Sunday, October 7th, 2018
Renowned chef Tahir Chaudhry dies of cardiac arrest
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Tahir Chaudhry, one of Pakistan’s renowned culinary experts, passed away on Saturday evening after a cardiac arrest. The chef’s sudden demise was reported by the local cooking channel he had been associated with since long. The chef was spotted earlier amidst the cooking channel’s anniversary celebrations. Chaudhry had worked as a chef in France, Italy and Dubai before he started working in Pakistan. Following the news of his demise, social media users expressed their remorse, sending prayers to the deceased and his family.
Saudi Arabia got nothing free from US: MBS
NEW YORK: (DNA) – Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) has brushed aside US President Donald Trump’s rhetoric that the oil-rich kingdom’s leadership might not last “two weeks” without American military support, saying his country existed decades before the US. In an interview, MBS underscored that Riyadh “will pay nothing” to Washington for Saudi Arabia’s security. “All the armaments we have from the United States of America are paid for, it’s not free armament,” he said, adding, “I love working with Trump. I really like working with him.” The interviewRead More
PM Imran to review implementation of 100-day plan during Lahore visit today
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan will reach Lahore on a one-day visit (Sunday). He will review the implementation of 100-day plan among other important engagements during his visit. During his one-day stay, PM Imran will meet Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar and Punjab Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar, who will brief the premier about the implementation of the 100-day plan and the new provincial community development programs. Members of the provincial assembly and provincial cabinet will also call on the prime minister during his day-long visit to the Punjab’sRead More
Finance minister assures exporters of competitive power tariff
FAISALABAD: (DNA) – Federal Minister for Finance Asad Umar has called exporters the future of the national economy and has assured them that the government is framing export-focused policies in an effort to give a big push to stagnant exports. “The government has a strong belief that economic revolution can only be possible through trade promotion and all possible support is being extended to the export sector to achieve optimum growth,” he remarked while speaking at a ceremony for the Export Excellence Awards organised by the Pakistan Textile Exporters Association (PTEA).Read More
Pakistan bat against Australia in first Test
DUBAI: (DNA) – Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed won the toss and opted to bat in the first Test against Australia at Dubai stadium on Sunday. Pakistan included off-spinner Bilal Asif for his first Test at the age of 33, backing up leg-spinner Yasir Shah. Australia handed Test caps to Aaron Finch, Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne in a side containing two spinners in Nathan Lyon and Jon Holland. The second Test is in Abu Dhabi from October 16. Squads: Australia: Aaron Finch, Usman Khawaja, Shaun Marsh, Mitchell Marsh, Travis Head, MarnusRead More