ISLAMABAD, APR 22 (DNA) – Pakistan strongly condemns the continuing incarceration and deteriorating health of Mr. Yasin Malik, Chairman Jammu & Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF), since 22 February 2019, on trumped up charges.Mr. Malik, was arrested earlier under the draconian Public Safety Law and despite his critically worsening health was shifted to the notorious Tihar jail.Despite his serious ill health and in violation of legal rights, ethics and norms, his family, who were informed after considerable delay, has not been permitted to meet him.
Imran Khan’s visit to further intensify Sino-Pak ties: Ambassador Yao Jing
By ANSAR M BHATTI
ISLAMABAD, APR 22 (DNA) – Ambassador of People’s Republic of China Yao Jing said on Monday the upcoming visit of Prime Minister Imran Khan to China shall further intensify relations between the two countries.He said the Pakistani PM will meet with the top Chinese leadership and also leaders of various countries attending the Second Belt and Road Forum to be held in Beijing from April 25 to 27.The Chinese ambassador expressed these views while addressing a crowded press conference at the Chinese embassy.
Swara Bhaskar apologises to Muslims in India
Renowned Bollywood star Swara Bhaskar in her social media post has apologized to the Muslims of India for the offensive bigotry they are facing during elections.The ‘Veere di Wedding’ starlet always manages to be in the midst of controversies when it comes to Muslims or Pakistan.Recently, Swara posted a tweet on her social media account in which she has lend her apologies to the Muslim minority in India on the offensive treatment they are facing at various levels during the elections going on in the country.
Iranian President Rouhani receives PM Imran at Tehran’s Saadabad Palace
ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday arrived at Tehran’s Saadabad Palace and was received by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.The premier, on his maiden trip to Islamabad’s south-western neighbour, was presented a guard of honour by a smartly turned out contingent of the Iranian military.PM Imran arrived in Tehran late Sunday after a brief stop-over in Mashhad on the invitation of the Iranian president. The premier and his delegation were received by Iran’s health minister and minister-in-waiting Dr Saeed Namaki.
IMF loan laden with strict terms will not last: Dr Ashfaque
ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – With the change of guards in Finance Ministry, Pakistan even if joins IMF programme, it will not work, as the programme will somewhere in the middle be suspended because of hard terms and conditions.The new economic manager of the country, Dr Hafeez Sheikh needs to prepare Plan-B to turn around the Pakistan economy, which is in tatters, a well-known economist and Dean of Special Sciences and Humanities in the NUST and Member of Economic Advisory Council Dr Ashfaque Hasan Khan told.
PM Imran reaches Saadabad Palace to meet Rouhani
TEHRAN: (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday reached Saadabad Palace to hold meeting with President Hassan Rouhani.Upon arrival at the Palace, PM Khan was accorded warm welcome and received by Iranian president himself.Matters related to bilateral interests and regional security will come under discussion.The premier, during his two-day- visit will also call on Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, and meet Pakistani and Iranian business community.
Asad Umar – ‘a man of integrity who dares to speak truth’, says Lijian Zhao
ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – Deputy Chief of Mission at Chinese Embassy in Pakistan, Lijian Zhao lauded former Finance minister Asad Umar for his strong moral principles calling him, “a man of integrity. A man who dares to speak truth.”Lijian Zhao Sunday posted a video clip of the outgoing minister on his Twitter Handle, and wrote: “A man of integrity. A man who dares to speak truth. @Asad_Umar #AsadUmar.
Indonesia’s Jokowi Set for 2nd Term as President
Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has won a second five-year term, preliminary election results showed Wednesday, in a victory for moderation over the nationalistic rhetoric of his rival, Prabowo Subianto.Vote counts from five independent survey groups showed Jokowi with a clear lead over Subianto, a general during the era of the Suharto military dictatorship who warned Indonesia would fall apart without his strongman leadership.
Environment emerges as major issue for Australian voters
MELBOURNE: (DNA) – The environment has emerged as a major issue for Australian voters, a poll showed on Sunday, but healthcare and the cost of living are the top concerns ahead of next month’s elections.For 32 percent of Australians, access to affordable health services is the biggest worry, followed by the cost of living at 31 percent and crime at 25 percent, according to the Ipsos Issues Monitor, cited by the Sydney Morning Herald.
Jokowi’s election win sets up Indonesia political free-for-all
JAKARTA , (DNA) — The electoral victory of Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo last week represents a win for the nation’s political elite.Although the official count is not due until late May, an unofficial quick count suggests voters gave Widodo, 57, a former furniture exporter, a solid mandate. His challenger, former general Prabowo Subianto, appears to have lost to Widodo for a second time.Markets are reacting with relief. The rupiah strengthened around 1% on Wednesday as Widodo appeared to be cruising to a likely victory. The country’s stock exchange was closed on election day but the Jakarta Composite Index rose as much as 2.3% on Thursday.
