BEIJING, (DNA) – A flag hoisting ceremony was held at the Embassy of Pakistan in Beijing with national zeal and fervor.Pakistan’s Ambassador in Beijing Masood Khalid read out the messages of the President and Prime Minister of Pakistan.The Pakistan community in Abu Dhabi celebrated the Pakistan Resolution Day at the embassy premises as the national flag was hoisted. Children performed national songs at the event.

ISLAMABAD  (DNA) – President Dr. Arif Alvi said Pakistan believes in peaceful co-existence but its desire for peace should not be misconstrued as weakness.Addressing the military parade in Islamabad on Saturday, he said Pakistan is a responsible nuclear state but it wants peace, not war. He said Pakistan respects integrity and sovereignty of other states.

PARIS, MAR 22 (DNA) – The semifinal of the debating competition on the topic “Art will change society faster than politics”, organized by the French Debating Association was hosted by the Embassy of Pakistan to France in Paris yesterday.The event was attended by a large number of French University students, their parents and teachers.In his remarks, Ambassador of Pakistan to France Mr. MoinulHaque, who was Chief Guest on the occasion, appreciated the role of the French Debating Association for promoting a healthy culture of debate on critical issues which also helps in fostering respect for each other’s point of view.

Every year, people of Pakistan celebrate the 23rd of March as the Pakistan Day, with great enthusiasm and zeal. But, this time, this very day has come at a time when Pakistan stands at the crossroads of its destiny, facing internal and external challenges and threats to the national security of the country, which are worrying all the citizens.

ISLAMABAD, MAR 21 (DNA) – Adel Elarbi, Ambassador of Tunisia to Pakistan has said bilateral relations between Tunisia and Pakistan are based on mutual understanding and solidarity.Tunisia and Pakistan are endeavored to translate their bound relations deeply rooted in history to foster and enlarge cooperation and partnership in all domains.He expressed these views while speaking on the occasion of 63^rd anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Tunisia.

ISLAMABAD, MAR 21 (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday called New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and condemned the terrorist attack against two mosques in Christchurch by a right-wing terrorist.The premier also expressed his admiration for the humane handling of the situation by the New Zealand authorities.PM Imran appreciated the quick response and the high level of respect shown by Ardern for the Muslim community.

LAHORE, (DNA) – Jamaat-e-Islami has parted ways with the Muttahida Majlise Amal (MMA), an alliance of five religious parties.Liaqat Baloch, acting Ameer of the Jamaat e Islami, has formally informed the leadership of the MMA that the JI would contest the elections in the country from its own platform and under its own banner and election symbol.The decision was communicated to the MMA leadership at a meeting of the religious alliance in Islamabad on Wednesday.

ISLAMABAD, MAR 20 (DNA) – The Acting Foreign Secretary summoned the Indian High Commissioner today to lodge Pakistan’s strong protest and condemnations against the acquittal of all four accused, including Swami Aseemanand, (the main perpetrator, activist of the Hindu terrorist organization RSS) in the Samjhauta Terror Attacks by the Special National Investigation Agency (NIA) Court.