ISLAMABAD, DEC 13 (DNA) = Colourful cultural performances and traditional Kenyan cuisines provided the guests with a real feast during the National Day reception hosted by High Commissioner of Kenya Julius Bitok.
HARIPUR, DEC 12 (DNA) – The seminar on “Role of leaders in the empowerment of women” were held on Sarai Saleh, Haripur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province of Pakistan organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Paksitan in collaboration with Pakistan-Azerbaijan Alumni Assosiation and Government Girls Degree College of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province of Pakistan.
ISLAMABAD, DEC 11 (DNA) -‘Pakistan’s view on Afghanistan has been vindicated with the United States finally understanding that the road to peace is through negotiations with all stakeholders and not hard power.’This was stated by Tehmina Janjua, Foreign Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs in her inaugural address at the Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI)’s international conference titled ‘Conflict and Cooperation in South Asia: Role of Major Powers ’here in Islamabad on Tuesday.
DHAHRAN, DEC 10 (DNA) – Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, deputy premier and minister of defense, on Monday broke ground on the King Salman Energy Park (SPARK), located in the Eastern Province.SPARK is a 50-square-kilometer energy city megaproject which will position Saudi Arabia as a global energy, industrial and technology hub. The first phase of the development will be completed by 2021.
BAKU, DEC 10 (DNA) – Baku will host a joint trade exhibition of Azerbaijan, Pakistan and Turkey. Report informs citing the foreign media that the exhibition will be held in April 2019. It will feature pharmacological, medical, beauty products, surgical instruments, electrical appliances, textiles, sportswear, furniture, household products, food and accessories.
RAWALPINDI, (DNA) – Pakistan Army announced on Monday, major reshuffle in high ranking officers, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) reported.According to military’s media wing, Lieutenant General Majid Ehsan, who was serving as the president of National Defence University (NDU) has been appointed Corps Commander Lahore.
ISLAMABAD, DEC 10 (DNA) – Performance Review of each Ministry is being held under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Imran Khan.Discussions on *Actions already taken* in terms of service delivery, *austerity measures* adopted and *future plans* was held in each case with a view how to improve performance under each of these heads further.
ISLAMABAD, DEC 10 (DNA) – Seventy years ago, on this day, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) reaffirming the dignity, equality and freedom of all human beings.Today, as one of the first signatory countries of the Declaration, we join the international community in celebrating the progress made in pursuit of these ideals and reaffirm our resolve to further build on these achievements.
An interview with High Commissioner of Kenya
Ansar Mahmood Bhatti
High Commissioner of Kenya Prof. Julius Bitok gave an exclusive interview to Centreline and Diplomatic News Agency (DNA). The high Commissioner talked about a variety of issues including trade, economy, culture, tourism etc. He especially talked about his stay in Pakistan. Here are excerpts from his interview.
ISLAMABAD, DEC 09 (DNA) –Islamabad Serena Hotel, living up to its traditions organized a colorful ceremony to light Christmas tree.General Manager Islamabad Serena Hotel welcomed the guests and said the event was organized to provide people with an opportunity to witness Christmas tree lighting.
