Wednesday, October 17th, 2018
Day 2: Tea Break – Another session dominated by Pakistan
ABU DHABI (DNA) – Another session dominated by Pakistan. Top order lead by Fakhar Zaman take the lead to 188. Earlier today, Australia, resuming at 20-2, were dismissed for 145 in their first innings on the second day of the second Test against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi. Mohammad Abbas (5-33) and Bilal Asif (3-23) rocked Australia as they conceded a big 137-run lead over Pakistan’s first innings total of 282. Opener Aaron Finch (39) and Mitchell Starc (34) were the main Australian run-getters. Earlier on Tuesday, debutant opener Fakhar ZamanRead More
Maldives cricket team has arrived in Pakistan to play five T20 matches
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Maldives cricket team has agreed to play five T20s in Lahore starting from 18th October. The 16-member squad along with four-member management team arrived in Pakistan on Tuesday night. First and the second T20 of the five-match series will be played against NCA Development Squad on October 18, and the second against Pak Lions Cricket Club on the next day. Both matches will be held at Muridke Country Club. Lahore’s Gymkhana Cricket Ground will host the last three matches of the series between Maldives and Lahore GymkhanaRead More
Abu Dhabi Test: Australia all out on 145 against Pakistan’s 282
ABU DHABI, (DNA) – Australia, in reply to Pakistan’s 282 in first innings, were all out on 145 at the 2nd day of the second Test in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. Rising Pakistani paceman Mohammad Abbas got 5 wickets and spinner Bilal Asif struck thrice to restrict Australia to 145 at lunch on the second day of the second Test in Abu Dhabi. Pakistan lead by 137 runs when Hafeez and Zaman started batting in second innings. Debutant opener Fakhar Zaman and skipper Sarfraz Ahmed each scored 94 after Pakistan won theRead More
FIO playing vital role in dispensing justice to masses: President
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Federal Insurance Ombudsman (FIO) Muhammad Raeesuddin Paracha called on President Dr. Arif Alvi in Islamabad on Wednesday. Talking to him, the President said that Federal Insurance Ombudsman is playing an important role in dispensing justice to the people. The President said performance of the institution can be further enhanced through use of information technology.
Pakistan’s first digital city to be established near Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – The first ever digital city in Pakistan is being initiated by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government in the nearby areas of Islamabad. Kamran Khan Bangash, Special Assistant to Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, announced the provincial government’s plan of launching Pakistan Digital City Haripur, the first ever in the country, located behind the capital’s Margalla Hills. “Industrial revitalisation in IT Sector is the cry of the day. We’re soliciting preliminary survey from National & International investors/industries for “Pakistan Digital City Haripur”, only 30 minutes’ drive from Islamabad,” read hisRead More
Saudi Arabia agrees to abolish Umrah tax on PM Imran Khan’s request
ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – The Saudi government has agreed to waive 2,000 riyals tax imposed on Pakistanis performing Umrah every year on the request of Prime Minister Imran Khan. According to a media report, the PM, during his visit to the Kingdom, had requested Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman Al Saud to abolish the fee. The development was shared by the Religious Ministry with the Senate Committee which met here Tuesday to discuss the problems faced by Pakistanis while performing Hajj and Umrah. Presiding the meeting, Senator Maulana Abdul GhafoorRead More