Thursday, June 7th, 2018
Made in Pakistan: ‘Telstar 18’ to represent the country in FIFA World Cup 2018
Pakistan may not have made it to the FIFA World Cup 2018 that begins next week in Russia, but the country would be represented in all the matches of the event by Telstar 18. The Adidas Telstar 18 is the official match ball of the 2018 FIFA World Cup produced in Pakistan’s Sialkot city. It is designed by the company Adidas, a FIFA Partner and FIFA World Cup official match ball supplier since 1970, and based on the concept of the first Adidas’s World Cup match ball. The name ofRead More
Former PM Zafarullah Jamali joins PTI
QUETTA, JUNE 07 (DNA) – Former prime minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali has decided to join Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Thursday. PTI’s spokesman saying that Yar Muhamamd Rind and Zafarullah Jamali held telephonic talks and discussed the issue. “Zafarullah Khan Jamali has decided to join the PTI,” the spokesman said. The two leaders have agreed to meet soon to make a formal announcement. Meanwhile, PTI Additional Secretary Information Faisal Javed Khan also made the announcement of former prime minister’s joining on Twitter. “Welcome to Ex PM of Pakistan and Sr.Read More
SC directs Attorney General to confirm Dr. Aafia Siddiqui’s life
ISLAMABAD, JUNE 07 (DNA) – A three member bench headed by Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar heard a petition in Islamabad today seeking repatriation of Dr. Aafia Siddiqui. Aafia Siddiqui’s sister Fouzia Siddiqui appeared before the court. Supreme Court directed Attorney General to get a certificate from Pakistan embassy in the US within three days that confirms if she is still alive. Fouzia Siddiqui told the Apex court that Pakistan Counsel General had a two hour meeting with Aafia Siddiqui on 28th of the last month.
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s cousin to contest elections from Peshawar
PESHAWAR, JUNE 07 (DNA) – Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s cousin Noor Jehan will be contesting elections from Peshawar Jehan, who collected her nomination forms from the election commission, will be contesting elections from PK-77. “My aim is to work for women empowerment,” Jehan said. “I would like to focus on the problems in my constituency.” Jehan and her family reside in the area of Shah Wali Qataal, adjacent to the Qissa Khwani Bazar. Being Shah Rukh’s paternal cousin, she visited the Bollywood superstar twice and the family maintains close contact with theirRead More
FIFA World Cup 2018: These 4 formidable teams do not need Ronaldo or Messi to go the distance
MOSCOW, JUNE 07 (DNA) – FIFA World Cup is football’s showpiece event which breathes life into the sport every four years. The mega event has a distinctive swagger attached to it, promoting national unity and radiating positivity. You will find passionate Barcelona and Real Madrid fans coexisting in harmony, derby rivals sharing a drink at a pub in Manchester, and a multicultural French team with the backing of the entire nation, for the sole reason of winning the elusive trophy. Let’s take a dip in the dynamics of international football, and ascertain the teams whichRead More
Promotion of sports with education critical for healthy society: Mamnoon
ISLAMABAD, JUNE 07 (DNA) – President Mamnoon Hussain says the promotion of sports along with education is critical for the composition of a healthy society. He expressed these views during a meeting with Pakistani team that secured second position in Street Child Football World Cup and officials of Muslim Hands in Islamabad, on Thursday. The President said these children have highlighted the name of Pakistan in the world by displaying brilliant performance in Street Child Football World Cup. He expressed hope that these successes will continue in future. He askedRead More