LAHORE, (DNA) – Chief selector of Pakistan cricket board (PCB) Inzamam Ul Haq in his interview with a leading cricket website told that Sarfaraz Ahmed might be rested for the ODI series against Australia, meanwhile all-rounder Shoaib Malik will lead Pakistan in his absence.Inzamam also told that Umar Akmal may get a recall as the panel looked for a replacement of Mohammad Hafeez, who recently got injured during Pakistan Super League.
Pakistan Air Force downs two Indian aircrafts
SRINAGAR (DNA) – In a response to Indian Line of Control (LoC) violation, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has destroyed two Indian fighter jets on Wednesday morning.According to details, the wreckage of one aircraft fell in Central Kashmir’s Budgam while the other’s in Pakistan territory. Two of the pilots have been killed in the incident.
Truck art, sufi music feature at Australia Day in Spring
ISLAMABAD, FEB 27 (DNA) -Australian High Commissioner Margaret Adamson hosted a reception to mark Australia Day in spring. The reception in Islamabad featured truck art and Sufi music.“Music and art are a perfect way to celebrate the connections between Australia and Pakistan because they embody the vibrant creativity and cultural diversity of both countries,” she said.
This was not retaliation to continued Indian belligerence, FO on PAF’s strikes
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Foreign Office on Wednesday has confirmed that Pakistan Air Force undertook strikes across Line of Control from within Pakistani airspace.In a statement, the office stated, “This was not retaliation to continued Indian belligerence. Pakistan has therefore, taken strikes at non military target, avoiding human loss and collateral damage. Sole purpose being to demonstrate our right, will and capability for self defence.”
FM Qureshi briefs diplomatic corps about Indian intrusion
ISLAMABAD, FEB 26 (DNA) -Foreign Minister, Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi, briefed the members of the diplomatic corps about the Indian violation of Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity on Tuesday when at approximately 0254 hours, 6-8 Indian aircraft were effectively intercepted by Pakistani Air Force Jets and forced to scuttle back while randomly releasing their ordnance which landed in uninhabited remote area.
French delegation to visit Pakistan to forge business ties
PARIS, FEB 26 (DNA) – MEDEF International, the French Business Confederation will be visiting Pakistan with a large delegation of French businessmen in April this year to forge business and investment ties.This was disclosed by the Ambassador of Pakistan to France Mr. Moin ul Haque while speaking at a dinner which he hosted for the board members of the Association of Friends of Pakistan held at the Embassy of Pakistan.
Islamabad seek revenge, Multan hopes to make a comeback
DUBAI, (DNA) – After one-day rest, Pakistan Super League is all set to return with a big game tonight at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, between the defending champions Islamabad United and Multan Sultans.The revenge-hungry Islamabad United be looking to make it three wins in a row, while Multan Sultans who won their lone match of the tournament against United, will look to repeat the feat when they face the Mohammad Sami-led side tonight.
US preparing a military adventure disguised as a humanitarian intervention in Venezuela
HAVANA: (DNA) – Urge the mobilization of all peace-loving forces towards respect for the sovereignty, independence and self-determination of peoples.The US government is preparing a military adventure disguised as a humanitarian intervention in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.They have unleashed economic, commercial, financial and media war against Venezuela, stealing their resources and seeking pretexts for aggression.
Statement by Revolutionary Govt. it is imperative to halt the imperialist military adventure against Venezuela
The Revolutionary Government of the Republic of Cuba condemns the escalation of pressures and actions of the US government in preparation for a military adventure under the guise of a humanitarian intervention in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and calls on the international community to mobilize in order to prevent its consummation.
FM Qureshi gives wake-up call to Modi after Indian aircrafts violate LoC
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Tuesday warned India not to challenge Pakistan.In a statement after the violation of LOC by Indian Air Force, Qureshi said better sense should prevail in India. He said the Nation should not be worried over the Indian act as the defenders of the country are fully prepared to respond to any misadventure.
