LAHORE, APR 25 (DNA) – Several Pakistani celebs and award recipients of Lux Style Awards 2019 staged walkout in a protest against inviting singer Ali Zafar.According to sources, at least nine celebrities left the show while some artists that include Eman Suleman, Meesha Shafi, Rubbab Ali, The Sketches, Generation, Saima Bargfrede and Fatima Nasir also withdrew their names from the nominations.
5G ecosystem growing faster than expectation: Speakers
DUBAI APR,25 (DNA) – A leading global information provider and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices “Huawei” has hosted ‘5G is ON’ forum at the SAMENA Leaders’ Summit in Dubai.During the forum, organizations from the public and private sectors laid plans for 5G readiness in the region, while examining best practices ahead of large-scale 5G network deployments in the Middle East and internationally.
Kim, Putin vow to seek closer ties at first talks
VLADIVOSTOK APR,25 (DNA) – Russia’s Vladimir Putin and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un met face-to-face for the first time on Thursday, vowing to seek closer ties as they look to counter US influence.The summit in Russia’s Far Eastern city of Vladivostok came with Kim locked in a nuclear stand-off with Washington and Putin keen to put Moscow forward as a player in another global flashpoint.
Calling Bilawal as ‘Sahiba’ was light music: Sheikh Rashid
ISLAMABAD, 25.. APR (DNA) – Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid Ahmed Thursday said that calling Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari as ‘Sahiba’ was light music.The federal minister held a press conference in Islamabad and said those who are creating issue out of it are just enjoying.He also bashed Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif and said when he was in Pakistan he was sick but is now doing shopping abroad.
Ahmed Rabei appointed new Palestine ambassador to Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, APR 25 (DNA)- Ahmed Rabei has been appointed at new Palestine ambassador to Pakistan. According to diplomatic sources Ahmed Rabei is a veteran and seasoned diplomats having immense experience in the field of diplomacy.He has arrived to replace erstwhile Palestine ambassador Walid Abu Ali, who was posted as Palestine ambassador in Malaysia.
US embassy not building any firing range
ISLAMABAD, APR 25 (DNA) – Several media outlets have erroneously reported that the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad is building a firing range on the U.S. Embassy compound.These reports are baseless and untrue. In fact, the U.S. Embassy responded to multiple requests from the Government of Pakistan and, with the approval of the Ministry of the Interior and other relevant Pakistani government agencies, agreed to fund the complete refurbishment of an existing firing range for the Islamabad Capital Territory Police.
Imran Khan, Wasim Akram part of Cricinfo’s all-time World Cup XI
The World Cup winning captain of Pakistan Imran Khan and ‘Sultan of Swing’ Wasim Akram has been named in ESPNcricinfo all-time World Cup XI.Imran Khan, who led Pakistan to the first and only World Cup title till date in 1992, will lead the side and is one of the two all-rounders of the star-studded team.Wasim Akram will lead the pace attack while Lance Klusener has been designated as an all-rounder. Glenn McGrath is another fast bowler while the spin department features Muttiah Muralitharan and Shane Warne.
Pakistan needs diplomatic push to clear FATF hurdle
ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – Pakistan has fairly met all conditions set by Financial Action Task Force (FATF) for second review but the authorities say Islamabad may not fully satisfy evaluators without launching a diplomatic offensive.In an in-camera briefing, the Ministry of Finance, National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) and State Bank of Pakistan have given a “satisfactory report” on implementation of 27-point FATF Action Plan to the National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance.The thrust of their briefing was that Pakistan has finally begun a journey on a path that leads to addressing the concerns of global bodies working to combating financing of terrorism and money laundering.
Major General Abid Latif appointed at ISI HQ
ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – IGFC Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Major General Abid Latif has been transferred to ISI headquarters as DG Counter-Intelligence, sources said on Wednesday.General Abid Latif has been appointed in place of General Faiz Hameed Chaudhry, who was promoted as Lieutenant General from Major General recently. DG Rangers Sindh Major General Muhammad Saeed has been appointed DG Analysis in the ISI and Major General Kamran Khursheed has been appointed DG B.
Priyanka Chopra lands in India ahead of brother Siddharth’s wedding
MUMBAI, (DNA) – Global icon Priyanka Chopra has arrived in Mumbai to attend brother Siddharth’s wedding.As per a report published in SpotBoye, Priyanka’s brother is all set to tie the knot with fiancee Ishita Kumar by the end of this month.The wedding will be followed by a wedding reception on April 30.’The Sky is Pink’ starlet was clicked at Mumbai airport by the paps on Wednesday. Pee Cee was seen rocking a lemon green shirt and pants, her hair tied up with dark sunglasses completing her look.
