Saturday, October 19th, 2019
Waqar Younis to hold bowlers camp in Lahore over weekend
LAHORE (DNA) – With one eye on the series against Australia, Pakistan’s bowling coach Waqar Younis will hold a bowlers camp at the Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday and Sunday, said a press release by the Pakistan Cricket Board. The national selection committee has invited 15 high-performing bowlers from the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy and the ongoing National T20 Cup as well as fast bowlers Mohammad Abbas and Shaheen Shah Afridi for the weekend camp. The purpose of the camp is to provide the selectors better insight on the fitness and form ofRead More
Pak-Indonesian naval drill ends
Pakistan Navy’s Special Services Group and Indonesian Navy’s Special Forces concluded a bilateral ‘Sea Thunder IV’ exercise for seven days in Karachi. According to the spokesperson of Pakistan Navy, ships of Pakistan Navy, Sea King helicopters and special force’s boats took part in the fourth annual maritime drill. The aim of the exercise was to strengthen military relationships, improve coordination, interoperability and exchange of professional expertise in Special Operations Forces’ domain. Personnel from both navies mutually benefited from the exercise which included anti-terrorism operations, rescue and hostage operations, counter-terrorism inRead More
In Pictures: Prince William, Kate Middleton complete 5-day historic tour of Pakistan
LAHORE (DNA) – The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and Kate Middleton, today (Oct. 18) concluded their five-day long visit of Pakistan and departed for the United Kingdom. Tour of the British royal couple has been no less than an exhilarating fest for Pakistan as they delighted the distinguished guests with diverse culture and traditional values of the country. DAY 1: Royal arrive at Nur Khan Base in Islamabad The British royal couple has arrived in Pakistan on a five-day royal tour on October 14 with “looking forwardRead More
Pak Army takes pride in maintaining high degree of training, physical fitness standard: COAS
RAWALPINDI (DNA) – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Friday visited Karachi. In a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), during the visit, the COAS addressed garrison officers, attended Closing Ceremony of PACES (Physical Agility and Combat Efficiency System) Championship and witnessed training exercise of mechanised formation. Gen Bajwa talked to officers about environment, challenges and the response. While speaking to troops busy in training exercise, he said that regardless of the advancement in warfare technology, the basic traits of soldiering are linked withRead More