This week, at Washington DC, the political capital of America, all eyes were on the tiny city state of Singapore, as two of the most politically volatile individuals – US President Doald Trump and North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong-un — descended on the island nation to have a rare but historic meeting. There is a lot of analysis coming out of the meeting between Trump and Kim.
Shawwal moon not sighted in Australia, Eid ul Fitr on Saturday
CANBERRA, JUN 14 (DNA) – The Moonsighting Australia Imam Committee has declared that it is still reviewing whether or not the crescent has been sighted in Australia.Earlier , it said said that the 1st day of Shawwal 1439 will be on Saturday, 16th June 2018 as moon was not sighted in Australia. Based on local moonsighting, Eid Ul Fitr will be on Saturday 16th June 2018.
Pakistan look to conquer buoyant Scotland
KARACHI, JUN 12 (DNA) – Pakistan will hope to conclude their tour of Britain and Ireland on a successful note by pushing aside minnows Scotland in a two-match Twenty20 International series beginning at The Grange.But it won’t be as easy as it sounds for the world’s top-ranked team in the T20 format.Ranking-wise there is a huge gap between Pakistan, who are the number one team in T20 Internationals and Scotland, placed at No. 11.
FIFA World Cup 2018 matches schedule according to PST
The 21st edition of FIFA world Cup will take place in Russia from June 14, 2018 to July 15, 2018 so there will be 32 days of exciting football matches waiting for you. FIFA World Cup takes place every 4 year and the last world cup was hosted by the South American country Brazil. There were many requests from users for providing 2018 FIFA World Cup Schedule in Pakistan Standard Time and so here we are with that.
Fatima Bhutto demands apology from Hollywood for inaccurately portraying Muslims as terrorists
Fatima Bhutto, the novelist and the granddaughter of Zulkifar Ali Bhutto has slammed Hollywood for their hypocrisy and biases towards Muslims and in particular towards Arabs and Pakistanis. She has asked Hollywood to apologize to Pakistanis and Muslims for their portrayal of terrorists and militants in several movies and serials.In her tweet, she mentioned the names of several series like ‘Homeland ‘, 24, Tyrant, Rambo, Zero Dark Thirty, American Sniper and Baywatch which has unapologetically featured Arabs and Pakistani as terrorists.
China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan railway to increase exports from SCO countries
BISHKEK, JUN 11 (DNA) – China, Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway will increase the export potential of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization countries.The President of the Kyrgyz Republic Soorobai Jeenbekov stated the day before at the meeting of the Council of Heads of SCO countries.According to him, it is necessary to take effective measures for the practical integration of One Belt One Road initiative with the Eurasian Economic Union.
Pak Army Cadet Mahad Ijaz wins shooting competition in Germany
RAWALPINDI, JUN 10 (DNA) – Pakistan Army Cadet Mahad Ijaz won the shooting competition held in Germany by setting a new record, on Sunday.According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), 45 countries participated in the event.Cadet Mahad Ijaz has been declared the Best Shooter “König Bundessprachenamt 2018” (King of shooting from Federal School of Languages Germany 2018).
Int’l Carpet Exhibition to be held in Lahore from Oct 4
LAHORE, JUN 10 (DNA) – A three-day 36th International Carpet Exhibition will be held in Lahore from 4th October 2018.A Spokesman of Pakistan Carpet Manufacturers and Exporters Association said in a statement that the annual exhibition showcases the best of Pakistan’s carpets to visitors and customers from around the world.He said that PCMEA has invited major countries of the world to participate in the event.
President Mamnoon meets Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of SCO summit
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.
