Sunday, March 17th, 2019
Quetta Gladiators defeat Zalmi in PSL-4 final
KARACHI, MAR 17 (DNA) – Quetta Gladiator have defeated Peshawar Zalmi by 8 wickets in the final match of Pakistan Super League (PSL) Fourth Edition at National Stadium Karachi. Peshawar Zalmi had set a victory target of 139 runs for Quetta Gladiators in the final face-off, on Sunday. Quetta Gladiators had won the toss and elected to field first against Peshawar Zalmi. Quetta have beaten Peshawar in both the league games this season, before having the better of their arch-rivals in the Wednesday s Qualifier at the back of aRead More
Pakistan has not put Somalia in negative list: sources
ISLAMABAD, MAR 18 (DNA)-. The sources in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan have dispelled the impression given in a section of the press that Somalia has been put in the negative visa list. It may be mentioned here that according to some websites, it was reported that according to new visa policy, Pakistan along with India has also put Somalia in the negative list. Sources say the news is correct only in the case of India while for Somalia no such decision has been taken. The sources furtherRead More
Pakistan’s envoy Raja Ali Ejaz presents credentials to Saudi king
ISLAMABAD: MAR 17 (DNA) – Pakistan’s newly-appointed ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Raja Ali Ejaz on Sunday presented his credentials to King Salman bin Abdul Aziz in a ceremony held at Al -Yamamah Palace in Riyadh. The Custodian of two Holy Mosques welcomed the ambassador to the Kingdom. He wished him success and hoped that he will play a leading role to further enhance the relations between the Kingdom and Pakistan, said a statement issued by the Pakistan Embassy in the Saudi capital. The Saudi king also conveyed hisRead More
Cricket brings happiness, light in people’s lives: Ehsan Mani
KARACHI, MAR 17 (DNA) – Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board, Ehsan Mani while addressing the closing ceremony of the PSL 4 said cricket is the only sport that brings happiness and light in the lives of Pakistani people and one should never forget this lesson of the sports. Mani thanked CM Sindh, Syed Murad Ali Shah, Commander Karachi, IG Police Sindh, Karachi Police, DG Rangers, Home Secretary Sindh, Karachi Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner, Chairman Organizing Committee for stepping up and working tirelessly when the PCB decided to hold all eight gamesRead More
Foreign Minister Qureshi to visit China on March 17
ISLAMABAD, MAR 17 (DNA) – Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi is scheduled to visit China from March 17 to 20, to attend the First Pakistan-China Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue. Both sides will hold comprehensive discussions on the entire range of bilateral relations including CPEC. Both sides shall also discuss the regional situation and cooperation at multilateral fora. The Foreign Minister will also address Political Parties Forum on CPEC and participate in ruling parties’ dialogue between PTI and CPC during the visit. He will also call on Chinese leadership. The ForeignRead More
Foreign Minister of New Zealand phones FM Qureshi
ISLAMABAD, MAR 17 (DNA) – The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of New Zealand, Rt. Honourable Winston Peters, called Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, on telephone and expressed his deepest condolences over the killing of Nine Pakistani nationals and one critically injured, in the terrorist attack on two mosques in the Christchurch, New Zealand, on 15 March. He conveyed his condolences and sympathies with the bereaved families of the innocent victims. Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi condemned the attack and called it a heinous and cowardly act. Foreign MinisterRead More