Wednesday, February 14th, 2018
Pakistan makes a big offer to ICC for Champions Trophy 2021
ISLAMABAD, FEB 14 (DNA) – Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has stepped in with an offer to the ICC of hosting the top ODI cricket event. The ICC had earlier stated that they are concerned about the absence of tax exemption from the Indian government for ICC events. “The matter came up when the ICC board expressed their concern around the absence of tax exemption from the Indian Government for ICC events held in India, despite ongoing efforts from both the ICC and BCCI to secure the exemption which is a standard practice for major sporting events around the world,” the ICC statement had saidRead More
Pakistan Saudi Arabia Navies joint counter terrorism drills at Karachi
KARACHI, FEB 14 (DNA) – The first phase of Joint Special Operation Forces Maritime exercise Aff’aa Al Sahil between Pakistan Navy and Royal Saudi Naval Forces concluded in Karachi today. Exercise Aff’aa Al Sahil is aimed at enhancing interoperability and sharpening the tactical proficiency in countering Maritime human trafficking, piracy and terrorism. The exercise will help in developing synergy in operations against asymmetric and conventional threats. Beside Exercise Aff’aa Al Sahil at Karachi , Exercise Dera Al Sahil between Pak Marines and Royal Saudi Naval Forces Marines is also under progress at Saudi Arabia.
China will take action if India sent troops to Maldives
BEIJING, FEB 14 (DNA) – After recently declaring that it did not want the Maldives to become another ‘flashpoint’ in Sino-Indian relations, China has again warned India against any military interference in the tiny Indian Ocean archipelago. “If India one-sidedly sends troops to the Maldives , China will take action to stop New Delhi. Indiashould not underestimate China’s opposition to unilateral military intervention,” declared a report in the state-run Global Times on Monday. Titled “Unauthorized military intervention in Malé must be stopped”, the report written Ai Jun began by noting that while the Maldives is in a state of emergency, “its neighbouring countryRead More
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani to seek billions of dollars investment from India
NEW DELHI, FEB 14 (DNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani will be seeking billions of dollars of Indian investment during a visit to New Delhi, diplomats said, a trip that comes amid US pressure to review a 2015 international nuclear deal and re-impose sanctions on Iran . India is trying to develop the port of Chabahar on Iran’s east coast as a way to gain access the markets of central Asia as well as Afghanistan by by-passing Pakistan. But progress is slow because of concern that President Donald Trump’s administration may eventually scrapRead More
Shooting outside US NSA headquarters, one hurt
WASHINGTON, FEB 14 (DNA) – A shooting erupted Wednesday outside the suburban Washington headquarters of the National Security Agency, a secretive intelligence organization responsible for global US electronic eavesdropping, leaving at least one person injured, officials said. NBC News aired aerial images of what appeared to be police surrounding a man on the ground in handcuffs outside the NSA facility in Fort Meade, Maryland. A black SUV appeared to have crashed into a concrete barrier surrounding the site, and bullet holes were visible in the vehicle’s front windows. “We canRead More
One after another reference means there is no evidence: Maryam Nawaz
LAHORE. FEB 14 (DNA) – Maryam Nawaz said on Wednesday that the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has nothing against the Sharif family which is why they are filing additional references against them. “One after another reference means neither they found another nor they will,” she said. She reacted to the anti-graft body’s decision to file supplementary references against the ex-prime minister Nawaz Sharif in accountability court over Al Azizia and Flagship cases. Maryam said the top court’s decision to disqualify Nawaz Sharif over his Iqama (UAE work permit) will not be rememberedRead More