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08 killed as blast hits Lahore’s Defence

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LAHORE (Dunya News) – At least eight people have been killed while several others sustained severe wounds in a blast at Lahore’s Defence Z block market today (Thursday). According to details, the explosion occurred at an underconstruction plaza targeting Bombay Chowpatty outlet in the market. Windowpanes of several nearby shops have been shattered whereas vehicles parked near the plaza were got also affected. Rescue teams and bomb disposal squad have arrived at the scene and shifted the injured to General Hospital while toll is likely to be escalated. The securityRead More


3rd phase of PSL starts today

3rd

DUBAI, FEB 23, (DNA) –  Third phase of Pakistan Super League will start today (Thursday) in Dubai where Karachi Kings will take on Quetta Gladiators. On the points table, Quetta Gladiators stand first with 7 points, Lahore Qalandars second, while Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi on third and fourth positions respectively. Karachi Kings will be out of the tournament in case of losing any match.=DNA ==============


SC reserves verdict in Panama Papers case

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ISLAMABAD, FEB 23, (DNA) – Final decision in Panama Leaks case is likely to be reserved or issued after the hearing today (Thursday). A five-member larger bench headed by Justice Asif Saeed Khosa resumed the hearing. Other judges in the bench include Justice Ejaz Afzal Khan, Justice Gulzar Ahmed, Justice Sheikh Azmat Saeed and Justice Ijaz-ul-Ahsan. According to details, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawyer Naeem Bukhari will complete his conclusive arguments in the case. Earlier, Supreme Court of Pakistan had remarked that it is a fundamental right of nation to knowRead More


PM to chair strategic cooperation meeting in Ankara

PM

ANKARA, FEB 23, (DNA) –  The 5th Session of Pakistan-Turkey High Level Strategic Cooperation Council will be held in Ankara today (Thursday). Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and his Turkish counterpart Binali Yildirim will co-chair the meeting. The two sides will discuss cooperation in diverse sectors. A number of Agreements and Memorandum of Understanding are also expected to be signed on the occasion. Nawaz Sharif would also hold wide-ranging consultations with Turkish leadership on bilateral, regional and international issues. During the visit, Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif would be meetingRead More