Togo on Friday opened a flagship art centre in the former seat of colonial power after a multi-million dollar refurbishment aimed at making it a major cultural draw in West Africa.Built over a century ago, the Palais de Lome was home to both French and German colonial rulers until becoming the residence of the Togolese presidency – but was abandoned in the early 1990’s.Togo’s government commissioned architects in 2014 to renovate the palace, venerated as a treasured historic monument in the tiny West African nation, which is seeking to attract visitors and boost tourism.
Gen Bajwa to stay on as COAS for six more months, rules top court in light of govt’s undertaking
ISLAMABAD, NOV 28 – Gen Bajwa to stay on as COAS for 6 more months. The Supreme Court on Thursday in its short order announced that Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa will remain the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) for another six months, during which the parliament will legislate on the extension/reappointment of an army chief.A three-member bench — comprising Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Asif Saeed Khosa, Justice Mian Mazhar Alam Khan Miankhel and Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah — ruled that Gen Bajwa will stay on as the COAS for six more months.
Peas and beans: Can they improve heart health?
A recent review and meta-analysis focus on the role of legumes in heart health. Taking data from multiple studies and earlier analyses, the authors conclude that legumes might benefit heart health but that the evidence is not overwhelming.
Untitled art fair takes on the human cost of climate crisis
Exhibitors and special projects at the Miami Beach fair will tackle both the global and local ramifications of a planet in serious perilEarlier this month, the Trump administration formally notified the United Nations that the US would begin the year-long process of withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, the global response to the threat of climate change. It is against this backdrop that the eighth edition of Untitled, Art Miami Beach sees exhibitors intent on highlighting the human toll of unchecked global warming.
Polygamy offers young women of Kazakhstan a ticket out of poverty
Gulf between rich and poor fuels revival of a practice which has become a status symbol for affluent men and a ticket out of poverty for young womenGiven the choice between love and money, Samal, a tall, curly-haired woman of 23 from a village in southern Kazakhstan, would take the cash. Struggling to pay rent and tuition from her salary as a waitress in Almaty, the commercial capital, Samal says she would drop her boyfriend in a heartbeat if a wealthy older man offered to make her his second wife.
Pakistan attaches great importance to its relations with Romania: Asad Qaiser
ISLAMABAD, NOV 27 (DNA) – Speaker National Assembly Assad Qaiser has said that Pakistan and Romania enjoyed friendly relations and Pakistan wanted to further consolidate the existing relations. He said that Pakistan desired to further strengthen relations through enhanced parliamentary and commercial relation with Romania.He expressed these views while talking to Romanian Ambassador Mr. Nicolae Goia, who called on him in Parliament House on Wednesday.While emphasizing the need for close contacts between the Parliaments of both the countries’ he said that the parliamentarians could play an important role in strengthening bilateral relations.
Azerbaijan ambassador calls on Governor KP Shah Farman
PESHAWAR, (DNA) – Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Shah Farman on Tuesday met with Azerbaijan envoy, Ali Alizada here at Governor House and discussed matters of mutual interests.Speaking on the occasion, KP Governor said that Pakistan would further strengthen relations with Azerbaijan and also promote cultural, trade and tourism ties with the brotherly Muslim country.
Strategy afoot to construct gas storage facilities, increase oil stock capacity
The government has been working effectively on a multi-pronged strategy to construct gas storage facilities which the country lacks for the smooth supply of the commodity, especially during peak winter and summer seasons.Under the strategy, a feasibility study has been started to set up the storage facilities after the experts predicted that the gas supply system will expand from existing five billion cubic feet (bcf) to seven bcf during next two to three years, a senior official privy to petroleum sector developments told.
Give Test cricket the same pink-ball marketing buzz: Kohli
KOLKATA: India’s maiden pink-ball match lasted a little over two days but the buzz surrounding the event proved that proper marketing is essential for the future of Test cricket, said captain Virat Kohli.India’s board has often been accused of neglecting the longest format of the game, which has been losing fans to limited overs cricket around the world, but there was no doubt about the BCCI’s commitment to the day-night Test against Bangladesh in Kolkata.
Grenade attacks in held Kashmir leave two dead
SRINAGAR: At least two people were killed in grenade attacks in occupied Kashmir on Tuesday and two fighters were shot dead by Indian forces, officials said, in one of the region’s most violent days since New Delhi imposed a security clampdown there.The Indian government shut down internet and phone lines and flooded the disputed region with security personnel to back its Aug 5 move to strip occupied Kashmir of its autonomous status and impose tighter central control.Amid heightened tensions, suspected Kashmiri fighters carried out two grenade attacks on Tuesday, a top police official said.
