LEEDS (DNA) – Lasith Malinga insisted he had done nothing new after starring in Sri Lanka s stunning World Cup win over England at Headingley on Friday.The veteran paceman took four for 43 as Sri Lanka, defending a seemingly modest total of 232-9, beat England by 20 runs to open up the race for a semi-final spot.England, bidding to win the World Cup for the first time, would have gone top of the 10-team round-robin table with a victory.
President Alvi for provision of emergency care at all levels
ISLAMABAD, JUN 20 (DNA) – President Arif Alvi has said that efforts must be made for the provision of Spectrum Emergency Care provided at all level of society to make it at par with international standards to avoid harm and probable mortalities.The President said this while talking to a Delegation of Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM), UK, led by Dean RCEM, Dr. Jason Long, who called on him at Islamabad on Thursday.
President Alvi says complete freedom of information in country
ISLAMABAD, JUN 20 (DNA) – President Arif Alvi has said the complete freedom of information is exist in the country.He was speaking at awards distribution ceremony in Islamabad, on Thursday.The President said the urge for seeking information has been in the world since time immemorial.He said first humans were used to spread information and the role was replaced by newspapers.However, the pace of transmission of information became very fast with the invention of radio.
Deepika Padukone opens up about her clinical depression in New York
Mumbai (DNA): Deepika Padukone hails all across as a global icon. Deepika, even though being in the limelight has never shied away from talking about her clinical depression and anxiety and continues to be an inspiration to all. To make her pep talk seem relatable, the actress also opened up about her journey of coming out of Clinical Depression as a champion.
Govt to welcome British investment in CPEC: FM Qureshi
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Thursday said that the government would welcome British investment in China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project.Addressing a forum on CPEC in Islamabad on Thursday, he said that matters pertaining to CPEC had been discussed in his meeting with his British counterpart.The foreign minister said that the CPEC is flagship project of the Belt and Road project, adding that the Chinese projects are of commercial and public nature.
Japanese ambassador for further intensifying bilateral cooperation
ISLAMABAD, JUNE 20 (DNA) – Ambassador of Japan Kuninori Matsuda has emphasized the need for further collaboration as there are lots of potentials to develop between the two countries.Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, Kuninori Matsuda expressed these views on the occasion of reception he and Mrs. Naoko Matsuda hosted to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the Japan Self-Defense Forces Day.Lt. General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, HI(M), Adjutant General, General Headquarters, was the chief guest on the occasion.
Serena guest wins Honda BRV
ISLAMABAD, JUN 19 (DNA) – As a special treat during Ramadan, Islamabad Serena Hotel entered into a promotion with Honda Avenue so people who had their Iftar at the hotel were entered into a lucky draw and given a chance to drive away in an all new Honda BRV.The lucky draw for the Honda BRV was held in Shamadan Lawn in the evening with the management of Honda and Islamabad Serena Hotel present.
China-Pakistan delegates discuss regional security, India
ISLAMABAD, JUNE 19 (DNA) – Developing geo-political and strategic regional changes in the backdrop of the ongoing Afghan peace process, Modi’s thumping majority in his re-election and US-China trade war pose complicated implications for China, Pakistan and the region at large.In this context, Professor YeHailin stressed the need for increased regional cooperation and better ties for peace and security.
Easy and expeditious justice a gigantic task: CJP
ISLAMABAD, JUN 19 (DNA) – Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Asif Saeed Khosa said easy and expeditious justice is the need of the hour but is a gigantic task as nothing done in past in this regard.While addressing a ceremony CJP Khosa said he as a judge and as a lawyer has pondered whether civil or criminal cases should be given preference.He said civil disputes should be solved but priority should be given to criminal cases as people are languishing in jails for years in jails in criminal cases.
Criminal negligence committed against economy in past: Umar Ayub
ISLAMABAD, JUN 19 (DNA) – Federal Minister for Power Division Umar Ayub Khan has addressed the National Assembly budget session, on Wednesday and said criminal negligence was committed against Pakistan’s economy in the past.Umar Ayub Khan maintained that Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) left each other behind in taking loans.
