BEIJING, JUN 10 (DNA) – President of Pakistan Mr. Mamnoon Hussain met his Russian counterpart Mr. Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the SCO Council of Heads of State meeting.The Leaders discussed matters of mutual interest including bilateral, contemporary regional and global issues.Both leaders agreed that relations have strengthened. Trade, energy, security, culture, education and people-to-people contact were identified as avenues for enhanced future cooperation.
US, EU take small step on trade, but no breakthrough at G7 summit
LA MALBAIE, JUNE 09 (DNA) – The United States and European Union will establish a dialogue on trade within the next two weeks, a French official said on Friday, signalling a modest step forward for bitterly divided allies at a Group of Seven summit in Canada.
WAPDA chairman suggests to give Kalabagh Dam control to Sindh
ISLAMABAD, JUNE 09 (DNA) – To address the misgivings of Sindh, the Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) chairman has suggested that the operative control of the Kalabagh dam should be handed over to the province.According to him, no work on Kalabagh dam will start unless harmony is achieved among the provinces, and if the dam built, then Sindh shall have its operational control in order to address its uncertainties over use of water.
Dairy-free drinks may contain double the number of calories than cow’s milk: Study
Dairy-free drinks are often touted as a healthy substitute for regular milk. But the products can contain more than double the number of calories, 30 times the fat and more sugar than cow’s milk, research has found.The growing trend for dairy-free lifestyles has seen a surge in the range of flavored kinds of milk such as almond or hemp.But customers are not just paying more – they are not doing their bodies any favors.
Pakistani famous actor Jamil Fakhri remembered today
ISLAMABAD, JUNE 09 (DNA):Veteran Theatre and TV actor Jamil Fakhri was remembered on the occasion of his 7th death anniversary on Saturday.Several television, film, theatre artists and fans remembered him on the occasion. Fakhri gained great popularity through his role as SHO Jaffar Hussain in a TV series ’Andhera Ujala’. With his restrained style of acting and poker faced comedy, he became one of the faces of PTV’s golden age.
Women’s Asia Cup T20: India beat Pakistan by 7 wickets
KUALA LUMPUR, JUN 09 (DNA) – India defeated Pakistan by seven wickets in the Women’s Twenty20 Asia Cup on Saturday at Kinrara Academy Oval.Pakistan while batting first set target of 72 runs with opener Nahida Khan scoring 18 and Sana Mir 20 not out. A 65-run partnership between Harmanpreet and Smriti Mandhana led India to a 7-wicket victory.
Responding to Twitter invite,Turkish strongman joins students at Sehri
ANKARA, JUNE 08 (DNA) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan last week surprised a group of students with a rare gesture that one could expect least from a powerful leader that he is.Reports are that the Turkish strongman was invited through a Twitter message by a student of Ankara Yildirim Beyazit University to join them for pre-dawn meal at their dormitory.
Saudi Arabia denies creating hurdles for Qatari pilgrims
ISLAMABAD, JUNE 08 (DNA) – The Saudi embassy has dispelled the impression that citizens of Qatar were not allowed to perform Hajj or Umra saying the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia cordially welcomes Qatari pilgrims and is there to extend them full facilities like before.
Spain, Panama arrive in Russia for World Cup
MOSCOW, (DNA) – Former World Cup winners Spain and debutant Panama arrived in Russia for the 21st edition of the global football spectacle.The pair and Saudi Arabia complete a trio of teams to have made it to Russia one week before next Thursday’s kickoff in Moscow.Spain won the World Cup in 2010 and are one of the tournament’s favourites. They remain unbeaten in 19 matches under coach Julen Lopetegui, who took over the reins following the 2016 Euros.
Companies from 15 countries to join transport exhibition in Baku
BAKU, JUNE 07 (DNA) – As many as 85 companies from 15 countries will take part in the 17th Caspian International Transport, Transit and Logistics Exhibition, scheduled for June 11-13.Azerbaijan’s Deputy Minister of Transport, Communications and High Technologies Elmir Velizade announced this at a press conference dedicated to the exhibition in Baku on June 7.He stressed that this exhibition is the largest in the region and is important for Azerbaijan.
