PESHAWAR, MAY 02 (DNA) – General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Visited Peshawar and interacted with students of various universities of KP at Corps Auditorium.COAS said that Pakistan is blessed with dynamic and talented youth and future of Pakistan belongs to them. COAS said that Pakistani nation and its Armed Forces have done a great job for fighting against terrorism.It’s time now to have its dividends through socio economic development in which education is most important.
Azerbaijan study center inaugurated at National Library
ISLAMABAD, MAY 02 (DNA) – Azerbaijan Study Center has been established at the National Library of Pakistan. Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood and Ambassador of Azerbaijan Ali Alizade inaugurated the Center.Ambassador of Central Asian States and Russian Federation also attended the inaugural ceremony along with dignitaries from all walks of life.Various books about Azerbaijan have been displayed in the Center. Books related to Azerbaijan history; literature; culture; cuisines; life style and of course leaders of Azerbaijan especially Hyder Aliyev.
Inter-cultural dialogue only way to bring countries closer
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Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev says Azerbaijan’s rapid development based on this cultural heritage; informs world about Armenian occupation of Nagorno-Karabakh; asserts Baku process supported by UN
By Ansar M Bhatti in Baku
BAKU, MAY 02 (DNA) – President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has said that cultural dialogue was the only way to bring countries closer adding Azerbaijan has been the land of religious tolerance, peaceful coexistence of representatives of different nationalities.
Korean embassy hands over 6 police vehicles to Balochistan govt
ISLAMABAD/QUETTA, MAY 02 (DNA) – A ceremony of handing over of 06 police vehicles from the Embassy of Korea to Balochistan Police held at the Chief Minister Balochistan’s office, on Thursday.The Ambassador of the Republic of Korea, Kwak Sung-kyu handed the keys of the vehicles to the Inspector General of Police Mr. Mohsin Hassan Butt.The Chief Minister Balochistan Mr. Jam Kamal Khan, was also present on the occasion.
Musharraf skips treason case hearing citing medical reasons ‘beyond control’
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Former military ruler retired Gen Pervez Musharraf on Thursday will not appear before the trial court in a case pertaining to charges of high treason due to medical reasons ‘beyond his control’.However, the court is scheduled to record his statement, under directives of the Supreme Court (SC), under Section 342 of the Criminal Procedure Code to complete the treason trial.Meanwhile, he has requested the court to postpone the hearing.
Pakistan’s stand on Nagorno-Karabah exemplary: Azerbaijan MP
By Ansar M Bhatti in Baku
BAKU, MAY 02 (DNA) – Zahid Oruj Member Azerbaijan Parliament and Head of Azerbaijan-Pakistan Friendship Group in Azerbaijan Parliament has lauded Pakistan’s role on Nagorno-Karabakh issue adding Pakistan has supported Azerbaijan stand-point on this issue at all forums including the United Nations.Azerbaijan has a sort of bench mark indicator of our friends and whoever has supported us on Nagorno-Karabakh issue is a great friend of Azerbaijan. The position that has been demonstrated by the Pakistani side in last 10 years is exemplary and worth emulating.
Corrupt ruler ruins country, nation: PM Imran
ISLAMABAD, MAY 01 (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said that some rulers only think about themselves instead of thinking about the country.Addressing a ceremony in connection with the 23rd Foundation Day of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), he said that the system collapse when the rulers become thieves, adding that a corrupt ruler ruins the country and nation, while the sincere leaders change fate of their country.Imran Khan said that the PTI-led government will put the country on the development path by taking bold measures.
Modi has no understanding of issues people face in India: Priyanka Gandhi
NEW DELHI, (DNA) – Congress Uttar Pradesh (East) general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra slammed the Narendra Modi government for having no understanding of the issues that people in India face.Priyanka Gandhi accused prime minister Modi of losing touch with the ground reality, instead spending his time on international visits.She took aim at the Modi government’s nationalistic poll plank, saying, “The government that doesn’t want to listen to people’s voice and wants to silence them is not a nationalistic government”.
Shireen Mazari says govt committed to protect basic rights of workers
ISLAMABAD, MAY 01 (DNA) – Federal Minister for Human Rights Shireen M Mazari has said that we are committed to ensure the basic rights to all our citizens especially the rights of deprived segment and workers.She expressed these views in a message on the occasion of ‘Labour Day’ on Wednesday. Dr Mazari said that today is the day to not just honour our workers but to also realise how far we have to go to give them their right to health, education and basic security of work plus a rational minimum wage.
Naruhito becomes Japan’s new emperor
TOKYO, (DNA) – Japan’s Emperor Naruhito has given his first address after ascending the throne, expressing his hope for happiness and world peace.His ascension was formalised earlier on Wednesday in a ceremony that saw him inherit the Imperial Treasures.A new imperial era called Reiwa, which means order and harmony – has begun and will last throughout his reign.His 85-year-old father Akihito became the first emperor to abdicate in more than 200 years on Tuesday.
