Wednesday, March 4th, 2020
CGSS, University of Punjab sing MoU
ISLAMABAD, Mar 4 (DNA): A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony was held between Center for Global & Strategic Studies (CGSS), Islamabad and University of the Punjab, Lahore at Lahore. The MoU signing ceremony was followed by lunch. Both the institutions agreed to facilitate cooperation in the areas of mutual interest.It was decided that CGSS and University of the Punjab will work together to promote joint research projects on agreed fields for developing a sound cooperation in the future. Furthermore, both the institutions will work and explore opportunities to involveRead More
US carries out first airstrike on Taliban since Doha deal
KABUL, MARCH 04 (DNA) : The United States conducted an airstrike on Wednesday against Taliban in Afghanistan’s southern Helmand province, a US forces spokesman said, the first such attack since a troop withdrawal agreement was signed between the two sides on Saturday. The Taliban were actively attacking an (Afghan National Security Forces) checkpoint. This was a defensive strike to disrupt the attack, said Colonel Sonny Leggett, a spokesman for the US Forces in Afghanistan in a tweet. He said Washington was committed to peace but would defend Afghan forces ifRead More
All five coronavirus patients in Pakistan ‘recovering rapidly’: Zafar Mirza
ISLAMABAD, MARCH 04 (DNA) : Special Assistant to Prime Minister on National Health Services, Dr Zafar Mirza on Wednesday said that all five patients diagnosed with novel coronavirus have been recovering rapidly. Addressing a conference in Rawalpindi today, he said the government’s health reforms agenda is aimed at achieving the universal health coverage, adding that the primary healthcare services are being strengthened to realize this vision. “Overall 200 cases of suspected coronavirus were tested out of which only five diagnosed with COVID-19,” said Zafar. The PM’s aide further said thatRead More
Govt takes necessary measures on borders against Corona virus: Nausheen
ISLAMABAD, Mar 4 (DNA): Federal Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Health Dr. Nausheen Hamid said on Wednesday that Federal government has taken all the necessary measures on the borders to protect the nation from the contagious disease. She said that all the travelers returning from Iran and Afghanistan would screen out first, suspected persons were being tested and people without any infection remained in contact with the health ministry for two weeks. She further mentioned all the major hospitals near airports had been on high alert to receive the suspects, isolationRead More
Former cricketers call on PM
ISLAMABAD, – Owner of Karachi Kings Salman Iqbal and former cricketers Wasim Akram and Dean Jons on Tuesday called on Prime Minister Imran Khan at the PM Office. Matters of mutual interest and ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) cricket came under discussion during the meeting.
PSL 2020: Lahore Qalandars look to continue winning momentum against Islamabad United
LAHORE, MARCH 04 (DNA) : The Lahore Qalandars, fresh off a heady victory against the Quetta Gladiators, go up against the floundering Islamabad United in today’s match at Lahore’s Gaddafi stadium. The last time the Qalandars and United met in the tournament on February 23, Islamabad narrowly avoided a defeat thanks to skipper Shadab Khan, who chipped in both with bat and ball to win the game by one wicket. For Islamabad, wicket-keeper batsman Luke Ronchi will be in the spotlight after he notched up another unforgettable 85 not out.Read More