Sunday, May 26th, 2019
Railway line connecting Pakistan with Uzbekistan, Russia under consideration: Khusro
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Minister for Planning, Development and Reform Makhdum Khusro Bakhtyar has said that joint ventures in various areas can boost regional trade and tourism as well as enhance regional integration. The Minister was talking to Ambassador of Uzbekistan, Furqat Sidiqov, who called on him here. Secretary Planning Zafar Hasan, Member Infrastructure and senior officials of the ministry were also present in the meeting. The Uzbek ambassador informed the minister that a proposal for 700 km long railway line is in the pipeline which will pass through Uzbekistan, Russia,Read More
Smith hundred sets up Australia warm-up win over England
SOUTHAMPTON (DNA) – Steve Smith ignored the jeers of the crowd to mark his first match against England since a ball-tampering ban with a century that set up Australia’s 12-run win in a World Cup warm-up clash at Southampton on Saturday. Smith’s 116 was the centrepiece of world champions Australia’s 297 for nine. A target of 298 proved just beyond England, without four first-choice players including captain Eoin Morgan and fellow batsman Joe Root, as the World Cup hosts and favourites were dismissed for 285 with three balls left. “I’mRead More