ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday ordered a probe into reports of abduction of two Hindu girls in Sindh province and to take immediate steps for their recovery, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry said.The federal minister in his latest tweet said that the prime minister has directed Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar to immediately investigate into the matter of reported abduction of two Hindu girls from Sindh and their shifting to Rahim Yar Khan.
Christchurch Attacks: Body of Pakistani victim to arrive in Karachi on Monday
WELLINGTON/ISLAMABAD (DNA) – The body of a Pakistani man who embraced martyrdom in Christchurch terrorist attack in New Zealand will be brought to homeland on Monday.Pakistan’s High Commissioner to New Zealand has handed over the remains of Pakistani man Areeb Ahmed to the international airline.The plane will land at the Jinnah International Airport on Monday.His funeral prayer will be performed in Dastagir No 9 area and he would be buried in Karachi the same day.
New Zealand reopens mosques that were attacked; many ‘march for love’
CHRISTCHURCH: (DNA) – Smelling of fresh paint, the two mosques in the New Zealand city of Christchurch where a gunman killed 50 worshippers last week reopened their doors on Saturday, with many survivors among the first to walk in and pray for those who died.At the Al Noor mosque, where more than 40 of the victims were killed by a suspected white supremacist, prayers resumed with armed police on site, but no graphic reminders of the mass shooting, New Zealand’s worst.
Nation celebrates Pakistan Day with great zeal and enthusiasm
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – The 79th Pakistan Day is being celebrated today (Saturday) with traditional zeal and enthusiasm to mark the passage of the Lahore Resolution that led to the creation of a separate homeland for the Muslims of South Asia in 1947. The historic resolution, known as the Pakistan Resolution, was approved on March 23, 1940.Special dua ceremonies held at the mosques after Fajr prayers across the country, seeking solidarity, integrity, prosperity and welfare of the motherland. The day dawned with a 31-gun salute in the federal capital and a 21-gun salute in the provincial capitals.
Flag hoisting ceremony held at Pakistan embassies in China, UAE
BEIJING, (DNA) – A flag hoisting ceremony was held at the Embassy of Pakistan in Beijing with national zeal and fervor.Pakistan’s Ambassador in Beijing Masood Khalid read out the messages of the President and Prime Minister of Pakistan.The Pakistan community in Abu Dhabi celebrated the Pakistan Resolution Day at the embassy premises as the national flag was hoisted. Children performed national songs at the event.
Pakistan respects sovereignty of all countries: Arif Alvi
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – President Dr. Arif Alvi said Pakistan believes in peaceful co-existence but its desire for peace should not be misconstrued as weakness.Addressing the military parade in Islamabad on Saturday, he said Pakistan is a responsible nuclear state but it wants peace, not war. He said Pakistan respects integrity and sovereignty of other states.
Embassy of Pakistan hosts semifinal of debating competition
PARIS, MAR 22 (DNA) – The semifinal of the debating competition on the topic “Art will change society faster than politics”, organized by the French Debating Association was hosted by the Embassy of Pakistan to France in Paris yesterday.The event was attended by a large number of French University students, their parents and teachers.In his remarks, Ambassador of Pakistan to France Mr. MoinulHaque, who was Chief Guest on the occasion, appreciated the role of the French Debating Association for promoting a healthy culture of debate on critical issues which also helps in fostering respect for each other’s point of view.
What the Pakistan Day Demands? By Sajjad Shaukat
Every year, people of Pakistan celebrate the 23rd of March as the Pakistan Day, with great enthusiasm and zeal. But, this time, this very day has come at a time when Pakistan stands at the crossroads of its destiny, facing internal and external challenges and threats to the national security of the country, which are worrying all the citizens.
Ties with Pakistan based on mutual understanding says Tunisian ambassador
ISLAMABAD, MAR 21 (DNA) – Adel Elarbi, Ambassador of Tunisia to Pakistan has said bilateral relations between Tunisia and Pakistan are based on mutual understanding and solidarity.Tunisia and Pakistan are endeavored to translate their bound relations deeply rooted in history to foster and enlarge cooperation and partnership in all domains.He expressed these views while speaking on the occasion of 63rd anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Tunisia.
Imran calls New Zealand premier, condemns mosque attack
ISLAMABAD, MAR 21 (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday called New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and condemned the terrorist attack against two mosques in Christchurch by a right-wing terrorist.The premier also expressed his admiration for the humane handling of the situation by the New Zealand authorities.PM Imran appreciated the quick response and the high level of respect shown by Ardern for the Muslim community.
