By Ansar M Bhatti
RIYADH, DEC 14 (DNA) – Thousands of people from across the globe thronged the landmark Formula E championship, set to start from Saturday.The pre-race events continue to attract tens of thousands of people. Even on Friday a large number of foreigners and locals rushed to the venue.
ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – Aimed at increasing regional trade and connectivity, Uzbekistan has initiated work on the proposal of laying railway line that would be connecting Uzbekistan-Russia-Kazakhstan-Afghanistan-Pakistan.It is worth mentioning that on December 3-4, a meeting of the heads of railway administration of these five countries was held in Tashkent.
RIYADH, DEC 13 (DNA) – The first ever Formula E race has began in Saudi Arabia, on Thursday where 22 drivers from around the world battled for victory.The Formula E Ad Diriyah e-Prix is the first where international tourists can take advantage of a new online visa portal to gain entry to the kingdom without a sponsor.
ISLAMABAD, DEC 13 (DNA) = Colourful cultural performances and traditional Kenyan cuisines provided the guests with a real feast during the National Day reception hosted by High Commissioner of Kenya Julius Bitok.
HARIPUR, DEC 12 (DNA) – The seminar on “Role of leaders in the empowerment of women” were held on Sarai Saleh, Haripur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province of Pakistan organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Paksitan in collaboration with Pakistan-Azerbaijan Alumni Assosiation and Government Girls Degree College of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province of Pakistan.
ISLAMABAD, DEC 11 (DNA) -‘Pakistan’s view on Afghanistan has been vindicated with the United States finally understanding that the road to peace is through negotiations with all stakeholders and not hard power.’This was stated by Tehmina Janjua, Foreign Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs in her inaugural address at the Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI)’s international conference titled ‘Conflict and Cooperation in South Asia: Role of Major Powers ’here in Islamabad on Tuesday.
DHAHRAN, DEC 10 (DNA) – Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, deputy premier and minister of defense, on Monday broke ground on the King Salman Energy Park (SPARK), located in the Eastern Province.SPARK is a 50-square-kilometer energy city megaproject which will position Saudi Arabia as a global energy, industrial and technology hub. The first phase of the development will be completed by 2021.
BAKU, DEC 10 (DNA) – Baku will host a joint trade exhibition of Azerbaijan, Pakistan and Turkey. Report informs citing the foreign media that the exhibition will be held in April 2019. It will feature pharmacological, medical, beauty products, surgical instruments, electrical appliances, textiles, sportswear, furniture, household products, food and accessories.
RAWALPINDI, (DNA) – Pakistan Army announced on Monday, major reshuffle in high ranking officers, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) reported.According to military’s media wing, Lieutenant General Majid Ehsan, who was serving as the president of National Defence University (NDU) has been appointed Corps Commander Lahore.
ISLAMABAD, DEC 10 (DNA) – Performance Review of each Ministry is being held under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Imran Khan.Discussions on *Actions already taken* in terms of service delivery, *austerity measures* adopted and *future plans* was held in each case with a view how to improve performance under each of these heads further.
