ISLAMABAD, APR 13 (DNA) – Shab-e-Meraj is being observed tonight across the country with religious fervor and serenity. Special prayers will be offered in mosques to seek Allah’s forgiveness. During this night, Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) ascended to the highest levels of Heavens on a special journey to meet Allah Almighty.
President Mamnoon says ties with Turkey from cordial to excellent
– Opens photographic exhibition at PNCA; exhibition to continue till 20th of April; Turkish ambassador also speaks on the occasion
By Ansar Mehmood Bhatti
ISLAMABAD, APR 14 (DNA) – President of Pakistan Mamnoon Hussain has said relations between Pakistan and Turkey are from cordial to excellent adding these relations have further been strengthened over the years. The President was speaking on the occasion of launching of photo exhibition “Journey of Friendship and Brotherhood- A pictorial survey of Turkey-Pakistan relations”, at Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA). The Turkey embassy and Yunus Emre Turkish Cultural Centre jointly organized the exhibition.
Presidential election in Azerbaijan held democratically: Czech observer
BAKU, APR 12 (DNA) – The presidential election was held in democratic conditions in Azerbaijan, said Jiri Valenta, a member of the Czech Chamber of Deputies (Parliament of the Czech Republic) and deputy chairman of the Committee on European Affairs, at a press conference dedicated to the election in Baku April 12. Valenta noted that no violations of law were recorded during the voting process.
Ilahm Aliyev wins Presidential election with thumping majority
BAKU, APR 11 (DNA) – The US-based AJF & Associates Inc. and the Citizens’ Labor Rights Protection League have announced the results a joint exit-poll conducted at Azerbaijan’s presidential election on April 11. According to the exit-poll results, 85.57 percent of voters cast their ballots for Ilham Aliyev, 2.96 percent – for Gudrat Hasanguliyev, 2.48 percent – for Sardar Mammadov, 2.92 percent – for Zahid Oruj, 1.76 percent – for Hafiz Hajiyev, 1.42 percent – for Araz Alizada, 1.52 percent – for Farah Guliyev and 1.37 percent – for Razi Nurullayev.
Pakistan Pavilion attracts visitors during Automechanika 2018 in Istanbul
ISTANBUL, APR 11 (DNA) – Leading Pakistani auto companies participated in region’s prominent meeting platform for the auto industry sector “Automechanika Trade Show” held from 5-8 April 2018 in Istanbul. About 1352 exhibitors displayed their products and the fair attracted over 45,979 visitors from all around the world, says a press release received from Ankara.
Belt and Road initiative is not a Chinese plot, Xi says
BEIJING, APR 11 (DNA) – President Xi Jinping’s signature foreign policy plan to build a new “Silk Road” of infrastructure and trade links between China and Eurasia is not a “Chinese plot”, Xi said on Wednesday. Xi’s Belt and Road Initiative, unveiled in 2013, aims to bolster a sprawling network of land and sea links with Southeast Asia, Central Asia, the Middle East, Europe and Africa.
Russia warns any U.S. missiles fired at Syria will be shot
MOSCOW, APR 11 (DNA) – Russian lawmakers have warned the United States that Moscow would view an airstrike on Syria as a war crime, saying it could trigger a direct military clash between the two former Cold War adversaries. Russia’s ambassador to Lebanon went even further, saying any missiles fired at Syria would be shot down and the launching sites targeted — a stark warning of a potential major confrontation in Syria.
Military Aircraft crashes in Algeria, over 200 soldiers killed
ALGIERS, APR 11 (DNA) – Hundreds of people are reported dead in a plane crash in Algeria, according to reports on Wednesday. “Military aircraft carrying soldiers and equipment crashes at airport near capital Algiers as harrowing footage emerges of horror blaz,” . The plane was transporting dozens of troops and equipment when it crashed just after 8:00 am local time.
Netflix set to make a reality show on Indian cricket team
MUMBAI, APR 11 (DNA) – The online series website Netflix in collaboration with Condé Nast Entertainment is about to launch a reality show about cricket in India, media reports said. The untitled project will highlight the Mumbai Indians known to be the most successful team in the Indian premier league (IPL). The eight-episode series will shadow the Mumbai squad as they compete to win for the fourth consecutive time in what is known to be the second most watched sport in the world.
Pakistan fully committed to mandate, principles of UNESCO: MNA Shezra Mansab Ali
PARIS, APR 10 (DNA) – Pakistan is fully committed to the mandate and principles espoused by UNESCO and appreciates UNESCO’s valuable contributions in promoting dialogue and cultural diversity which have ameliorated lives of millions of people through education and scientific cooperation. This was stated by Dr. Shezra Mansab Ali Khan Kharal, Member National Assembly of Pakistan while delivering country statement at the 204th Session of the Executive Board of UNESCO held in UNESCO Headquarter in Paris.
