HONG KONG, (DNA) – Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam has said the controversial bill that would have allowed extradition to the Chinese mainland “is dead”.At a press conference on Tuesday, Ms Lam said the government’s work on the bill had been a “total failure”.But she stopped short of saying it had been fully withdrawn, and protesters have vowed to continue mass rallies.
Customs officials sacrifices to curb smuggling
Dr. Abdul Qudoos Shaikh, Deputy Collector (DC), Anti-Smuggling, Model Customs Collectorate of Preventive, Quetta laid down his life early morning on Tuesday 9th July, after struggling for his life for six days. An outstanding enforcement sleuth of the Pakistan Customs Service who while enforcing the writ of the government in the difficult terrain of Baluchistan was ambushed and attacked on the night of 3rd July, 2019 after seizing a container load of smuggled high value goods near Kohlpur, Baluchistan.
Ambassadors of Czech Republic, Sweden complete their term
ISLAMABAD, JUL 9 (DNA)- As part of routine postings and transfers a few more ambassadors are set to leave Pakistan after completing their term.Ambassador of Sweden Ms. Ingrid and Ambassador of Czech Republic Jan Fury are now in the line to leave Pakistan in a few weeks.Sources say High Commissioner of UK has also completed his term, nevertheless his replacement has not yet been announced.
Indonesian envoy briefs businessmen about upcoming trade expo
GUJRAT, JUL 9 (DNA) -Indonesian Ambassador Iwan Suyudhie Amri had a meeting with the President and board members of the Gujrat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GtCCI).The meeting was held to promote the 34th Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI) 2019 to Gujrat businessmen in an effort to develop potential trade cooperation between Indonesia and Pakistan.
ADEL ELARBI: It was an honour to serve in Pakistan
The Ambassador of Tunisia and Dean of African Group Adel Elarbi talked to CENTRELINE and DNA news agency on a variety of issues. He also talked about his priorities as Dean of African Group. Ambassador Adel is leaving Pakistan in July after completing his term. He particularly mentioned his efforts that he made to promote bilateral relations during his tenure. Here are excerpts from his interview.
By ANSAR MAHMOOD BHATTI
Q1: Since you are leaving Pakistan after completing a successful term in Pakistan. Please share with us the efforts that you undertook to promote bilateral relations?
Hong Kong protesters clash with police as activists target Chinese visitors to explain their cause
HONG KONG, JUL 08 (DNA) – Protesters against an extradition bill in Hong Kong attempted to spread their message to Chinese tourists and visitors during their latest march through the streets.Many of the marchers chanted “Free Hong Kong” and some carried British colonial-era flags at the demonstration – the first major rally since the storming of the legislative council building last week.
Cricketers return home after World Cup knock out
ISLAMABAD, JULY 7 (DNA): Members of the Pakistan cricket team returned to the country on Sunday after getting knocked out of the ICC World Cup 2019.The players through different airlines arrived in Karachi, Lahore, Sialkot, and Islamabad as their World Cup campaign came to a close, putting an end to the assignments of Pakistan’s former cricketers associated with multiple international networks.
Will surprise govt by changing Senate chairman: Kaira
MIANWALI, July 7 (DNA): President Pakistan People’s Party central Punjab Qamar Zaman Kaira said not a single promise made by PM Imran is fulfilled.He said opposition has made its plan against government by remaining in constitutional limits and we will surprise government by changing Senate chairman.
NA Speaker Asad Qaiser pays homage to Abdul Sattar Edhi
ISLAMABAD, JUL 7 (DNA) – Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser has paid rich tributes to Abdul Sattar Edhi on his 3rd death anniversary being commemorated on 8th July and prayed to Allah Almighty to rest his soul in eternal peace.The Speaker paid rich tributes to Abdul Sattar Edhi said that he was a philanthropist, a revered humanitarian and a strong proponent of interfaith harmony.
Korean embassy organizes “K-Pop World Festival”
ISLAMABAD, JUL 7 (DNA) – The Embassy of the Republic of Korea hosted the 2019 Changwon K-Pop World Festival preliminary round in Pakistan at the Pakistan National Council of the Arts, Islamabad, giving Pakistani fans and lovers of K-pop a chance to show their talents.The K-PopWorld Festival is an annual global music and dance competition, which is organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Korea in collaboration with the Korean Broadcasting System(KBS), one of Korea’s leading television channels.
