Saturday, February 25th, 2017
Pollard late onslaught gives Karachi Kings last-ball win over Lahore Qalandars
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DUBAI, FEB 25, (DNA) – Karachi Kings defeated Lahore Qalandars by five-wickets in their high-octane Pakistan Super League 2017 encounter at Dubai on Saturday. Karachi Kings won the toss and chose to bowl in the match. Lahore Qalandars, batting first, scored 155/6 in their given 20 overs. Mohammad Rizwan was the top scorer for Qalandars as he made 32 runs from 24 balls with the help of two boundaries and a six. Skipper Brendon McCullum scored 31 runs from 28 deliveries with five fours to his name. Sohail Tanvir andRead More
Afghan president Ashraf Ghani not to attend ECO summit
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ISLAMABAD, FEB 25, (DNA) – President of Afghanistan Ashraf Ghani will not attend the ECO summit. Even the Afghan government has not nominated anybody sofar to attend the Summit to be held in Islamabad on March 01. Foreign office sources told DNA that Afghan government has conveyed the decision to the Pakistan government that Ashraf Ghani shall not be able to attend the summit. When asked, the foreign office sources said even nobody has so far been nominated by the Afghan government for the summit meeting. Meanwhile briefing the media personsRead More
Austrian delegation discusses energy projects with Shehbaz Sharif
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LAHORE, FEB 25, (DNA) – A high-level delegation, led by Dr Brigitta Blaha, Ambassador of Austria, called on Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday. Different matters of mutual interest including promotion of bilateral relations and extending cooperation in different sectors were discussed during the meeting. The delegation showed keen interest in extending cooperation in hydropower projects, especially small hydro projects and electricity production from solid waste. The ambassador invited the CM to visit Austria and praised his wonderful steps for woman empowerment and the progress made in this fieldRead More
Abid Sher Ali claims Nawaz Sharif will emerge victorious in Panama case
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FAISALABAD, FEB 25, (DNA) – Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Abid Sher Ali has claimed Saturday that Nawaz Sharif will emerge victorious in the Panama case. He was talking to media at the headquarters of Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO). Abid Sher Ali bashed his opponents and said the allegations against Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif have been made without any evidence and we have answered every question. Minister of State for Water and Power termed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan ‘wanted’ and said he will soon be dragged to courtRead More
PIA puts 416 lives in danger
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FEB 25, (DNA) -Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has turned Air Bus into a W-11 passenger bus. The Karachi-Madinah flight has capacity of 409 passengers; but 416 traveled with seven who kept standing through the four-hour journey.
4 killed, 600 suspects rounded up in ‘Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad’ across the country
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FEB 25, (DNA) – Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad continues across the country. Punjab Rangers conducted over 200 Search Operations in various areas of Punjab including Karor, Layyah and Rawalpindi. Suspected houses, Madrassas and shops searched. 4 terrorists got killed in exchange of fire while over 600 suspects including few Afghans apprehended. Jihadi material & weapons recovered. Few facilitators of Jamat ul Ahrar also arrested. “Operation Radd-ul-Fassad continues across the country. Punjab Rangers conducted over 200 search operations in areas of Punjab including Karor, Layyah, and Rawalpindi.” a news release of ISPR stated.Read More