ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Muhammad bin Salman will arrive in Islamabad on Saturday on a two-day official visit to Pakistan on the invitation of Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan.The Crown Prince will be accompanied by a high-powered delegation including members of the Saudi Royal family, key ministers and leading businessmen.This will be the first state-level visit of the dignitary to Pakistan since his elevation to the position of the Crown Prince in April 2017.During his visit, Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman will call on the President Dr. Arif Alvi. He will also meet PM Imran and the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa.
Indonesian puppeteers present mesmerizing show at Rafi Peer theatre
LAHORE, FEB 15 (DNA) – Indonesian embassy took an active part in the Rafi Peer Theatre Workshop being held in Lahore and puppeteers from Indonesia prestned a mesmerizing show. The festival will continue till 17th.The Rafi Peer Theatre Workshop is a unique cultural organization with a history spanning more than four decades.Ambassador of Indonesia Iwan S. Amri along with his team participated and inaugurated the event together officials of Rafi Peer Theater including well-know actor and playwright Usman Pirzada, Faizan Pirzada and others.Rafi Peer Theatre expertise comprises production of cultural festivals, live events in the fields of music, puppetry, theatre and cultural collaborations on an international scale.
Korea provides equipment for conservation of movable heritage
ISLAMABAD, FEB 15 (DNA) – Pakistan and South Korea have warm cultural relations which are deep routed in the history.Especially, common heritage of Buddhism is of particular importance for further cementing cultural and religious ties between the two countries.The Republic of Korea and its Embassy in Pakistan are committed to increase relations with Pakistan for preservation of cultural heritage and to promote tourism in Pakistan.
Islamabad United prevail over Lahore Qalanders in PSL-4 opener
DUBAI (DNA) – Islamabad United kept their nerves after losing three early wickets in one over from Rahat Ali to register an impressive five-wicket victory over Lahore Qalanders in the opening match of the fourth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL-4) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday.Faheem Ashraf hit a six on the second ball of the 20th over bowled by Lahore Qalanders captain Muhammad Hafeez to seal the match for the defending champions Islamabad United
Pence demands EU isolate Iran as Israelis, Arabs unite
WARSAW (DNA) – US Vice President Mike Pence demanded Thursday that Europeans drop a nuclear deal with Iran and join in seeking to cripple the regime, a cause that united Israel with longtime Arab rivals at a conference in Warsaw.Major European powers sent low-level representation to the US-initiated meeting, suspicious of US President Donald Trump s hawkish impulses and convinced the 2015 deal under which Iran drastically scaled back its nuclear programme is working.
Saudi Arabia cuts visa fee for Pakistani nationals
RIYADH, (DNA) – Saudi Arabia has announced to slash visa for Pakistani citizens with effect from February 15.Saudi Arabia has cut visit visa fee from 2000 Saudi Riyals to 338 Saudi Riyal, while the multiple visa fee will be 675 Saudi Riyal effective from February 15, 2019.
“Friends of Silk Road” launched in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, FEB 14 (DNA) – Pakistan-China Institute (PCI), Pakistan’s non-governmental organisation devoted to Pakistan-China relations and the region, on Thursday launched “Friends of Silk Road” in Pakistan on Feb. 14 as a peoples platform bringing together different segments of society.
NAB Executive Board approves corruption investigation against Ch Pervez Ilahi
LAHORE, FEB 14 (DNA) – NAB Executive Board approves corruption investigation against Speaker Punjab Assembly Ch Pervez Ilahi & PMLQ Chief Ch Shujaat Husain.Anti corruption watchdog board also approved inquiry against ex Foreign Affairs Minister Hina Rabbani Khar & her father Rabbani Khar.
LHC orders to release Shehbaz Sharif on bail
LAHORE, (DNA) – The Lahore High Court (LHC) has on Thursday ordered to release Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PMLN) President and Opposition Leader Shehbaz Sharif after approving his bail plea.The bail has been granted against two surety bonds worth one million each. Shehbaz Sharif had filed bail petition in Ramzan Sugar Mills and Ashiana Housing Scheme cases.A two-member bench headed by Justice Malik Shehzad Ahmed heard the plea. The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) opposed Shehbaz’s petition.The court said in its remarks that the NAB failed to prove the allegations leveled against the PMLN president. Shehbaz Sharif never remained the chief executive of Ramzan Sugar Mills, LHC said.
Azerbaijan envoy meets Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser
ISLAMABAD, FEB 4 (DNA) – Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser has said that Pakistan values its close brotherly relations with Azerbaijan which were based on historic, cultural and religious commonalities.He said that Pakistan intends to further cement those relations through parliamentary and economic cooperation.
