ISLAMABAD, APR 17 (DNA) – Mr. Vladirmir Berezyuk, Acting Ambassador of the Russian Federation Regarding the participation of Russian Federation in “Belt & Road” initiative, he said the Russia was eagerly waiting for a formal invitation from China and Pakistan to invest in CPEC related projects.
“Anarkali” performed at PNCA during a fund raiser
ISLAMABAD, APR 16 (DNA) – Famous play ‘Anarkali’ was performed at PNCA on the occasion a fund raiser organized by Pakistan Floral Art Society, Islamabad Chapter. A large number of people hailing from various walks of life attended the show. The proceeds of the event were given to Pakistan Kidney Patients Association.
World Bank expects higher expenditures this year due to elections
ISLAMABAD, APR 16 (DNA) – World Bank expects expenditures would be higher because of the election year while more draw down in foreign exchange reserves expected because of the ballooning current account deficit but it would partly be offset due to higher foreign direct investment expected to increase owing to CPEC related project.
Chemical inspectors launch probe in Syria while Putin warns of impending “Chaos”
DAMASCUS, APR 16 (DNA) – The world’s chemical weapons watchdog is set to convene Monday to discuss the suspected toxic gas assault in Syria that prompted an unprecedented wave of Western strikes, as its inspectors probe the attack near Damascus. As the on-the-ground investigation gets under way, the fallout from the US-led response continued to reverberate, with French President Emmanuel Macron claiming to have persuaded President Donald Trump to keep his troops in Syria.
Trump’s Syria action sparks mixed reaction from lawmakers
WASHINGTON, APR 14 (DNA) – Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle reacted Friday night after President Donald Trump announced that U.S. military strikes would be carried out in Syria against the regime of Bashar al-Assad. The news came after a suspected chemical attack by pro-regime forces last weekend in the rebel-held town of Douma. At least 40 people died in the attack and more than 500 people, mostly women and children, were hospitalized.
Iran condemns Syria airstrikes
TEHRAN, APR 14 (DNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the overnight airstrikes in Syria, on Saturday. “The attack is the blatant violation of international laws, as well as ignoring the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria,” Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qasemi said.
Syria says Western attack ‘doomed to fail’
DAMASCUS, APR 14 (DNA) – : Syrian state media slammed Western strikes on Saturday as illegal and “doomed to fail,” after the US, France, and Britain launched a joint operation against the Damascus government. “The aggression is a flagrant violation of international law, a breach of the international community’s will, and it is doomed to fail,”.
US, France, Britain launch strikes on Syria over chemical attack
WASHINGTON, APR 14 (DNA) – U.S., British and French forces pounded Syria with air strikes early on Saturday in response to a poison gas attack that killed dozens of people last week, in the biggest intervention by Western powers against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. U.S. President Donald Trump announced the military action from the White House late on Friday. As he spoke, explosions rocked Damascus.
Jaguar Land Rover to cut output and jobs due to Brexit, diesel slump: source
LONDON, APR 13 (DNA) – Britain’s biggest carmaker Jaguar Land Rover will cut around 1,000 jobs and production at two of its English factories due to a fall in sales caused by uncertainty around Brexit and confusion over diesel policy. Output will be cut at its central English Solihull and Castle Bromwich plants, affecting some 1,000 agency workers, the source said.
Red meat linked to liver disease, diabetes risk factor: study
NEW YORK, APR 13 (DNA) – People who eat lots of processed and red meat are at increased risk of developing chronic liver disease and insulin resistance, a diabetes risk factor – especially if they like their steak well done, an Israeli study suggests. Researchers focused on what’s known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, which is associated with obesity and certain eating habits. While red and processed meat has long been linked to an increased risk of diabetes, certain cancers and heart disease, evidence to date has been mixed about its connection to liver disease.
