Saturday, February 22nd, 2020
PSL 2020: Quetta Gladiators set 149-run target for Peshawar Zalmi
KARACHI, FEB 22 (DNA) : Quetta Gladiators have on Saturday set a target of 149 runs for Peshawar Zalmi after being put into bat by Darren Sammy at the National Stadium Karachi (NSK) in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Gladiators scored 148 runs after losing five wickets in 20 overs. Jason Roy top-scored with 73 runs off 57 deliveries (6×4, 1×6). Skipper Sarfraz Ahmed made 41 runs off 25 balls with five fours and one six. Zalmi’s Wahab Riaz picked up two wickets for 21 runs in four overs. One changeRead More
NAB to oppose over 100 graft suspects’ relief applications under new ordinance
ISLAMABAD, FEB 22 (DNA) : The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has decided to oppose applications filed by more than 100 graft suspects seeking relief under the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Amendment Ordinance 2019, it emerged on Saturday. In this regard, the accountability watchdog has prepared its response in all of these applications, including some known corruption cases of mega money laundering through fake bank accounts and rental power. Sources familiar with the matter told the media that the bureau would plead with the court to dismiss former premier Raja PervezRead More
A 10 day Culinary Art Turkish Food Festival begins at Serena Hotel
ISLAMABAD, FEB 22 (DNA) – The Islamabad Serena Hotel, in collaboration with the Embassy of the republic of Turkey will Inaugurate a 10 day long Culinary Art Turkish Food Festival at the grand Zamana Restaurant starting from 21st of February to the 1st of March in Islamabad. This time the Food festival will also be held in our sister property Faisalabad Serena Hotel from the 2nd of March to the 3rd of March 2020. The visitors will be transported to the magical metropolis of Istanbul as accomplished Turkish Chefs fromRead More
Army capable of thwarting all threats to Pakistan: COAS
RAWALPINDI, FEB 22 (DNA) : Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa has on Saturday said that Army is aware and capable of thwarting all threats to security and sovereignty of Pakistan irrespective of the cost. On the occasion of the completion of three years of Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad, Director General of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Babar Iftikhar said in a series of tweets: “Op RuF completes 3 yrs today. Launched on 22 Feb 2017 across the country to consolidate gains of all past Ops, indiscriminately eliminatingRead More
President Alvi to bestow honorary citizenship on Darren Sammy on March 23
ISLAMABAD, FEB 22 (DNA) : President Dr. Arif Alvi will bestow the highest civilian award and honorary citizenship of Pakistan on Peshawar Zalmi captain Darren Sammy on March 23. According to details, President Alvi has signed the summary of awarding Pakistani citizenship to the West Indian player for his invaluable contribution to cricket in Pakistan. PCB Media ✔@TheRealPCBMedia President of Pakistan Dr @ArifAlvi will confer the highest civilian award and honourary citizenship to Darren Sammy on 23 March for his invaluable contribution to cricket in Pakistan. 2,486 11:30 AM –Read More
Pakistan Super League Today Matches
KARACHI, FEB 22 (DNA) : First Match of the (PSL) Pakistan super league will be played today between Quetta Gladiators & Peshawar Zalmi at 2pm at National Stadium Karachi & 2nd match of the (PSL) will be played today 7pm between Islamabad United & Multan Sultans at Gaddafi Stadium Lahore. Squads: Quetta Gladiators Sarfraz Ahmed (c/wk), Fawad Ahmed (AUS), Anwar Ali, Ahsan Ali, Ben Cutting (AUS), Mohammad Hasnain, Arish Ali Khan, Azam Khan, Sohail Khan, Khurram Manzoor, Zahid Mehmood (until March 7), Tymal Mills (ENG), Abdul Nasir, Mohammad Nawaz, KeemoRead More