ISLAMABAD, OCT 27 (DNA) – The High Commission of India in Pakistan has arranged a firework ceremony to mark Diwali Festival in Islamabad.On the occasion Ajay Bisaria the High Commissioner of India extended Happy Diwali greetings to his nation and colleagues.While celebrating he expressed desire that may the festival of lights bring happiness, good health, and prosperity to all! May the lighting of lamps symbolize the lighting of the inner light that protects from spiritual darkness.=DNA
Opposition agrees to hold rally outside Red Zone for Azadi March: Sources
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – The government’s negotiation committee on Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl’s (JUI-F) Azadi March once again restored talks with Rehbar Committee of opposition to discuss the protest.As per details, Defence Minister Pervaiz Khattak, head of government’s committee, held a telephonic conversation with head of opposition’s Rehbar Committee Akram Durrani.Pervaiz Khattak told Durrani that government will not object to the March if opposition backtracks from holding protest at Red Zone. Khattak said opposition can hold rally anywhere outside Red Zone.
President Alvi meets Prime Minister of Nepal on the Sidelines of 18th NAM Summit
BAKU, (DNA) – The President of Pakistan Dr. Arif Alvi held a meeting with the Prime Minister of Nepal Mr. Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli on the sidelines of the NAM Sumit in Baku.The President briefed the Nepalese Prime Minister on the Indian illegal actions and Human Rights violations in Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir in utter disregard of international law and norms.The President expressed his hope that Nepal will play its role as SAARC chair, for strengthening peace and stability in the region. He noted that the arc of bilateral cooperation has been expanding steadily in various fields of mutual interest. Both leaders affirmed to enhance economic relations between the two countries.
Taylor Swift, Andrew Lloyd Webber write new ‘Cats’ song for musical film
LONDON: American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift and British composer Andrew Lloyd Webber have written a new song for the film adaptation of hit musical Cats, which will be performed by ballerina Francesca Hayward in the highly-anticipated movie.Beautiful Ghosts will also be sung by Swift, who stars as Bombalurina in her first film role, over the end credits.
Ambassador Amri discusses Indonesia-Pakistan Hajj cooperation with DG Hajj Dr Nizar
JAKARTA, OCT 25 (DNA) – Indonesian Ambassador to Pakistan, Iwan Suyudhie Amri, held a meeting with the Director General of Hajj and Umrah Management Ministry of Religion Affairs of Indonesia, Prof. Dr. Nizar Ali, to explore possible technical cooperation (sharing best practices and experiences) between Indonesia and Pakistan on Hajj system and its management (preparation and execution) as requested by Ministry of Religious Affairs of Pakistan.
President Alvi reaches Azerbaijan to attend 18th Non Aligned Movement Summit
BAKU, OCT 25 (DNA) – President Dr. Arif Alvi has arrived in Azerbaijan to attend the 18th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit on October 25, 2019.He was welcomed at the Baku International Airport by Deputy Prime Minister of Azerbaijan Mr. Ali Ahmedov and they exchanged views on bilateral relations between the two brotherly countries.Mr. Ali Ahmedov thanked President Dr. Arif Alvi visiting Azerbaijan to attend the Summit. President Dr. Arif Alvi will be meeting several heads of states during his visit, including President of Azerbaijan, President of Afghanistan, President of Iran, and Prime Minister of Malaysia.
Indonesian people keen to explore religious tourism potential of Pakistan: Dr. Sigit
Ambassador Amri says as an ambassador his prime role is to bring peoples of both countries
By ANSAR M BHATTI
BALI, INDONESIA, OCT 23 (DNA)- Dr. R. Sigit Sitjaksono Director of Tourism Marketing for South and Central Asia, Middle East and Africa has said Indonesia has set a target of 20 million tourists in 2019 adding Indonesian tourism industry’s contribution to national earnings was around five percent.
He expressed these views while talking to Pakistan media persons during a reception he hosted for the FAMTRIP participants, in Bali.
Komang Mahawira Deputy Director for South Asia and Central Asia Marketing, Ministry of Tourism was also present on the occasion.
President Arif Alvi meets Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Tokyo
TOKYO, (DNA) – President of Pakistan Arif Alvi met the Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe at the Prime Minister’s Office this morning.The President expressed his heartfelt condolences on the loss of precious lives caused by the recent Typhoon Hagibis in Japan and wished the injured early recovery.The President felicitated the Prime Minister on the Enthronement of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan and hoped that the new Japanese era “Reiwa” would bring more prosperity and well-being for the friendly people of Japan.
Saudi Arabia extends its support for Pakistan at every level
ISLAMABAD, OCT 22 (DNA) – Saudi Arabia on Tuesday extended its support for Pakistan at every level, it could.This was stated by Saudi ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki, in his meeting with Interior Minister Ijaz Ahmed Shah, in the federal capital.Malki said his country is ready to support Islamabad at every level and added that both the countries enjoying brotherly relations.Expressing his views on the occasion, bilateral relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have saw a great improvement in the recent past.
Farhan Saeed’s Facebook account and page hacked
LAHORE (DNA) – Pakistani famous singer-actor Farhan Saeed has requested all his fans to report his Facebook account after his profile and page has gotten hacked by some anonymous users.‘Suno Chanda’ actor took to Instagram and epressed, “My personal Facebook and my Facebook page both have been hacked since yesterday. Please report. To hacker, I am sure it’s a great source of fun for you but this is one sacred means for an artist to be in touch with his/her fans and it takes a lot of hard work to build all this. Kindly stop doing this.”Many heart-broken fans reacted to his post and expressed.
