Monday, February 15th, 2016
Bacha Khan University reopens 25 days after attack
CHARSADDA: Bacha Khan University (BKU) in Charsadda, which was closed in the aftermath of a militant attack on Jan 20 which killed at least 21 students, reopened on Monday after it was given security clearance.Vice-chancellor Fazal Rahim Marwat received students as they entered the campus amid tight security.”We are satisfied with the security arrangements at the campus,” he said, speaking to the media.The first day of resumption of academic activities aims to relieve students of the “psychological trauma they underwent”, Marwat said, adding that special lectures would be delivered inRead More
Wahab, Shehzad fined for ‘inappropriate’ exchange of words
SHARJAH: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday fined left-arm fast bowler Wahab Riaz and opening batsman Ahmed Shehzad with 40 per cent and 30 per cent of their match fees respectively for ‘inappropriate physical contact’.Riaz was representing Peshawar Zalmi and Shehzad was playing for Quetta Gladiators during the 17th Pakistan Super League (PSL) match at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Sunday.Gladiators, batting first, sent Shehzad and Asad Shafiq as their openers.Shehzad was looking in a good form and all set for a big innings until Wahab got rid ofRead More