Sunday, September 16th, 2018
Asia Cup: Hong Kong opt to bat first against Pakistan
DUBAI (DNA) – Hong Kong have on Sunday elected to bat first against Pakistan in continent’s premier ODI tournament. “We wanted to bat. But we ll try to restrict them and chase the target. Hong Kong has qualified to this event, so congrats to them. We won t take them lightly. It s a long tournament and we re not thinking too far ahead. Going with four pacers today”, stated Sarfraz after losing the toss. Hong Kong’s skipper Anshuman Rath said, “Saw the game yesterday and the pitch seemed to stay true. We re ready,Read More
Saudi Arabia likely to join Belt and Road Initiative
LAHORE, SEPT 16 (DNA) – Saudi Arabia has decided to fully join the Multi-billion dollars China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project and make the Gwadar Port city as Oil City. Saudi Arabia is expected to join the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) of the Chinese government. With Saudi Kingdom Joining the corridor, the three stakeholders would speed up the efforts to complete projects as soon as possible. Moreover, owing to Pakistan’s strategic location and heavy mineral resources, Saudia Arabia is going to make Gawadar’s port city to an oil city. Pakistan needsRead More
Kulsoom’s death: Politicians including Bilawal, Zardari reach Jati Umra for condolences
LAHORE, (DNA) – Prominent politicians are reaching Jati Umra to pay their condolences with Sharif family over the death of ex-prime minister Nawaz Sharif’s wife Begum Kulsoom Nawaz. According to details, Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) leader Chaudhry Shujat and Monis Elahi arrived at the Sharif residence and expressed their grief over the demise of former first lady. Meanwhile, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto and ex-president Asif Ali Zardari also met Nawaz Sharif and prayed for the peace of departed soul. It is to be mentioned here that Rasm-e-QulRead More
SCO Secretary General hails Nizami Ganjavi International Center’s efforts to contribute to intercultural dialogue
BAKU, (DNA) – Secretary General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Rashid Alimov has commended the Nizami Ganjavi International Center (NGIC) for its efforts to contribute to the intercultural dialogue as he met with representatives of the center. Alimov said he closely follows the center`s activities. Representatives of NGIC highlighted the center`s large-scale projects aimed at contributing to peace and security worldwide. The NGIC delegation also held meetings at the Chinese Institute of Foreign Affairs where cooperation prospects were discussed. As part of the trip, members of the center –Read More
PM Imran, COAS Bajwa to leave for crucial foreign tour: Sources
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Imran Khan plans to go to Saudi Arabia on September 18 for his first trip since taking oath as the country’s premier. The chief of army staff may accompany the premier. During his visit, Prime Minister Khan is expected to meet Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Sultan, who is serving as the country’s first deputy prime minister. Aid of $6 billion to $8 billion from the Islamic Development Bank is expected to be discussed.
Joint session of parliament to be held on Monday
ISLAMABAD (DNA):President Dr. Arif ur Rehman Alvi has summoned joint session of both the Houses of Majlis-e-Shoora, (Parliament) on Monday at 4 pm. According to the Article 54 (1) of the Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the President may summon either one House or both Houses of the Parliament in joint sitting to meet at such time and place as he thinks fit and may also prorogue the same. According to constitutional provisions, the President has also to address a joint session of Parliament at the beginning of theRead More