PARIS, APR 21, (DNA) – Even before French President Francois Hollande said he was convinced the Paris attack was “terrorist related” it had impacted on the effort to find his replacement.Several candidates announced they were ending their campaigns early as a mark of respect, with the centre right’s Francois Fillon calling on others to do the same.

JEDDAH, APR 18, (DNA) – King Salman on Monday made a phone call to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, congratulating him and the people of Turkey on the successful conduct of a referendum on amendments to the Turkish constitution. The king expressed hope that the new amendment would bring Turkey more stability and boost its development. He reiterated the Kingdom’s keenness for more cooperation with Turkey. Earlier, in Riyadh, the Cabinet also congratulated Erdogan.

ISLAMABAD, APR 17, (DNA) – Afghan Ambassador to Pakistan Dr Omar Zakhilwal yesterday hinted that a joint operation against TTP leader Mullah Fazlullah could be possible in near future, as he expressed hope for improvement in Pak Afghan relations this year. the ambassador said Afghanistan could never allow India to use its soil against Pakistan, terming such an impression to be an insult to the whole Afghan nation.

DNA, APR 16, (DNA) – A pilot has been praised for turning a plane around moments before take-off so an elderly couple could visit their dying grandson in hospital. The pair found out their grandchild was in intensive care while on board an Abu Dhabi-bound plane taxiing towards a runway at Manchester airport.

PYONGYANG, APR 11, (DNA) – North Korea has warned the country is ready for war after the U.S. deployed an armada of warships to waters off the Korean Peninsula. A spokesman for the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) foreign ministry condemned the U.S. Navy’s order. ‘This goes to prove that the U.S. reckless moves for invading the DPRK have reached a serious phase,’ he said.

PALM BEACH, APR 08, (DNA) – United States – Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, on Friday visited an art school in this southeastern US coastal town accompanied by US First Lady Melania Trump. At the Bak Middle School of the Arts, Peng visited different classrooms, watched performances by students and talked with them.

HARARE, APR 07, (DNA) – Thousands of people have joined rallies in South Africa demanding the resignation of President Zuma after his sacking of a popular minister stoked simmering anger over government corruption and a struggling economy. Some protesters carried signs reading ‘Fire Zuma’ while others said they felt the ruling class were more concerned about enriching themselves than dealing with high unemployment, a slowing economy and stubborn racial inequality.

RIYADH, APR 06, (DNA) – The Saudi-UK talks held in the capital Wednesday focused on security and strengthening business relationships between the two countries, said the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) in a statement following the meeting between King Salman and British Prime Minister Theresa May at Al-Yamamah Palace.

Message of Mr. Adel ELARBI

Ambassador of Tunisia

To consolidate the successful political transition by a sustained economic and social transition

It is a matter of pride and great honor to address the brotherly people of Pakistan on the occasion of the 61^st anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Tunisia.

The commemoration of this important event for all Tunisians provides the opportunity to celebrate with immense enthusiasm and joy enriched with a sense of patriotism and faith in our country as well as to reflect upon the outstanding achievements made by Tunisian people over the past 6 years. 

WASHINGTON, APR 03, (DNA) -President Donald Trump warned in an interview published Sunday that the United States is prepared to act unilaterally to deal with North Korea s nuclear program if China proves unwilling to help. “Well, if China is not going to solve North Korea, we will. That is all I am telling you,” he said in an interview.