LAHORE (DNA) – Former president Pervaiz Musharraf has decided to return to country to face a high treason case in special court.According to media reports, lawyer of former military czar, Advocate Salman Safdar said despite his deteriorating health condition, Musharraf was determined to appear before the court that had summoned him for the hearing scheduled for May 2.The lawyer said because of his fragile health condition the approval of his personal physician in the current circumstances is necessary, however, family sources have confirmed his arrival date, he added.
Foreign women association holds charity bazaar
ISLAMABAD, APR 27 (DNA) – A charity bazaar arranged by Islamabad Foreign Women Association (IFWA) on Saturday drew huge interest from people hailing from all walks of life.Participated by over 100 stakeholders and entrepreneurs, the bazaar provided citizens of Islamabad with an opportunity of enjoying cuisines of various countries.
Pakistan relaxes visa regime for 48 countries
ISLAMABAD, APR 27 (DNA) – Pakistan on Saturday announced to have relaxed visa regime for 48 countries.Out of these 48 countries all nationals of five countries will visit Pakistan without any visa. These countries include Nepal, Maldives, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago and Western Samoe.
APNS, PBA delegation to take part in Baku intercultural Forum
ISLAMABAD, APR 27 (DNA)- A delegation of senior media people led by President All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS), Hameed Haroon is set to leave for Baku, Azerbaijan to take part in 5th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue .The Forum will take place on May 2. The media delegation is composed of senior people from both print and electronic media. APNS office bearers and members of the prestigious Executive Committee are included in the delegation.Likewise representatives of Pakistan Broadcasting Association (PBA) are also included the delegation.
PM Imran highlights areas to boost connectivity, benefits under China’s BRI
BEIJING, (DNA) – China is a great success of the modern ag which has achieved sustained growth, transforming society, improving the quality of life of a billion people, said Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday at Leader’s Roundtable.At the onset of his speech at the event that was part of Belt and Road Initiative conference, The prime minister thanked President Xi Jinping and the Government of the People’s Republic of China for their excellent hospitality.
Imran Khan a ‘friend’, will talk to him again if needed: Indian actress-turned-politician
New Delhi, (DNA) – Even as tension continues to simmer between India and Pakistan, Indian actress and Trinamool Congress candidate Moon Moon Sen has said she would again speak to her old “friend” Imran Khan, the Pakistan Prime Minister, if the need arises.“Imran is a friend of mine. We are not involved in any way. But the kind of divisive politics that is going on (over nationalism with reference to Pakistan) is very dangerous,” Sen was quoted as saying by PTI.
Names of Shahid Khaqan, Miftah Ismail put on ECL
ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – The Interior Ministry on Friday placed the names of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leaders Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and Miftah Ismail on the Exit Control List (ECL).According to the Interior Ministry, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and Miftah Ismail’s names were placed on the no-fly list on the recommendations of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB).
NAB committed to eradicate corruption from country: Chairman
ISLAMABAD, APR 26 (DNA) – NAB is committed to eradicate corruption in all its forms and manifestations across the board with iron hands.Justice (retd) Javed Iqbal, Chairman NAB, expressed these views on Friday.He said NAB is absolutely committed to eradicate corruption through effective National Anti-Corruption Strategy for logical conclusion of mega corruption white collar crimes cases by adopting“Accountability for All” Policy as per law.He said that 59 percent people have shown confidence upon NAB as per report of Gillani and Gallop Survey.
Pakistan fully supports multi billion dollars CPEC project: PM
BEIJING, (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan has emphatically stated that Pakistani nation and government fully support multi billion dollars China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project.He was speaking at a luncheon hosted by China-Pakistan Friendship Association and International Cultural Communication Center in Beijing.The Prime Minister noted that Pakistan and China cooperation has diversified under the umbrella of the CPEC. He said initially the corridor project focused on road infrastructure and energy projects but now we are taking it towards cooperation in the fields of agriculture and industries.
Spanish Flamenco performer Alba Heredia performs in Capital
ISLAMABAD, APR 26 (DNA) – The Embassy of Spain and Serena Hotels collaborated to host a fundraising gala dinner featuring a performance by renowned Spanish performer Alba Heredia.All the proceeds from the event went towards the long-term sustainable development and consistent quality education for projects undertaken by “Kaghan Memorial Trust”.Alba Heredia is an internationally acclaimed Flamenco performer who has a global following and is accredited with many awards.
