Monday, June 24th, 2019
ICC World Cup 2019: Shakib Stars as Bangladesh Beat Afghanistan to Keep Semis Hope Alive
LONDON, (DNA) – Shakib al Hasan starred with both bat and ball as Bangladesh beat Afghanistan at the Rose Bowl in Southampton on Monday (June 24) to ensure their slim chance of reaching the semi-final remains intact. Chasing 263 to win, Afghanistan could only manage 200 as Shakib enjoyed a fine day out on a pitch that assisted spinners, taking 5-29 to ensure Afghanistan slumped to yet another defeat. Afghanistan made a fine start to the chase, with openers Gulbadin Naib and Rahmat Shah batting sensibly to take them toRead More
No extension in amnesty scheme deadline: PM Imran
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan has clarified that the final date to take benefit from amnesty scheme is June 30. He said if government extended the date it will create confusion among people and they will think perhaps some other scheme is coming. Talking to a private TV channel, PM said country cannot run without collection of tax money, adding that a self change inevitable for the progress of the country. He said people should remain confident that their money would be spent on their welfare. PM ImranRead More
Pakistan strongly condemns attack on Saudi airport
LAHORE (DNA) – Pakistan on Monday strongly condemned attack by Yemeni rebels ‘Houthi’ on Abha airport last night resulting in one death and 21 injured in Saudi Arabia. Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated its full support and solidarity with the effected as they expressed, “Pakistan reiterates its full support and solidarity with the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia against any threat to its security and territorial integrity.” A Yemeni rebel attack on a civilian airport in southern Saudi Arabia killed a Syrian national and wounded 21 other civilians Sunday, aRead More
COAS Gen Bajwa meets CDS UK Gen Sir Nick Carter
LAHORE (DNA) – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa was received by Britain’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Sir Nick Carter today (June 24). A delegation level strategic dialogue was held between both generals. Major General Asif Ghafoor tweeted that UK General Sir Nick Carter received COAS Bajwa. He also expressed that session of delegation level strategic dialogue was held where geostrat environment and bilateral military cooperation was emphasized between Pakistan and the United Kingdom.
Czech parliamentary delegation meets Asad Qaiser
ISLAMABAD, JUN 24 (DNA) – A five-member Czech Parliamentary delegation led by Daniel Pawlas, Member of Chamber of Deputies of the Parliament of the Czech Republic and Chairman of the Czech-Pakistan Parliamentary Friendship Group met Speaker National Assembly Mr. Asad Qaiser in Parliament House, on Monday. Talking to the Czech Parliamentarians, the Speaker Asad Qaiser said that Pakistan attaches immense importance to its old relations with Czech Republic and desires their further consolidation through enhancing people-to-people and parliamentary contacts. The Speaker was convinced that the instant visit of the CzechRead More
WSFP organizes figure skating camp for novice skaters
ISLAMABAD, JUN 24 (DNA) – Winter Sports Federation of Pakistan (WSFP) has taken an initiative of providing training to the young boys and girls in various winter sports. As a first step in this direction, a 3-day figure skating training camp was arranged at Safa Gold Mall, Islamabad. A UAE-based Pakistani sensation, Mallak Faisal alongside her mother and mentor Ms Nesrien Saadawi especially arrived in Pakistan on the invitation of WSFP. The talented duo gave training to the young enthusiasts with flair to excel in this exhilarating sport. Around 70Read More