Monday, November 6th, 2023
Angelo Mathews Timed Out in Historic Cricket Moment
In a groundbreaking moment during the ICC World Cup 2023, Angelo Mathews etched his name in cricket history as the first-ever batter to be timed out in international cricket. The incident took place during a riveting clash between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in the heart of Delhi. Mathews’s untimely exit added an unexpected twist to the match that had fans on the edge of their seats. When a batter is dismissed in cricket, the regulations state that the incoming batsman must be ready to face a ball within two minutesRead More
RCCI delegation calls on Eduard-Robert PREDA Charge D Affaires of Romania
DNA Rawalpindi: A delegation of the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) headed by President Saqib Rafiq called on Eduard-Robert PREDA Charge D Affaires a.i/ Minister Plenipotentiary at the Romania Embassy in Islamabad. Charge D Affaires of the Romanian Embassy appreciated RCCI’s efforts in promoting trade and diplomatic ties. He urged Pakistani businessmen to explore trade and investment opportunities for mutual benefit of the both countries. Mr. Eduard-Cristian SONEA Political Counselor, Senior Vice President Muhammad Hamza Sarosh, Vice President Faisal Shahzad and Secretary General Irfan Manan Khan were alsoRead More
Interior Minister may resign likely to take part in the general elections
Ansar Bhatti ISLAMABAD: The caretaker Interior Minister Sarfraz Bugti is likely to step down from his post in coming days. Sources close to this development say Bugti wants to contest the election. It is however not clear whether he wishes to contest for the provincial or national assembly seat. Sources say he may opt for the provincial assembly seat and may vie for the slot of the chief minister of Baluchistan. Sarfraz Bugti enjoy support of the Establishment as well therefore it will not be a difficult call for himRead More
Less than 20% of Pak issues find a spot in party manifestoes
PPP scored zero in 17 indicators, PTI in 13 and PML-N in 12 Mahnoor Ansar Islamabad, NOV 6 /DNA/ – In the wake of upcoming general elections, the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) has drawn a comparison of manifestos amongst three mainstream political parties – Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N), Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Pakistan Tekreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) – that have been front-runners in formulating governments during the last three tenures. The aim was to evaluate if the manifestoes have any substance and concrete plan or are these justRead More
Impersonator arrested on NAB’s complaint at Chakwal
Chakwal, NOV 6 /DNA/ – A resident of Chakwal namely Hamid Iqbal who was impersonating as NAB officer was arrested by local police. Hamid Iqbal was found to be impersonating as NAB officer and was trying to influence WAPDA office Chakwal for undue favours. Upon suspicion, WAPDA authorities informed NAB and it was found that Hamid Iqbal was not an employee of NAB and was impersonating. NAB lodged a formal complaint with local police and as a result impersonator Hamid Iqbal was arrested. NAB advises the general public to reportRead More
Pak hockey team to feature in FIH Olympic qualifying rounds
ISLAMABAD, Nov 06 (APP/DNA): Pakistan hockey team would feature in the FIH Olympic qualifying rounds to be held from January 15 in Oman. According to the schedule released by the International Hockey Federation (FIH), the Olympic qualifying rounds will be played from January 15 to 21 in Oman, said a press release. Apart from Pakistan, teams from England, Germany, New Zealand, Malaysia, Canada, Chile and China would participate in the said event. FIH organized Olympic qualifying round events by organizing pools in different countries. Pakistan has been placed in PoolRead More