Sunday, December 20th, 2020
Eight killed as car bomb rocks Afghan capital
KABUL, DEC 20 – A car bomb killed eight people and wounded more than 15 others in Kabul Sunday, officials said, the latest attack to rock the Afghan capital. Kabul has been hit by a wave of deadly violence in recent months despite the Taliban and the government engaging in peace talks to end the country’s long conflict. Interior ministry spokesman Tariq Arian blamed “terrorists” for the attack, and said casualties included women and children. A security source said the car bomb detonated in the west of the capital, andRead More
UAE visa restrictions for Pakistan temporary, says FM Sheikh Abdullah
ABU DHABI : The Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Sunday said that the UAE’s decision to restrict issuing visas to Pakistanis has been taken due to the coronavirus pandemic, saying that the ban is temporary. He also added that UAE-Pakistan relations have the depth and scope for further expansion. Nahyan’s comment came after his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mahmood Qureshi concluded histwo-day official visit to the UAE on Saturday. During the visit, the two leaders discussed bilateral trade as well as otherRead More
Opposition lacks moral courage to resign from assemblies: CM Buzdar
LAHORE : Chief Minister (CM) Punjab Usman Buzdar has said that opposition parties lack the courage to resign from assemblies and they will continue to fix new dates, even after December 31. In a statement released from Lahore today, CM Punjab said that the opposition alliance knows that government will hold by-elections if they resign from the assemblies. He vowed that as long as Prime Minister Imran Khan is in power, these rejected elements will be held accountable for the looted wealth and no matter what they do and theRead More
Pak vs NZ: New Zealand pummel Pakistan, win second T20 and series
New Zealand easily chased down Pakistan’s 164-run target, pummeling the Pakistani pace attack and winning the match, as well as the three-match series 2-0. Kane Williamson returned to the New Zealand squad in excellent fashion, scoring an impressive 57 runs from 42 balls while Tim Seifert was the pick of the batsmen, scoring 84 runs from 63 balls. Faheem Ashraf was the only Pakistani bowler to pick up a wicket, when he dismissed Martin Guptill. Since then, there was no looking back for New Zealand who reached the target inRead More
CPEC poised to herald industrial revolution in Pakistan
LAHORE 20 Dec 20 (DNA) : The super mega project of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor(CPEC) is poised to herald industrial revolution and usher an era of prosperity, development,progress besides uplifting the socio economic condition of the poor strata of the society. Addressing a reception held in honour of voters and supporters of United Business Group ( UBG) here Sunday UBG Chairman and veteran trade leader Iftikhar Ali Malik said that prudent economic decisions taken by the Prime Minister Imran Khan is yielding positive results in stimulating the industrial growth in FaisalabadRead More
CDA chairman praises great work of employees even in hard times
Shares joys of the Christian community on the eve of the Christmas; says CDA will extend all possible help to them Saifullah/DNA ISLAMABAD: Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) has said that every religion in the world values the spirit of service. It is heartening to see CDA workers, employees and staff perform their duties early in the morning. He expressed these views, while addressing a Christmas function at the Chairman’s Office as a special guest. A large number of officers and staff including Member Admin, Member Finance, Directors, Deputy DirectorsRead More