Thursday, June 28th, 2018
Football World Cup 2018: Colombia through to last 16 with 1-0 win, Senegal out
MOSCOW, (DNA) – : Colombia end Africa’s World Cup dream, beat Senegal 1-0. Yerry Mina´s header secured Colombia a 1-0 win over Senegal in Samara on Thursday to clinch their safe passage to the last 16 as they finished top of Group H, while Senegal missed out to Japan on a fair play tiebreaker. Japan lost 1-0 to already-eliminated Poland in the group´s other fixture. However, with both Japan and Senegal having the same number of points, goal difference and goals scored, it came down to disciplinary record to decideRead More
37 brigadiers promoted to major general rank: ISPR
RAWALPINDI, (DNA) – Promotion board from Brigadiers to Major General was held at General Headquarters today. Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa presided. A total of 987 officers were considered for promotion out of which 37 Brigadiers including 9 from Army Medical Corps approved for promotion to the rank of Major General. Those promoted include Brigadier Babar Iftikhar, Brigadier Muhammad Ahmed Malik, Brigadier Irfan Arshad, Brigader Muhammad Shahbaz Khan, Brig Tahir Hameed Shah, Brigadier Irfan Ahmed Malik, Brigadier Raza Ali Khan, Brigadier Zafar Iqbal , Brigadier ZahidRead More
Pakistan register first Champions Trophy win
AMESTERDAM, (DNA) – After three back-to-back defeats, Pakistan finally registered a convincing win against Argentina in the last Champions Trophy tournament. The Men in Green thrashed Argentina by 4-1. Pakistan lost their opening game against arch-rivals r India 4-0 before losing to top-ranked team Australia 2-1 in a close contest. Yesterday, the green shorts were beaten by host Netherlands. Six teams are taking part in this year’s tournament, which is the last edition of the Champions Trophy. The tournament will be replaced by the Hockey Pro League (HPL) in 2019.Read More
OECD-Pakistan agreed to strengthen cooperation
PARIS, JUN 28 (DNA) – Pakistan and Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) will further strengthen their cooperation in various areas including tax related matters and sharing of experiences in social and economic development. The OECD will extend technical assistance to Pakistan in its efforts for undertaking broad based tax reforms. These views were expressed during the bilateral meeting between Minister for Finance & Revenue Dr. Shamshad Akhtar and OECD Secretary General, Angel Gurria held on 27th June 2018 at the OECD Headquarters in Paris. Both sides expressed satisfactionRead More
NSA Nasser Janjua reveals reasons behind his surprise resignation
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Former national security adviser Lt Gen (retired) Nasser Janjua said that the US wants to become the world’s sole superpower. He said that there are three factors behind the narrative of world power stopping the rise of China and Russia and putting restrictions on the Muslim world. “India should develop a relationship with Pakistan based on mutual respect,” Mr Janjua said, addressing a seminar in Islamabad. He said that Pakistan could provide India access to China and Central Asia. The former security adviser said that the EuropeanRead More
Pakistan’s new envoy to Iran will take charge next month: Spokesperson
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Pakistan foreign ministry spokesperson says that country’s newly appointed ambassador to Iran will take charge of her duties next month. exclusively at the foreign ministry, Muhammad Faisal said it is confirmed that Riffat Masood has been appointed as new ambassador to Iran and is going to Tehran next month. Riffat Masood currently serving as Pakistan’s envoy to Norway is first ever female ambassador of Pakistan to Iran. She will replace Ambassador Asif Durrani who will be retiring from his post. Masood is a carrier diplomat having wideRead More