Sunday, October 14th, 2018
Maradona lashes out at Messi in greatest player debate
Argentina great Diego Maradona has hit out at his countryman Lionel Messi, saying the forward is not a leader on the pitch and should not be considered a footballing God. Maradona, who along with Brazil’s Pele is widely held to be one of the best players of all time, said Messi was one player at his club Barcelona and another with the national side. “We shouldn’t deify Messi any longer,” Maradona said in an interview with Fox Sports. “He’s Messi when he plays for Barcelona. Messi is Messi when heRead More
Gawadar to become hub trade and economic activities: Sanjrani
ISLAMABAD, Oct 14 (DNA): Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani has said that Gawadar would become a hub of trade and economic activities and investors must explore new avenues for investment as the environment is conducive and enormous vistas still remain unexplored. The Chairman Senate expressed these views while talking to Chinese Minister for International Development Song Tao at the Parliament House on Sunday evening. He said that Pakistan places relations with China at high esteem and both the countries have supported each other in testing times. He, however, underscored the needRead More
Facebook users can become addicted to themselves, expert warns
When you post something on Facebook, are you honestly telling the world how you feel – or are you trying to create a glamorous image of yourself (and harvest Likes)? People who use Facebook in a ‘problematic’ way may actually be fuelling a strange addiction to their own selves, says a University of Derby researchers. Dr. William van Gordon says that this ‘ontological’ addiction may constitute a third kind of addiction – after chemical (drugs or alcohol) and behavioural (gambling). Dr. van Gordon said, “We cement or weaken our egoRead More
Britain, France and Germany encourage Saudi-Turkish efforts in Khashoggi case
LONDON, (DNA) – : Britain, France and Germany on Sunday welcomed efforts by Saudi Arabia and Turkey to probe the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Khashoggi, a Saudi national who had been based in the US, has been missing since Oct. 2, when he visited the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul to secure divorce papers. A statement by British Foreign Minister Jeremy Hunt, France’s Jean-Yves Le Drian and Germany’s Heiko Maas said it encouraged efforts to investigate Khashoggi’s disappearance. “We encourage joint Saudi-Turkish efforts in that regard, and expect the SaudiRead More
Saudi Arabia says it will respond to any action taken against it with a ‘greater reaction’
RIYADH, (DNA) – Saudi Arabia said on Sunday that it rejects any threats and attempts to undermine it, and would respond with “greater action” to any sanctions or action taken against the Kingdom. The statement went on to say: “Whether by waving economic sanctions, using political pressure, or repeating false accusations that will undermine the Kingdom.” “The government and the people are steadfast, dear as ever, no matter what the circumstances and whatever the pressure is.” It said that if action was taken against the Kingdom “it will respond withRead More
Govt working under solid plan to bring stability: Shibli
ISLAMABAD, Oct 14 (DNA): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Senator Shibli Faraz has said the PTI government was working under solid plan to bring political and economical stability in the country. Every department was contributing to achieve the country’s milestone and the positive result would be surfaced soon, he said talking to a private news channel. He said five million houses would be constructed across the country to provide relief to middle and lower class. The present government was working under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan and devising strategies and prudentRead More