Thursday, December 14th, 2017
World’s first T10 cricket league kicks off with glitzy opening ceremony
SHARJAH, DEC 14 (DNA) – A glamour-filled opening ceremony of world’s first T10 Cricket League is being held at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium amid spectacular light show and performances by top celebrities. The league, like the Pakistan Super League, is a franchise-based tournament but will feature the new 10-over format of the game. It features many former and current cricket stars like Virender Sehwag, Shahid Afridi, Fakhar Zaman, Eoin Morgan, Liam Plunkett, Dinesh Chandimal and Sarfraz Ahmed. Five teams participating in the tournament are Maratha Arabians, Pakhtoons, Bengal Tigers, KeralaRead More
Pakistan asks high commission in India for visa issuance to Jadhav’s mother, wife
ISLAMABAD, DEC 14 (DNA) – In compliance of its earlier announcement, the Foreign Ministry on Thursday issued directives to the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi to issue visas to the wife and mother of convicted Indian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav. According to the sources, the government of Pakistan will provide maximum security to Jadhav’s family during their stay in Pakistan. An official of the Indian high commission in Islamabad will also be allowed to accompany with the mother and wife of Kulbhushan Jadhav during the meeting with the spy, sources furtherRead More
Quick march before March: Sh Rasheed says NA speaker started speaking truth
RAWALPINDI, DEC 14 (DNA) – Responding to the statement of Ayaz Sadiq that the assembly may not complete its term, Awami Muslim League head Sheikh Rasheed said there will be a quick march before the month of March next year. Sheikh Rasheed said that the speaker of National Assembly (NA) has finally started speaking the truth, adding that he has finally realised the facts. “I said it long ago and they’re getting it now. The tenure of these leaders has ended,” he added. He criticised the government over the issuesRead More
Nawaz Sharif chairs high level PML-N meeting in London
LONDON, DEC 14 (DNA) – Ousted Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is chairing a high level meeting of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) in London. According to details, the meeting is being attended by Maryam Nawaz, Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif and Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif. Important decisions regarding political issues in the country will be taken during the meeting. The PML-N leaders will also inform Sharif regarding major developments in Pakistan’s politics. Sources say that the former premier, who was scheduled to return to Islamabad today,Read More