BAKU, MAY 04 (DNA) – In recent years, as a preferred travel destination of millions of tourists Azerbaijan has enforced a number of innovative reforms in order to ensure convenience for the foreigners who choose it.One of these innovations is that tourists can get an electronic visa. Since starting application of the “ASAN Viza” system in Azerbaijan, each foreigner is able to obtain visa just in 3 steps (application, payment and download) without going anywhere.
Uzbekistan-Turkey-Pakistan Joint Military Exercise “Commonwealth Shield 2019” ends
JIZZAKH, (DNA) – : The six-day Uzbekistan-Turkey-Pakistan Joint Military Exercise “Commonwealth Shield – 2019” ended at the Forish Training Camp in Jizzakh region, Uzbekistan.The Joint Military Exercise “Commonwealth Shield – 2019” began on April 22 and ended on April 27.“Representatives of the armed forces of Uzbekistan, Pakistan and Turkey conducted an area reconnaissance (on April 23). We discussed organizational issues for conducting special operations,” the press service of the Defense Ministry of Uzbekistan said.
Pakistan Army establishes free medical camp in District Awaran
AWARAN, (DNA) – A free medical treatment camp established by Pakistan Army in far flung area of Gishkor and Kooli in District Awaran, Balochistan.Specialist doctors including lady doctors provided medical care and free medicine to more than 3500 patients including women and children .100 eye surgeries were also performed besides important diagnosis test of ECG, ultrasound, hepatitis screening etc.Free ration packs were also distributed amongst 150 families.
Karachi University VC Prof Dr Muhammad Ajmal Khan passes away
KARACHI (DNA) – University of Karachi’s Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Ajmal Khan on Saturday has passed away.He was suffering from cardiovascular disease and was admitted to a private hospital after he felt pain in his chest on Friday night. The educationist’s body will soon be sent to his residence from the hospital.Prof Dr Muhammad Ajmal Khan received Pride of Performance Award in 2001 and Sitara-e-Imtiaz in 2007.
PM Imran Khan to lay foundation stone of Naya Pakistan Housing Scheme in Renala Khurd
LAHORE (DNA) – Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on Saturday will pay a day-long visit to Punjab examine political and administrative affairs in the province.As per schedule of the premier, he will lay foundation stone of Naya Pakistan Housing Scheme for the construction of low-cost housing units in Renala Khurd in Okara.The provincial cabinet of Punjab has already approved release of Rs5 billion to the Punjab Housing and Town Planning Agency for the project.
Boeing plane skids into Florida river in crash-landing, no fatalities
MIAMI: (DNA) – A Boeing 737 slid off a runway into a river after crash-landing at a Florida naval air station on Friday, officials said, with no fatalities reported.The plane carrying 143 people including crew from Guantanamo Bay in Cuba ended in shallow water next to the air station in Jacksonville, with all passengers safely evacuated, naval authorities said.“There were 136 passengers and seven aircrew on board and all have been accounted for,” Naval Air Station Jacksonville said in a statement.
May Fourth, the Day That Changed China
IRVINE, Calif. — In Chinese, mentioning just two or three numbers can be enough to bring to mind a major historical event.Say “Jiuyiba” (nine-one-eight), and your listeners will know you have in mind not just any Sept. 18, but the one in 1931, when Japanese military officers in Mukden, northeastern China, faked the sabotage of a Japanese-owned railway to give Japan a pretext to invade the whole region.Or say “Wusi,” five-four, and any teenager will understand that you are talking about what happened exactly one hundred years ago this Saturday.
Proposed hike in petrol price challenged in Lahore High Court
LAHORE (DNA) – A petition on Saturday in the Lahore High Court (LHC) challenged the Economic Coordination Committee s (ECC) decision to raise the price of petrol by Rs9.35 per liter.It stated that the international crude oil prices remained stagnant; but the government has increased the prices which would severely affect the masses.The petition contended that the increase in prices of petroleum was the violation of Articles 9, 14 and 15 of the Constitution of Pakistan, as it would cause further inflation. It pleaded with the court to declare the ECC’s decision null and void.
World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue wraps up in Baku
BY ANSAR M BHATTI
BAKU, MAY 04 (DNA) -The 5th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue held under the motto “Building dialogue into action against discrimination, inequality and violent conflict” has ended in Baku.Addressing the closing ceremony, Executive Director of the Centre for Trust, Peace and Social Relations at Coventry University, UK, Professor Michael Hardy thanked the Government of Azerbaijan for the excellent organization of the Forum.
IMF team visits Planning commission
ISLAMABAD, MAY 3 (DNA) – IMF Mission Chief Ernesto Rigo called on Secretary Planning, Development and Reform Zafar Hasan to discuss PSDP, CPEC and other aspects of planning including macro-economic policies, the Planning Ministry said Friday.Project Director Hassan Daud, Chief Macroeconomic Zafar-ul-Hassan and senior officials of the Ministry were also present in the meeting.The two sides exchanged program on the growth targets as well as policy adjustments to keep the growth momentum. Secretary planning gave a comprehensive overview of the planning process and on CPEC program.
