Saturday, January 25th, 2020
Pakistan beat Bangladesh in 2nd T20I to clinch series
LAHORE JAN 25 (DNA) : Pakistani batsmen, Babar Azam and Mohammad Hafeez, scored fifties and chase down 137-run target set by Bangladesh in the second Twenty20 International (T20I) on Saturday at the Gaddafi Stadium Lahore (GSL). Pakistan lost its first wicket at just six runs. However, Babar and Hafeez both got Pakistan off to a rousing start and accumulated a 131-run partnership in no time. Hafeez scored a phenomenal 67* whereas, skipper also scored 66* to clinch the three-match series. The visitors managed to score 136 runs forRead More
Foreign funding case: PM Imran challenges IHC decision in SC
ISLAMABAD JAN 25 (DNA) : Prime Minister Imran Khan has Saturday challenged the Islamabad High Court (IHC) decision regarding the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) foreign funding case in the Supreme Court (SC). It has been maintained in the petition that the IHC declared Akbar S. Babar as the member of PTI whereas he had left the party in 2011 and an email concerning the matter is available. The premier said in his plea that Akbar S. Babar is not an affected member in this case and requested the apexRead More
Govt releases funds worth Rs 425 bn for public sector development
ISLAMABAD JAB 25 (DNA) : The government has released funds worth Rs 425 billion for public sector development. About 60% fund has been released so far from total outlay of Rs 701 billion. Rs 125 billion have been released for roads developments and Rs 33 billion for Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and Gilgit-Baltistan. Furthermore, the government has released Rs 51 billion for water projects and Rs 10 billion for Railways. Rs 26.7 billion are released for security enhancement and TDP.
Bangladesh set 137-run target for Pakistan in second T20I
LAHORE JAN 25 (DNA) : Bangladesh have set 137-run target for Pakistan in the second Twenty20 International (T20I) on Saturday at the Gaddafi Stadium Lahore (GSL). The visitors managed to score 136 runs for the loss of six wickets in their limited quota of 20 overs. Tamim Iqbal top-scored for Bangladesh with 65 off 53 before he was run out. Afif Hossain scored 21 off 20. Pakistan’s Mohammad Hasnain dismissed two batsmen. Shaheen Afridi, Shadab Khan and Haris Rauf picked up on wicket apiece. Earlier, Bangladesh wonRead More
Army Chief grieved over Turkey earthquake losses
General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff( COAS) expressed condolences over loss of precious lives due to earthquake in Turkey. Pakistan Army contingent including Special Rescue & Relief team and field medical facilities ready as part of assistance offered by the govt.
FBR kicks off nationwide campaign against tax evaders and money launderers
ISLAMABAD: In the hopes of complying with the requirements of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has kicked off a nationwide campaign against tax evaders and money launderers on Friday. According to the publication, the campaign is being led by the newly appointed Director General Intelligence and Investigation (Inland Revenue) Dr Bashirullah Khan on the directions of FBR Chairman Shabbar Zaidi. Since Khan’s appointment, FBR’s regional directorates in Faisalabad, Multan, Peshawar and Islamabad have carried out multiple raids against tax evaders inRead More