Tuesday, December 31st, 2024
CDA Chairman orders quick NOC issuance for gas pipeline replacement
ISLAMABAD, /DNA/ – Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) Muhammad Ali Randhawa met with the General Manager (GM) Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) at the CDA Headquarters on Tuesday. The meeting focused on promoting mutual cooperation between the two organizations and held detailed discussions on resolving gas-related issues in Islamabad. The GM SNGPL apprised that work on replacing the aging gas pipeline network in Islamabad’s main sectors would commence soon. In response, Chairman CDA directed the Engineering and Environment Wings to promptly issue NOCs (No Objection Certificates) to facilitate thisRead More
Begum Kulsum Saifullah Khan Tennis Championship begins
By our correspondent ISLAMABAD: The 10th Edition of Begum Kulsum Saifullah Khan National Ranking Tennis Championship 2024 began at the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) SDA Tennis Complex, Islamabad on Tuesday. This prestigious tournament is organized annually to honour the memory of the late Begum Kulsum Saifullah Khan, mother of PTF Patron Senator Salim Saifullah Khan. A large number of players, including Pakistan’s top-ranked athletes such as Aqeel Khan, Muhammad Shoaib, Muzammil Murtaza, Muhammad Abid, Barkatullah, Shahzad Khan, Yousaf Khalil, Heera Ashiq, Meheq Khokhar, Amna Ali Qayum, Sheeza Sajid, and SohaRead More
Naval chief presides over command, staff conference at naval headquarters
ISLAMABAD, 31 Dec: /DNA/ – The Command and Staff Conference of Pakistan Navy concluded at Naval Headquarters, Islamabad. The conference was chaired by Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Naveed Ashraf. The forum reviewed the maritime situation in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) and deliberated on measures to ensure safety and security of national sea trade passing through the region. During the conference, preparations for the upcoming PN multinational Exercise AMAN and the maiden AMAN Dialogue were reviewed to ensure the befitting conduct of these momentous events of international significance.Read More
Tim Southee signs up for PSL draft
LAHORE: Former New Zealand cricket captain Tim Southee, who recently announced his retirement from Test cricket in 2024, has signed up for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) draft. Known for his exceptional pace bowling and hard-hitting lower-order batting, Southee has been one of New Zealand’s most prominent cricketers, with a career spanning across all formats. Southee, who has 391 Test wickets to his name, including a remarkable 5-wicket haul on his debut, is expected to bring his experience to the PSL. A key member of New Zealand’s 2019–2021 ICC WorldRead More
ATC sentences ex-GB CM Khalid Khurshid to 34 years for threatening security agencies
GILGIT: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Tuesday sentenced former Gilgit-Baltistan chief minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader to 34 years in prison for threatening security agencies. The court, apart from the sentence, also handed down a fine of Rs600,000 to the former chief minister while directing the inspector general of police to arrest and transfer him to the jail. The ATC further ordered the National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) director general to block the politician’s computerised national identity card (CNIC).Play Video Khurshid was booked for threatening security agencies, GB’sRead More