NEW YORK, Feb 2 (APP): Pakistan’s U.N. Ambassador, Dr. Maleeha Lodhion hosted dinner for the Military Adviser to the United Nations Department of Peacekeeping Operations, Lt. Gen. Maqsood Ahmed at her residence here Monday. Several ambassadors and permanent representatives of a number of countries, senior U.N. officials attended the dinner– including Edmond Mullet, Chef de Cabinet to UN Secretary-General, who is currently on a tour abroad — as well as members of Pakistan Mission to the U.N. and the Consulate General.
Maleeha holds dinner for UN military adviser Gen. Maqsood Ahmed
PTI using PIA issue as ploy for political gains: Pervaiz Rashid
ISLAMABAD, Feb 2 (APP): Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Senator Pervaiz Rashid Tuesday said the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) issue was being played up by PTI for political gains and it would not benefit the airline employees. “The protest is not in favour of PIA, rather it is part of the political game being played to destabilize the country, ruin national economy, halt the development process and keep the people in backwardness,” he said while addressing a press conference flanked by Chairman Privatization Commission Muhammad Zubair and MNA Daniyal Aziz. Pervaiz Rashid said that political elements were leading the PIA’s ongoing protest, while true representatives of PIA workers and pilots association had openly dissociated themselves from the agitation.
Pakistan attaches great importance to SCO: Fatemi
ISLAMABAD, Feb 2 (APP): Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) Syed Tariq Fatemi has said Pakistan attached great importance to Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and fully endorsed its aims, objectives and principles enshrined in its Charter. He said Pakistan believed that SCO, its orientation and its direction were in consonance with his country’s objectives of promoting peace, stability and development.
PM condoles death of renowned literary figure Intizar Hussain
ISLAMABAD, Feb 2 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has expressed his heartfelt condolences on the sad demise of the country’s renowned literary figure Intizar Hussain. He sympathized with the bereaved family and prayed to the Almighty to rest the departed soul with eternal peace.Paying rich tributes to the legendary writer, the Prime Minister said that the invaluable contributions of the late writer would always be remembered.
Pervaiz Rashid grieved over demise of renowned novelist Intezar Hussain
ISLAMABAD, Feb 2 (APP): Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Senator Pervaiz Rashid on Tuesday expressed deep grief and sorrow over the sad demise of renowned novelist Intezar Hussain. “Today we are deprived of one of the living legends of Pakistan,” he said. The passing away of Intezar Hussain has left a void which will be difficult to fill, he added. His contributions in the field of literature are immense which won him many laurels and got appreciation and recognition,the minsiter said adding that Intezar would be remembered for times to come due to his fruitful thoughts and great ideals.
Pakistan to continue moral, political, diplomatic support to Kashmiri people
ISLAMABAD, Feb 2 (APP): Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs Chaudhry Barjees Tahir here on Tuesday said that Pakistan would continue support for Kashmiris’ rightful struggle against the Indian occupation of Jammu and Kashmir. He was chairing a meeting to discuss and finalize preparations for Kashmir Solidarity Day of February 5.
Religious Ministry set to take over Umera operations control
ISLAMABAD, Feb 2 (APP): The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has planned to take over the control of Umra operations to ensure providing maximum facilities to faithful at reasonable packages, Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sardar Muhammad Yousaf said Tuesday. Talking to media, he said the Umra operation will look after by the ministry in future as a draft has already been sent to federal cabinet for approval.
NA Speaker, Dy Speaker condole death of Intezar Hussain
ISLAMABAD, Feb 2 (APP): Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and Deputy Speaker Murtaza Javed Abbasi Tuesday condoled the demise of renowned novelist and author Intezar Hussain. In their separate condolence messages to the bereaved family,the Speaker and Deputy Speaker paid rich tributes to the services of late Intezar Hussain in the field of Urdu literature and expressed their heartfelt grief and sorrow over the passing away of eminent writer.
Pakistan to continue moral, political, diplomatic support to Kashmiri people
ISLAMABAD, Feb 2 (APP): Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs Chaudhry Barjees Tahir here on Tuesday said that Pakistan would continue support for Kashmiris’ rightful struggle against the Indian occupation of Jammu and Kashmir. He was chairing a meeting to discuss and finalize preparations for Kashmir Solidarity Day of February 5.
President grieved over death of Intizar Hussain
ISLAMABAD, Feb 2 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain Tuesday expressed deep grief and sorrow over the sad demise of renowned writer and intellectual Intizar Hussain. The President said with his death, the country lost an eminent Urdu writer. The President said that Intizar Hussain through his celebrated works promoted Urdu literature and his services in this regard would be remembered forever.