ISLAMABAD, MAR 06 (DNA) – President Arif Alvi has stressed the need for training the youth keeping in view the demand of the industry and revolutionary changes taking place in science and technology in order to achieve the objectives of socio economic development.Addressing the opening ceremony of 2nd International Conference on Communication, Computing and Digital Systems at Bahria University in Islamabad on Wednesday, he expressed the confidence that our youth will grab the opportunities afforded by technological developments and propel the country into the 4th industrial revolution.
Japan Foreign Minister phones FM Qureshi
ISLAMABAD, MAR 06 (DNA) – Taro Kono, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan has telephoned to Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan, on Wednesday.Taro Kono, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan discussed matters regarding the recent situation in Kashmir, and issues of mutual interest.Minister Kono welcomed that Pakistan released the Indian Air Force pilot and requested both of Pakistan and India to self-restraint and stabilize the situation through dialogue.
Took action in national interests and not under anyone’s pressure: DG ISPR
RAWALPINDI (DNA) – Director General (DG) Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor on Tuesday asserted that Pakistan armed forces are fully capable to respond to any sort of Indian aggression.Speaking in programme ‘Dunya Kamran Khan Key Saath’, he said that India continues to violate ceasefire on Line of Control.Pakistan do not want to affect the peace of region, he stressed.“Tensions remain heightened between India and Pakistan from 26-28 February. India violated our airspace on February 26.
CPEC will further strengthen Pakistan-China ties, says FM Qureshi
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Wednesday has said that Pakistan-China Economic Corridor (CPEC) will help in strengthening ties between both the countries.
Addressing a ceremony in Islamabad, the foreign minister said that other countries are also investing in the project as it enters into next phase.
The Foreign Minister said the United States played a pivotal diplomatic role in the current situation to reduce the tension.He thanked US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo for playing an active role in de-escalating tension between Pakistan and India.
Syed Samsam Ali Bukhari takes oath as Punjab Information Minister
LAHORE, (DNA) – A day after Fayaz Chohan was removed from the Punjab cabinet over his derogatory remarks against the Hindu community, Syed Samsam Ali Bukhari took oath as Punjab’s information minister in Lahore.Punjab Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar administered the oath on Wednesday. Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar and other senior officials attended the oath ceremony.
Terror probe after explosive devices found at London airports, Waterloo Station
LONDON: (DNA) – UK police say a counter-terrorism investigation has been launched after small improvised explosive devices were found at Heathrow Airport, City Airport and Waterloo Station on Tuesday.At least two of the parcel bombs sent to the locations had Irish stamps, Irish police are now assisting British counter-terrorism officers, they said on Tuesday.
Robot waiters and snail pizza: What US fast food brands do to please Chinese diners
Hong Kong, (DNA) – America’s fast food giants are having to work harder to win over dinersin China.With more than 1.3 billion people, the country has driven sales at the likes of McDonald’s (MCD) and KFC in recent years.The Chinese fast food industry is now worth $131 billion a year, according to research firm Euromonitor. But things are getting tougher as the world’s second biggest economy slows and diners demand more. The response has been glitzier restaurants, bigger menus — and some pretty weird food.
War should be against terrorism, not any country: John
MUMBAI, (DNA) – Bollywood Actor John Abraham said war should be fought against terrorism instead of any country or religion.John said, “There has to be a war against terror (ism) and not against a country or any religion. I am very clear with my outlook on that.””I am not one of those actors who will say that ‘People will like this, so let’s do it’. I say things as it is. These days, polarization is happening and that is dangerous.”
Saudi Arabia pledges $500 million in support for UN humanitarian plan for Yemen
JEDDAH: (DNA) – Saudi Arabia has pledged $500 million to finance the United Nations Humanitarian Response Plan for Yemen, it was announced on Tuesday.The announcement was made during a Saudi cabinet meeting headed by King Salman.Following the meeting, Information Minister Turki Abdullah Al-Shabana said in a statement that the Kingdom’s donation was in addition to the $500 million declared earlier this year for a food aid programme for Yemen called the ‘Imdad’ initiative.
44 belonging to banned organisations arrested: Shehryar Afridi
ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – Minister of State for Interior Shehryar Khan Afridi on Tuesday said 44 persons belonging to banned organisations had been taken into custody as per the directives of National Security Committee (NSC).Addressing a news conference in Islamabad along with Secretary Interior Major (retd.) Azam Suleman Khan, Afridi said that actions were being taken against all proscribed outfits without any discrimination.
