Wednesday, February 26th, 2025
Champions Trophy: Zadran’s 177 leads Afghanistan to set massive target against England
LAHORE, FEB 26: Afghanistan opener Ibrahim Zadran led his side to set a massive 326-run target with an individual score of 177 against England in the eighth match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 being played at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on Wednesday. Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi’s decision to bat first paid dividends as his batting unit yielded 325/7 in their allotted 50 overs. The Asian side, however, had a contrasting start to their innings as Jofra Archer dismantled their top order with three quick wickets to leave them reeling atRead More
Crown Prince Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khaled to arrive Pakistan on Thursday
ISLAMABAD, FEB 26 (DNA): At the invitation of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on Thursday will arrive here on his first official visit to Pakistan. “He will be accompanied by a high-level delegation, including Ministers and senior officials, as well as prominent business leaders. This visit underscores the deep-rooted fraternal ties between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and reflects the shared commitment to further strengthen bilateral economic partnership,” Foreign Office Spokesperson said in a pressRead More
Uzbek Deputy Defence Minister praises PAF’s aviation industry progress
Rawalpindi, 26 Feb /DNA/ – A high level defence delegation led by Major General Burkhonov Akhmad Jamalovich, Deputy Minister of Defence & Commander of the Air Defence Forces and Air Force of the Republic of Uzbekistan called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force at Air Headquarters, Islamabad. Matters pertaining to mutual interest, avenues to enhance bilateral military cooperation, joint training and technological collaboration in the aerospace domains were discussed during the meeting. Upon his arrival, a smartly turned-out contingent ofRead More
NTDC Achieves Milestone with Partial Activation of SCADA-III System
ISLAMABAD, FEB 26 /DNA/ – The National Transmission & Despatch Company (NTDC) has successfully achieved a milestone in the SCADA-III project with partial activation of the new Control Room and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system becoming partially live, installed at the National Power Control Centre (NPCC), Islamabad. The system was inaugurated by the Managing Director NTDC, Engr. Muhammad Waseem Younas and senior NTDC officers, today. Earlier, Chief Engineer SCADA-III, Engr. Sumair Memon briefed the management about the project. It was apprised that 75% progress has been achieved soRead More
Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025 to be Held on April 8-9 in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, FEB 26 /DNA/ – Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), Pakistan’s leading exploration and production (E&P) company, in collaboration with the Government of Pakistan and strategic partners, is set to organize the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025 (PMIF25) on April 8-9, 2025, at the Jinnah Convention Centre in Islamabad. The forum will serve as a premier platform for global stakeholders to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan’s emerging minerals sector and unlock the country’s vast mineral potential. Under the patronage of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) and MinistryRead More
Govt policies aimed to achieve sustainable, inclusive economic growth: Aurangzeb
PESHAWAR, FEB 26 (APP): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb here Wednesday said that the government was endeavouring for sustainable and inclusive economic growth imperative for progress and prosperity of the entire nation. Addressing Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) meeting as chief guest along with Minister of State for Finance and Revenue, Ali Pervaiz Malik, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb said that the country have achieved economic stability after Federal Govt’s goal oriented policies and economic reforms that started positive effects on people lives. He said thatRead More