Wednesday, March 1st, 2017
Islamabad United, Karachi Kings battle today in second PSL playoff
SHARJAH, MAR 01, (DNA) – Defending champions Islamabad United are going to clash against KarachiKings today (Wednesday) in second playoff of Pakistan Super League (PSL). The match will be played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium at 09:00 PM (PST). This match can also be termed as eliminator because losing team will be out of tournament, and thewinners will play Peshawar Zalmi in third playoff. It is pertinent here to mention that Islamabad United, eliminated Karachi Kings in playoff round in first edition of PSL as well. United have been declared favorites thisRead More
Six injured as Karachi-bound international flight loses control
KARACHI, MAR 01, (DNA) -At least six people sustained injuries as Karachi-bound international flight lost control. According to Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority, Air Arabia’s flight number 9054 came into air pocket and started shaking due to which bags in luggage holder dropped on the passengers causing wounds. Landing in Karachi, the passengers were given first aid at the airport however, a minor girl was shifted to the hospital due to fracture in arm.
PM Nawaz, Turkey’s Erdogan reiterate firm commitment to eliminate terrorism
ISLAMABAD, MAR 01, (DNA) – A meeting was held on Tuesday between Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan who arrived in Islamabad to attend the 13 Session of the ECO Summit. While discussing bilateral relations, the two leaders expressed satisfaction over the growing strategic partnership marked by deepening of cooperation in diverse fields. The two leaders recalled a highly successful visit of the Prime Minister to Turkey last week for participation in the 5th session of High level Strategic Cooperation Council (HLSCC) in which they had signedRead More
Quetta Gladiators’ foreign players refuse to play PSL final in Lahore
SHARJAH, MAR 01, (DNA) – Foreign players of Quetta Gladiators have refused to play Pakistan Super League (PSL) final in Lahore. As per details, five overseas players including Kevin Pietersen, Rilee Rossouw, Luke Wright, Nathan McCullum and Tymal Mills have opted not to play the final match at Gaddafi Stadium. Kevin Pietersen have also flown back to London after playing first playoff against Peshawar Zalmi. Quetta Gladiators qualified for the final after beating Peshawar Zalmi in first playoff by just one run. reported earlier that in case the teams end upRead More
Security alert letter issued for shrine in Clifton, Karachi
KARACHI, MAR 01, (DNA) -The government has issued a threat alert letter for security of the shrine of Abdullah Shah Ghazi located in Clifton area of Karachi. According to the letter issued by National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA), a terrorist organization is planning to launch terror assault at the shrine of sufi Abdullah Shah Ghazi popularly known as Ghazi Baba in near future. Clifton police station also faces the same threat, the notification said. The government’s Nacta letter advised the concerned authorities to beef up security of all vital installationsRead More
PSL play off: Quetta gladiators steal the show in the last over
SHARJAH, MAR 01, (DNA) – Quetta Gladiators reached the final of Pakistan Super League (PSL) for the second time in a row as they defeated Peshawar Zalmi by just 1 run, in a thriller. Skipper Darren Sammy won the toss and elected to bowl first on a seemingly good Sharjah pitch. Quetta Gladiators had decided to bring three changes to its side as Luke Wright, Saad Nasim and Anwar Ali have been included in the team while Chris Jordan, Dawid Malan and Haris Sohail have been included in Peshawar Zamli squad.Read More