The parties also protested over filing presidential references against the judges.
