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Norwegian Minister for legal action against refugees visiting homeland

August 5, 2017August 5, 2017 News Desk

Oslo, News Desk, Aug 5, 2017 Minister of Immigration and Integration Sylvi Listhaug (Frp) asked people to “follow” and report to the authorities if they know or suspect that refugees they know are traveling to their home country. Norway’s Prime Minister Solberg (H) compares it with thief fishing. “People have come to me in the election campaign and told about neighbors and others in the community who have been on holiday in the country they fled from. And it seems many people are very strange as these when they came…

Amir Khan ‘tweets wife in shock divorce row and accuses her of cheating on him with Anthony Joshua’

August 4, 2017August 4, 2017 News Desk

Shock tweets from Amir Khan’s official account claim he has split from his wife as she ‘has cheated on him with heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua’. It’s not known whether the Olympic champion was hacked or not, but messages from his account read: “So me and the wife Faryal [Makhdoomh] have agreed to split. I’m currently in Dubai. Wish her all the best.” He followed it up with a screenshot of a Snapchat conversation, which he claimed was between Faryal and Anthony. “Faryal moved on quick. Always mentioned to me how…

Islam has nothing to do with terrorism, Says Dr Tahir Qadri in Norway

August 4, 2017August 4, 2017 News Desk

By Syed Sibtain Shah (Oslo, Aug 04, 2017) Chief of a Pakistani religious-political organization, “Idara Minhal ul Quran” Allama Tahir ul Qadri has said, Islam is message of Peace and love and has nothing to do with terrorism. He was addressing a gathering of Norwegian people in a city of near capital Oslo. The conference was organized at opening of three-day Al Hidaya Camp in Norway. Dr Qadri said, I have studied different religions but I have never seen hate in teaching of any religion. Purpose of the religion is…

Pakistan Mango & Food Festival held in Ankara

August 3, 2017 News Desk

With the aim of further popularizing Pakistani mangoes in Turkey and facilitating their availability in the Turkish market, the Embassy of Pakistan organized a “Pakistan Mango & Food Festival” on Wednesday evening. The event was also part of the celebrations of the 70th Anniversary of Pakistan’s Independence as well as the 70th Year of Pakistan-Turkey Diplomatic relations. Key political figures, representatives from the food and beverages industry, fruit importers, diplomats and media representatives tasted the juiciness and aroma of Pakistani mangoes. The “Pakistan Mango & Food Festival” included a wide-range…

Widow of late Edhi Ms Bilquis Edhi to visit Norway soon

August 2, 2017August 2, 2017 News Desk

Widow of Late Abdul sattar Edhi Ms Bilquis Edhi will visit Norway shortly. Late Edhi was a Pakistani philanthropist, ascetic, and humanitarian who founded the Edhi Foundation, which runs the world’s largest volunteer ambulance network,along with homeless shelters, rehab centres, and orphanages across Pakistan. Her son Faisal Edhi will also be accompanying Ms Edhi while travelling to Oslo, the Norwegian capital. Both have been invited by Pakistan Union Norway headed by its Chairman Ch Qamar Iqbal. They will be chief guests in a huge gathering in connection with Pakistan National…

The First Lady, Begum Mahmooda Mamnoon Hussain attends UK-APWA Re-Union at the Pakistan High Commission, London

August 1, 2017 News Desk

The First Lady, Begum Mahmooda Mamnoon Hussain attended the UK-All Pakistan Women Association (APWA), reception as Chief Guest at the Pakistan High Commission London on 31 July 2017. She was invited by Begum High Commissioner Mrs Sadaf Abbas, who is also Patron UK-APWA. The event was held for the Re-Union of UK-APWA Executive Committee. On her arrival at the High Commission, the First Lady was received by H.E. Syed Ibne Abbas, the High Commissioner and his wife. In her remarks on the occasion, the First Lady dwelt upon the…

Dr Tahir ul Qadri has arrived Norway

August 1, 2017August 1, 2017 News Desk

Dr Tahir ul Qadri has arrived in Norway, for a one week visit. He received a warm welcome from wrokrers of PAT. During this visit he will be addressing in 3 days youth camp. He will leave for Pakistan on 7th August 2017.

Sharing of experiences between Pakistan and Turkey in the health field would be of mutual benefit, says Envoy

July 29, 2017July 29, 2017 News Desk

ANKARA, 29 July 2017: Ambassador of Pakistan to Turkey Sohail Mahmood has said that closer collaboration and sharing of experiences between Pakistan and Turkey in the health field would be of mutual benefit. He was speaking to another visiting health delegation from Punjab, comprising 10 senior doctors and nurses of the Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Hospital, Muzafargarh, and 10 experts and pharmacists of drug testing laboratories of Multan and Bahawalpur. Expressing satisfaction at the growing Pakistan-Turkey collaboration in the health sector, Ambassador Sohail Mahmood observed that this positive trend would help…

Pakistan High Commissioner to UK meets British Pakistani community

July 29, 2017 News Desk

Syed Ibne Abbas, Pakistan High Commissioner to UK, during his current visit to the region of Wales met with members of the British Pakistani community in Cardiff on 26 July 2017. Cardiff, the provincial capital of Wales, has a strong presence of Pakistani diaspora. Engagement with the community is part of the High Commission’s outreach initiative to connect with the British Pakistanis, know about their issues and take steps to resolve them. Amongst those in attendance were members of the business community, local councillors and Welsh Assembly member Mr. Muhammad…