CAPE TOWN, (DNA) – South African openers, Reeza Hendricks and the debutante Janneman Malan gave South Africa a decent start as they took their side to 44 runs at the end of power play play during the second T20I of the series.Though Pakistan were able to restrict the flow of runs, but South Africa managing to maintain a run-rate around 6 without losing a wicket, made them a happy camp.
Ground breaking of Sui gas scheme in Hafizabad
HAFIZABAD: FEB 3 (DNA) – Former District Nazim Hafizabad, Ch. Mubashar Abbas Bhatti has said that present government of PTI is taking all possible measurers for upgrading living standard of the masses despite confronting financial problems.
Pakistan, Belarus ties on positive trajectory: FO
ISLAMABAD, FEB 03 (DNA)- Pakistan and Belarus celebrated the 25th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations on 3 February 2019. The leadership of the two countries exchanged congratulatory messages on this auspicious occasion.
According to Foreign Office spokesman, the two countries have developed a strong relationship over the past 25 years, which is based on mutual trust, respect and cooperation.
The two sides have been able to maintain a positive trajectory in sustaining high level interactions and cementing cooperation in diverse spheres, including political, trade, economic, agriculture, industry, health, defence, science and technology, education and culture.
FM Shah Qureshi expresses support for Kashmir as Modi’s visits the occupied valley
LAHORE (DNA) – Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Sunday had a telephonic conversation with Kashmir Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani, triggering a diplomatic spat between Pakistan and India, ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Indian-occupied Kashmir.
Slow pace of work at Ataturk Avenue irks CDA chief
ISLAMABAD, FEB 02 (DNA) – Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) has expressed dissatisfaction over delay and slow pace of work Ataturk Avenue Project and directed for speedy completion of the project.Chief Commissioner Islamabad and Chairman CDA Amer Ali Ahmed visited the Ataturk Avenue here on Saturday to inspect the progress of the work on the project. On this occasion, Member Engineering CDA and officers of other relevant formations were also present.
AIOU provides online-facility for future study
ISLAMABAD, Feb 2 (DNA): Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has made available prospectus and admission form (spring 2019 semester) at its website, enabling the aspiring students to continue their future study.The prospectus and forms could be down-loaded. This is part of the University’s efforts to facilitating the students in the admission process that began this week, through smart use of new technology.
Baluchistan doctors end 50-day strike after successful negotiations with govt
QUETTA (DNA) – Doctors and paramedics in Balochistan on Saturday ended a 50-day strike, which caused immense suffering to patients across the province, after negotiations with the provincial government to ensure their safety and security.Meanwhile, the out-patient departments (OPDs) have been reopened.
Pakistan hopes to attract $30bn investment from KSA, UAE
Pakistan hopes to attract as much as $30 billion of investment from Saudi Arabia and the UAE in February to help boost its fragile economy and create job opportunities.“We are going to sign investment agreements of up to $20bn with Saudi Arabia and $10bn with the UAE in the next couple of weeks,” Haroon Sharif, the chairman of Pakistan’s Board of Investment, told The National. “All the required paper work for the deals has been completed with mutual consent of relevant officials of the kingdom and the UAE.”
Indian troops martyr two Kashmiris in Pulwama
SRINAGAR, (DNA): In occupied Kashmir, Indian troops in their fresh act of state terrorism martyred two youth in Pulwama district, on Friday.The youth identified as Shahid Ahmad Baba and Inayat Ahmad were killed by the troops during a cordon and search operation at Baba Mohalla of Drabgam village in the district. The troops also razed a residential house to rubble on the occasion.
Ambassador of Kazakhstan meets Deputy Chairman Senate Saleem Mandviwalla
ISLAMABAD, JAN 31: (DNA) – Ambassador of Kazakhstan met with Saleem Mandviwalla, the Deputy Chairman of Senate of Pakistan.They discussed prospects of developing bilateral relations, particularly between the parliaments, as well as participation of Pakistani parliamentarians in the upcoming 4th meeting of Speakers of the Eurasian countries parliaments, to be held in September 2019 in Astana.
