ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Pakistan Navy Ships SHAMSHEER (with embarked helicopter), MUHAFIZ and Pakistan Navy’s Long Range Maritime Patrol (LRMP) P3C Aircraft participated in International Maritime Exercise -2019 (IMX-19) conducted in Arabian Sea, Gulf and Gulf of Oman.Naval assets and personnel from more than 50 countries participated in the exercise which continued for more than two weeks.International Maritime Exercise-2019 provided Pakistan Navy an opportunity to enhance interoperability with the world navies. During the exercise, both Pakistan Navy Ships SHAMSFIEER and MUHAFIZ also visited Muscat and Bahrain, respectively.

ISLAMABAD, NOV 11 (DNA) – Advisor to Prime Minister on Climate Change, Malik Amin Aslam on Monday termed air pollution a silent killer and said that the economic cost of environmental degradation over the last decade has gone up from 6 per cent to 9 per cent, where air pollution contributes 50 per cent of the total cost.He said this during a seminar titled “Combating air pollution for improved public health, agriculture and economy: Time to act now”, organised by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) here at Islamabad.

ISLAMABAD, NOV 11 (DNA) – The Indonesia cultural icon fascinated the participants of Batik workshop, who gathered at the Indonesian residence to practically take part in Batik preparation drill.

The spouse of the Indonesian Ambassador Rita Berlinia Amri hosted a lively Coffee Morning on Monday and Batik workshop.

The Coffee Morning brought the guests an opportunity to understand and get exposure to the Indonesia’s diverse culture and its philosophical, cultural and historical values through its signature and most famous Indonesian textile which is called Batik.

ISLAMABAD, NOV 9 (DNA) Pakistan on Saturday expressed dismay over the verdict of Indian Supreme Court saying the decision has, once again, failed to uphold the demands of justice.

As the United Nations recently noted that Indian Supreme Court’s response to human rights petitions in the context of Indian Occupied Jammu & Kashmir was slow, this decision points out that when it acts, it is unable to protect the interests of India’s minorities.

ZHANG XIAPING Director Confucious Institute University of Karachi And Ex Dean Foreigner Language Talks to Centreline and DNA

 by MISS ZEERAK FATIMA

1. Q) Tell us a little about yourself
2. A) My name is Zhang Xiaoping. Now, I am the Chinese Director of Confucius Institute at University of Karachi. Before I worked here, I was the Dean of foreign languages at another university for some years, but I like working with different people and that is why I am here.
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ISLAMABAD (DNA) -President of Pakistan, Dr. Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan have felicitated Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, on his re-election as the President of the United Arab Emirates.

In their congratulatory messages, the President and the Prime Minister have lauded the visionary leadership of Sheikh Khalifa and his invaluable contribution to UAE’s progress and prosperity.

The President and the Prime Minister have also expressed the resolve to further fortify the fraternal ties between Pakistan and the UAE and to take this vital partnership to a new level.

Sheikh Zayed initiated Abu Dhabi’s Houbara conservation program in 1970s,

ISLAMABAD: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government has long been committed to preserving the environment and wildlife and has worked with the International Fund for Houbara Conservation (IFHC) to release hundreds of houbara bustards in the last five years, Hamad Obaid Al-Zaabi, the Ambassador of the UAE to Pakistan, said.

Islamabad, 07  Nov 19:           The Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, General Zubair Mahmood Hayat bid farewell call on Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi at Naval Headquarters.

Upon arrival at Naval Headquarters, the dignitary was received by Chief of the Naval Staff. A smartly turned out contingent of Pakistan Navy presented Guard of Honour.

Later, General Zubair Mahmood Hayat called on Chief of the Naval Staff in his office. During the meeting Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi acknowledged and commended the remarkable services of General Zubair Mahmood Hayat during his tenure as Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee. Admiral highlighted the dynamic role played by the Chairman in his tenure of service to enhance the operational capabilities of Pakistan Armed Forces, Inter Services cooperation and transformation into potent and well coherent integrated forces of the region. The Naval Chief also appreciated his long meritorious services for the defence of country and Armed Forces.

GILGIT, NOV 7 (DNA) –Ambassador of various countries visit Gilgit Baltistan in order to enjoy beauty of Northern Areas of Pakistan.Ambassadors of Azerbaijan, Turkey, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan visited Northern Areas. Some of the ambassadors have also taken their families to NAs.Ambassador of Azerbaijan in his social media message said they had a wonderful visit to the Northern Areas of Pakistan (Gilgit-Baltistan, Hunza, Skardu, Shigar) along with some colleagues.

They got acquainted with the beauties of this region besides exploring the potentials of this region. He said they also discussed the possibilities of further strengthening of cooperation with the government of Gilgit-Baltistan.

Thousands of protesters have converged on the federal capital under the banner of the Azadi March, seeking to send Prime Minister Imran Khan packing.

The ‘Azadi’ March caravan, which set off from Sindh on October 27, left Punjab’s city Lahore on October 30 and culminated its journey October 31 in Islamabad.Opposition leaders delivered fiery speeches against the PTI government on Friday, giving the prime minister a 48-hour ultimatum to resign. The deadline was later extended after the JUI-F chief said the opposition’s Rahbar Committee will decide after talks with the government negotiating committee.