January, 2019
5th ODI: Fakhar Zaman hits half-century to help Pakistan cross 100-run mark against South Africa
CAPE TOWN, (DNA) – Pakistan’s opening batsman Fakhar Zaman smashed a half-century Wednesday to help his team stay dominant against South African in the first innings of the final match of 5-match series at PPC Newlands in Cape Town. South Africa won the toss and decided to bowl first against Pakistan in the deciding one-day international. The home side has not kicked into top gear as yet in this five-match series after having blown the visitors away, 3-0, in the longest format of the game while Pakistan played a near-perfectRead More
Qureshi meets Oman’s leadership on two-day visit to Muscat
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, who is on an official two-day visit to Muscat, met Oman’s Minister of Royal Office General Sultan bin Mohammed al-Naamani. The ministers discussed matters of mutual interest and regional security. They also reaffirmed brotherly ties between Pakistan and Oman. Qureshi was received by Oman’s Foreign Minister Yusuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah upon his arrival in Muscat on Tuesday. During his visit, Qureshi will attend a meeting of Pak-Oman Joint Ministerial Commission where he will represent the Pakistani delegation. He is also expected toRead More
EU says ‘no’ as British lawmakers instruct May to change Brexit deal
LONDON: (DNA) – British lawmakers on Tuesday instructed Prime Minister Theresa May to reopen a Brexit treaty with the European Union to replace a controversial Irish border arrangement — and promptly received a flat rejection from Brussels. Two weeks after overwhelmingly rejecting May’s Brexit deal, parliament backed a proposal intended to send her back to Brussels with a stronger mandate to seek changes that were more likely to win their support. At the same time, they rejected a proposal to give parliament a path to prevent a potentially chaotic ‘no-deal’Read More
UN Secretary General phones Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
RIYADH, JAN 30: (DNA) – Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call from the Secretary General of United Nations, Antonio Guterres. the Secretary General Welcomed the Saudi efforts to achieve positive results in the dialogue between the Yemeni parties, as well as Crown Prince’s effort in this regard. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reaffirmed the Saudis willingness and keenness to restore security and stability in Yemen for the Yemeni people. During the call, the Secretary General praised the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques for his role in theRead More
NA speaker underlines need for rebuilding Pakistan’s soft image
ISLAMABAD, JAN 29 (DNA) -: Speaker National Assembly, Asad Qaiser has underlined the need for rebranding Pakistan’s soft image. He added that concerted efforts should be made to project Pakistan’s soft image on international stage to attract investment, tourism and ideas. He expressed these views while talking to Parliamentary Secretary for Commerce Ms. Shandana Gulzar Khan who called on him at Speaker House. The Speaker highlighted that a sustained propaganda and tense regional situation equated Pakistan’s image with terrorism and violent extremism. This image has distorted Pakistan’s truly diverse, vibrantRead More
Mayor seeks public support in making city clean and green
ISLAMABAD, JAN 29 (DNA) -: Cooperation of residents of Islamabad is a vital element in efforts to keep city neat and clean. Desired results from the Clean and Green campaign can only be achieved by ensuring the cooperation and practical involvement of residents in the campaign. These views were expressed by the Mayor of Islamabad Sheikh Anser Aziz while addressing the launching ceremony of Clean and Green Campaign at G-10 Markaz here on Tuesday. On this occasion, elected Chairmen and councilors of different union councils of MCI and officers of concernedRead More