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Asia Cup 2018: Pakistan thrash Hong Kong by 8 wickets

DUBAI, (DNA) – Imam ul Haq stuck a fifty as Pakistan beat Hong Kong by 8 wickets in the second match of the Asia Cup at Dubai Cricket Stadium in UAE on Sunday. Babar Azam also chipped in with 33 while Fakhar Zaman  made 24 as Pakistan chased down the target of 117 in 24th over and eight wickets in hands. Pakistan beat Hong Kong by 8 wickets PAKISTAN 120/2 in 23.4 overs  (Hong Kong 116/10)


Recharge your brain at work with this short exercise

A good way to recharge your brain at work might be with a short bout of exercise that doesn’t require much concentration, according to a small study from Japan. “The present study suggests that simple exercise is better than cognitively demanding exercise during working hours,” lead author Keita Kamijo, an assistant professor on the faculty of sports sciences, Waseda University, Tokyo, told Reuters Health by email. Kamijo and coauthor Ryuji Abe enrolled 28 men and had them perform tasks that challenge what’s known as working memory. Working memory is whatRead More


Apprised PM Imran of Karachi’s woes, says Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui

KARACHI, (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan Sunday met leaders of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) during his visit to Karachi. Talking to reporters after the meeting, Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui said the MQM-P leadership discuss a range of issues pertaining to Karachi and Sindh with the prime minister. The prime minister was apprised about MQM-P’s reservation on the result of census, case of missing persons and overall situation in Karachi, he added. “Karachi needs $500 billion. This city should get the package it deserves. The cities of Sindh are beingRead More


ECC to meet on Monday to discuss LPG prices issue

ISLAMABAD (DNA) – The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has scheduled a meeting on Monday to review the circular debt and gas tariffs. The meeting has been called after a summary of hike in gas prices was sent to ECC. A report on circular debt and liquefied petroleum gas prices will be presented to Finance Minister Asad Umar. In the meeting, the ways and means to control LPG prices will be considered to give relief to public. Moreover, possible suggestions pertaining to the gas prices issue will also be executed toRead More


PM determined to restore Karachi’s glory as city of lights

KARACHI (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan has expressed the determination to restore the old glory of Karachi as city of lights and economic hub of the country. He was presiding over a high-level meeting in Karachi today to review progress made so far on federal government funded projects and law and order in the city. President Dr Arif Alvi, Sindh Governor Imran Ismail, Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, Corps Commander Karachi, DG Rangers Sindh and other high officials attended the meeting. Trime minister took strong exception to the cases ofRead More


UK PM’s trade envoy in Pakistan to boost UK-Pakistan trade

ISLAMABAD, (DNA)  – The Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Pakistan Rehman Chishti MP has visited Pakistan to boost UK-Pakistan trade ties in his third visit since his appointment in September 2017. His visit comes just after the UK has overtaken China to become Pakistan’s second largest export market in the world. To boost this even further, Mr Chishti used his visit to highlight the importance of improving the ease of doing business and to ensure stronger and long-lasting trade ties between UK and Pakistan. Ease of doing business is essential for Pakistan’s economicRead More