Sunday, January 22nd, 2017
Army Chief hails support of tribal brethren in combating terrorism
PARACHINAR, January 22 (DNA): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa Sunday lauded the support of tribal brethren in combating terrorism and acknowledged their sacrifices for peace. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Army Chief visited Parachinar, Kurram Agency and Peshawar where he was given detailed briefing on Parachinar blast. The COAS visited Agency hospital to meet injured of the blast. Talking to tribal elders of the Agency, General Bajwa expressed profound grief on the tragic incident. He said, “With their support Army, Frontier Corps (FC) andRead More
Australia clinch series, beat Pakistan by 86 runs in fourth ODI
SYDNEY, JAN 22, (DNA) -Australia beat Pakistan by 86 runs in the fourth ODI at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday, sealing the series 3-1.Pakistan were left struggling as sure-footed partnerships by Shoaib Malik, Mohammad Hafeez and Umar Akmal were cut short by Australia. Opener Sharjeel Khan hit a rapid fifty as Pakistan chased the gigantic total of 354 set by Australia. He fell to Adam Zampa with a catch at boundary but his knock of 74 saw Pakistan off to a rapid start. Malik departed for 47, Hafeez forRead More
Palestine president to inaugurate new embassy in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, JAN 22 (DNA) –President of State of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas is to inaugurate the new premises of Palestine embassy in the Diplomatic Enclave, on January 31. Palestine has recently built a new embassy in the diplomatic enclave, which shows close bonds of friendship between the two countries. Pakistan has always been supportive of Palestinian just struggle for their won independent homeland. Ambassador of Palestine Walid Abu Ali told DNA it would indeed be a historic moment in the relations of Palestine and Pakistan when Palestinian president will fly allRead More
Eight injured in cylinder blast in Rawalpindi
RAWALPINDI, JAN 22, (DNA) -At least eight people were injured as a cylinder exploded in a house in Dhok Hasso Hafizabad, Rawalpindi on Sunday.According to rescue officials, the injured persons included a woman, her husband and four children. All of the injured were shifted to a hospital.=DNA ============
Australia pile on 354 for Pakistan to chase
SYDNEY, JAN 22, (DNA) -Two quick strikes by pacer Hasan Ali stemmed the flow of runs from Australia as David Warner departed for 130 and captain Steve Smith went for 49. Warner’s century fired Australia to a rapid start against Pakistan in the fourth ODI at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday. Warner and captain Steve Smith guided Australia past 150, after Usman Khawaja was sent to pavilion by Hasan Ali earlier. Australia won the toss and decided to bat first. The hosts announced two changes to their playing 11, whileRead More
Markets in Parachinar closed as city mourns blast victims
PARACHINAR, JAN 22, (DNA) – Markets and shops in Parachinar remained closed today (Sunday) as the city mourned the death of 25 people in a powerful blast at Eidgah market early Saturday morning. Security has been tightened around the city following the tragedy. Checkpoints and blockades have been set up in various parts of the city and vehicles are only being let through after thorough checking. A combined funeral prayer of 21 of the victims was held on Saturday at Parachinar’s main Imambargah, after which their bodies were shifted to theirRead More