RIYADH, (DNA) – Colonel Turki Almalki, the official spokesman of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen, said that at (02:21 am) Wednesday morning a hostile projectile fired by Houthi militia hit the arrivals hall at Abha International Airport in Asir Province in southwestern Saudi Arabia, through which thousands of civilian passengers of different nationalities pass daily.
President Arif Alvi says human resource development important for poverty alleviation
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – President Arif Alvi has said human resource development is important for poverty alleviation and development of the country.He was addressing a ceremony in connection with launch of National Academy of Higher Education in Islamabad today.The President emphasized the need for quality education by the way of capacity building of teachers and bringing improvement in the educational institutions.
Italian national day celebrated in style
ISLAMABAD, JUNE 12 (DNA) -Italian ambassador Stefano Pontecorvo hosted national day reception at the Serena Hotel, beautifully decorated in the colours of the Italian flag, to celebrate the country`s national day.The theme for this year was Venice. Models wearing traditional Italian dresses remained center of attraction of the audience throughout the event.Federal Energy Omar Ayub Khan was the chief guest. His father Gohar Ayub Khan also graced the occasion as guest of honour.
Japan qualifies for under 19 cricket world cup
ISLAMABAD, JUN 11 (DNA) – Japan will play in their first ever Cricket World Cup after the ICC Under 19 Cricket World Cup Qualifier – EAP concluded in Sano.Japan finished the tournament undefeated and will now travel to South Africa for a 16-team World Cup which runs from 17th January – 9th February 2020.CEO Naoki Miyaji said: “We are so proud of the team; what an achievement! It is the first time Japan have ever qualified for a Cricket World Cup at Men’s, Women’s or Junior level and represents an historic day for cricket in this country. We hope it is the start of a new era of success.
President Arif Alvi extends felicitations to Russian President on National Day of Russia
ISLAMABAD: JUNE 11 (DNA) – President Dr. Arif Alvi has extended warm felicitations to Russian President Vladimir Putin on the National Day of the Russian Federation.In his letter of felicitations to his Russian counterpart, President Dr. Arif Alvi said, “Pakistan and Russia enjoy close, friendly and cooperative relations based on mutual respect, commonality of interests for peace and stability in the region and beyond”.
Ambassador of Kazakhstan briefs media about Presidential election
ISLAMABAD, JUNE 11 (DNA) – Ambassador of Kazakhstan Barlybay Sadykov briefed media on Tuesday about the outcome of recently held Presidential election.He said, two days ago people of Kazakhstan elected their new President, who is to lead and run within next five years our country and nation.As you know the elections held resulted from resigning in March of 2019 by the Leader of the Nation and First President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev from the presidential office after staying in power for almost 30 years.
President Arif Alvi talks to the family of Lt. Col Rashid Karim Beg
ISLAMABAD, JUN 11 (DNA) – President Dr. Arif Alvi talked to the family of Lt. Col Rashid Karim Beg, who embraced martyrdom in a bomb blast in Kharqamar on June 07, 2019. The President talked to his wife and brother and offered his heartfelt condolences.He is survived by a daughter. The President also offered his heartfelt condolences to the wife of Major Moeez Maqsood who was martyred during the same incident.
Tokayev wins Kazakhstan’s presidency with 70.76 percent of vote, official preliminary results say
NUR-SULTAN, (DNA) – Incumbent Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev received 70.76 percent of the vote (6,504,024 votes) in Kazakhstan’s June 9 presidential election, said Central Election Commission (CEC) Deputy Chairman Konstantin Petrov at a June 10 CEC briefing on preliminary election results.The preliminary results indicate that Tokayev has won a clear victory among the seven candidates. He held the lead in the nationwide exit poll results released earlier in the day, in which he was expected to secure 70.13 percent of the vote.
NAB arrests Punjab Opposition Leader Hamza Shehbaz
LAHORE, JUNE 11 (DNA) – NAB has arrested Leader of the Opposition in the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab after he withdrew his applications for bail in two corruption cases, on Tuesday.Hamza, who appeared before the court during today’s hearing, is facing inquiries in the cases related to Punjab Saaf Pani Company, Ramzan Sugar Mills, money laundering and assets beyond means.
Strong brotherly bonds exist between Azerbaijan, Pakistan: Ambassador Alizada
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ISLAMABAD, JUNE 11 (DNA) – Ambassador of Azerbaijan Ali Alizada has expressed gratitude to Pakistani Government and people for continued cooperation, support and interest to further expand and strengthen bilateral relations adding celebration of Azerbaijan National Day and 100th Anniversary of Azerbaijan Diplomacy in Pakistan was a clear manifestation of strong brotherly bonds between the two countries.
