Monday, April 2nd, 2018
Pakistan thrash Windies, clinch T20I series
KARACHI, APR 02 (DNA) – : Babar Azam’s 97 off 58 took Pakistan to 205-3 against Windies in second T-20 match here at National Stadium on Monday. The other hero of the day was young Hussain Talat who once again proved his mettle scoring handy 63 off 41 with aid of eight fours and a six. Both the young guns of Pakistan joined the crease just after the early wicket of Fakhar Zaman who just made six runs. Emrit accounted for the left-hander on the total of 11 runs. They bothRead More
Pakistan, Turkey to hold joint Naval Drills: Report
ISLAMABAD, APR 02 (DNA) – Commander Turkish Naval Forces Vice Admiral Adnan Ozbal on Monday visited Naval Headquarters and called on Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi as part of a bilateral visit aimed at enhancing collaboration between the two navies, Pakistan Navy said in a statement. The dignitary was received by Admiral Abbasi upon his arrival at the headquarters. He was also presented with Guard of Honour by a contingent of navy. The two in a meeting discussed professional matters of mutual interests and bilateral naval collaboration. VariousRead More
China unveils World’s longest Sea Bridge connecting HongKong with mainland China
BEIJING, APR 02 (DNA) – China is ready to inaugurate the longest sea bridge in the world this year. The bridge, which connects Hong Kong and Macau with mainland China , is 55 km long and six lanes wide. The project is aimed at bringing these three places closer by reducing the journey time to just about an hour long. Reportedly built using more steel than as many as 60 Eiffel Towers, the multi-billion dollar project has been touted as the result of an international collaboration. This concrete monster also boasts of fourRead More
Malaysia approves ‘fake news’ law despite outcry
KUALA LUMPUR, APR 02 (DNA) – Malaysia’s government Monday pushed a law through parliament that makes “fake news” punishable with a maximum six-year jail term despite an outcry from critics worried it will be used to stifle dissent before elections. The law targets foreign as well as local media, and is seen in part as an effort to silence criticism of the scandal surrounding sovereign wealth fund 1MDB that has rocked the administration of Prime Minister Najib Razak. The election is expected within weeks and Najib is battling to winRead More
Turkish Navy Chief awarded one of the highest military award of Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, APR 02 (DNA) – President Mamnoon Hussain has conferred Nishan-e-Imtiaz Military on Commandeer Turkish Navy Admiral Adnan Özbal. Speaking on the occasion in Islamabad on Monday, he said that defence ties between Pakistan and Turkey will further improve in future. The President said democratic institutions of both the countries are deeply linked with one another. He said depth in the ties between Islamabad and Ankara is beyond words. The President said Pakistan and Turkey are cooperating each other on international fora. Mamnoon Hussain said that Turkey is playing a courageous role in resolving issues confrontingRead More
Ambassador Alice G. Wells meets COAS Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa
RAWALPINDI, APR 02 (DNA) – Ambassador Alice G. Wells, South & Central Asia Acting Assistant Secretary, USA called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at GHQ. Regional security environment and matters of mutual interest were discussed. COAS reiterated that Pakistan is committed for peace and stability in the region particularly in Afghanistan through a national approach. COAS said that Pakistan also expects other players in the region to play equally positive part. Ambassador Wells said that US is committed to lasting peace and supports all effortsRead More