Wednesday, February 10th, 2021
Pakistan condemns drone attacks on Abha International Airport in Saudi Arabia
DNA ISLAMABAD – Pakistan strongly condemned Houthi militants’ drone attacks on Abha International Airport in Saudi Arabia, causing a civilian plane on the tarmac to catch fire. These attacks threaten peace and security of Saudi Arabia, as well as the region. We call for the immediate cessation of such attacks. Pakistan reiterates its full support and solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia against any threats to its security and territorial integrity.
Government well aware of problems of masses: Minister
DNA ATTOCK: Punjab Minister for revenue Col (retd) Anwar Khan on Wednesday said that the economic growth was slowed down mainly due to COVID-19 which created problems for masses. He was addressing a function arranged on the eve of inauguration of rehabilitation of Kunnt road in Pindigheab on Wednesday. The project of rehabilitation of one kilometer long road would be completed with the allocation of Rs 10.09 million rupees during the current fiscal year. He said that the PTI government has given top priority to infrastructure development and provision ofRead More
Army chief visits Logistics installations in Rawalpindi
DNA RAWALPINDI, FEB 10: General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) visited Logistics installations in Rawalpindi, today. COAS was briefed regarding various facilities being developed and upgradation of existing infrastructure. COAS appreciated performance and commitment in provision of top class facilities and services. COAS appreciated indigenous development & maintenance program of diverse equipment and concept of one window operation for enhance operational efficiency . Earlier on arrival, COAS was received by Lieutenant General Azhar Saleh Abbasi, Chief of Logistics Staff & Lieutenant General Aamir Abbasi, Quarter MasterRead More
David Miller to miss first phase of Pakistan Super League
Explosive middle-order batsman David Miller will miss the first phase of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2021. The left-handed batsman was drafted by Peshawar Zalmi for the upcoming edition in the Platinum category. However, as per Cricket South Africa, Miller will travel back to the country to take part in the domestic T20 competition and will return to Pakistan once that competition is completed. Miller is a renowned name in the world of T20 cricket where he has already scored 6,900 runs in 320 matches at an impressive average ofRead More
SC directs Attorney General to complete arguments by Thursday
ISLAMABAD, FEB 10 (DNA) – The Supreme Court of Pakistan has directed the Attorney General of Pakistan Khalid Javed to complete his arguments regarding the procedure of Senate elections by tomorrow (Thursday). A five-member bench of the apex court headed by Chief Justice Gulzar Ahmed hearing the presidential reference seeking the court’s advice over open ballot in the upcoming Senate election. Top state lawyer while responding to a question of the court said that mostly people vote to the charisma of a leader but in principle they should vote toRead More
Etihad Airways vaccinates frontline staff against Covid-19
ABU DHABI – Etihad Airways has claimed to be the first airline in the world to have vaccinated all operating pilots and cabin crew against Covid-19. Tony Douglas, group chief executive officer, Etihad Aviation Group, said: “We proactively made the vaccine available to all our employees to not only help combat the effects of Covid-19 but to make travellers feel confident and reassured the next time they fly with us. “We are the only airline in the world to make Covid-19 testing mandatory for every passenger and crew member beforeRead More