Tuesday, January 18th, 2022
METRO Pakistan joins German consulate for parks cleaning drive
Nazir Siyal / DNA KARACHI: METRO, the leading international wholesale company, joins the consulate of the Federal Republic of Germany in Karachi for the launch of an environmental project at Clifton’s Aunty Park. As part of Corporate Social Responsibility, METRO Pakistan provided the cleaning equipment, gloves, garbage bags and bins, and extended its support for the initiative. The DG Parks Karachi, Mr. Junaidullah Khan, was the chief guest for the occasion. Speaking at the occasion, Mrs Birgit Nicole Kuhlmann, the Deputy Head of Mission at the German Consulate General inRead More
M. Hasnain to undergo test on bowling action after being reported at Big Bash League
DUBAI, JAN 18: Young Pakistan pace bowler Mohammad Hasnain will undergo a test on his bowling action on Tuesday after it was reported by umpires in the Big Bash League (BBL), according to a report by ESPNcricinfo. The Hyderabad-born pacer, who made his debut over at the BBL with a triple-wicket maiden, will undergo the test at the International Cricket Council accredited bio-mechanics laboratory in Lahore, the report said. The development comes after the the 21-year-old — who played for Sydney Thunder — was accused of chucking during a match against Sydney Sixers.Read More
Qureshi condoles with UAE’s Minister of Foreign Affairs
ISLAMABAD, JAN 18 /DNA/ – Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi received a telephone call from His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, UAE’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Foreign Minister Qureshi reiterated Pakistan’s strong condemnation of the heinous terrorist attack on civilian areas by Houthi militia. He offered condolences to the families of the victims and prayed for speedy recovery of the injured. Foreign Minister His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahyan conveyed heartfelt condolences on the demise of a Pakistani national, due to the terrorist attackRead More
Pak, Guinea-Bissau FM’s hold telephonic talk
ISLAMABAD, JAN 18 /DNA/ -Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi held a telephone conversation with Suzi Carla Barbosa, the Foreign Minister of Guinea-Bissau, today. The Foreign Minister underscored the great importance that Pakistan accords to further strengthening its cordial relations with Africa, in general, and West Africa including Guinea-Bissau, in particular. The Foreign Minister noted that the ‘Engage Africa’ policy of the Government, based on forging economic ties, had infused a new dynamic in Pakistan’s historic bonds with the Continent. The Foreign Minister expressed the confidence that these relations will continueRead More
Federal govt to spend Rs 20bn to develop power distribution system: Barrister Saif
PESHAWAR, Jan 18:Special Assistant to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister on Information, Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif Tuesday said that federal government would spend Rs 20 billion to upgrade electricity distribution system. Briefing media persons about mega projects announced by Prime Minister, Imran Khan for KP, he said that improvement of power distribution system would address issues of load shedding and low voltage. He said that wheeling system would be made functional within next 30 days. He informed that micro hydel system was being introduced under which 500 small dams would beRead More
PTI attaches importance to transparency: Farrukh
Akbar S. Babar could not produce any document or evidence, which could be presented in any court of law Staff Report/DNA ISLAMABAD, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib said on Tuesday that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf was the only political party that has attached importance to transparency in fund collection process. Talking to the media persons here he said that Akbar S. Babar was on the payroll of PML-N who has been exposed by the findings of the scrutiny committee. The minister said that according to Page 81 ofRead More