Tuesday, February 18th, 2020
Pakistan conducts successful flight test of air lunched cruise missile
RAWALPINDI, FEB 18 (DNA) – Pakistan conducted a successful flight test of Air-Launched Cruise Missile “Ra’ad-II”. Ra’ad-II, with a range of 600 Km, which significantly enhances air delivered strategic standoff capability on land and at sea. The weapon system is equipped with state of the art guidance and navigation systems ensuring engagement of targets with high precision. The successful flight test was witnessed by Lieutenant General Nadeem Zaki Manj, Director General Strategic Plans Division, Dr. Nabeel Hayat Malik, Chairman NESCOM, senior officers from Strategic Plans Division, Strategic Forces and StrategicRead More
Wasim Akram wants crowd to make as much noise as possible during PSL matches
KARACHI, FEB 18 (DNA) : -Former captain Wasim Akram wants Pakistanis to “make as much as noise as possible” when they go watch Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches. The Sultan of Swing, said he wants the cricket-starved people of Pakistan to go all out and enjoy the cricket. “It is very important for Pakistan that all these matches are being played in the country,” Akram said. “This is a special occasion for all those fans who were waiting to see top stars in their cities. Now, it is time forRead More
DNA News Agency gets membership of CPNE
ISLAMABAD, FEB 18 (DNA) = The Diplomatic News Agency (DNA) has got membership of prestigious Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editor (CPNE). The CPNE is the only body of Pakistan that comprises Editor of publications and news agencies. The CPNE in its letter dated February 12, 2020 stated that the organization was pleased to grant associated membership to Diplomatic News Agency (DNA). The Council further stated it believed that DNA will support the CPNE in order to carry forward the agenda of press freedom. It may be mentioned here that CENTRELINERead More
Nigerian High Commissioner praises NAB’s excellent performance
ISLAMABAD, FEB 18 (DNA) – Major Gen ® Ashimiyu A. Olaniyi, High Commissioner of Nigeria to Pakistan called on Justice Javed Iqbal, Chairman National Accountability Bureau at NAB Headquarters here today and discussed matters of mutual interest. Justice(RETD) Javed Iqbal, Chairman National Accountability Bureau at NAB apprised H.E. Major Gen ® Ashimiyu A. Olaniyi, High Commissioner of Nigeria about NAB’s National Anti Corruption Strategy in order to eradicate corruption from Pakistan and remarkable efforts to nab the corrupt elements as per law. H.E. Major Gen ® Ashimiyu A.Read More
Opposition in danger due to corruption: Governor Sarwar
LAHORE, FEB 18 (DNA) : Punjab Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar has on Tuesday said that the opposition is in danger due to its own corruption while stressing that the government will complete its tenure. The governor held a meeting with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leaders including Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid, Punjab Industries and Trade Minister Mian Aslam Iqbal, PTI Punjab President Punjab Ejaz Chaudhary, Adviser to Chief Minister Dr Salman Shah, Nadeem Abbas Bara, Usman Basra and Zubair Niazi. Chaudhry Sarwar said it is the decision of 22 croreRead More
Oil prices slip as coronavirus concerns linger
SINGAPORE, FEB 18 (DNA) : Oil prices slipped on Tuesday on lingering concerns over the economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak in China and its effect on oil demand, tracking losses in financial markets. Brent crude LCOc1 was at $57.30 a barrel, down 37 cents, or 0.6%, by 0126 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude CLc1 fell 15 cents, or 0.3%, to $51.90 a barrel. “While it’s more comfortable to call oil higher, given the likely pent-up demand to lead to a recovery from second quarter, it’s far too earlyRead More