Wellington, (DNA) – New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has vowed to toughen the country’s gun laws after revealing that the main suspect behind Christchurch’s mosque attacks had legally bought the five weapons, including two semi-automatic rifles, used in the massacre.
Uzbekistan President addresses the opening ceremony of multifunctional Ice Complex “Humo Arena”
TASHKENT, MAR 16 (DNA) – President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev has attended the solemn opening ceremony of multifunctional Ice Complex “Humo Arena” on Saturday.The president said Multifunctional Ice Complex “Humo Arena” is a magnificent sports palace in the center of our capital.He expressed these views while addressing the opening ceremony of multifunctional Ice Complex “Humo Arena”.
Four Pakistani injured, five missing in New Zealand mosques massacre
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Four Pakistani national were injured and five others are missing in the deadly terror attack on two mosques in New Zealand which claimed at least 49 lives on Friday.Foreign Office Spokesperson Dr Muhammad Faisal said in a tweet that the injured are being treated in hospitals, while the Pakistan High Commission in New Zealand is in contact with local authorities to ascertain the identity of the five people who are missing.
China Calls for U.S. and European Companies to Join Belt and Road
BEIJING, MAR (DNA) – China pledged greater cooperation with American and European companies on Belt and Road ventures, in its latest bid to counter criticism that President Xi Jinping’s initiative is focused on projecting Beijing’s influence at the expense of host countries.China wants to combine its manufacturing and construction know-how with the advanced technology of Western firms on the global trade-and-infrastructure program, said Zhou Xiaofei, deputy secretary general of the National Development and Reform Commission.
Two Saudi citizens injured in New Zealand terrorist attacks
DUBAI: (DNA) – Two Saudi citizens were among those injured in the terrorist attacks on Al Noor mosque in New Zealand’s Christchurch, according to an official statement from the Kingdom’s embassy in Wellington.“A Saudi citizen was injured with non-threatening wounds during the shootings and was reassured of his health and safety,” the statement read ealier on Friday.“The embassy calls on all citizens in Christchurch to be vigilant and follow the instructions issued by local authorities and stay indoors during this time until the situation returns to normal,” it added.
William, Kate, Harry and Meghan condemn “horrifying assault”
LONDON, (DNA) – William and Kate, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, and Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, have said they have all spent time in Christchurch and its “open-hearted and generous” people.They condemned the violence on the Muslim community, calling it “horrifying assault on a way of life that embodies decency, community, and friendship.”
President Masood condemns Christchurch terror attack
MUZAFFARABAD, MAR 15 (DNA) – Sardar Masood Khan’ President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has condemned the harrowing massacre of Muslims at Al Noor and Linwood mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand and term it as an act of terrorism, xenophobia and racism.“New Zealand will take years to heal its wounds. The world must agree on a strategy to fight Islamaphobia”, he wrote in a post on Twitter in his reaction on Christchurch incident where forty-nine people have been shot dead and 48 others injured during Friday prayers.The Islamaphobia is much more pernicious and widespread than the anti-Semitism, Khan said and added that Muslims becoming targets of terrorism all over the world and now in most peaceful nations.
PM Imran condemns terrorist attack at mosque in New Zealand
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday strongly condemned the terrorist attack at a mosque in Christchurch which left around 49 Muslims dead.In a tweet, he attributed such terror acts to the post 9/11 Islamophobia under which the 1.3 billion Muslims of the world are being blamed for any act of terrorism by a single Muslim individual.The Prime Minister said the attack is also deliberate attempt to demonize legitimate Muslim political struggles.Imran Khan said the incident has reaffirmed our claim that terrorism does not have any religion.On the other hand, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi also condemned the terrorist attack in New Zealand in strongest terms.
Democracy isn’t in danger but big dacoits are: PM Imran
BAJUR (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has Pakistan is a peace loving country and wants to live in peace with all its neighbouring countries.Addressing a big pubic meeting at Khar, the headquarters of Bajaur district this afternoon, he said instead of war Pakistan is interested in investment, prosperity and creating job opportunities for its people. However, our desire for peace should not be misunderstood as our weakness.
Azerbaijan embassy celebrates 100th anniversary of Azerbaijani diplomacy
ISLAMABAD, MAR 15 (DNA) – Cultural-musical event dedicated to the 100th Anniversary of Azerbaijan Diplomacy was organized in the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Pakistan.Azerbaijani culture, music and cuisine were presented for the spouses of heads of foreign missions based in Pakistan.Wife of the Ambassador of Azerbaijan Mrs. Ali Alizada made elaborate arrangements for the event.Spouses of heads of foreign missions attended the event in large number and appreciated spell-binding cultural performances by Azerbaijani artists.
