Sunday, December 2nd, 2018
Egyptians clinch Pakistan Open Squash C’ship in both categories
ISLAMABAD, DEC 02 (DNA) – Both Egyptians Karim Abdel Gawad and Yathreb Adel lifted Pakistan Open Squash Champions in Men and women categories respectively. The finals of championship were played at DHA Asif Nawaz Squash Complex, Creek Club Karachi. Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force, was the Chief Guest at the occasion. The Air Chief, who is also President Pakistan Squash Federation awarded trophies to the players. High raking serving and retired Defence Forces Officers, former World Champions along with a largeRead More
Serena Hotels Margalla Mountain Marathon organized in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Serena Hotels Margalla Mountain Marathon and 5.5K run drew crowds of nature lover as people welcomed a day in the scenic hills that epitomize Islamabad. With approximately 150 participants in the marathon and more than 150 runners in the 5.5K, the activity appealed to a wide cross-section of society. The Margalla Hills National Park carries great significance for people of Islamabad and Rawalpindi as it is the repository of indigenous flora and fauna, an escape from the traffic and chaos of city life and a source ofRead More
President urges countrymen to buy ‘Made in Pakistan’ products
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Considering pressure on the Pakistan rupee, President Dr Arif Alvi has urged countrymen to buy ‘Made in Pakistan’ products. In his tweet the president said, “Considering pressure on Pak rupee, I urge Pakistanis to buy ‘Made in Pakistan’.” “In this time of crisis we must try to avoid luxury goods and avoidable imported purchases. If you put your mind to it there is a long list of daily use imported products. This is what we must do together,” he continued in his tweet at micro-blogging website. PresidentRead More
‘State of insurrection’ as fuel tax riots engulf central Paris
PARIS, (DNA) – Rioters ran amok across central Paris on Saturday, torching cars and buildings, looting shops, smashing windows and clashing with police in the worst unrest in more than a decade, posing a dire challenge to Emmanuel Macron’s presidency. The authorities were caught off guard by the escalation in violence after two weeks of nationwide protests against fuel taxes and living costs, known as the “yellow vest” movement after fluorescent jackets kept in all vehicles in France. In Paris, police said they had arrested almost 300 people while 110Read More
Prime minister felicitates UAE on its 47th National Day
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan has felicitated United Arab Emirates (UAE) on its 47th National Day. In his felicitation message, the prime minister, has said relations between both the countries [Pakistan and UAE] are based on mutual support and cooperation. “The development, prosperity and good governance of United Arab Emirates is an example for the world which is achieved in short period of 47 years,” PM maintained. He said that it is a matter of confidence that relations between the two countries havc changed into a long term strategicRead More
Shahid Afridi smashes 14-ball fifty in T10 League
DUBAI (DNA) – Shahid Afridi smashed 59 off 17 balls today (Saturday) to make his team Pakhtoons reach the final of T10 League 2018. Afridi (not out) hit seven sixes during his innings of 59 from just 17 balls with the strike rate of 347.7 which helped his team post a total of 135-5 against the Northern Warriors. Boom Boom Afridi also hit four consecutive sixes to pacer Wahab Riaz. Shahid Afridi smashes 14-ball fifty in T10 League Afridi’s knock proved critical as Windies batsman Rovman Powell belted 80 from just 35Read More