ISTANBUL (DNA) – Syrian rebels completed the withdrawal of heavy weapons from the frontline in Idlib on Monday, under the deal between Russia and Turkey to create a demilitarised zone.Under the agreement struck last month between Turkey and Moscow, the main backer of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, rebels deemed as radicals are required to withdraw by the middle of this month from the zone, and heavy weaponry must be withdrawn by Oct. 10.
Govt to tackle environment issues through initiatives ‘Clean and Green Pakistan’: Zartaj Gul
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Minister of State for Climate Change Zartaj Gul on Monday said that pollution is one of the main issues that Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) government aims to tackle through initiatives like Clean and Green Pakistan.
Italian Air Chief visits PAF Headquarters
ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – Lieutenant General Enzo VECCIARELLI, Chief of Staff, Italian Air Force visited the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Headquarter.A smartly turned out contingent of the PAF presented him the Guard of Honour.Italian Air Chief paid homage to the martyrs of the PAF by laying floral wreath on Martyrs’ Monument.
SC accepts apologies of Punjab CM, ex-IGP in DPO Pakpattan case
ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Punjab Chief Minister and former police chief to submit written apologies in DPO Pakpattan Rizwan Gondal transfer case.A three-member bench of the top court headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Mian Saqib Nisar heard a suo motu notice of the former DPO’s transfer following an alleged altercation with Khawar Maneka — the former husband of Prime Minister Imran Khan’s wife.
Sonam Kapoor on Bollywood’s #MeToo movement: I believe all these women
BENGALURU: (DNA) – Of late, Bollywood has been having its #MeToo movement after model/actress Tanushree Dutta came forward levelling sexual assault allegations on veteran actor Nana Patekar.Soon after, famed Indian director Vikas Bahl was the next person to come under hot waters as one of his employees at Phantom Films had alleged he acted inappropriately with her during a trip to Goa.
N Korea agrees to allow inspectors into nuclear testing site: Pompeo
SEOUL, (DNA) – US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says North Korea is ready to allow international inspectors to visit its nuclear and missile testing sites.Talking to media in Seoul, Mike Pompeo said he met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang, who agreed to permit the inspectors to visit his country’s strategic sites.
Somalian commercial attaché visits RCCI
RAWALPINDI, (DNA) – Commercial attaché Khaddar Dheen Gulled from the embassy of federal republic of Somalia paid a visit to the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) yesterday.During his meeting with President RCCI Malik Shahid Saleem he said Pakistan had great opportunities to enhance its trade and exports by establishing close business relations with Somalia. Somalia is a gateway to African markets, he added.
Renowned chef Tahir Chaudhry dies of cardiac arrest
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Tahir Chaudhry, one of Pakistan’s renowned culinary experts, passed away on Saturday evening after a cardiac arrest.The chef’s sudden demise was reported by the local cooking channel he had been associated with since long.
Pakistan bat against Australia in first Test
DUBAI: (DNA) – Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed won the toss and opted to bat in the first Test against Australia at Dubai stadium on Sunday.Pakistan included off-spinner Bilal Asif for his first Test at the age of 33, backing up leg-spinner Yasir Shah.
PM Imran to review implementation of 100-day plan during Lahore visit today
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan will reach Lahore on a one-day visit (Sunday). He will review the implementation of 100-day plan among other important engagements during his visit.During his one-day stay, PM Imran will meet Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar and Punjab Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar, who will brief the premier about the implementation of the 100-day plan and the new provincial community development programs.
