Sunday, May 23rd, 2021
PSL 2021 replacement draft: Franchises finalise squad for second-leg
Tournament set to resume in first week of June LAHORE, MAY 23 – Franchises finalise their squad for the remaining matches of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2021 in a replacement draft on Saturday. Multan Sultans selected West Indies’ explosive duo of Shimron Hetmyer and Johnson Charles whereas Quetta Gladiators picked Australia’s duo of Jack Wildermuth, Jake Weatherald, Afghanistan’s Zahir Khan and local pacer Khurram Shehzad. Sultans also inducted veteran all-rounder Hammad Azam and United Arab Emirates (UAE)’s Muhammad Waseem. Lahore Qalandars have drafted Singapore’s Tim David and UAE’s SultanRead More
Inclusive Pak-Iran diplomacy urged for trade and cultural collaboration
ISLAMABAD, MAY 23 (DNA) – The experts from both sides noted that Pakistan-Iran diplomatic relations are based on the commonalities of language, literature, culture and religion that can enhance bilateral strategic and trade collaboration for a win-win situation. Post withdrawal of the US troops from Afghanistan, the two countries should have a mutually agreed strategy to handle the emerging situation of security and peace in the region. They said the enhanced cultural collaboration and heritage tourism can bring the people from both sides closer to each other beyond the ethicRead More
PM to head global climate moot as Pak hosts World Environment Day 2021
ISLAMABAD, May 23 (DNA): Pakistan will host World Environment Day 2021 globally for the first time in history with Prime Minister Imran Khan heading a climate change conference on June 04 to highlight the country’s effective policy in this regard. This year’s observance of World Environment Day with the collaboration of UN Environment Programme (UNEP) will be on the theme of ‘ecosystem restoration’ and focus on resetting our relationship with nature. It will also mark the formal launch of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration 2021 – 2030. Only fourRead More
Chairman CDA inspects various developmental sites
DNA ISLAMABAD: Chairman, CDA visited Srinagar Highway , Sector I-10 and steel Market I 10/3to inspect the progress on various development, rehabilitation works related to roads, parks, Sanitation, sewerage, sanitation and water supply in these areas. During the visit, the Chairman CDA directed to increase the number of garbage trolleys .He further issued orders to place waste bins along water filtration plants. DDG water was further directed to ensure availability of water to the residents and proper functioning of filtration plants also be ensured. Chairman CDA also inspected the ongoingRead More
Palestine envoy indebted to Pakistan for huge support
Ansar Bhatti ISLAMABAD, MAY 23 (DNA) – Ambassador of Palestine to Pakistan Ahmed Rabei has expressed his gratitude to the people and govt of Pakistan for extending whole-hearted support to Palestine during war with Israel. In a special message issued on Sunday Ambassador Ahmed Rabei said on behalf of the Palestinians I express my sincere gratitude to the brotherly People of Pakistan, all respect to the Prime Minister, Foreign leaders of the parties, for their courageous efforts to support Palestine. He said he wanted to convey his heartfelt gratitude forRead More
Chaudhry Nisar announces to take oath as Punjab MPA
LAHORE, May 23 (DNA): Former interior minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Sunday announced to take oath as Member of Punjab Provincial Assembly (MPA) on Monday (Tomorrow) during the session of the provincial assembly. In his statement, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan said he has decided to take oath as MPA after consultation with the people of his constituency. The senior politician said development does not mean any change in stance and narrative about the 2018 general elections. “The move is meant to control the political situation.” Chaudhry Nisar had earlier deniedRead More