ISLAMABAD, MAR 17 (DNA) – Spell-binding band performances and delicious delicacies of various Francophonie member countries added color to the Francophonie Festival held the French Culture Center.Embassies of Argentina, France, Tunisia, Belgium and Switzerland displayed various items at the stalls. Visitors enjoyed home-made delicacies especially prepared by the spouses of the ambassadors for the event.Visitors literally pounced upon the Tunisian stall when it was opened for people. A variety of Tunisian delicacies and traditional Tunisian handicrafts attracted audience in large number.
PM Imran Khan announces national award for Pakistani hero Naeem Rashid
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on Sunday announced a national award for a Pakistani Naeem Rashid, who had fought courageously with terrorist Brenton Tarrant while he was mercilessly killing worshippers in Al-Noor and Linwood mosques during Friday’s prayers in New Zealand.The premier also announced assistance for the bereaved families of the nine Pakistani victims.
Iran envoy emphasizes strong counter-terrorism cooperation
ISLAMABAD, MAR 16 (DNA): Ambassador of Iran to Pakistan Mehdi Honardoost has called for stronger counter-terrorism cooperation between Iran and Pakistan.The ambassador was speaking at a seminar on ‘Pak-Iran Relations: Current scenario and future prospects’ at Islamabad Policy Institute (IPI).“Iran and Pakistan are victims of terrorism. This concern should be at the top of the agenda of negotiations and consultations between the relevant authorities,” he said.
Belt and Road cooperation brings benefits to Sri Lanka
COLOMBO, MAR 16 (DNA): In recent years, western scholars and media have been pointing fingers at China-Sri Lanka cooperation under the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative, accusing China of leading Sri Lanka into a “debt trap”.However, with cooperation between the two countries growing stronger and broader, such accusations have been proven to be totally baseless.The cooperation between China and Sri Lanka dates back to decades ago. Even during Sri Lanka’s civil war which lasted for nearly 30 years and ended in 2009, China helped Sri Lanka by constructing the A9 Highway in the war-torn areas.
Six Pakistanis martyred in Christchurch terror attacks, confirms FO
ISLAMABAD, MAR 16 (DNA) – At least six Pakistani citizens have died in the Christchurch terrorist attack, Foreign Office confirmed on Saturday.Three other Pakistanis are still missing and yet to be identified, Foreign Office Spokesperson Dr Muhammad Faisal said in a statement on Twitter.Authorities in New Zealand have identified the Pakistani martyred as Sohail Shahid, Syed Jahandad Ali, Syed Areeb Ahmed, Mahboob Haroon, Naeem Rashid and his son Talha Naeem.
FO releases list of nine Pakistanis missing after NZ attack
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Pakistan Foreign Office (FO) on Saturday released a list of Pakistanis who are missing since yesterday’s terror attack on Al Noor and Linwood mosques in the Christchurch city of New Zealand.FO spokesperson Dr Mohammad Faisal took to Twitter and listed the names of nine Pakistani citizens missing after the horrific attacks in which 49 people were killed mercilessly.
New Zealand’s PM vows to toughen country’s gun laws after Christchurch mosques attacks
Wellington, (DNA) – New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has vowed to toughen the country’s gun laws after revealing that the main suspect behind Christchurch’s mosque attacks had legally bought the five weapons, including two semi-automatic rifles, used in the massacre.
Uzbekistan President addresses the opening ceremony of multifunctional Ice Complex “Humo Arena”
TASHKENT, MAR 16 (DNA) – President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev has attended the solemn opening ceremony of multifunctional Ice Complex “Humo Arena” on Saturday.The president said Multifunctional Ice Complex “Humo Arena” is a magnificent sports palace in the center of our capital.He expressed these views while addressing the opening ceremony of multifunctional Ice Complex “Humo Arena”.
Four Pakistani injured, five missing in New Zealand mosques massacre
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Four Pakistani national were injured and five others are missing in the deadly terror attack on two mosques in New Zealand which claimed at least 49 lives on Friday.Foreign Office Spokesperson Dr Muhammad Faisal said in a tweet that the injured are being treated in hospitals, while the Pakistan High Commission in New Zealand is in contact with local authorities to ascertain the identity of the five people who are missing.
China Calls for U.S. and European Companies to Join Belt and Road
BEIJING, MAR (DNA) – China pledged greater cooperation with American and European companies on Belt and Road ventures, in its latest bid to counter criticism that President Xi Jinping’s initiative is focused on projecting Beijing’s influence at the expense of host countries.China wants to combine its manufacturing and construction know-how with the advanced technology of Western firms on the global trade-and-infrastructure program, said Zhou Xiaofei, deputy secretary general of the National Development and Reform Commission.
