Saturday, December 15th, 2018
Simon Evans claims victory in Jaguar Trophy race
RIYADH, DEC 15 (DNA) -Simon Evans claimed victory in the first ever Jaguar I-PACE eTrophy, prevailing in a race-long three-way fight for the lead to make history. Evans, elder brother of Jaguar Formula E ace Mitch, led from start to finish, but was made to work hard for his win. With qualifying having been rained off, the starting order was decided by the free practice session that took place on Friday evening and meant that Evans was on pole. To compensate for the loss of track time, three additional sightingRead More
Pakistan, Afghanistan and China reaffirm commitment to further strengthening relations
KABUL, (DNA) – Pakistan, Afghanistan and China have reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening their relations, deepening cooperation and advancing connectivity under the Belt and Road Initiative, Regional Economic Cooperation Conference on Afghanistan and other regional economic initiatives. A joint declaration issued after the trilateral dialogue between the three countries in Kabul on Saturday, they agreed to promote China-Afghanistan-Pakistan trilateral cooperation under the framework of jointly building the Belt and Road Initiative. The three sides reiterated their strong resolve to fight terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, and withoutRead More
Pakistan lodges protest with Iran over Ketch terrorist attack
ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – Pakistan on Saturday summoned Iranian envoy and lodged a protest over yesterday’s ambush during which six soldiers embraced martyrdom. According to a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday, Iranian ambassador was called to the Foreign Office to lodge a protest against terrorist attack on FC convoy along Pakistan-Iran order. Six Pakistani soldiers embraced martyrdom last night when around 30 terrorists ambushed an FC convoy on patrolling duty along the Pakistan-Iran border. In the cowardly terrorist attack 14 other soldiers were also injured. In exchange ofRead More
Palestinians slam Australia’s recognition of West Jerusalem as Israel’s capital
RAMALLAH, (DNA) – The Palestinian leadership on Saturday described as “irresponsible” Australia’s recognition of west Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, saying it violated international law. The country became one of just a few to follow US President Donald Trump’s lead and recognise the contested city as Israel’s capital, saying. Australia said it would open a defence and trade office in the west of the holy city and Prime Minister Scott Morrison also committed to recognising a future state of Palestine with east Jerusalem as its capital. Senior Palestinian official Saeb ErekatRead More
Dec 17 last date for filing of Income Tax returns: FBR
ISLAMABAD, Dec 15 (DNA): Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has allowed filing of Income Tax returns until 17th December 2018 because of the weekend failing on 15th December which was previously announced as the deadline for filing of returns, says a statement issued by the FBR. The statement issued by the Official Spokesperson FBR said that a number of queries have been received about extension of last date of filing of return but the return filing date is not being extended any further. However, since the last date of filingRead More
Pakistan not in rush to enter IMF deal: Finance Minister
ISLAMABAD, Dec 15 (DNA): Finance Minister Asad Umar said Pakistan is in no rush to sign a deal with International Monetary Fund (IMF) to resolve its balance-of-payments issue. The minister said “I have no urgency right now to get into an IMF program. We are in discussions with the IMF. When we reach the outlines of a program which we believe is in the best interests of Pakistan’s economy, we’ll go ahead and sign that.” He added that financial assistance from friendly countries would help cushion Pakistan’s economy over theRead More