Saturday, September 15th, 2018
Bangladesh win toss, chose to bat first against Sri Lanka in Asia Cup 2018 opener
DUBAI, (DNA) – Bangladesh won the toss and decided to bat first against Sri Lanka in the opening match of the 14th edition of the much-awaited Asia Cup 2018 being played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium here on Saturday. The match started at 4:30pm Pakistan time between the teams of the Group B. Afghanistan have also been clubbed with Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in the group. The mega event was originally set to be held in India but was shifted to the UAE because of strained relations between New DelhiRead More
FM Qureshi meets Afghan President Ashraf Ghani in Kabul
KABUL (DNA) – Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Saturday held a one-on-one meeting with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani at the Presidential Palace in Kabul. Both the leaders exchanged views on bilateral relations as well as the issues pertaining to regional peace and security during the 30-minute long meeting. Delegation level talks were also held between both the countries Qureshi accompanied by foreign secretary Tehmina Janjua and officials of foreign ministry arrived in Kabulon Saturday on a day-long visit and were warmly received by officials from Afghan foreign ministry. Foreign OfficeRead More
Imran’s friend could be new HC to UK
LONDON, (DNA) – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government has directed Pakistan High Commissioner to the UK Sahabzada Ahmed Khan to repot at the Foreign Office in Islamabad after “irresponsible activity” at an awards ceremony here – and the PTI government could appoint an old friend of Prime Minister Imran Khan as the new high commissioner to the UK. Sahabzada Ahmed Khan took charge in London as Pakistan’s High Commissioner around two months ago but Sahabzada Jahangir, a trusted friend of Imran Khan for more than 40 years, could replace him asRead More
Ambassador Zakhilwal hosts grand reception to mark Independence Day of Afghanistan
BY ANSAR MAHMOOD BHATTI ISLAMABAD, SEPT 15 (DNA) – The Ambassador of Afghanistan Dr. Hazrat Omar Zakhilwal hosted a unique and grand reception to celebrate 99th independence day of Afghanistan. Afghanistan’s first world famous female Orchestra ZOHRA artists traveled all the way from Kabul to be part of Afghan Independence Day festivities. The spell-binding performance of the band received huge applause from the audience. Once a hotbed of cultural creativity Afghanistan in its long conflict saw its musical heritage almost disappear. However, post-2001, Afghan music has seen itsRead More
Blood donation camp organized at the Indonesian embassy
BY ANSAR M BHATTI ISLAMABAD, SEPT 15 (DNA) – The Indonesian embassy in collaboration with Pakistan Red Crescent Society organized a one-day blood donation camp at the premises of the Indonesian embassy. The Director General of Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ms. Samina was the chief guest, who herself donated blood along with her two daughters. Ambassador of Indonesia and his wife also donated blood. While a number of ambassadors, high commissioners and diplomats donated blood, conspicuous among them were ambassadors of the Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Philippines, Jordan,Read More
CJP threatens opponents of dams with high treason case
LAHORE, (DNA) – Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar on Saturday said that he will try opponents of dams under Article 6 of Constitution of Pakistan if they don’t mend their ways. In his remarks during the hearing of a case pertaining to use of underground water by mineral water companies, the country’s top judge said that he has started studying the Article 6 of the Constitution which defines high treason and will try those opposing the dam. He maintained that his only purpose is to serve the nationRead More