Thursday, March 15th, 2018
Hockey Champions Trophy 2018: Pakistan to take on India in opening match
ISLAMABAD, MAR 15 (DNA) – The 2018 Champions Trophy hockey competition for men will start with clash between traditional rivals India and Pakistan. The international hockey federation (FIH) tournament will be held in Breda, the Netherlands, from June 23-July 1, 2018. Six of the top men’s hockey-playing nations will compete in the 2018 Champions Trophy. In opening day’s action, hosts and European champions the Netherlands will take on 2016 Olympic gold medallists Argentina; reigning Hockey World Cup, World League and Champions Trophy title holders Australia play Rio Olympic silver medallists Belgium whileRead More
Emirates crew member fell off the plane before departure
DUBAI, MAR 15 (DNA) – A crew member of Emirates met with an unfortunate incident on an international airport when he fell down from the plane. Emirates flight was due to depart Entebbe International Airport opened the emergency exit and fell off the plane, sustaining serous injuries. The crew member was immediately taken to the hospital for life-threatening injuries. The exact cause of the incident is not yet clear and investigations are on. Emirates spokesperson said, “We can confirm that a member of our cabin crew unfortunately fell off from an open door whileRead More
FATF Asia Pacific delegation to arrive in Islamabad for crucial talks over terror financing
ISLAMABAD, MAR 15 (DNA) – A delegation of FATF’s Asian Pacific Group is due to visit Pakistan in April to deliver a list of requirements for an action plan to counter money laundering and terror financing. NACTA officials said that the financial watchdog has yet to provide recommendations or list weaknesses in Pakistan’s financial monitoring system. Most of FATF’s standards were met before the regulator held its plenary meeting in February, they said. Last week, Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal lashed out at the US over criticism of Pakistan’s alleged weaknesses.Read More
Ayatollah Khamenei is a new Hitler: Saudi Crown Prince
WASHINGTON, MAR 15 (DNA) – Likening Iran’s leader to Adolf Hitler, Saudi Arabia’s crown prince warned in a US television interview that if Tehran gets a nuclear weapon, his country will follow suit. “Saudi Arabia does not want to acquire any nuclear bomb, but without a doubt, if Iran developed a nuclear bomb, we will follow suit as soon as possible,” Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said. Crown Prince Mohammed said he has referred to Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as “the new Hitler” because Khamenei has expansionistRead More
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia to enhance naval ties
RIYADH, MAR 15 (DNA) – Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi, who is on an official visit to Saudi Arabia has called on Commander Royal Saudi Border Guard, Vice Admiral Awwad Eid Al Balawi and Eastern Fleet Commander, Rear Admiral Fahad Ali Al-Furaidan and discussed professional matters of mutual interest. According to a press release of Pakistan Navy , Chief of the Naval Staff highlighted Pakistan’s commitment and performance in the fight against terrorism and Pakistan Navy ‘s efforts for maintaining peace and stability in Indian Ocean Region. Vice Admiral AwwadRead More
Sherry Rehman files nomination papers for opposition leader in Senate
ISLAMABAD, MAR 15 (DNA) – Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) senator Sherry Rehman has filed nomination papers to be appointed as opposition leader in the Senate. On Wednesday, PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto nominated Rehman for the position. Senator Rehman submitted her nomination papers to Senate chairman Sadiq Sanjrani. Her nomination is supported by 33 members of the opposition. Rehman’s supporters include some independent members from Federally Administered Tribal Areas (Fata) and Balochistan besides Awami National Party (ANP) and Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-M) senators. If elected, Rehman would be the first femaleRead More