Monday, June 4th, 2018
Pakistan announce squad for Scotland T20s
LAHORE, JUNE 04 (DNA) – Pakistan, the world’s top-ranked Twenty20 side, announced a 15-member squad Monday for their two matches against Scotland later this month.There was only one change in the squad from the T20 series against the West Indies in April, with Haris Sohail replacing Babar Azam, who fractured his wrist during the first Test against England last week. Pakistan drew the two-Test series 1-1 after winning the first match at Lord’s and losing the second in Leeds on Sunday. Their two T20s against Scotland will be played onRead More
Saaf Pani case: Shehbaz Sharif’s representative submits reply in NAB
LAHORE, JUNE (DNA) – Representative of former Chief Minister of Punjab (CM) Shehbaz Sharif on Monday has submitted reply in National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on his client’s behalf in Saaf Pani Company case. Shehbaz Sharif has failed to appear in the bureau despite summon however, his representative attended the proceedings. Earlier, Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar had expressed resentment on chief secretary over improper basic facilities in Punjab, asking the provincial government what steps it has taken for boosting health and education sectors. It is worth hereRead More
Bait-ul-Sukoon provided free treatment to cancer patients
KARACHI, June 4 (DNA): Dr. Jawaid Mallick, Medical Director, Bait Ul Sukoon, has said that the hospital has provided treatment to 15,317 in-house patients and 70,547 OPD cases. According to the statement issued on Monday, around 17,364 patients received chemotherapy, over 4,045 radiotherapy and over 3,206 underwent lifesaving surgeries. Bait Ul Sukoon Cancer Hospital successfully provided treatment to 19,147 cancer patients entirely free of cost since its inception while the expenses per patient were around one million to two million rupees. It was established in 1999 as a hospice. Bait Ul SukoonRead More
Caretaker PM, Air Chief discuss matters pertaining to PAF
ISLAMABAD, JUNE 04 (DNA) – Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan called on caretaker Prime Minister retired Justice Nasir-ul-Mulk in Islamabad on Monday and discussed professional matters pertaining to Pakistan Air Force. The Air Chief also felicitated Nasir-ul-Mulk on assuming the office of the Prime Minister.
Sorry state of affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
By Ansar Mahmood Bhatti Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) is a strong reflection of a country, therefore, a lot of emphasis is always laid on making this Ministry highly efficient, proactive and responsive. In Pakistan’s case unfortunately the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in recent years seems to have failed miserably to come up to the expectations of both the locals and foreigners. The sorry state of affairs at the Ministry can definitely be attributed to the previous government’s failure to appoint a full-time foreign minister during its tenureRead More
Chinese engineer found dead inside embassy in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, JUNE 04 (DNA) – A Chinese engineer was mysteriously found dead in the Islamabad embassy on Monday. Gayaan Chan was working as an engineer at the Chinese embassy in the federal capital city; his body was recovered 12 days after his death from his room, according to police. The cause of the death has yet to be ascertained. Police shifted the body to PIMS Hospital and have launched investigations.