ISLAMABAD, May 24 (DNA): Finance Minister Miftah Ismail says there is a national consensus on China Pakistan Economic Corridor project and all political parties are owning it being in the best national interest.He was addressing a programme titled “Investment Opportunities with CPEC,” organized by Board of Investment in Islamabad.
I wanted to do Sanjay Dutt’s role in ‘Sanju’: Aamir Khan
MUMBAI, MAY 24 (DNA) – Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan says he was offered to play the role of late Sunil Dutt in Rajkumar Hirani’s Sanju, the upcoming biopic on actor Sanjay Dutt, but he refused it only because he wanted to essay the title character.Asked if he was offered to play the role of Sunil Dutt, he said, “He (Hirani) approached me with the script and I loved it.
Saudi Crown Prince attends a government session
RIYADH, (DNA) – Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman attends a government session on Tuesday.Earlier there were reports that the Saudi prince has been injured in a shooting incident. The sources however had denied that no such incident had taken place. In fact Iran and Russian media had spread this news.
An egg a day helps lower risk of heart disease
A Chinese study suggests that people who eat an egg just about every day may have a lower risk of heart attack and stroke than individuals who don’t eat eggs at all.Researchers examined survey data on egg consumption among 461,213 adults who were 51 years old on average. When they joined the study, none had a history of heart disease. Overall, they ate an average of half an egg daily; about 9 percent of them avoided eggs altogether while 13 percent ate roughly one egg every day.
China helping Pakistan avert foreign currency crisis: Tariq Bajwa
LAHORE, MAY 23 (DNA) – State Bank of Pakistan governor Tariq Bajwa has confirmed that China has been assisting Pakistan to stave off the foreign currency crisis.In an interview Tariq Bajwa said $1 billion financing had been obtained from Chinese banks in April to help avoid a foreign currency crisis and were at “good, competitive rates.”
England names Kane captain for World Cup
LONDON, MAY 22 (DNA) – Striker Harry Kane will captain England at next month’s World Cup finals in Russia, the Football Association said on Tuesday.The announcement was made in a video published on Twitter.England manager Gareth Southgate told the England squad that: “Harry has some outstanding personal qualities,” during a meeting at St George’s Park on Monday night.
Malaysia’s Najib quizzed over scandal, graft fighter reveals threats
KUALA LAMPUR, MAY 22 (DNA) – Former Malaysian leader Najib Razak was questioned by anti-corruption authorities Tuesday over a financial scandal after his shock election loss, as the country’s top graft fighter revealed he faced harassment and threats during an earlier probe of the controversy.
Walid Abu Ali posted out: an era comes to end
Editorial May 18
Ambassador of Palestine Walid Abu Ali has been posted to Malaysia for his next assignment. Ambassador Walid spent almost six eventful years in Pakistan during which he not only championed adequately the cause of Palestine but contributed significantly towards bringing peoples of both countries even closer.
Kyrgyzstan starts accreditation of foreign media representatives for WNG 2018
BISHKEK, MAY 21 (DNA) – Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic is launching the accreditation process for foreign media representatives to cover the Third World Nomads Games, which will be held in Issyk-Kul in September 2018.To obtain accreditation for foreign media representatives, it is necessary to pass accreditation on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic (www.mfa.gov.kg), and also submit application, send a copy of the passport and photo to the email address [email protected].
PIA to soon start offering flights to Ghuangzhou, China
“According to the feasibility report, the proposed direct flight is economically viable and it is expected to cater needs of the business community of both Pakistan and China,” he said.He pointed out that Guangzhou is one of the most important cities of China which has a huge trade, investment and joint venture opportunities for the Pakistani businessmen and added that the direct air links between more cities of Pakistan and China will also help promote trade and people to people contact.
