Wednesday, February 27th, 2019
De Villiers, Haris drive Qalandars to a win over Gladiators by eight wickets
SHARJAH, (DNA) – AB De Villiers played 47-run not out inning to lead Lahore Qalandars to a convincing eight wickets victory over Quetta Gladiators in the 17th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season four at Sharjah Stadium on Wednesday. Haris Sohail supported De Villiers well by scoring 33 runs off 42 balls. They both put 67 runs together for the third wicket. While batting first, Quetta Gladiators fell on just 106 runs in 20 overs with Sandeep Lamichhane showing his class with leg-spin. His four-wicket spell rattled Quetta Gladiators’ batting line.Read More
Argentina embassy to organize puppet show
ISLAMABAD, FEB 27 (DNA) – Based on the great success of the puppet show and knowing the fact that children in Islamabad regardless of their social background have few opportunities to enjoy cultural shows or events, the Embassy, this year too, is organising another event, a musical performance /workshop for the students of various age groups from Street run schools, state, private and music schools of Islamabad. The show/workshop will take place on Thursday, 28th February. The musical performance will be envisaged by the Argentine-French duo of Magdalena Ivanissevich andRead More
China urges Pakistan, India to exercise restraint, seek dialogue
BEIJING, (DNA) – China has called on Pakistan and India to exercise restraint and seek dialogue. Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang said in Beijing, we hope that both India and Pakistan should take initiatives that are conducive to promoting dialogue. He said both countries should meet halfway and make active efforts for lasting peace and stability in South Asia.
Pakistan once again extends dialogue offer to India
ISLAMABAD, FEB 27 (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan has once again extended an offer of dialogue to India to defuse the current situation and resolve all issues peacefully. Addressing the nation on state media on Wednesday afternoon, he said better sense should prevail as escalation in tension will not be in anybody’s interest. Imran Khan warned if the matter steers towards further escalation neither he nor Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be able to contain the situation. It is, therefore, important that we should act with wisdom andRead More
Turkey announces to stand by Pakistan in pace of Indian aggression
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Turkey has categorically announced to stand by Pakistan and its people in the pace of Indian aggression. Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavusoglu expressed the sentiments during his telephonic conversation with Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi. Sharing details of his talk, Shah Mahmood Qureshi in an interview today said that the Turkish Foreign Minister also declared to oppose if the Indian External Affairs Minister was given an opportunity to speak at the upcoming OIC meeting in Abu Dhabi. The Foreign Minister said that the UN Secretary General alsoRead More
Sarfaraz may be rested for ODI series against Australia
LAHORE, (DNA) – Chief selector of Pakistan cricket board (PCB) Inzamam Ul Haq in his interview with a leading cricket website told that Sarfaraz Ahmed might be rested for the ODI series against Australia, meanwhile all-rounder Shoaib Malik will lead Pakistan in his absence. Inzamam also told that Umar Akmal may get a recall as the panel looked for a replacement of Mohammad Hafeez, who recently got injured during Pakistan Super League. “This is my idea to rest Sarfaraz and a few others. Our players have been playing for quiteRead More