WASHINGTON (DNA) – U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs David Hale on Tuesday has said that Pakistan can become regional power.While addressing a ceremony, the US under secretary lauded Pakistan’s efforts for peace and said that it can emerge as a regional power in future.Meanwhile, former US ambassador to Islamabad Richard Olson has also appreciated Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan’s steps for stability and peace in Afghanistan.
So happy to be representing my country in Paris: Hareem Farooq
Leading cosmetics brand L’Oreal Professional is celebrating 110 years in the industry with a three-day event. It has chosen local star Hareem Farooq as its representative from Pakistan and the Parchi starlet has already jetted off to Paris for the celebrations on Sunday.But before that, she attended an intimate soiree hosted by the L’Oreal Academy in Karachi. Taking to her Instagram story, Hareem shared snippets from her time in the city of love. “So happy to be repping my country in Paris,” she wrote.Many industry insiders also took to their respective social media handles to congratulate Hareem.
Pakistan need to fight hard with ball, says Afridi
KARACHI, MAR 25 (DNA) – Former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi said the Green Shirts need to fight hard with the ball after losing second consecutive one-day international (ODI) against Australia.Afridi took to Twitter and congratulated Haris Sohail and Mohammad Rizwan on their first ODI centuries. It is important to break Australia’s momentum, and the bench strength needs to perform especially the bowlers, he wrote.
EU completes no-deal Brexit preparations
BRUSSELS, MAR 25 (DNA) – The EU announced on Monday it has completed its preparations for Britain crashing out of the bloc without a divorce accord, as fears of a chaotic “no-deal” Brexit grow.”As it is increasingly likely that the United Kingdom will leave the European Union without a deal on 12 April, the European Commission has today completed its no-deal preparations,” the commission, the bloc s executive arm, said in a statement.
Federica Mogherini lauds Pak army efforts to maintain peace in region
RAWALPINDI, MAR 25 (DNA) – Federica Mogherini, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy / Vice President of the European Commission called on Chief of Army Staff, General Qamar Javed Bajwa at GHQ, on Monday.During the meeting matters of mutual interest and overall regional security situation were discussed.The visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan’s efforts and the positive role being played for regional peace and stability.=DNA
SC to hear Nawaz’s bail plea on Tuesday
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif’s plea for bail on medical grounds will be heard in the Supreme Court on Tuesday.According to SC spokesperson, a three-member bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Asif Saeed Khosa will take up Nawaz Sharif’s appeal. Other judges in the bench include Justice Yahya Afridi and Justice Sajjad Ali Shah.
Pakistan seals strategic engagement plan with EU
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Pakistan and the European Union (EU) finalised a strategic engagement plan on Monday.Aimed at promoting durable economic development, the understanding came at the strategic dialogue held at the Foreign Office in Islamabad.The engagement plan lays particular emphasis on partnerships in the fields of trade, investment and energy.The visiting delegation was led by EU Representative for Foreign Relations and Security Policy Federica Mogherini, while Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi led Pakistan’s negotiating team.
State of the Art China Window Established in the historical city of Peshawar
By: Shakil Ur Rehman
The Pakistan-China friendship is deeply rooted and has always been judged an exemplary one since its establishment. It is because of this very fact that the people and governments of both the countries vehemently claim that their friendship is higher than Himalaya and deeper than ocean. While having glance of the present day developments, one finds the brotherly relationships between both the neighbors.
Russia’s ‘unnoticed’ efforts helped defuse Pak-India tensions
ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – When Pakistani fighter jets on the morning of February 27 hit back at India with air strikes, there was a genuine fear that the standoff could lead to a major military conflict between the two nuclear-armed neighbours.The escalation in tensions sent alarm bells across the globe with many countries began to make frantic efforts to pull the two countries back from the brink.
Nowruz festival provides a real feast to people of Islamabad
-`President Arif Alvi greets participating countries; hopes peace will return to the region; lauds cultural performances of children
BY A.M.BHATTI
ISLAMABAD, MAR 24(DNA) –The Central Asian countries embassies along with embassies of Azerbaijan, Turkey, Afghanistan and Iran joined hands to celebrate Nowruz festival at the lush green lawns of Serena Business Complex.
