ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – To ensure safe and hassle-free journey exclusively for women travelers, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government on Thursday launched the Pink Bus service in Mardan.The new separate transport facility particularly for women has officially been launched in Mardan with 10 newly buses painted pink, hitting the road during in initial days which would facilitate female commuters on many routes.
Nepalese cuisines; musical performances feature at Nepal food festival
ISLAMABAD, APR 04 (DNA) – Ambassador of Nepal Sewa Lamsal hosted a grand reception to formally open the Nepalese food festival which shall continue for two days i.e Thursday and Friday at the Marriott Islamabad.Reflective of a vibrant Nepalese culture, the food festival will offer a slice of Nepalese cuisine that combines with a unique flair.
NEPRA for ensuring un-interrupted power supply during Ramadan
ISLAMABAD, APR 03 (DNA) – National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has asked the electricity distribution companies to submit a plan for reliable power supply to consumers during this summer.In order to ensure reliable and un-interrupted power supply to consumers during the coming summer especially during the month of Holy Ramadan, NEPRA has sought detailed plans from DISCOs for removal of system constraints in their respective areas, so that consumers can get reliable electric supply in the summer.
Pakistan summons Indian deputy HC over ceasefire violations
ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – Foreign Office Spokesperson Dr Mohmmad Faisal Wednesday summoned the Indian Deputy High Commissioner (HC) Gaurav Ahluwalia and condemned ceasefire violations by the Indian occupation forces along the Line of Control (LoC) on April 1 and 2.Dr Faisal, who is also the Director General of South Asia and South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) said on April 1, four innocent civilians including Muhammad Yousaf, Muhammad Shahzad, Akbar Jaan and Kousar Parveen were injured in Nezapir, Rakhchikri, Hotspring and Jandrot, Sectors along the LoC.
Pakistan offers best tourism attractions in the world: PM Imran
ISLAMABAD, APR 03 (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said that rules have been eased to promote tourism as Pakistan offers best tourism attractions in the world ranging from beach, mountain, and desert tourism.Addressing a tourism summit in Islamabad on Wednesday, he said that Pakistan has virgin coastal belt in Balochistan, but it is unfortunate that our elite prefers to visit Europe and western countries instead of exploring our own tourist spots.
Uzbekistan ambassador for devising roadmap to boost Pak-Uzbek bilateral trade
PESHAWAR, APR 03 (DNA) – : Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Pakistan Furqat A. Sidikov has said a roadmap for boosting Pak-Uzbek bilateral trade, investment and economic cooperation must be devised and agreed to continue collaboration in all areas.In his address at an Interactive Session on “Pakistan-Uzbekistan Relations and Enhancing Academic Institutional Cooperation” organized by the Center for Global & Strategic Studies (CGSS) Islamabad with Area Study Centre of University of Peshawar in Peshawar, the Uzbek ambassador expressed his desire to witness a rapid increase in the bilateral cooperation in the coming years and ensured full support.
30 Brigadiers of Pakistan Army promoted as Major Generals
RAWALPINDI, APR 03 (DNA) Promotion board from Brigadiers to Major General was held at General Headquarters today. Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa presided.Those promoted include Brigadier Zafar Iqbal Marwat, Brigadier Shakir Ullah Khattak, Brigadier Muhammad Avais Dastgir, Brigadier Amir Naveed, Brigadier Mohammad Ejaz Mirza, Brigadier Tabassum Habib, Brigadier Muhammad Shuja Anwar, Brigadier Dilawar Khan, Brigadier Sarfraz Ahmad, Brigadier Asif Mahmood Goraya, Brigadier Kamal Azfar, Brigadier Muhammad Ali Khan, Brigadier Muhammad Kashif Azad, Brigadier Majid Jahangir, Brigadier Azhar Waqas, Brigadier Akif Iqbal, Brigadier Omer Ahmed Bokhari, Brigadier Muhammad Ahsan Khattak, Brigadier Inayat Hussain, Brigadier Adil Yamin, Brigadier Muhammad Hasan Khattak, Brigadier Muhammad Aamir Majeed, Brigadier Syed Imdad Hussain Shah, Brigadier Muhammad Aamer Najam, Brigadier Muhammad Aqeel, Brigadier Kamran Ahmed Satti, Brigadier Kashif Zafar, Brigadier Khurram Anwar Qadri, Brigadier Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry.
Abdelaziz Bouteflika resigns as president of Algeria after 20 years in power
ALGIERS: (DNA) – Algeria’s ailing leader Abdelaziz Bouteflika submitted his resignation with immediate effect, ceding power in the face of massive street protests after two decades at the helm.Bouteflika “officially advised the Constitutional Council of the end of his term of office as President of the Republic” from Tuesday, said a news ticker on the public broadcaster.Long accused of clinging to power, Bouteflika has come under mounting pressure to step down since his decision to seek a fifth term despite rarely being seen in public after suffering a stroke in 2013.
Pakistan expresses concern over India’s anti-satellite weapon test
ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – Pakistan on Wednesday expressed concern over test of anti-satellite weapon by India, urging the international community not to ignore the military dimension of such actions and its implications on the global and regional peace, stability and security.In a statement, foreign office said Pakistan has noted with deep concern the assessment of relevant organizations and international experts on the threats resulting from space debris generated by the recently conducted Anti-Satellite weapon (ASAT) test by India.
I’ll be much happier in Pakistan, says Alia Bhatt’s mother Soni Razdan
Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt’s mother Soni Razdan, who will next be seen in No Fathers In Kashmir, has shocked many with her recent statement about her willingness to move to Pakistan. The actor claimed that internet trolls have inspired this feeling of moving to Pakistan in her.During an interview, Soni expressed that she has faced a lot of flak in the past for any statement she has made about Kashmir. She also mentioned about the cultural imbalance in the valley and how India should not go Pakistan’s way.
