ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – Pakistan on Wednesday expressed concern over test of anti-satellite weapon by India, urging the international community not to ignore the military dimension of such actions and its implications on the global and regional peace, stability and security.In a statement, foreign office said Pakistan has noted with deep concern the assessment of relevant organizations and international experts on the threats resulting from space debris generated by the recently conducted Anti-Satellite weapon (ASAT) test by India.
I’ll be much happier in Pakistan, says Alia Bhatt’s mother Soni Razdan
Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt’s mother Soni Razdan, who will next be seen in No Fathers In Kashmir, has shocked many with her recent statement about her willingness to move to Pakistan. The actor claimed that internet trolls have inspired this feeling of moving to Pakistan in her.During an interview, Soni expressed that she has faced a lot of flak in the past for any statement she has made about Kashmir. She also mentioned about the cultural imbalance in the valley and how India should not go Pakistan’s way.
PM unfurls poverty alleviation plan; will it really work? By Ansar Mahmood Bhatti
The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, on March 28, 2019 announced poverty alleviation plan through a power point presentation prepared by same old bureaucracy, which has been instrumental with same spirit during the past governments also. Ever since inception of Pakistan, respective democratically elected and dictatorial governments used to introduce such plans; created separate dedicated institutions and spent billions on media campaigns just to highlight the initiative but what did we actually achieve at the end of the day?
Shab-e-Miraj to be observed with religious fervor tonight
LAHORE (DNA) – Shab-e-Miraj, the night when the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) ascended to the highest levels of heavens, will be observed across the country with religious devotion and traditional fervor tonight on Wednesday.On Miraj night, the women devotees arrange special gatherings inside their homes for offering special prayers all the night, whereas males offer prayers in specially decorated mosques, homes for seeking the blessings of Allah and pray for welfare of the entire nation and the Ummah.
US Secretary of State phones FM Qureshi
ISLAMABAD, APR 02 (DNA) – US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo and Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi spoke by telephone this afternoon.They exchanged views on the current situation in the region. They also discussed bilateral issues. Both sides agreed that de-escalation was important for peace and stability in South Asia.Foreign Minister Qureshi said that Pakistan-US ties were important for promoting regional peace and stability.
E-cigarettes haven’t made teen smoking cool again: study
PARIS: (DNA) – The rapid spread of e-cigarette use among young teenagers has not slowed the decline in smoking in the same age group, much less reversed it, according to a new study.Nor has vaping caused 13-to-15 year olds canvassed in Britain to see tobacco use in a more positive light, researchers reported Tuesday.The findings, published in the BMJ journal Thorax, are the latest to conclude that nicotine-delivering electronic cigarettes are not, as once feared, a gateway drug for tobacco.
Propaganda against Pakistan: Govt bans telecast of IPL matches
ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Fawad Chaudhry, on Tuesday announced that a ban has been imposed on the telecast of Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket matches in response to Indian propaganda carried out against Pakistan.The decision was taken in federal cabinet meeting after an ‘organised effort’ by India to harm cricket in Pakistan, Fawad Chaudhry said in a press conference here.He added that Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) will ensure implementation of the cabinet’s decision to stop telecast of the IPL matches on any TV channels in the country.
PM Imran bars Qureshi, Tareen from issuing statements against each other
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan barred Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) members Shah Mehmood Qureshi and Jahangir Khan Tareen on Tuesday from further exchanging any word against each other.On Monday, Shah Mehmood Qureshi objected Jahangir Tareen’s participation in official cabinet meetings that started the spar between both PTI members.
Azerbaijan, Pakistan friendship time-tested: Ambassador Alizade
ISLAMABAD, APR 02 (DNA) – Ambassador of Azerbaijan Ali Alizade has said as a member country of Economic Cooperation Organisation and some other organizations Pakistan can play significant role in terms of connectivity and integration of Central and South Asian regions, as well as West Asia.He further said, Pakistan can get short access to eastern Europian states through different trasportation corridors such North-South, Lapis-Lazuli etc.
SC releases written verdict on taxes levied on mobile services
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – The Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) on Tuesday released its written verdict in a case pertaining to taxes charged by cellular service providers.On March 27, a two member-bench of the apex court comprising Justice Qazi Faez Isa and Justice Ijazul Ahsan presided over hearing and reserved the verdict.According to the verdict, the federal and provincial governments were directed to submit details of the tax collected on phone calls in the previous year.
