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PML-N holds constitutional institutions in high esteem: marriyum

| May 28, 2017
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ISLAMABAD, MAY 28 (DNA) – Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb says PML-N holds constitutional institutions of the country in high esteem. Talking on Sunday, she said that the appearance of the son of an elected Prime Minister before the Joint Investigation Team has substantiated PML-N stance in this regard. Marriyum Aurangzeb said that Hussain Nawaz could have avoided the JIT notice but he appeared before it, although he has expressed reservations over two member of the JIT in his petition filed in the apex court. Earlier,Read More

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PTI appoints Dr Haider Ali as election commissioner in K-P

| May 28, 2017
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PESHAWAR, MAY 28 (DNA) – The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has  appointed Dr Haider Ali as election commissioner in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa to conduct party polls in the province. Haider, an MPA, had been appointed to the post on May 19, but a formal announcement was made on Sunday, as per the party press release. Also on May 19, the party had appointed Iftikhar Farooqi and Mir Nasarullah Rind as election commissioners for Sindh and Balochistan respectively. On May 13, party chief Imran Khan had announced intra-party election to be held on June 11,Read More

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Hassan Nawaz on his way back home after JIT questioning

| May 28, 2017
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ISLAMABAD, MAY 28 (DNA) – Hussain Nawaz has reached the judicial academy to appear before the JIT. The Joint Investigation Team (JIT) responsible for investigating the Sharif family’s offshore properties had called upon Hussain Nawaz, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s son to record his statement. A notice had already been dispatched to Hussain in line with the Supreme Court’s verdict in the Panamagate case whereby Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his sons, Hasan and Hussain, have been asked to ensure appearance before the JIT as part of the investigations, whenever required. InRead More

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Fahim’s blistering knock steers Pakistan to win in CT warm-up vs BD

| May 28, 2017
LONDON, MAY 28 (DNA) - A new wonder boy, Fahim Ashraf came out of nowhere and helped Pakistan chasing down a mammoth target of 342 runs in a warm-match ahead of the Champions Trophy 2017. At one stage, Pakistan team seemed to have lost the plot as they were 249 for the loss of 8 wickets in the forty third over. A blistering knock of 64 runs on 30 balls by Fahim Ashraf that included four sixes and four boundaries, helped Pakistan pulled off one of the most thrilling chases in modern cricket. Meanwhile, proper support was given by Hasan Ali at the other hand as he also scored 27 runs off 15 balls that also included a huge six. Earlier, Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat first at Edgbaston in a warm-up match prior to the mega event. A superb knock of 102 that included four towering sixes and nine boundaries made things really nightmarish for the bowling side in warm-up as Bangladesh register 341 in the allotted fifty overs. Moreover, proper support was also provided by Imrul Kayes and Mushfiqur Rahim by scoring 61 and 46 respectively to help their side in putting a mammoth total on the board. Junaid proved expensive however was able to get four wickets in the match. Hasan Ali and Shadab Khan also took two wickets each. In reply, Pakistan lost two quick wickets as former skipper Azhar Ali and Babar Azam were back in the pavilion with just 19 runs on the board. Ahmed Shehzad fell to Shakib Al Hasan for 44 afterwards. Pakistan lost wickets in quick succession and match seemed to be slipping out of their hands when Fahim Ashraf came to the rescue and pulled off one of the terrific knocks in chasing down 342 runs. Bangladeshi bowlers were in awe as they had no reply to the lusting hitting of the new players who scored the fastest knock just at the right time. Pakistan successfully chase down 342 runs with the loss of eight wickets with three balls to spare. Shoaib Malik scored 72 and Hafeez 49 to gave the bottom line an opportunity to chase a classic thriller. Before the match, Green Shirts conducted practice session at Edgbaston where batting and bowling combinations were tested. The team trained hard before the practice match, and new kit for Champions Trophy was also revealed. Pakistan skipper Sarfraz Ahmed is hopeful for success in the warm-up match as well as in the main event. Pakistan are ranked last out of the eight teams that are participating in Champions Trophy. Bangladesh are two positions above Pakistan, occupying sixth spot.

LONDON, MAY 28 (DNA) – A new wonder boy, Fahim Ashraf came out of nowhere and helped Pakistan chasing down a mammoth target of 342 runs in a warm-match ahead of the Champions Trophy 2017. At one stage, Pakistan team seemed to have lost the plot as they were 249 for the loss of 8 wickets in the forty third over. A blistering knock of 64 runs on 30 balls by Fahim Ashraf that included four sixes and four boundaries, helped Pakistan pulled off one of the most thrilling chasesRead More

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