Saturday, November 3rd, 2018
Shahbaz Ahmad elects as a member of International Hockey Federation
Maradona of Hockey Shahbaz Ahmad senior gave another honour to Pakistan as he became the member of International Hockey Federation executive board on Saturday. In the annual meeting of International Hockey Federation held in India, Shahbaz got 63 votes, he needed 57 votes to become an executive board member. The legendary player represented Pakistan in major tournaments like 1990 and 1994 World Cups. He was considered as one of the best forwards in the hockey history. The 50-year-old captained Pakistan to the 1994 World Cup title in Sydney, the last global triumph forRead More
Inaugural ceremony of CPEC Passenger Bus Service postponed
LAHORE: (DNA) – Inaugural ceremony of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Passenger Bus Service, scheduled for November 3 now has been postponed over the reasons not yet described. First passenger bus under the head of “CPEC Bus Service” was all set to leave for China tonight from Lahore. Sources privy to the development said new date for the departure of first passenger bus will be announced later. Earlier today, Spokesperson of the Foreign Ministry, Dr Muhammad Faisal categorically rejected purported protest by India over the bus service through China-Pakistan Economic CorridorRead More
Chairman NPC discusses bilateral relations with Imran Khan
BEIJING, (DNA) – Chairman of National People’s Congress Li Zhanshu held a meeting with Prime Minister Imran Khan in Beijing on Saturday during which both the leaders agreed to carry forward the momentum of bilateral visits and enhance parliamentary linkages. They noted that parliamentary exchanges between the two sides will play a crucial role in further cementing their bilateral ties. They also underscored the commitment to enhance cooperation in political, cultural, educational and people to people ties. In his remarks, the Prime Minister appreciated the crucial role of the CPECRead More
Six Pakistani banks disable Debit Card for international ATM cash withdrawal
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – At least six banks in Pakistan have temporarily disabled debit cards of their customers for international ATM cash withdrawal citing security concerns. The customers have been informed about the decision through SMS services. They, however, can use their ATM cards in Pakistan. The move came on the heels of a cyber attack on a local bank’s Online System. The staff of the bank managed to delink the system from the global network and reverse the transactions. Following that attack, three banks including one that became victim ofRead More
Trump backtracks on suggestion U.S. troops could fire on migrants
WASHINGTON (DNA) – President Donald Trump on Friday backtracked from his suggestion a day earlier that American troops sent to the U.S. border with Mexico would be free to fire on migrants who throw rocks at them, saying that rock-throwers would only be arrested. “They won’t have to fire. What I don’t want is I don’t want these people throwing rocks,” Trump told reporters outside the White House. “If they do that with us, they’re going to be arrested for a long time.” Trump’s rhetoric on shooting migrants drew criticismRead More
Air Marshal Asim Zaheer appointed as PAF Vice Chief
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Air Marshal Asim Zaheer on Saturday has been appointed as Vice Chief of Pakistan Air Force (PAF). According to details, a notification in this regard has also been issued. Asim Zaheer was commissioned in PAF in 1984. He has also served at different capacities in the air force and commanded an operational air base, a fighter squadron and PAF Academy in Risalpur. Zaheer is a graduate of Combat Commanders’ School, National Defence University and General Staff College, Germany.