Thursday, February 14th, 2019
PSL 2019 kicks off with glitzy, colourful ceremony in Dubai
DUBAI, (DNA) – Pakistan Super League (PSL) fourth Edition kick started in Dubai with glitzy and colourful ceremony here on Thursday. The ceremony kick started with the national anthem of Pakistan. Ceremony begins with a colourful display of an orchestra that makes a formation in the middle of the ground with fireworks in the background. Fawad Khan takes the stage to sing the anthem of the tournament’s fourth edition as the teams were seen taking their positions to enter the ground..
Saudi Arabia cuts visa fee for Pakistani nationals
RIYADH, (DNA) – Saudi Arabia has announced to slash visa for Pakistani citizens with effect from February 15. Saudi Arabia has cut visit visa fee from 2000 Saudi Riyals to 338 Saudi Riyal, while the multiple visa fee will be 675 Saudi Riyal effective from February 15, 2019. It may be noted here that Pakistan had already decreased visa fee for Saudi nationals in December 2018. The move comes a few days before Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman visit to Pakistan on February 16.
“Friends of Silk Road” launched in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, FEB 14 (DNA) – Pakistan-China Institute (PCI), Pakistan’s non-governmental organisation devoted to Pakistan-China relations and the region, on Thursday launched “Friends of Silk Road” in Pakistan on Feb. 14 as a peoples platform bringing together different segments of society. PCI’s Chairman, Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed, told the inauguration ceremony in Islamabad that the “Friends of Silk Road” is a major initiative, and given Pakistan’s pivotal role on CPEC as well as our long-standing relationship with China, which is now elevated from ‘All Weather Friendship’ to being ‘Iron Brothers,’ heRead More
Azerbaijan envoy meets Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser
ISLAMABAD, FEB 14 (DNA) – Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser has said that Pakistan values its close brotherly relations with Azerbaijan which were based on historic, cultural and religious commonalities. He said that Pakistan intends to further cement those relations through parliamentary and economic cooperation. He was talking to the Ambassador of Azerbaijan Mr. Ali Fikrat Oglu Alizada, who called on the Speaker in Parliament House, on Thursday. The Speaker said that the support, both the countries extend to each other on different issues and forums was a manifestation ofRead More
LHC orders to release Shehbaz Sharif on bail
LAHORE, (DNA) – The Lahore High Court (LHC) has on Thursday ordered to release Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PMLN) President and Opposition Leader Shehbaz Sharif after approving his bail plea. The bail has been granted against two surety bonds worth one million each. Shehbaz Sharif had filed bail petition in Ramzan Sugar Mills and Ashiana Housing Scheme cases. A two-member bench headed by Justice Malik Shehzad Ahmed heard the plea. The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) opposed Shehbaz’s petition. The court said in its remarks that the NAB failed to prove theRead More
NAB Executive Board approves corruption investigation against Ch Pervez Ilahi
LAHORE, FEB 14 (DNA) – NAB Executive Board approves corruption investigation against Speaker Punjab Assembly Ch Pervez Ilahi & PMLQ Chief Ch Shujaat Husain. Anti corruption watchdog board also approved inquiry against ex Foreign Affairs Minister Hina Rabbani Khar & her father Rabbani Khar.