Sunday, March 26th, 2017
British firm to construct cement plant in KP
PESHAWAR, MAR 26, (DNA) -: British firm has agreed to construct cement plant in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Official sources told Radio Pakistan Peshawar correspondent that understanding to this effect have been reached between Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government and British firm. The plant will be completed at a cost of four hundred million dollars by the end of 2020. With the construction of plant not only enhance the production of cement but also create job opportunities for youth.=DNA
PPP govt issued visas to more than 52 thousand Americans
ISLAMABAD, MAR 26, (DNA) – It has been revealed that Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) government in its tenure issued visas to more than 52 thousand Americans in three years. These facts have been disclosed by the documents that are submitted by former foreign minister Hina Rabbani Khar in senate when she was questioned about issuance of visas. As per details, Husain Haqqani issued the visas as ambassador on approval of president and prime minister’s secretariat. The submitted documents unearthed that 52 thousand and 94 US citizens were issued Pakistani visasRead More
By-election in PB-7 Ziarat constituency underway
ZIARAT, MAR 26, (DNA) – By-election on Balochistan Assembly seat PB-7 Ziarat is underway on Sunday, Samaa reported. A representative of the election commission stated that eight candidates are contesting the bye-election. The commission has set up 59 polling stations for the polls. 59728 registered voters, including 32395 men and 27333 women, will exercise their right to vote in the by-election. Strict security measures have been taken to make sure no untoward incident takes place during the polling process, which will conclude at 05.00 pm. The seat fell vacant after theRead More
Afghanistan has optional sources if enemy blocks trade routes: Ghani
KABUL, MAR 26, (DNA) – Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has said that other optional sources are also available in case the enemy block the trade routes to the country. Speaking during a gathering in Mazar-e-Sharif city, the provincial capital of Balkh, he affirmed that Afghanistan has become an inseparable part of Middle East. According to Afghan media, the president has asserted that Kunduz, Heart and Mazar Sharif will be connected through a railway network which will link China to Iran via Afghanistan. The statement came after Pakistan closed the twoRead More
Hong Kong election: Beijing-backed Lam first female leader
VICTORIA, MAR 26, (DNA) – Hong Kong election: Beijing-backed Lam first female leader Carrie Lam has been elected as Hong Kong’s new leader – the first woman to hold the top job. Mrs Lam, 59, had the backing of the Chinese government in Beijing and was widely expected to win. Hong Kong has a degree of autonomy from Beijing but protests have been growing over Chinese interference. The chief executive is not chosen by public vote but by a 1,200-strong committee dominated by pro-Beijing electors. Pro-democracy groups held protests outside theRead More
Pakistan to lock horns with West Indies in first T20 tonight
BRIDGETOWN, MAR 26, (DNA) – Pakistan will clash with Twenty20 (T20) world champions West Indies in their first T20 match tonight. As per details, the match will be played at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown at 09:30 PM (PST). Green shirts, led by Sarfraz Ahmed, practiced hard before their first encounter and paid special attention to physical fitness. Both head coach Mickey Arthur and bowling coach Azhar Mahmood seemed active with players in training sessions and gave useful tips to the cricketers. Carlos Brathwaite is leading the West Indian team which also haveRead More