ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday strongly condemned the terrorist attack at a mosque in Christchurch which left around 49 Muslims dead.In a tweet, he attributed such terror acts to the post 9/11 Islamophobia under which the 1.3 billion Muslims of the world are being blamed for any act of terrorism by a single Muslim individual.The Prime Minister said the attack is also deliberate attempt to demonize legitimate Muslim political struggles.Imran Khan said the incident has reaffirmed our claim that terrorism does not have any religion.On the other hand, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi also condemned the terrorist attack in New Zealand in strongest terms.
Democracy isn’t in danger but big dacoits are: PM Imran
BAJUR (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has Pakistan is a peace loving country and wants to live in peace with all its neighbouring countries.Addressing a big pubic meeting at Khar, the headquarters of Bajaur district this afternoon, he said instead of war Pakistan is interested in investment, prosperity and creating job opportunities for its people. However, our desire for peace should not be misunderstood as our weakness.
Azerbaijan embassy celebrates 100th anniversary of Azerbaijani diplomacy
ISLAMABAD, MAR 15 (DNA) – Cultural-musical event dedicated to the 100th Anniversary of Azerbaijan Diplomacy was organized in the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Pakistan.Azerbaijani culture, music and cuisine were presented for the spouses of heads of foreign missions based in Pakistan.Wife of the Ambassador of Azerbaijan Mrs. Ali Alizada made elaborate arrangements for the event.Spouses of heads of foreign missions attended the event in large number and appreciated spell-binding cultural performances by Azerbaijani artists.
40 dead in New Zealand mosque ‘terror attack’
WELLINGTON: (DNA) – An attack on two crowded mosques during Friday prayers left multiple people dead, police said, on what Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern described as “one of New Zealand’s darkest days”.In a televised address, the prime minister later confirmed the death toll stood at 40.Witnesses spoke of seeing bloodied bodies, with children also believed to be among the dead, and police warned of “extremely distressing footage” of the incident circulating on the internet.
Pakistan to likely face another 41% hike in gas prices from July
ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – Consumers, already reeling from a rise in inflation, should brace for another 41% hike in gas prices from the next financial year beginning July 1, 2019.Already, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government had increased gas prices by up to 143% last year and revised consumer slabs, which resulted in inflated bills. As controversy built over the inflated bills, Prime Minister Imran Khan later directed public gas utilities to reimburse the amount to 3.2 million consumers.
Pakistan offered its tourism treasures at the World Tourism Fair in Paris
PARIS, MAR 14 (DNA) – The beauty of Pakistan, splendor of its landscapes, richness of its history, diversity of its culture, hospitality of its people, flavors of its cuisine and luster of its arts and crafts was showcased at one of the world’s biggest tourism fair, the Salon Mondial du Tourism, in Paris from 14th to 17th of March, 2019.For the first time, the Embassy has set up a Pakistani Pavilion at the fair, with the participation and support of the Tourism Departments of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan.
Dying Crafts exhibition concludes at Lok Virsa
ISLAMABAD, MAR 14 (DNA) – A 3-day National Exhibition on Dying Crafts of Pakistan concluded at Lok Virsa complex, Shakarparian.The exhibition was organized by the National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa) in collaboration with provincial culture departments, arts councils and small industries corporations with a sole objective to promote dying craft heritage and to encourage master artisans associated with them to continue practicing these important skills.
President calls for strengthening communication infrastructure
ISLAMABAD, MAR 14 (DNA) – President Dr. Arif Alvi has stressed for further strengthening transport and communication infrastructure in the ECO region to facilitate trade and investment.He expressed these views during a meeting with Secretary General of Economic Cooperation Organization, Hadi Soleimanpour in Islamabad on Thursday.President Arif Alvi said this region has the potential and capacity to function as a bridge between North and South as well as Europe and Asia.
European Union’s Special Envoy for Afghanistan meets Tehmina Janjua
ISLAMABAD, MAR 14 (DNA) – European Union’s Special Envoy for Afghanistan, Ambassador Roland Kobia called on Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua, on Thursday.Ambassador Roland Kobia and Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua exchanged views on the ongoing efforts for peace in Afghanistan.The Foreign Secretary reiterated Pakistan’s continued commitment to peace in the region and a peaceful neighborhood.She underlined that peace and stability in Afghanistan was crucial for Pakistan.
Kartarpur corridor: Second round of talks scheduled for April 2
LAHORE/ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – Pakistan and India on Thursday agreed to hold a second round of discussion to finalise the modalities for the Kartarpur Corridor on April 2.Briefing the media after the negotiations between the Pakistan and India delegations, Foreign Office Spokesperson Dr Mohammad Faisal said that technical experts from both the countries will meet next Tuesday.Negotiations between Pakistan and India to finalise the modalities for the Kartarpur Corridor took place at the Attari complex in Amritsar.
