Monday, January 14th, 2019
AB de Villiers ready to play PSL Matches in Pakistan
LAHORE, (DNA) – Former South African skipper, AB de Villiers, who is one of the most prolific cricketers in the cricketing world, is ready to play Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches in Pakistan. De Villiers will represent Lahore Qalandars for the fourth edition of the league. The news was announced on Monday. De Villiers also confirmed the news by saying he was looking forward to performing in front of Lahore’s crowd in March. “I am delighted to confirm that I will represent Lahore Qalandars in front of our home crowdsRead More
UNGA President Maria Fernanda Espionosa to visit Pakistan on Jan 18
ISLAMABAD, JAN 14 (DNA) – At the invitation of the Government of Pakistan, President of the UN General Assembly, Maria Fernanda Espionosa, will arrive in Islamabad on 18-22 January 2019. This visit to Pakistan is the first to any country in the Asia-Pacific region by the President of the General Assembly (PGA), after her election. Ms. Espionosa will call on the President and the Prime Minister. The Foreign Minister will hold a meeting with the visiting dignitary. Apart from official engagements, the PGA will also meet members of the WomenRead More
Day of armed forces of Uzbekistan observed at Joint Headquarters
ISLAMABAD, JAN 14 (DNA)= For the first time the history of bilateral relations of Uzbekistan and Pakistan a huge celebration was held on occasion of Uzbek feast – “Day of Defenders of the Motherland” “Day of the Armed Forces of Uzbekistan”, at Joint Headquarters. In honor of delegation of the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Pakistan, and the Armed Forces of Uzbekistan a guard of honor was arranged. The Uzbek delegation reviewed the guard of honour. Ambassador of Uzbekistan Furqat Sidikov led the delegation. This event also opens new horizons inRead More
Governor of Tabuk, Saudi Arabia calls on Army Chief Gen Bajwa
RAWALPINDI, (DNA) – Prince Fahad Bin Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Governor of Tabuk, KSA called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at GHQ,. During the meeting matters of mutual interest including regional security situation came under discussion. Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammad Bin Salman Al Saud is set to visit Pakistan in a few weeks and announce an investment amounting to 15 billion dollars on behalf of the Saudi Arabian government. Sources relayed that a date for Mohammad Bin Salman Al Saud’s visit wasRead More
Azerbaijan embassy to organize seminar on independence
ISLAMABAD, JAN 14 (DNA) -: The Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Pakistan and IQRA University are organizing a Seminar titled “From Martyrdom to Independence” in Islamabad on January 17. The Seminar will be held at IQRA University, Islamabad Campus from 15:00 to 16:30 hours. The Vice President IQRA University Dr. Mohammad Islam will deliver the opening remarks followed by a short video on the topic. The former Special Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Ex-Ambassador of Pakistan to Afghanistan, Kuwait and Nepal SyedRead More
Sarfraz and co get whitewashed by South Africa
JOHANNESBURG, (DNA) – Pakistan on Monday lost the third and final Test to South Africa at Johannesburg by 107 runs to suffer the ignominy of being whitewashed by the home side. In pursuit of their 381-run target, the Sarfraz Ahmed-led side mustered 273 runs in the final innings of the match. Chasing a target of 381 runs, Pakistan were dismissed for 273 runs with middle-order batsman Asad Shafiq top-scoring with 65 runs. Kagiso Rabada and Duanne Olivier claimed three wickets each for the home side. Attention will now shift toRead More