LAHORE, JUN 13 (DNA) – The International Cricket Council announced the details of the inaugural criiio cup, where six social cricket teams from all corners of the world will come together in London’s Trafalgar Square on July 12, ahead of the Men’s Cricket World Cup Final, for a once in a lifetime opportunity to celebrate the diversity in which cricket is enjoyed in communities around the world.
Orange Line train: SC orders return of bank guarantees to contractors
ISLAMABAD, JUN 13 (DNA) – The Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) on Thursday ordered return the bank guarantees of the construction companies working on the Orange Line Metro Train project.A three-member bench, headed by Justice Azmat Saeed, presided over the hearing of the case.When the bench questioned about the current status of the construction work, the court was informed that the civil work of the project has already been completed, and the contractors have assured that the remaining work would be completed in time.
FM Qureshi meets US Charge D’ Affaires Paul, discusses Afghan peace process
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Thursday has met US Charge D Affaires to Pakistan Paul W. Jones in Islamabad and discussed matters of mutual interests.During the meeting, the minister said that Pakistan will continue to play its reconciliatory role in the Afghan peace process as development of the entire region is linked with it.
Russia keen to further promote political dialogue with Pakistan: Danila Ganich
Day of Russia celebrated; On 1st of May, 2019 Russia and Pakistan celebrated the 71st anniversary of diplomatic relations
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ISLAMABAD, JUNE 13 (DNA) .. The Day of Russia was celebrated here at a local hotel with a large number of guests hailing from various walks of life in attendance.Ambassador-designate of the Russian Federation Danila V. Ganich along with the deputy head of Mission Vladimir Berezyuk received the guests.
PTI constitutes central finance board after chairman’s approval
ISLAMABAD, JUN 12 (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan will represent Pakistan in the 19th Meeting of the Council of the Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization on the invitation extended by Kyrgyz President Sooronbay Jeenbekov.The two-day meeting is being held in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic from today with Kyrgyz President Sooronbay Jeenbekov in the chair.
Kaira urges NA speaker to issue production orders for Zardari
ISLAMABAD, JUNE 12 (DNA) – Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Qamar Zaman Kaira has demanded Speaker National Assembly (NA) prove his impartiality by releasing the production orders of former president Asif Ali Zardari.Addressing a press conference in Islamabad the PPP South Punjab president said that opposition parties leaders were arrested just to distract the attention from the Federal Budget.
Special Court rejects Musharraf’s plea to dismiss breach of constitution case
ISLAMABAD, JUNE 12 (DNA) – A special court on Wednesday said that former president Pervez Musharraf’s plea to dismiss the case could not be considered.A three-member bench headed by Justice Tahira Safdar, hearing treason case against former military ruler.The court also rejected a plea to postpone the hearing against Musharraf due to health reasons.
NAB court approves physical remand of Hamza Shehbaz for 15 days
LAHORE, JUNE 12 (DNA) – Accountability court on Wednesday has approved physical remand of Opposition Leader in Punjab Assembly Hamza Shehbaz in Ramzan Sugar Mills, money laundering and assets beyond means cases for 15 days.During the hearing, the National Accountability Bureau’s officials requested the court for 15-day physical remand of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader for interrogation.
Pakistan condemns missile attack by Houthi militants at Abha airport in Saudi Arabia
ISLAMABAD, JUN 12 (DNA) – Pakistan has strongly condemned the missile attack by Houthi militants at Abha airport in Saudi Arabia that resulted in 26 casualties.The spokesman of ministry of foreign affairs said that Pakistan reiterates its full support and solidarity with the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia against any threats to its security and territorial integrity.=DNA
Command Coalition: Terrorist act targets Saudi Arabia’s Abha Int’l Airport
RIYADH, (DNA) – Colonel Turki Almalki, the official spokesman of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen, said that at (02:21 am) Wednesday morning a hostile projectile fired by Houthi militia hit the arrivals hall at Abha International Airport in Asir Province in southwestern Saudi Arabia, through which thousands of civilian passengers of different nationalities pass daily.
