ISLAMABAD, APR 12 (DNA) – Turkish Airlines has opened a new office location in the heart of Islamabad, strengthening its presence in the capital city. Strategically located in main F7-Markaz, the new office will be able to serve air travelers more conveniently.Grand launch took place recently followed by the ribbon cutting ceremony attended by the crème de la crème from the travel world, diplomats, media, government and private sector as well.
Adel Elarbi : Tunisia, Pakistan ties on the move
Ansar Mahmood Bhatti
Ambassador of Tunisia Adel Elarbi talked to Centreline and Diplomatic News Agency (DNA) on the occasion of the 60th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Tunisia. The ambassador talked about bilateral relations. He also talked about various avenues where both Tunisia and Pakistan can cooperate. Text of his interview is given below.
Let us begin with bilateral relations, how would you describe these relations and if you could share with our readers the initiatives taken by you or those you intend to take to further cement these relations?
A Girl in the River: The Price of Forgiveness screened at Canadian HC
DNA
The Oscar winning documentary, ‘A Girl in the River: The Price of Forgiveness,’ directed by Pakistani Filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, was screened today for the second time in Pakistan by the High Commission of Canada, the British High Commission and UN Women.
Heartfelt congratulations to Ms. Obaid-Chinoy were offered by the three hosts: High Commissioner of Canada Heather Cruden, British High Commissioner-Designate Thomas Drew and UN Women Country Representative Jamshed Kazi.
Pak, Tajik relations deep-rooted in history, says PM Nawaz Sharif
ISLAMABAD, MAR 16 (DNA) -Chairman Majlisi Namoyandagon of Tajikistan Mr. Zuhurov Shukurjon called on Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif at PM House on Wednesday.
Warmly welcoming the Chairman, the Prime Minister said that excellent relations between Pakistan and Tajikistan are deeply rooted in history, religion and common culture.
The Prime Minister noted with satisfaction that relations between the two countries are making progress in all areas including energy, trade and defence. Parliamentary relations play an important part in improving relations between the two countries, said the Prime Minister.
OPINION: Human Rights: A perspective
JUSTICE (R) A. N. CHOWHAN
Justice( R) Ali Nawaz Chowhan delivered this lecture at Islamabad Serena Hotel as part of Oxbridge lecture series. Here are excerpts from the lecture.
PRELUDE: I begin telling you a seldom uttered truth which is also my strong belief that Pakistan was created to promote ideals of human rights not otherwise.
Now I pay my compliments and tributes to: a) Ms. Eleanor Roosevelt who chaired the Commission that drafted Universal Declaration of Human Rights .The EU who used GSP+ as an incentive for the creation of National Commission For Human Rights in Pakistan, c) To His Holiness The Pope for his unprecedented humanitarian efforts. I further take this opportunity of requesting His Holiness to intervene in Indian held Kashmir for the protection of human rights as in my view he is the only person who can intervene after the wars between the two neighbors, failure of diplomatic efforts and the UN resolutions. We have already requested His Holiness in this connection, d) To Dr. Angela Merkel, Chancellor for the Federal Republic of Germany for generously accepting refugees from Syria, e) The Oxbridge Society for its work to foster scholarship and particularly Mr. Irshad Ullah Khan whom I have given the alias the spirit of Islamabad—In German Zeigiest
Pak Sarzameen Party comes into being. Whither MQM?
ANSAR MAHMOOD BHATTI
On March 23 Mustaf Kamal along with his cohorts announced to form a new political party named Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP). The former MQM members, some of them even big guns, have already joined this new party while greater efforts are under way to bring more and more people to this newly-born outfit. The creation of this party has led to speculations about who will ultimately head this party and what will be the future of Mutahidda Qaumi Movement (MQM)?
PM Nawaz for translating ties with Bosnia into economic partnership
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Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Feb 14, 2016 during meeting with Bosnian ambassador emphasised on translating the excellent relations with Bosnia and Herzegovina into a strong economic partnership.
Talking to Ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina Nedim Makarevic, who called on him at the Prime Minister House, he said that launching of economic initiatives was necessary for enhancement of trade and business relations between the two countries.
Our regional security imperatives Gen ® Mirza Aslam Beg
Despite the Saudi snub, that they don’t need Pakistani mediation, Pakistan has taken a bold initiative to defuse the Saudi-Iranian tension. It is a step in the right direction, because Pakistan in its own right enjoys perfect sectarian harmony, despite so many induced sectarian riots and dastardly terrorists’ attacks. There is no sectarian discrimination in Pakistan. A capable person can reach the highest post of the President, Prime Minister, Chief Justice or Services Chiefs. Therefore, whatever steps Pakistan takes would have a meaning and sincerity of purpose. Saudis must realise that the regional geo-political momentum has overtaken the sectarian dispute – a change which we all must prepare to capitalise.
Pak-Tajik relations on the move
Ansar Mahmood Bhatti
General Raheel Sharif , Chief of the Army Staff visited Tajikistan on February 29, 2016 on the invitation the Tajik leadership . He discussed bilateral and regional issues with the Tajik leadership and met senior defence and political leaders. In addition, he also met the President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon.
Both Pakistan and Tajikistan share the same views and concerns in terms of regional and global security and have worked closely towards this end. Pakistan and Tajikistan enjoy excellent relations in all fields and leaderships of both countries have always shown a keen desire to further strengthen these relations. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif had visited Tajikistan recently and likewise the Tajik president also visited Pakistan. Apart from military sphere, both countries are cooperating with each other in other fields also such as trade, economy and especially the energy sector.
