Wednesday, June 5th, 2024
Pakistan lose to France in Nations Cup hockey
DNA WARSAW, JUN 5: Pakistan lost to France by 6-5 in the National Cup hockey tournament. Pakistan was down in the first two quarters however in the 3rd and 4th quarter they staged a comeback. At one time the score was 5-5 equal but then France took lead when it scored a goal on penalty corner. Pakistan played poorly in the first two quarters and conceded unnecessary penalty corners. The forward line performed poor also thus putting extra burden on the defence line. Star players Rana Waheed and Shahid unfortunatelyRead More
IND vs IRE: Rohit Sharma stars as India outclass Ireland in New York
India defeated Ireland by eight wickets in second Group A match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 at New York’s Nassau County International Cricket Stadium. Indian skipper Rohit Sharma starred with 52 off 37 with the help of seven boundaries. Meanwhile, Rishabh Pant scored 36* off 26 balls as the Men in Blue chased down 97-run target in 12.2 overs Earlier, India bowlers rattled Ireland for 96. Paul Stirling and his men failed to put up a show with the bat as Indian bowlers delivered exceptional performance collectively.Read More
Pakistan witnesses significant dip in cigarette consumption due to high prices
ISLAMABAD, JUN (DNA): Pakistan has witnessed a significant dip in cigarette consumption due to high prices, and a survey by the Centre for Research and Dialogue (CRD) has validated that taxation is the lynchpin for controlling and curbing cigarette consumption. “Cigarette consumption has come down by more than 11 billion sticks following the introduction of higher Federal Excise Duty (FED),” said Maryam Gul Tahir, Director of CRD. “By adopting these measures, Pakistan can follow a tried and tested approach to decreasing cigarette consumption, improving public health outcomes, and simultaneously boostingRead More
IESCO completed 100 % maintenance of 481 feeders
ISLAMABAD, JUN 05 (DNA) — Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) has completed 100 per cent maintenance of 481 feeders out of selected 812 feeders under the annual maintenance programme for fiscal year 2023-24. Sharing details, Chief Engineer Operation Director Muhammad Aslam Khan told media here Wednesday that out of a total of 481 feeders, maintenance work of 158 feeders in Islamabad circle has been completed till March 9, 50 in Rawalpindi City, 52 in Rawalpindi Cantt, 48 in Attock and 93 in Chakwal circles. Similarly, 90 per cent maintenance workRead More
CDA embarks on ambitious solar power project to reduce electricity bills
ISLAMABAD, JUN 05 (DNA) — The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has taken a significant step towards sustainability and cost-efficiency by announcing a comprehensive solar power project for its buildings, street lights, tube wells, and water pumps. According to Member Engineering Khalid Hafeez, the project, expected to save the agency a substantial Rs. 250 million monthly, has been approved by the CDA Board, which has also given the go-ahead for a feasibility study to ensure the project’s success, a private news channel reported. Hafeez said the solarization project will be implemented in threeRead More
Election Amendment Ordinance 2024: Protecting the Vested Interests
By: Qamar Bashir The elections in Pakistan held on 8th February 2024 were conducted in a tightly controlled environment and were marred by allegations of rigging, malpractices, and altering of election results through manipulation of Form 47, which is crucial for declaring candidates’ outcomes. The Election Amendment Act 2023 provides a remedy for aggrieved parties to seek redress from election tribunals constituted under Section 140 of the Election Act 2023. However, when the Lahore High Court provided judges to head the tribunals, the Election Commission initially employed delaying tactics andRead More