Sunday, October 1st, 2017
First Test: Pakistan all out for 422, lead by 3 against Sri Lanka on Day 4
ABU DHABI, OCT 01 (DNA) – Pakistan on Sunday resumed their first innings batting on the fourth day of the first-Test against Sri Lanka at Sheikh Zayed Stadium. Following the dismissal of Babar Azam in the final over of third day, Azhar Ali was joined by debutante Haris Sohail after the game resumed earlier today. Ali was dismissed after scoring 85 runs today, followed by skipper Sarfraz Ahmed on 18 and bowler Mohammad Amir on four runs. Before lunch on day four, Pakistan was trailing the Sri Lankan first inningsRead More
Army chief discusses regional security situation with Afghan president
RAWALPINDI, OCT 01 (DNA) – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Sunday left for Kabul, capital city of Afghanistan, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement. According to Pakistan Army’s media wing, the COAS will hold a meeting with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and other dignitaries including military officials. However, no further details were shared with regard to agenda of the meeting. Both countries have been trading accusations of fomenting political unrest through militancy and terrorism against each other. In the 72nd United Nations GeneralRead More
President, PM urged nation to promote great characteristics of sacrifice
ISLAMABAD, OCT 01 (DNA) – In their messages on Yaum-e-Ashur, President Mamnoon Hussain and Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi have urged the nation to promote great characteristics of sacrifice, unity and discipline. President Mamnoon Hussain said the country can get rid of all political and social issues like extremism by deciding the line of action keeping in view Imam Hussain’s (RA) sacrifice. While commemorating the sacrifices of Imam Hussain (RA) and his family members, President stressed that we should keep in view his objectives and strategies, which provide solution toRead More
Youm-e-ashur being observed today with religious solemnity
Youm-e-Ashur , the 10th of the holy month of Muharram, will be observed across the country on Sunday with due solemnity to pay homage to the supreme sacrifices rendered by Hazrat Imam Hussain Razi Allah ho Ta’ala Anho and his companions in Karbala. Alam, Zuljinah and Taazia processions will be taken out in all the cities and towns of the country. Ulema and Zakireen will highlight the teachings of Hazrat Imam Hussain and various aspects of Karbala tragedy. Strict security measures have been made along the routes of processions toRead More