Sunday, January 21st, 2018
Pakistan, World XI play out thrilling 3-3 draw at hockey stadium in Lahore
LAHORE, JAN 21 (DNA) – Pakistan hockey team on Sunday twice came from behind to hold World XI to a 3-3 draw in the second and final match of the series at the National Hockey Stadium in Lahore. Having battered their inexperienced hosts 5-1 in the opening game in Karachi, the formidable World XI continued where they had left off, creating a plethora of opportunities in the opening half, although some uncharacteristic profligacy in front of the goal kept them from taking an early lead. The opening goal finally arrived in theRead More
CM Shahbaz Sharif to appear before NAB over Rs 1 billion irregularities in Ashiana Housing Scheme
LAHORE, JAN 12 (DNA) – Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif may land into trouble over the alleged irregularities in the Ashiana Housing Scheme Project as Rs 1 billion has been misutilised in the said project. He will tomorrow (Monday) appear before the National Accountability Bureau’s (NAB) combined investigation team (CIT) in connection with an alleged graft in a housing scheme. The Punjab CM took the decision to appear before the anti-corruption watchdog team was taken after detailed consultation with his legal experts. The anti-corruption watchdog had issued a notice toRead More
Hashoo group secures 3 CSR awards
ISLAMABAD, JAN 21 (DNA) – Hashoo Group secured 3 CSR Awards for its significant contributions in social development through different remarkable interventions in the following categories: “Community Development & Services”, Vocational Training”, and “Education & Scholarships”. On behalf of Hashoo Group, Ms. Ayesha Khan, Country Director, Hashoo Foundation/Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Hashoo Group, received the awards from Miss. Marriyum Aurangzeb, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Mr. Jam Kamal Khan, Minister of State for Petroleum. The well-attended event, 10 th Annual International Summit on CSR-2018, wasRead More
Afghan senior diplomat in Pakistan killed in Kabul Intercontinental Hotel attack
KABUL, JAN 21 (DNA) – Dr Abdullah Waheed, Afghan diplomat in Karachi has been reportedly killed in the Kabul Intercontinental Hotel attack by the Afghan Taliban, Pajhwok news has reported. It was also reported that Five people were killed and 10 others injured during militants attack on Kabul intercontinental Hotel on Sunday, the Ministry of Interior (MoI) said.
Zainab murder case: JIT head submits report in Supreme Court
LAHORE, JAN 21 (DNA) – The Supreme Court (SC) of Pakistan on Sunday conducted a suo moto hearing on case pertaining to Zainab’s rape and murder in Lahore Registry. The joint investigation team (JIT) head Idrees submitted report in the court. Punjab Inspector General (IG) and DPO Kasur Zahid Nawaz Marwat were present on the occasion as well along with the parents of other seven girls who got murdered earlier. It is worth mentioning here that Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Mian Saqib Nisar had expressed annoyance over lack ofRead More
Pakistan condemns terrorist attack at the Intercontinental Hotel in Kabul
ISLAMABAD, JAN 21 (DNA) – Pakistan strongly condemns the brutal terrorist attack at the Inter-Continental Hotel in Kabul last evening. We express deep grief and sorrow at the loss of precious human lives and the injuring of many others in this terrorist act. The Government and the people of Pakistan convey solidarity and support with the Government and people of Afghanistan at this dastardly terrorist attack. We convey our deepest sympathies for those who have lost their loved ones and our sincere prayers and wishes are for early recovery of thoseRead More