Saturday, November 17th, 2018
Ex-DIG Naeem Kakar shot dead in Quetta
QUETTA, (DNA) – Some unidentified armed assailants on Saturday shot dead former deputy inspector general of police Naeem Kakar in the provincial capital. As per the details, Naeem Kakar was heading towards his house after saying prayer when some unidentified armed men riding a motorcycle opened firing, resultantly, the ex-cop sustained critical injuries. He was rushed to local hospital for medical assistance where he succumbed to his wounds. Following the incident, police reached the spot and cordoned off the area. Police have launched a search operation for the arrest ofRead More
CJP visits PKLI, UCH hospitals in Lahore
LAHORE (DNA) – Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Mian Saqib Nisar on Saturday visited Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute and Research Center and United Christian Hospital in Lahore. The CJP visited Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute and Research Center (PKLI) after conducting hearing of important cases at Supreme Court (SC) Lahore registry. After visiting PKLI, Justice Nisar reached United Christian Hospital (UCH) located in Gulberg where he visited various wards. Dozens of pests including rats have been found in UCH hospital’s maternity wards, while poor cleanliness was also observedRead More
Hockey World Cup 2018 Tournament to start from Nov 28 in Bhubaneswar, India
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – World Cup Hockey Tournament will start from 28th of this month and will continue till 16th of next month in Bhubaneswar, India. Pakistan Hockey Federation has already announced the management of the national team which will be lead by head coach Tauqeer Ahmad. Hockey teams from sixteen countries are participating in the Cup and have been divided into four pools. Pakistan has been placed in Pool D with Germany, Malaysia and Netherlands. This is the 14th edition of the Hockey world Cup. Last year Australia had wonRead More
Pakistan, Indonesia to further improve bilateral ties
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – The trade and commercial relations between Pakistan and Indonesia are moving in the right direction, which would further improve in the near future. Director Policy and Research Punjab Board of Investment and Trade, Sohail Qadri said this while addressing a business conference organized by the Indonesian Embassy. He highlighted the investment opportunities for Indonesian companies in different sectors in Pakistan in general and Punjab in particular.
1st Test: New Zealand 56-1 at close on second day against Pakistan
ABU DHABI, (DNA) – Left-arm pacer Trent Boult helped New Zealand foil Pakistan s advantage with four wickets as the first Test was evenly poised after day two in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. Boult s 4-54 derailed the Pakistani batsmen who were bowled out for 227 in response New Zealand s first innings total of 153. He was well supported by debutant spinner Ajaz Patel (2-64) and Colin de Grandhomme (2-30) as Pakistan managed a first innings lead of just 74. New Zealand then battled to 56-1 when bad light forced umpires toRead More
SC orders to restore Karachi Circular Railway at earliest
KARACHI (DNA) – Supreme Court of Pakistan (SC) on Saturday has directed to immediately restore Karachi Circular Railway (KCR). As per details garnered, Hon’ble Justice Gulzar presided over session here at SC Karachi Registry today. The apex court also directed to vacate land of Ministry of Railways from land grabbers whereas also directed authorities to run train for tourism purpose from Sadar to Old City. Country’s top court made it overtly clear that no encroachment should be witnessed after completion of anti-encroachment drive. The SC ordered to expedite ongoing anti-encroachmentRead More