ISLAMABAD, DEC 06 (DNA) –Most of the snooker clubs in the vicinity of Capital are fast turning into hubs of notorious activities such as gang fights; use of drugs and abodes of absconding students.A survey has revealed that snooker clubs especially located in Sectors G 10 and G 12 have become safe havens for drugs addicts and students who flee from schools and come to these clubs to while away time and money.
My Indonesia sojourn By Ansar Mahmood Bhatti
Courtesy Indonesian embassy, I got a chance last month to explore various aspects of Indonesia and its vibrant society, along with a group of senior journalists.Though, it was my second visit to the largest Muslim country, yet this time I had a chance to study the Indonesian culture, life style; political system as well regional systems rather in detail.
85th birthday of Emperor Akihito of Japan celebrated
ISLAMABAD, DEC 05 (DNA) -Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, Takashi Kurai and Madam Rieko Kurai hosted a reception to celebrate the 85th birthday of Emperor Akihito, the 125th Emperor of Japan.Emperor Akihito will be 85 years old on 23rd December 2018. Mohammedmian Soomro, Federal Minister for Privatization, was the chief guest on the occasion.
RCCI organizes training seminar on management skills for SMEs
RAWALPINDI, DEC 05 (DNA) – Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) in collaboration with Small Medium Enterprise Development Authority (SMEDA) has organized a training seminar on Business Management skills for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
Pakistan’s foreign debt rises to highest level, says central bank
KARACHI: (DNA) – The outstanding foreign debt against Pakistan has reached to the highest level in the country’s history to $96.735 billion, the State Bank of Pakistan figures showed yesterday.The volume of the external debt and liabilities in the first quarter of the current fiscal year reported at 1.394 billion. The debt stood at 95.342 billion at the end of the previous financial year ended at June 30, 2018.
Pakistan to face Malaysia in its match of World Hockey Cup
LAHORE: (DNA) – Pakistan will take on Malaysia in their second match of World Hockey Cup on Wednesday at Bhubaneswar, India. This is arguably Pakistan”s most crucial pool match. The other two teams in the pool are the European heavyweights, Holland (world ranking 4) and Germany number 6. The Asian sides Pakistan (No 13) and Malaysia (No 12) have lost their opening games, Pakistan 0-1 to Germany and Malaysia 0-7 to Holland.
Pakistan wants SAARC revival despite Indian intransigence: Asad
ISLAMABAD, DEC 04 (DNA) -Indian response to Pakistan’s goodwill gesture to open Kartarpur Corridor was unfortunate, however, Pakistan is still pinning hopes to strengthen SAARC cooperation in future.This was stated by Federal Minister for Finance, Revenue, and Economic Affairs Asad Umer while speaking at the inaugural plenary of 11th South Asia Economic Summit (SAES) held under the auspices of Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) in Islamabad on Tuesday.
Cultural performances; traditional cuisines add color to UAE national day
AMBASSADOR HAMAD OBAID SALEM AL ZAABI HOSTS GRAND RECEPTION; ARMY CHIEF GEN BAJWAR CHIEF GUEST
ISLAMABAD, DEC 04 (DNA) – Colorful traditional dances; beautifully decorated venue and delicious Arabian cuisines were the hallmark of 47th UAE National Day Celebrations. Presence of Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa ostensibly made the event more significant.
Govt of Japan confers “The Order of the Rising Sun, with Rosette” Upon Dr. Muhammad Amin
ISLAMABAD, DEC 04: The Government of Japan has conferred the prestigious decoration, The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette upon Dr. Muhammad Amin of Pakistan in recognition of his significant contributions for promoting Japan-Pakistan relations by establishing linkages between the two countries through language and literature.
The Decoration Conferment ceremony was held today at the official residence of H.E. Mr. Takashi Kurai, Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan. On behalf of the Government of Japan, Ambassador Kurai conferred decoration upon Dr. Muhammad Amin. The ceremony was attended by the family, relatives, friends and colleagues of Dr. Amin.
Dr. Muhammad Amin went on the Japanese Government’s MEXT scholarship to Japan in 1971 and afterwards obtained a PhD degree in Sociology from the Waseda University Tokyo. A well versed and fluent in Japanese language, Dr. Amin earned the title of being the first person ever to produce “Japan to Urdu Dictionary” in 1988. Dr. Amin is an author of 35 books and many of which are related to Japanese language, literature and culture. He is also known as a pioneer in Urdu Haiku and a collection of his Haiku poetry published in 1981 is regarded as the first creative Haiku book in Urdu language.
H.E. Mr. Takashi Kurai, Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, while speaking on the occasion congratulated Dr. Amin for receiving this prestigious decoration by the Government of Japan which is an acknowledgement of his dedicated efforts for the promotion of Japan Pakistan relations. Ambassador said that since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Pakistan in 1952, the mutual cooperation has been steadily growing between both the nations in economic, political and cultural forums.
“I believe that cultural relationship, in particular, contributes to deepen mutual trust and understanding among the people which should be the very foundation of any relationship between the countries. In this respect, all the efforts made by Dr. Muhammad Amin, have been of tremendous significance to our bilateral relationship over the years” said Ambassador Kurai.
While admiring ceaseless dedication and efforts of Dr. Amin in promoting Japanese language and literature in Pakistan, Ambassador Kurai expressed his sincere hope that this contribution will further promote and strengthen the cultural relations as well as people to people contacts between Japan and Pakistan.
Moroccan businessmen invited to invest in Pak tourism sector
ISLAMABAD, DEC 03 (DNA) – Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Reform Makhdum Khusro Bakhtyar has said that Pakistan is among the countries blessed with beautiful natural scenery and landscapes where tourism can be promoted in a befitting manner through an effective strategy.
