RIYADH, (DNA) – Saudi Arabia has announced to slash visa for Pakistani citizens with effect from February 15.Saudi Arabia has cut visit visa fee from 2000 Saudi Riyals to 338 Saudi Riyal, while the multiple visa fee will be 675 Saudi Riyal effective from February 15, 2019.
“Friends of Silk Road” launched in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, FEB 14 (DNA) – Pakistan-China Institute (PCI), Pakistan’s non-governmental organisation devoted to Pakistan-China relations and the region, on Thursday launched “Friends of Silk Road” in Pakistan on Feb. 14 as a peoples platform bringing together different segments of society.
NAB Executive Board approves corruption investigation against Ch Pervez Ilahi
LAHORE, FEB 14 (DNA) – NAB Executive Board approves corruption investigation against Speaker Punjab Assembly Ch Pervez Ilahi & PMLQ Chief Ch Shujaat Husain.Anti corruption watchdog board also approved inquiry against ex Foreign Affairs Minister Hina Rabbani Khar & her father Rabbani Khar.
LHC orders to release Shehbaz Sharif on bail
LAHORE, (DNA) – The Lahore High Court (LHC) has on Thursday ordered to release Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PMLN) President and Opposition Leader Shehbaz Sharif after approving his bail plea.The bail has been granted against two surety bonds worth one million each. Shehbaz Sharif had filed bail petition in Ramzan Sugar Mills and Ashiana Housing Scheme cases.A two-member bench headed by Justice Malik Shehzad Ahmed heard the plea. The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) opposed Shehbaz’s petition.The court said in its remarks that the NAB failed to prove the allegations leveled against the PMLN president. Shehbaz Sharif never remained the chief executive of Ramzan Sugar Mills, LHC said.
Azerbaijan envoy meets Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser
ISLAMABAD, FEB 4 (DNA) – Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser has said that Pakistan values its close brotherly relations with Azerbaijan which were based on historic, cultural and religious commonalities.He said that Pakistan intends to further cement those relations through parliamentary and economic cooperation.
Qalandars out to surprise United in PSL4 season opener
Lahore Qalandars will be looking to put up an impressive performance to start their campaign on a high, when they face defending champions Islamabad United, in the season opener of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) fourth edition in Dubai on Thursday.
India’s next Big Dream! Send an Indian into Space on Indian Technology
BY PALLAWA BAGLA
New Delhi,=India has a new dream, a deep conviction to launch an Indian into space, from Indian soil on an Indian rocket by 2022 which is before the seventy-fifth birthday for India’s independence. Work has started in right earnest at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) which is expected to deliver this Herculean task in less than 1.4 billion dollars, possibly the cheapest human space flight ever to be undertaken in the world. This confidence and promise comes riding on the repeated successes that the Indian space agency has tasted in the past.
Russia, Turkey, Iran to hold Syria summit
SOCHI (DNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin was set to host his Iranian and Turkish counterparts Thursday to discuss how to resolve the conflict in Syria as Islamic State jihadists made a last stand in the east of the country and Washington prepares to withdraw troops.A flurry of diplomatic efforts this week are focusing on the eight-year conflict in which more than 350,000 people have died.The international anti-IS coalition is set to meet on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference while US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will attend a conference on the Middle East in Warsaw.
IIUI President, Somalian Ambassador discuss educational cooperation
ISLAMABAD, FEB 13 (DNA) – Ambassador of Somalia to Pakistan Khadija Mohamed Almakhzoumi called on Dr. Ahmed Yousif Al-Draiweesh, President, International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) at his office.During the meeting, issues pertaining to mutual interests and educational cooperation were discussed. The ambassador hailed IIUI that it is providing quality education to the students of Muslim world. He said that university produced mention-able graduates who are on the key posts in Somalia and they are also the ambassadors of IIUI’s message of peace
Go Green” poster contest to raise climate change awareness
ISLAMABAD, FEB 13 (DNA) – The High Commission of Canada sponsored a poster contest for schoolchildren in Islamabad to raise awareness of climate change and promote the benefits of a natural and healthy environment.The students designed posters to highlight the importance of preserving and protecting a healthy environment.The prize distribution ceremony was held at SLS Montessori & School in Islamabad, where the top five winners’ posters were displayed and the students were given prizes and certificates. All other participants and participating schools received certificates.Paul M. Gareau, Counsellor at the High Commission of Canada praised the schoolchildren’s artwork, stating “he was delighted to see young Pakistanis helping spread the message of the need to protect the environment.
