ISLAMABAD, DEC 04 (DNA) – Colorful traditional dances; beautifully decorated venue and delicious Arabian cuisines were the hallmark of 47th UAE National Day Celebrations. Presence of Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa ostensibly made the event more significant.
ISLAMABAD, DEC 04: The Government of Japan has conferred the prestigious decoration, The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette upon Dr. Muhammad Amin of Pakistan in recognition of his significant contributions for promoting Japan-Pakistan relations by establishing linkages between the two countries through language and literature.
The Decoration Conferment ceremony was held today at the official residence of H.E. Mr. Takashi Kurai, Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan. On behalf of the Government of Japan, Ambassador Kurai conferred decoration upon Dr. Muhammad Amin. The ceremony was attended by the family, relatives, friends and colleagues of Dr. Amin.
Dr. Muhammad Amin went on the Japanese Government’s MEXT scholarship to Japan in 1971 and afterwards obtained a PhD degree in Sociology from the Waseda University Tokyo. A well versed and fluent in Japanese language, Dr. Amin earned the title of being the first person ever to produce “Japan to Urdu Dictionary” in 1988. Dr. Amin is an author of 35 books and many of which are related to Japanese language, literature and culture. He is also known as a pioneer in Urdu Haiku and a collection of his Haiku poetry published in 1981 is regarded as the first creative Haiku book in Urdu language.
H.E. Mr. Takashi Kurai, Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, while speaking on the occasion congratulated Dr. Amin for receiving this prestigious decoration by the Government of Japan which is an acknowledgement of his dedicated efforts for the promotion of Japan Pakistan relations. Ambassador said that since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Pakistan in 1952, the mutual cooperation has been steadily growing between both the nations in economic, political and cultural forums.
“I believe that cultural relationship, in particular, contributes to deepen mutual trust and understanding among the people which should be the very foundation of any relationship between the countries. In this respect, all the efforts made by Dr. Muhammad Amin, have been of tremendous significance to our bilateral relationship over the years” said Ambassador Kurai.
While admiring ceaseless dedication and efforts of Dr. Amin in promoting Japanese language and literature in Pakistan, Ambassador Kurai expressed his sincere hope that this contribution will further promote and strengthen the cultural relations as well as people to people contacts between Japan and Pakistan.
ISLAMABAD, DEC 03 (DNA) – Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Reform Makhdum Khusro Bakhtyar has said that Pakistan is among the countries blessed with beautiful natural scenery and landscapes where tourism can be promoted in a befitting manner through an effective strategy.
KARACHI, DEC 03 (DNA) – Ambassador of Nepal Ms. Sewa Lamsal Adhikari, while terming the ties between Pakistan and Nepal as “excellent”, stressed the need to initiate direct flights between the two countries which would surely bring the people and business communities closer to each other and also help in promoting plenty of trade and tourism opportunities available in both countries.
ISLAMABAD, DEC 03 (DNA) -The Indonesian Embassy, Islamabad in collaboration of Saaya Association organized on Monday a lively program to observe the International Day of Persons with Disabilities and distributed wheel-chairs.
LAHORE, (DNA) – Ali Alizada, Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Pakistan visited Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Pakistan, had a meeting with Almas Hyder, President of the Chamber, as well as its executive members, answered their questions regarding bilateral economic and trade relations.
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan has felicitated United Arab Emirates (UAE) on its 47th National Day. In his felicitation message, the prime minister, has said relations between both the countries [Pakistan and UAE] are based on mutual support and cooperation.“The development, prosperity and good governance of United Arab Emirates is an example for the world which is achieved in short period of 47 years,” PM maintained.
KARACHI (DNA) – The Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) on Sunday has announced to hold a protest demonstration against the anti-encroachment operation in the metropolis.The Karachi Development Authority (KDA) in the wee hours of Sunday launched an operation against illegal encroachments in Gulshan-e-Iqbal area.
LAHORE (DNA) – Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan is all set to reach Lahore today (Saturday) on a day-long visit.According to spokesman, the premier will chair a meeting of the Punjab cabinet at the Chief Minister (CM) Office.He will be briefed on the 100-day performance of the provincial government led by Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar.
