Wednesday, March 21st, 2018
Peshawar beat Karachi to qualify for PSL3 final
LAHORE, MAR 21 (DNA) – Karachi Kings are ready to face Peshawar Zalmi in the second eliminator of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) in Lahore on Wednesday. Kings will start the match as underdogs as they will be without the star power of their captain Imad Wasim and veteran all-rounder Imad Wasim. The duo will miss the match due to injuries, which means pacer Mohammad Amir will lead the side. On the other hand, Zalmi will be high on confidence after registering a nail-biting one-run win over Quetta Gladiators inRead More
Kabul suicide bombing: Death toll rises further
KABUL, MAR 21 (DNA) – The officials in the Ministry of Public Health confirm that the toll as a result of today’s suicide attack has climbed at least 29 dead. The officials in the Ministry of Public Health confirm that the toll as a result of today’s suicide attack has climbed at least 29 dead. The officials are saying that the explosion has also left at least 52 others wounded amid fears that the death toll could further rise. Preliminary reports indicate the loyalists of the Islamic State of IraqRead More
PIA privatisation reaches Phase-II
ISLAMABAD, MAR 21 (DNA) – Massive liabilities worth Rs324 billion has become a major headache for stakeholders inolved in the privatisation of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). In a bid to expedite the process, the Privatisation Commission (PC) has decided to shift the liability to another company to facilitate the sale of PIA. Privatisation Minister Daniyal Aziz, during a meeting of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Privatisation, said that as per rules and business of the government, the PC is forming a new company where loans and other liabilities will beRead More
Sri Lankan President will arrive in Islamabad on March 22
ISLAMABAD, MAR 21 (DNA) – Maithripala Sirisena, President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka will visit Pakistan from 22nd to 24th March 2018. He will be the “Guest of Honor” on Pakistan Day parade. The participation of President Sirisena in the parade is a demonstration of the very close ties between Pakistan and Sri Lanka and the respect in which the people and leadership of Pakistan hold the President of Sri Lanka. During the visit, the Sri Lankan President will meet the President and the Prime Minister ofRead More
Pakistan reiterates full support to Afghanistan peace process
ISLAMABAD, MAR 21 (DNA) – Afghan Ambassador Hazrat Omar Zakhilwal called on Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi this afternoon. They discussed bilateral relations and efforts for lasting peace and stability in Afghanistan . The Prime Minister strongly condemned suicide blast at a shrine in Kabul today in which many precious lives were lost while a number of people got injured. He expressed Pakistan’s solidarity with the government and people of Afghanistan over this brutal act of terrorism. Expressing Pakistan’s desire for strengthening engagement with Afghanistan to deepen mutually beneficial cooperation in diverse fields, the Prime MinisterRead More
Optimistic about getting justice from SC: Naqeeb’s father
ISLAMABAD, MAR 21 (DNA) – Haji Khan Mohammad—the father of late Naqeebullah Mehsud—on Wednesday stated that he was hopeful about getting justice in Naqeebullah murder case from the country s top court. He was talking to media outside Supreme Court (SC) in Islamabad today. Haji Khan was all praise for the apex court over arrest of Rao Anwar, former SSP Malir whereas he expressed full confidence in the country’s top court. “20 million people stood by us. Whole nation was is sad over extra-judicial killing of Naqeeb. We are peaceful peopleRead More