Monday, April 23rd, 2018
President Mamnoon greets Azerbaijan president on his re-election
His Excellency Mr Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Excellency, It gives me immense pleasure to convey warmest felicitations on Your Excellency’s re-election as the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Your re-election to the highest office is not just a vote of confidence by the people of Azerbaijan, but also a mandate for the continued progress and development of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Pakistan and Azerbaijan are not just strategic partners, but brothers linked by age old bonds of kinship and culture. YourRead More
Nishtar hockey club qualifies for final of inter club tourney
ISLAMABAD, APR 23 (DNA) – Nishtar Hockey Club has qualified for the final of the Inter club hockey tournament by defeating Margallah Hockey club by 4-1. Nishtar hockey club outclassed Margalla hockey club in the first semi final of Inter Club Hockey Tournament played at Naseer Bundha Hockey Stadium on Monday. The Nishtar club from the outset of the match played excellent hockey and scored two early goals, that put the opponents under huge pressure. Noman, Usman, Hassan, from Nishtar club put up excellent show and did not allow theRead More
Ali Zafar sends legal notice to Meesha Shafi over ‘reckless allegations’
APR 23 (DNA) – Meesha-Zafar spat on Monday took a new twist after Ali Zafar on Monday sent a legal notice to Meesha Shafi over hurling ‘reckless accusations’. The legal notice stated that Meesha Shafi had hurled reckless allegations at Ali Zafar and made false claims pertaining to sexual harassment. Ali Zafar—in his legal notice—demanded Meesha Shaif to issue an apology on media within 15 days. Zafar further warned against filing defamation suit worth Rs100 mln in session court if Meesha does not apologise. Ali Zafar has also categorically dismissedRead More
Commander Sri Lankan Army, COAS vow to further enhance defence ties
RAWALPINDI, APR 23 (DNA) – Lt. General N.U.M.M.W Senanayake, Commander Sri Lankan Army called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at GHQ. During the meeting matters of mutual interest including military to military relations, regional security situation and measures to further enhance bilateral defence cooperation were discussed. Visiting dignitary acknowledged and appreciated Pakistan Army’s sincere efforts and sacrifices in war against terrorism and for stability in the region. Earlier on arrival at GHQ, Commander Sri Lankan Army, laid a floral wreath at Yadgar-e-Shuhada. A smartly turnedRead More
PM Abbasi announces to restore full gas supply to K-Electric
KARACHI, APR 23 (DNA) – In a step to eliminate prolonged power outages in Karachi, Prime Minister (PM) Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Monday has announced to restore full gas supply to K-Electric. Talking to media in Governor House, the premier said that the metropolis will not be deprived of electricity or water, adding that load shedding will be continued in the areas where power theft is at peak. Federal government has fulfilled its responsibility regarding Green Line project, he added. PM Abbasi has also directed the local administration to resolveRead More
Stronger people have sharper brains: Study
LONDON, APR 23 (DNA) – If you thought hitting the gym only builds your physical strength, think again. A study of nearly half a million people has revealed that stronger people perform better in brain functioning tests. Muscular strength, measured by handgrip, is an indication of how healthy our brains are, said the study published in the journal Schizophrenia Bulletin. “Our study confirms that people who are stronger do indeed tend to have better functioning brains,” said study co-author, Joseph Firth, from NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Australia.Read More