Friday, September 20th, 2019
England’s Archer rewarded with contracts after impressive debut season
LONDON (DNA) – England paceman Jofra Archer has been awarded a central contract for Test and white-ball cricket for the first time after making an impact during the World Cup and the Ashes. Archer, 24, was England’s leading wicket-taker in their triumphant World Cup campaign. He then took 22 wickets at an average of 20.27 in four Tests against Australia. His bowling touched speeds in the mid-90-miles-per-hour range in a scintillating debut international summer. The Barbados-born Archer, who only became England qualified earlier this year, is one of 10 playersRead More
Indian govt Hinduizing India, President Alvi tells Turkish media delegation
ISLAMABAD; SEPTEMBER 20(DNA)- : The belligerent Indian leadership, with its thumb on nuclear button, is doggedly hinduizing India and persecuting minorities and has, therefore, become a threat not only to the regional and world peace, but also to the very social fabric of India itself, said President Dr. Arif Alvi, while talking to Turkish Media Delegation, led by Prof. Dr. Halil Toker, who called on him at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, Islamabad on Friday. The world cannot expect the butcher of Gujarat to respect the fundamental rights of the Kashmiri people, heRead More
Pakistan-Saudi ties reaffirmed; Prime Minister lays strong emphasis on Kashmir solution
JEDDAH (DNA) -Prime Minister Imran Khan, during his visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, held wide-ranging talks with the Saudi leadership. The Prime Minister held separate meetings with His Royal Highness Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Mohamed Bin Salman and the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques His Majesty King Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud. The Prime Minister was accompanied by a high-level delegation including Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance Dr. Abdul Hafeez Sheikh, Special Assistant toRead More
UAE ambassador welcomes board members of Sheikh Zayed Acacemy
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 20 (DNA) – Hamad Al Zaabi , Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Pakistan, welcomed the Board of Trustees of Sheikh Zayed International Academy. He hosted a lunch for the visiting delegation and Principal Wafa Abdul Ghaffar at his residence. Ambassador Alzaabi also presented a shield to Board of Trustees. During the bilateral meetings affairs of the Academy were discussed in detail. The ambassador apprised them of the working of the Academy and its contribution towards promote of quality education. The Board members lauded the commitment andRead More
US, British envoys make a rare appearance at Ukraine day reception
Ambassador Volodymyr Lakomov says relations with Pakistan excellent By Ansar Mahmood Bhatti ISLAMABAD, SEPT 20 (DNA) – Ambassador of Ukraine Volodymyr Lakomov hosted a grand reception to celebrate 28th anniversary of Independence Day of Ukraine. The US and British envoys made a special appearance at the event to make the independence day function unique as both of them do not attend such receptions on regular basis. Chairman Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir Syed Fakhar Imam was the chief guest. Their presence ostensibly sent strong signals to the Russians that the UnitedRead More
Narcotics case: Court rejects Rana Sanaullah’s bail plea
LAHORE (DNA) – An Anti-Narcotics Court in Lahore has rejected bail plea of Member National Assembly (MNA) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Punjab President Rana Sanaullah in heroin smuggling case, Dunya News reported on Friday. Duty judge Khalid Bashir conducted the hearing during which the PML-N leader’s counsel argued that FIR was lodged against his client after a delay of three hours following the arrest. He stressed that Rana Sanaullah has been detained in a fake case owing to political revenge. ANF lawyer Rana Kashif said all legal requirements wereRead More