Mumbai (DNA): It is no surprise that fans go too far in excitement and euphoria as they gush over their favorite stars getting romantically involved, constantly rooting for them to tie the knot as well.Arjun Kapoor and Malaika Arora are one of those B-Town couples who have eyes on them from all around with their budding romance with many speculating that the two are also getting closer to exchanging vows finally.
Fawad Ch launches Hijri Calendar, says Eid to be celebrated on June 5
ISLAMABAD, MAY 26 (DNA) – Federal minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry launched the country’s first moonsighting website and Hijri Calendar on Sunday and announced that based on the lunar observations Eid will be celebrated on June 5.Fawad Chaudhry said that he has sent the five-year Hijri Calendar to the Islamic Ideology Council, adding that the calendar will be presented before cabinet on Wednesday.
Chinese Vice President arrives in Islamabad on 3-day visit
ISLAMABAD, MAY 26 (DNA) – Vice President of China Wang Qishan has arrived in Islamabad today (Sunday) on a three-day official visit to Pakistan, and Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi received him at the airport.During the visit, the Chinese Vice President will call on President Arif Alvi and have a separate meeting with Prime Minister Imran Khan.
PM Imran greets Prime Minister Narendra Modi on election win
ISLAMABAD, MAY 26 (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and congratulated him on his party’s electoral victory in the Lok Sabha elections in India.The Prime Minister expressed his desire for both countries to work together for the betterment of their peoples.Reiterating his vision for peace, progress and prosperity in South Asia, the Prime Minister said he looked forward to working with Prime Minister Modi to advance these objectives.=DNA
Mohsin Dawar, accomplices open fire at Pakistan Army check post
MIRANSHAH, MAY 26 (DNA) – Member of the National Assembly (MNA) and Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) leader Mohsin Dawar on Sunday opened fire at the Pakistan Army check post near Datta Khel along with his accomplices.According to details, Mohsin Dawar was present in Miranshah’s Boya area with armed companions, and was continuously provoking the locals against the Pakistan Army and raising anti-army slogans.
Uzbek Deputy PM to arrive Pakistan on May 27
ISLAMABAD, MAY 26 (DNA) – The Deputy Prime Minister of Uzbekistan, Elyor Ganiev, will be visiting Islamabad on 27-28 May 2019.The Deputy Prime Minister will be accompanied by a high-level delegation comprising the Deputy Ministers for Investment & Foreign Trade and Transport and other senior officials.The Deputy Prime Minister will hold consultations with the Foreign Minister and also meet with several Federal Ministers/Advisers — including Railways; Planning, Development & Reforms; National Food Security & Research; Health; Commerce; and BOI.
Smith hundred sets up Australia warm-up win over England
SOUTHAMPTON (DNA) – Steve Smith ignored the jeers of the crowd to mark his first match against England since a ball-tampering ban with a century that set up Australia’s 12-run win in a World Cup warm-up clash at Southampton on Saturday.Smith’s 116 was the centrepiece of world champions Australia’s 297 for nine.A target of 298 proved just beyond England, without four first-choice players including captain Eoin Morgan and fellow batsman Joe Root, as the World Cup hosts and favourites were dismissed for 285 with three balls left.
Pakistani peacekeeper honored with UN medal posthumously
NEWYORK, MAY 25 (DNA) – United Nations Secretary General, António Guterres has awarded the Dag Hammarskjold medal posthumously to a Pakistani soldier Naik Muhammad Naeem Raza who embraced martyrdom on 27 January last year while serving in the UN mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.The posthumous award was received by Pakistan s Ambassador to the UN, Maleeha Lodhi, during a solemn ceremony held at UN Headquarters in New York to commemorate the International Day of Peacekeepers.
Marriyum says demand for resignation of NAB Chairman personal desire of Malik
LAHORE, MAY 25 (DNA) – Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) Spokesperson Marriyum Aurangzeb on Saturday stated that the demand of resignation from the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) chief was not the party’s official viewpoint.Distancing itself from the resignation call of PML-N member Malik Muhammad Khan, Aurangzeb asserted that asking NAB chairman Justice (retd) Javed Iqbal to step down, was a personal opinion of the party member.
Sanjrani, diplomatic corps attend Shahzad Waseem iftar
ISLAMABAD, MAY 25 (DNA) – Senior PTI leader Senator Shahzad Waseem hosted a well-attended iftar dinner for his colleagues and members of diplomatic corps.Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani attended the event as chief guest while envoys of USA, Britain, Japan, Turkey, France, China, Canada and many other countries graced the occasion with the presence.Governor Punjab Ch. Sarwar, Chairman Senate Foreign Affairs Committee Senator Mushahid Hussain, federal and state ministers and prime minister special assistance were also present on the occasion.
