WELLINGTON: (DNA) – New Zealand and France will bring together global leaders at a Paris summit next month aimed at stopping social media being used to organise and promote terrorism, the countries´ leaders announced Wednesday.Political leaders and tech company executives have been called to a meeting — to be co-chaired by New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and French President Emmanuel Macron — in Paris on May 15.They will be asked to commit to a pledge called the “Christchurch Call” designed to eliminate terrorist and violent extremist content online.
South Africa’s Markram stars as Hampshire beat Middlesex
LONDON (DNA) – Aiden Markram impressed with both bat and ball as champions Hampshire made it three wins from as many One-Day Cup matches this season with a 119-run rout of Middlesex on Tuesday.South African opener Markram, who is warming up for the World Cup in England later this season, made 88 off just 90 balls in a total of 301 for nine before his part-time off-spin yielded figures of three for 39.Liam Dawson (three for 37) and former Proteas fast bowler Kyle Abbott (three for 36) were also in the wickets as Hampshire won with 80 balls to spare at Southampton.
Pakistan, Japan FMs agreed to enhance bilateral cooperation
TOKYO (DNA) – Addressing a joint news conference along with his Japanese counterpart in Tokyo on Tuesday evening, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said Pakistan and Japan have agreed to enhance bilateral cooperation in various sectors including trade, investment, Information Technology, and agriculture.Shah Mahmood Qureshi said a Memorandum of Understanding has been signed under which Japan will import technical human resource of young Pakistanis.
Law Minister hints at bringing Presidential system
ISLAMABAD, APR 23 (DNA) – Federal Law Minister Farogh Naseem on Tuesday hinted at bringing Presidential system through a referendum.He expressed that an amendment would be required with a two third majority for this purpose. The Minister further said that currently no such change in law is under consideration adding that PM can get approval from a joint parliament session.
Pakistan team depart for England for ODI series, World Cup
LAHORE (DNA) – Pakistan cricket team left Lahore in the wee hours of Tuesday for England via Dubai to play ODI series against England and also participate in the ICC World CupPakistan will play a Twenty20 International and five ODIs against England before participating in ICC World Cup.A 17-member team included Sarfraz Ahmed (captain), Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Abid Ali, Babar Azam, Haris Sohail, Shoaib Malik, Mohammad Hafeez, Imad Wasim, Yasir Shah, Hasan Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Junaid Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad Hasnain. Muhammad Amir and Asif Ali were selected for England series.
Aamir Khan surprises fans by travelling in economy class
NEW DELHI, (DNA) – Bollywood mega star Aamir Khan is known to captivate hearts with his stellar on-screen performances and star power but the actor’s down-to-earth personality and humbleness despite being an icon are the icing on cake for his fans.The 54-year-old Dangal actor became the talk of town recently after he was spotting seated in the economy class in one of his flights unleashing a wave of excitement amongst fans.The actor was seen sitting by the window seat aboard an Indigo aircraft wearing a blue cap and his signature glasses.
Senior Pakistani delegation from the energy and mining sectors visiting the Kingdom
RIYADH (DNA) -A senior Pakistani delegation is visiting Saudi Arabia under the chairmanship of additional secretary of the Pakistani Ministry of Energy for Petroleum Affairs, Dr. Tenveer Qureshi. The delegation includes officials and experts from the energy and mining sectors in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.The members of the Pakistani delegation held meetings with their Saudi counterparts to enhance prospects for relations in the fields of refining and mining.
NAB suggests to include Aleem Khan’s name in ECL
LAHORE (DNA) – National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Tuesday has suggested to place Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Aleem Khan’s name on Exit Control List (ECL).A letter has been sent to Interior Ministry after approval from NAB Chairman Justice (r) Javed Iqbal.The anti-corruption watchdog adopted the stance that inquires into assets beyond income and offshore companies cases are underway against the accused.It is to be mentioned here that Aleem Khan is on judicial remand till April 30.
Saudi funded Govt complex inaugurated at Bagh
BAGH APR 23 (DNA) –The Royal Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan would like to state that in the context of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Government’s keenness to support the brothers in Pakistan through the implementation of several developmental and relief programs and projects under the grant of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia estimated at SR 600 million via the Saudi Fund for Development.
The Islamic Republic of Iran and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Imran Khan, the honorable Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan paid a high-level visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran from 21-22 April 2019, on the invitation H.E. Dr. Hassan Rouhani, the honorable President of the Islamic Republic of Iran. There has been regular exchange of leadership level visits between the two sides in recent years.
