If media reports and analyses are to be believed, version 2.0 of the ubiquitous, yet-forgettable ‘Hindi-Chini bhai, bhai’ slogan from the Nehruvian era may hold the key to removing at least some of the recent avoidable strains in bilateral relations between Maldives and larger neighbour India in the shared Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
Shehbaz senior elected IHA president in controversial election
ISLAMABAD, MAY 10 (DNA) – Hockey star Shehbaz senior has been elected as the new President of Islamabad Hockey Association (IHA) as a result of perhaps the most controversial elections in the history of Islamabad hockey association.The IHA election that held the other day under the supervision of Col Aijaz and Musadaq Hussain elected the new office-bearers for the next term. Shehbaz senior surprisingly made an entry in the Islamabad hockey politics and got himself elected as the president.
KWSB decides to introduce mobile phone app
KARACHI, MAY 10 (DNA) – Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (KWSB) on Thursday has decided to introduce mobile phone application to facilitate the locals.According to the authorities, the app will provide complete rates of the water tankers while keeping in view the distance and gallon after which the people can easily book them for delivery.
Reaction of world media after shocking victory of Malaysia’s Mahathir in election
KUALA LUMPUR, MAY 10 (DNA) – This morning Malaysia has woken to an entirely new situation, the first transfer of power in its history, albeit to a very familiar leader.But there are huge unknowns. How willingly will Barisan Nasional, the coalition which has, in various forms, run the country since independence and embedded itself into all areas of governance, relinquish power?
Malaysia’s Mahathir wins shock election victory, toppling long-ruling regime
KUALA LUMPUR, MAY 10 (DNA) – Malaysia’s veteran ex-leader Mahathir Mohamad, 92, won a historic election victory Thursday, in a political earthquake that toppled the country’s scandal-plagued premier and ousted a regime that had ruled for over six decades. In a stunning political upset that took pundits by surprise, Mahathir’s opposition alliance ended the long hold on power of the Barisan Nasional coalition, which has been in power in Malaysia since its birth as an independent country in 1957.
Being called ‘fat’ in early teens tied to later eating disorders for girls: study
WASHINGTON, MAY 09 (DNA) – For teen girls, being called “fat” by friends or family may contribute to later developing eating disorders, and the harsh word from family members seems to carry the most weight, a recent U.S. study suggests.Weight stigma – the negative stereotypes, social devaluation and pervasive mistreatment of heavier individuals – is strongly implicated in disordered eating, the research team writes in the Journal of Adolescent Health.
Chinese furniture makers keen to enhance collaboration with PFC
ISLAMABAD, MAY 09 (DNA) – Chinese furniture manufacturers has underlined the need of further enhancing collaboration with Pakistan Furniture Council to promote furniture business between the two countries.They said there were plenty of opportunities to increase furniture export volume to China due to its an upward trend, as the demand for furniture and wooden products are on the rise in Chinese markets along with the domestic consumers.
Katy Perry and Taylor Swift put end to their bad blood
LOS ANGELES, MAY 09 (DNA) – Katy Perry sent Taylor Swift a real olive branch on Tuesday, appearing to end a long-running feud between two of pop music’s biggest stars.Swift, 28, posted a video of the package, which also included a letter from Perry, on her Instagram stories account with the caption “Thank You Katy” and a double heart emoji.
EU ‘determined to preserve’ Iran nuclear deal: Mogherini
ROME, MAY 09 (DNA) – The EU is “determined to preserve” the Iran nuclear deal despite the US withdrawal, the bloc’s diplomatic chief Federica Mogherini said Tuesday, pledging to “stay true” if Tehran stuck to its commitments.The 2015 accord “is delivering on its goal which is guaranteeing that Iran doesn’t develop nuclear weapons, the European Union is determined to preserve it,” Mogherini said.
Shahid Afridi starts his own cricket club in Canada
TORONTO, MAY 08 (DNA) – Former Pakistan all-rounder and captain of the national team, Shahid Afridi, has inaugurated a cricket club in his name in Toronto, Canada.The club will compete in the local Toronto and District League, which will start from 19th May. The matches are to be played on grounds across GTA and King City.
