ISLAMABAD, JUN 22 (DNA) – The Swedish Ambassador, Ingrid Johansson, in collaboration with Swedish companies in Pakistan, hosted a reception to celebrate “Sweden Day 2019” at the Serena hotel in Islamabad.The event also commemorated 70 years of diplomatic relations between Sweden and Pakistan.Ambassador Johansson said “Today we celebrate both Sweden’s National Day and our 70 years of relations with Pakistan.
Hong Kong police vow to pursue HQ siege protesters
HONG KONG (DNA) – Hong Kong police on Saturday vowed to pursue anti-government protesters who launched a 15-hour siege of their headquarters as historic rallies aimed at ousting the city’s pro-Beijing leader evolve.Thousands of largely young protesters surrounded the headquarters throughout Friday and into the small hours of Saturday morning, the latest manifestation of angry demonstrations roiling Hong Kong.
Shah Rukh Khan reveals reason behind not signing any movie
MUMBAI (DNA) – Bollywood famed actor Shah Rukh Khan has revealed reason behind not signing any film after the failure of his movie ‘Zero’.Talking to media, Shah Rukh Khan said, “I have no film with me right now. I am not working on any film. Usually what happens is when your one film is coming to an end, you begin work on your next film and I get involved within 3-4 months.”
Illegal allotment of land: NAB files reference against Mustafa Kamal
KARACHI (DNA) – The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Saturday filed a reference against 11 accused persons, including former Karachi mayor and Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) chief Mustafa Kamal in a case of the alleged illegal allotment of state-owned lands.According to the reference that has been filed in an accountability court of Karachi, Sindh Director General Building Control Authority Iftikhar Kaimani was also involved in the alleged illegal activity.
Pakistan at cusp of achieving enduring peace and stability: says COAS at IISS
RAWALPINDI (DNA) – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has asserted that Pakistan has been moving towards attaining sustainable peace and stability.According to a statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General (DG) Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor, the army chief addressed a seminar on “Pakistan’s Regional Security Perspective” at the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), in London.
Malinga’s ‘basic plan’ too much for England at World Cup
LEEDS (DNA) – Lasith Malinga insisted he had done nothing new after starring in Sri Lanka s stunning World Cup win over England at Headingley on Friday.The veteran paceman took four for 43 as Sri Lanka, defending a seemingly modest total of 232-9, beat England by 20 runs to open up the race for a semi-final spot.England, bidding to win the World Cup for the first time, would have gone top of the 10-team round-robin table with a victory.
President Alvi for provision of emergency care at all levels
ISLAMABAD, JUN 20 (DNA) – President Arif Alvi has said that efforts must be made for the provision of Spectrum Emergency Care provided at all level of society to make it at par with international standards to avoid harm and probable mortalities.The President said this while talking to a Delegation of Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM), UK, led by Dean RCEM, Dr. Jason Long, who called on him at Islamabad on Thursday.
President Alvi says complete freedom of information in country
ISLAMABAD, JUN 20 (DNA) – President Arif Alvi has said the complete freedom of information is exist in the country.He was speaking at awards distribution ceremony in Islamabad, on Thursday.The President said the urge for seeking information has been in the world since time immemorial.He said first humans were used to spread information and the role was replaced by newspapers.However, the pace of transmission of information became very fast with the invention of radio.
Deepika Padukone opens up about her clinical depression in New York
Mumbai (DNA): Deepika Padukone hails all across as a global icon. Deepika, even though being in the limelight has never shied away from talking about her clinical depression and anxiety and continues to be an inspiration to all. To make her pep talk seem relatable, the actress also opened up about her journey of coming out of Clinical Depression as a champion.
Govt to welcome British investment in CPEC: FM Qureshi
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Thursday said that the government would welcome British investment in China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project.Addressing a forum on CPEC in Islamabad on Thursday, he said that matters pertaining to CPEC had been discussed in his meeting with his British counterpart.The foreign minister said that the CPEC is flagship project of the Belt and Road project, adding that the Chinese projects are of commercial and public nature.
