Gandhi birth anniversary to be celebrated in Egypt
Cairo: To celebrate the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Embassy of India in Egypt will organise three events next week, India’s Ambassador here has said. The events, to be held in cooperation with Port Said Governorate, Suez Canal Authority, will gather eminent intellectuals and friends of India during 3 days from Oct 25 to 27 in the Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture in Cairo and Port Said.
Senior Egyptian army officer gunned down
Cairo: A senior Egyptian army officer who played a major role in destroying terrorists’ hideouts was shot dead on Saturday near his house, officials said. Brigadier General Abdel Ragaei was targeted when he was leaving his house for work at Obour city.
Multi-faith homage for deceased Thai King
Bangkok: Chanting of Buddhist mantras, verses from the Gita, Bible and Quran marked a multi-faith homage for Thailand’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej who passed away last week. The sombre function was organised by the Embassy of India and India Thai Chamber of Commerce here earlier this week.
Nigeria to buy 10 Super Mushshak from Pak
Islamabad: Pakistan has struck a major deal with Nigerian air force to sell 10 indigenously-made advanced trainer aircraft. Nigerian Air Vice Marshal Iya Ahmed Abdullahi and Chairman of the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex Air Marshal Arshad Malik signed a contract.
Pak govt to appoint new army chief soon
Islamabad: The Pakistan Government will appoint a new Army chief to replace incumbent Gen Raheel Sharif who is poised to retire by end of November, a senior minister has said.