ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Education Minister Shafqat Mehmood will head a sub-committee tasked with framing the terms of reference (ToR) for a special parliamentary committee constituted by the National Assembly speaker to probe allegations of rigging in the 2018 general elections.
Celebration of Iqbal Day in Tajikistan
DUSHANBE, NOV 09 (DNA) – National University of Tajikistan and the Embassy of Pakistan organised seminar on the occasion of Iqbal Day.The speakers highlighted role of Allama Iqbal and recognised his role in creation of Pakistan.
Indonesian ambassador urges businessmen to explore potential of ASEAN countries
RAWALPINDI, NOV 09 (DNA) – Ambassador of Indonesia Iwan Suyudhie Amri has said relations between Indonesia and Pakistan are touching new horizons adding bilateral relations have seen marked improvement in all fields during the last couple of years.Indonesia along with ASEAN countries are huge markets with great potential for Pakistani products and businessmen should focus on these countries to promote trade and exports.
Haseeb Athar takes oath as Chairman FPSC
ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – Haseeb Athar was sworn in as the Chairman Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) at the Aiwan-e-Sadr on Friday.President Dr. Arif Alvi administered the oath of office to Haseeb Athar as Chairman FPSC.Senior officers and members of FPSC were also present on the occasion.
Arrest warrants issued for four MQM leaders
KARACHI, (DNA) – An anti-terrorism court issued arrest warrants for four leaders of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) on Friday.The warrants have been issued for Babar Ghauri, Khawaja Sohail Mansoor, Ahmed Ali and Arshad Vohra.
Pakistan fortunate to have leaders like Allama Iqbal: Tajik envoy
ISLAMABAD, NOV 09 (DNA) – Ambassador of Tajikistan Sherali Jononov has said Pakistan is fortunate that it had leaders such as Allama Iqbal who had waged a valiant struggle both on literary and political fronts to get a separate piece of land for Mulsims.
Change of guard ceremony held at Iqbal’s mausoleum
LAHORE (DNA) – A change of guard ceremony was held on Thursday at the mausoleum of national poet and philosopher Allama Iqbal on the occasion of his 141st birth anniversary.A smartly turned-out contingent of the Pakistan Navy clad in immaculate whites, assumed ceremonial guard duties with traditional spirit and enthusiasm.
Mayor Islamabad calls for promoting cultural ties with Indonesia
ISLAMABAD, NOV 08 (DNA) –Mayor of Islamabad Sheikh Anser Aziz has said Islamabad Metropolitan was keen to promote cultural linkages with Indonesia adding sister-city arrangement with various cities of Indonesia can be potential step in terms of strengthening of relations between two countries.
CEO Serena Hotels Aziz Boolani chosen Male Champion of Change
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – CEO Serena Hotels, Mr. Aziz Boolani has been chosen as the Male Champion of Change (MCC) Pakistan program that unites male corporate leaders in encouraging women’s participation at all levels of employment.
PM Khan assures Yemen ambassador of support in conflict
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan in a meeting with Ambassador of Yemen Mohammed Motahar Alashabi in Islamabad on Wednesday assured the envoy of Pakistan’s “unwavering support in the early resolution of the conflict” in Yemen.
