President to pay 3-day official visit to Turkey from Saturday

ISLAMABAD:President Dr Arif Alvi, at the invitation of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, would pay a three-day official visit to Turkey from August 14 to 16. During the visit, the two presidents will participate in the launching ceremony of the first of the four MILGEM corvettes for Pakistan Navy in Istanbul. The two leaders will hold […]

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PAL to organize ‘Azadi Mushaira’ tomorrow

ISLAMABAD:Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL) would organize national “Azadi Mushaira” on August 14 in connection with Independence Day celebrations. PAL Chairman Prof Dr Yousaf Khushk told reporter on Friday that the academy has planned number of programmes in connection with Independence Day celebrations. He said that eminent poets and scholars would be invited in the […]

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’Pakistan Mango Festival’ held in Guangzhou, China

GUANGZHOU (China):As part of its public diplomacy activities and to further introduce and popularize Pakistani mangoes in China, Trade and Investment Section of Consulate General of Pakistan, Guangzhou organized ‘Pakistan Mango Festival’ in Guangzhou, China. A large number of guests including Chinese dignitaries, government functionaries, diplomats from Consulate General of Malaysia, Belgium and Turkey in […]

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Azadi related accessories attracting the nation

ISLAMABAD:With the 14th August celebrations, the country including the federal capital has worn a green and white look with illuminated LED lights and national flags were being hoisted at all important office buildings and cars which are griping the attention of patriotic youngsters to express their love for the country. The most enthusiastic are children […]

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Queen of Pop singing ‘Nazia Hassan’ remembered

ISLAMABAD:Nazia Hassan, also regarded as the “Queen of Pop,” was remembered on her 21st death anniversary on Friday (today), nation has paid glowing tributes for her unforgettable singing career by sharing her famous songs on various social media platforms. Nazia Hassan was born on April 3rd,1965, and debuted into the massive music industry of the […]

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Anti-state elements using digital media for creating misunderstanding among political leaders: Farrukh

ISLAMABAD:Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib Friday said anti-state elements were using digital media as a part of hybrid warfare to spread fake news. Talking to a private news channel, he appreciated the information ministry for identifying a number of hashtags through which hundred of thousands fake tweets were being generated in […]

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IESCO issues power suspension schedule for Sunday

ISLAMABAD:Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) Friday issued a power suspension schedule for Sunday for various areas of its region due to necessary maintenance and routine development work. According to IESCO spokesman, the power supply of different feeders and grid stations would remain suspended for the period from 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM Rehara, AQ Khan […]

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