Monday, March 19th, 2018
Islamabad United faces a big setback ahead of PSL Final
DUBAI, MAR 19 (DNA) – The Islamabad United faces a big setback ahead of the PSL Final in Karachi. Misbah-ul-Haq has been forced out of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2018 final in Karachi owing to his hand injury. Misbah, who also *missed the PSL Qualifier in Dubai, is suffering from a hairline fracture on his wrist. The makeshift skipper for Islamabad JP Duminy will be leading the side in the PSL final scheduled on March 25. Misbah will be replaced by young batsman Sahibzada Farhan. In the first two games of Islamabad, Rumman Raees hadRead More
Pakistan Navy Chief holds meeting with Kuwaiti Naval Chief
KUWAIT, MAR 19 (DNA) – Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi visited Kuwait and held meetings with Chief of the General Staff of Kuwait’s Army, Chief of Kuwait Naval forces and Commander Kuwait Coast Guard. During meetings, matters pertaining to bilateral interest including defence cooperation and joint collaboration came under discussion. According to the spokesperson of Pakistan Navy , the Chief of the Naval Staff highlighted the resolve of Pakistan Navy against maritime terrorism.
Chinese Foreign Minister promoted
BEIJING, MAR 19 (DNA) – Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi retained his job and was also promoted to a state councillor on Monday, meaning he now has the country’s two top diplomat roles, in a vote of confidence for his strong defence of China’s interests. Sources had previously told that Wang would probably become a state councillor with responsibility for foreign affairs, and that he may also keep his job as foreign minister. He has been likened to a “silver fox” in China’s state media, and online, for his looksRead More
Rear Admiral Imran Ahmad takes charge of Pakistan Navy logistics command
KARACHI, MAR 19 (DNA) – Rear Admiral Imran Ahmad took charge of logistics command of Pakistan Navy in Karachi on Monday. He received the command from outgoing Commander Logistics Rear Admiral Sajid Wazir Khan. According to spokesperson of Pakistan Navy , the new Commander Logistics was also presented guard of honor. Officials of Pakistan Navy , jawans and large number of civilians attended the change of command ceremony.
Mujahid Anwar Khan assumes PAF command
ISLAMABAD, MAR 18 (DNA) – Air Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan on Monday took over command of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) from Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman at a ceremony at the Air Headquarters in Islamabad. ACM Sohail Aman was welcomed by Mujahid Anwar in the ceremony. He inspected the guard of honour presented to him by a smartly turned out contingent of PAF and J-17 thunder. During the ceremony, the outgoing air chief handed over the ‘Command Sword’ to Air Marshal Mujahid Anwar and also decorated him with theRead More