LAHORE (DNA) – Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on Saturday will pay a day-long visit to Punjab examine political and administrative affairs in the province.As per schedule of the premier, he will lay foundation stone of Naya Pakistan Housing Scheme for the construction of low-cost housing units in Renala Khurd in Okara.The provincial cabinet of Punjab has already approved release of Rs5 billion to the Punjab Housing and Town Planning Agency for the project.
Boeing plane skids into Florida river in crash-landing, no fatalities
MIAMI: (DNA) – A Boeing 737 slid off a runway into a river after crash-landing at a Florida naval air station on Friday, officials said, with no fatalities reported.The plane carrying 143 people including crew from Guantanamo Bay in Cuba ended in shallow water next to the air station in Jacksonville, with all passengers safely evacuated, naval authorities said.“There were 136 passengers and seven aircrew on board and all have been accounted for,” Naval Air Station Jacksonville said in a statement.
May Fourth, the Day That Changed China
IRVINE, Calif. — In Chinese, mentioning just two or three numbers can be enough to bring to mind a major historical event.Say “Jiuyiba” (nine-one-eight), and your listeners will know you have in mind not just any Sept. 18, but the one in 1931, when Japanese military officers in Mukden, northeastern China, faked the sabotage of a Japanese-owned railway to give Japan a pretext to invade the whole region.Or say “Wusi,” five-four, and any teenager will understand that you are talking about what happened exactly one hundred years ago this Saturday.
Proposed hike in petrol price challenged in Lahore High Court
LAHORE (DNA) – A petition on Saturday in the Lahore High Court (LHC) challenged the Economic Coordination Committee s (ECC) decision to raise the price of petrol by Rs9.35 per liter.It stated that the international crude oil prices remained stagnant; but the government has increased the prices which would severely affect the masses.The petition contended that the increase in prices of petroleum was the violation of Articles 9, 14 and 15 of the Constitution of Pakistan, as it would cause further inflation. It pleaded with the court to declare the ECC’s decision null and void.
World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue wraps up in Baku
BY ANSAR M BHATTI
BAKU, MAY 04 (DNA) -The 5th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue held under the motto “Building dialogue into action against discrimination, inequality and violent conflict” has ended in Baku.Addressing the closing ceremony, Executive Director of the Centre for Trust, Peace and Social Relations at Coventry University, UK, Professor Michael Hardy thanked the Government of Azerbaijan for the excellent organization of the Forum.
IMF team visits Planning commission
ISLAMABAD, MAY 3 (DNA) – IMF Mission Chief Ernesto Rigo called on Secretary Planning, Development and Reform Zafar Hasan to discuss PSDP, CPEC and other aspects of planning including macro-economic policies, the Planning Ministry said Friday.Project Director Hassan Daud, Chief Macroeconomic Zafar-ul-Hassan and senior officials of the Ministry were also present in the meeting.The two sides exchanged program on the growth targets as well as policy adjustments to keep the growth momentum. Secretary planning gave a comprehensive overview of the planning process and on CPEC program.
ECC approves sale of petrol at Rs108 per liter: sources
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has approved sale of petrol at Rs108 per liter, sources told.The ECC meeting chaired by Adviser on Finance Abdul Hafeez Shaikh has also approved increase in diesel price by Rs4.89 per liter. New prices will be applicable from 12:00am on May 4. On April 30, the federal cabinet had deferred the proposed price hike in petroleum products by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) and referred the matter to the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) for further consideration.
IPRI organizes seminar “Evolving Regional Dynamics and Future of Pakistan-Russia Relations”
ISLAMABAD, MAY 03 (DNA) – The Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI) organized a One-Day Seminar on “Evolving Regional Dynamics and Future of Pakistan-Russia Relations” in Islamabad, on Friday.Giving an overview of Pakistan-Russia’s bilateral relations in his Welcome Address at the one-day seminar on “Evolving Regional Dynamics and Future of Pakistan-Russia Relations”, President of IPRI, Ambassador Vice Admiral (R) Khan Hasham Bin Saddique, outlined that the relationship has carried the baggage of realpolitik when both states pursued their divergent national interests, but “as the Cold war era ended, following a period of somewhat dormancy, both states re-established their relations at a basic level.”
Japan envoy hosts reception to mark enthronement of Emperor Naruhito
ISLAMABAD, MAY 03 (DNA) – Kuninori Matsuda, Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan and his wife on Thursday hosted a reception at his residence to celebrate the Enthronement of Emperor Naruhito.On April 30, 2019 Emperor Akihito abdicated and Crown Prince was enthroned on 1st May 2019.The reception was attended by the Ministers, Parliamentarians, senior government officials, and other dignitaries from the public and private sector.Kuninori Matsuda, Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, along with the distinguished guests cut a cake to celebrate the Enthronement of His Majesty Naruhito.
Pakistan Embassy in France woo French tourists to visit Pakistan
PARIS, MAY 03 (DNA) – Embassy of Pakistan to France in collaboration with leading French tour operator company Clio organized an outreach event yesterday as a part of its initiative to promote Pakistan as a preferred destination amongst French and European tourists. This was the second such event organized at the Embassy.Over 100 French clients of “Clio”, who were invited through special invitations attended the event.
