Wednesday, June 26th, 2019
Pakistan beat New Zealand by 6 wickets in must win game of ICC World Cup 2019
LONDON, JUN 26 (DNA) – Pakistan defeated New Zealand by 6 wickets in his must win game of ICC world Cup 2019 against New Zealand , on Wednesday. Earlier New Zealand have won the toss and elected to bat first.
Rs24000bn Debt: Inquiry commission decides to summon record from all provinces in first meeting
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – The high-powered inquiry commission, formed to probe into the Rs24000 billion loans acquired in the last 10 years, held its first meeting in Islamabad on Wednesday. The meeting was presided over by the head of the inquiry Hussain Asghar. During the meeting, Special Finance Secretary briefed the meeting about foreign debts. The meeting also discussed the Terms of References (ToRs) for investigation regarding debt probe. Speaking on the occasion, Hussain Asghar said that according to the directions of Prime Minister Imran Khan, the investigation should be transparent,Read More
Day of armed forces of Azerbaijan celebrated by Pakistan Army
RAWALPINDI, (DNA) – The Azerbaijan’s Armed Forces Day was celebrated at Joint Staff Head Quarters (JSHQ) of Pakistan Army in Rawalpindi on Thursday. In this regard, a “Ceremony of Friendship Day of the Armed Forces” was held at the JSHQ for the first time. The Azerbaijani Armed Forces Officers and the Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Pakistan Ali Fikrat Oglu Alizada also participated in the Ceremony along with the generals & staff officers of the JSHQ. Meanwhile in a tweet, the Ambassador Ali Alizada expressed gratitude to the Chairman Joint ChiefsRead More
Pakistan rejects shifting US position on Palestine: Maleeha Lodhi
ISLAMABAD, JUN 26 (DNA) – Pakistan’s envoy to the United Nations Dr Maleeha Lodhi on Wednesday said Pakistan firmly remains committed to Two State Solution of the Palestine dispute and rejects the shifting US position on the issue. The Permanent Representative to the UN in New York DrLodhi was speaking via video at a round table conference organized by Islamabad Policy Institute (IPI) on ‘Palestine: Deal of the Century & Two State Solution’. The conference that was also addressed by the deputy permanent observer of State of Palestine at theRead More
Drug abuse a parasite eating up humanity: speakers
ISLAMABAD, JUNE 26 (DNA) – Shaheryar Afridi Minister of State for SAFRON and Narcotics Control has said, 26 June is celebrated all over the world as a day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking. He expressed these words as chief guest at function held in connection with International Drug Day. The minister said “If you talk about the importance of this day, it should be discussed with those parents whose children are taking drugs or whose loved ones have left this world due to drug abuse.” “It is a parasiteRead More
Afghan President to visit Pakistan on June 27
ISLAMABAD, JUN 26 (DNA) – Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has said that he will visit Pakistan on June 27 in an effort to improve bilateral relations that are often hampered by mistrust and reciprocal accusations. President Ghani will be accompanied by a high-level delegation including Ministers, Advisors, Senior Officials and businessmen. During the visit, President Arif Alvi will have a meeting with President Ghani while Prime Minister Imran Khan will hold delegation-level talks. The wide-ranging talks between the two sides would focus on strengthening bilateral cooperation in diverse areas includingRead More