Tuesday, November 29th, 2022
Arrival of England team good omen: Marriyum
ISLAMABAD, Nov 29 (DNA): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb said on Tuesday that cricket has become a part of Pakistan’s culture and everybody was interested in it. Speaking at a ceremony arranged in honor of the England cricket team she said that the arrival of an international team in Pakistan was not only positive for domestic cricket but also for Pakistani viewers, fans, and common people. The minister said that it was an honor that the English cricket team had come to Pakistan for the first time afterRead More
HEC announces Dec 15 deadline to apply for scholarships
ISLAMABAD, Nov 29 (DNA): The Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan has announced December 15, 2022, as the deadline to apply for the scholarships 2023-24 in Chinese universities. According to official sources, HEC had invited applications from Azad Jammu & Kashmir and Pakistani students to study and conduct research in various fields at the best universities in China. The Chinese Scholarship Council, Govt. of China is offering these scholarships with a view to enhancing educational cooperation between two neighboring countries. On behalf of Govt. of Pakistan, HEC is nominating the agencyRead More
ANF seizes over 3000 kg drug, arrests 32 drug pushers
ISLAMABAD, Nov 29 (DNA): Anti-Narcotics Force seized 3000.65 kilograms of drugs and 4820 Liters of Prohibited chemicals worth US$ 44.046 million and arrested 32 drug pushers including two women during 34 counter-narcotics operations throughout the country. According to a spokesperson of ANF, the force during the operation had also impounded 10 vehicles being used for the smuggling of the drug across the country. Sharing the details, he said, the ANF seized drugs comprised 2245.200 Kg Opium, 40.282 Kg Heroin, 703.691 Kg Hashish, 10.538 Kg Methamphetamine (Ice), 0.028 Kg Weed, 0.811Read More
Islamabad Marriott Hotel hosts Thai Food Festival
The five-star hotel collaborates with the Royal Embassy of Thailand for a one-day festival. ISLAMABAD, NOV 29 /DNA/ – Islamabad Marriott Hotel, in collaboration with the Royal Thai Embassy, will host a one-day Thai Food Festival at the Crystal Ball Room on 3rd December 2022. The festival will offer an exciting menu prepared by Islamabad Marriott’s Executive Thai Chef Thaiwichai and will include live performances by a professional cultural troupe from Thailand. Chef Thaiwichai has a culinary experience of over 25 years and heads the kitchen of the authentic ThaiRead More
Pakistan to bowl England by seeing their batting approach, Naseem Shah
RAWALPINDI, Nov 29 (APP):Pacer Naseem Shah is looking to rise to the occasion in the three-match Test series against England, saying he will be trying his best to bowl according to the situation and the team’s requirements. The first Test between Pakistan and England is commencing on Friday in Rawalpindi. The 19-year-old Naseem, who has picked up 33 wickets in 13 Tests since making his debut in 2019, will be spearheading Pakistan’s fast bowling attack in absence of his new ball partner Shaheen Shah Afridi, who was ruled outRead More
Ukraine war: Chornobaivka airbase, symbol of Russian defeat
From the start of the war, a military airfield and village just outside Kherson city achieved legendary status in Ukraine. Captured by Russian forces within days of Russia’s full-scale invasion in February, Chornobaivka was then repeatedly attacked by Ukrainian forces. It became one of the most important battlefields of the war. Russian hardware was airlifted in with the aim of reinforcing troops in the south. The initial ambition was to advance along the southern coast of Ukraine, first to Mykolaiv and then Odesa. Most importantly, the airbase at Chornobaivka enabledRead More