LAHORE (DNA) – Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ehsan Mani on Monday said that from the very first day, India is trying to undermine the Pakistan Super League (PSL).Addressing a press conference in Lahore on Monday, he said that Pakistan faced many challenges like terrorism, adding that the protection of cricketers is our top most priority.“Terrorism would win if cricket is stopped in Pakistan,” he said and added cricket shouldn’t be stopped due to terrorism.
NA speaker calls for following footsteps of Hakim Saeed, Edhi
ISLAMABAD, MAR 18 (DNA) -: The Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser has said that Hakeem Muhammad Saeed Shaheed and Abdul Sattar Edhi are the real characters whose services have made their names unforgettable in the annals of history.“Man remained alive forever because of his services to humanity and noble deeds. We must not get defeated by failures but these failures should be considered the stepping stone towards the destination of success” he added.
Australian watchdog to probe broadcast of NZ terrorist live stream
CANBERRA, MAR 18 (DNA) – In Australia, the media watchdog has launched a formal investigation into possible breach of rules by networks which broadcast or put online images from a live stream of New Zealand mosques massacre.The Australian Communications and Media Authority chair Nerida O’Loughlin has, also urged to take greater measures to prevent the spread of violent imagery and speech.
Daraz launches cars this Pakistan Day Sale with big discounts
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – : The Pakistan Day Sale has become a household name in the Pakistani ecommerce calendar. With each successive edition, Daraz continues to improve the online shopping experience and this year and has announced new features on the mobile Daraz App along with deep discounts on the entire assortment.This year, Daraz will be hosting the Pakistan Day Sale 2019 from March 18. Buyers will be treated to a week of discounts and flash sales, complemented by additional vouchers through features like Shake Shake and engaging games on the Daraz App.
Turkish Airlines organizes Golf Championship 2019
ISLAMABAD, MAR 18 (DNA) – Ambassador of Turkey Ihsan Mustafa Yurdakul has said he was delighted to be part of Turkish Airlines golf championship 2019 adding the Turkish flag carrier would continue to extending sporting opportunities to Pakistani players with a view to promoting healthy activities.
FM Qureshi reaches China on three-day visit
ISLAMABAD, MAR 18 (DNA) – Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi reached China on a three-day visit on Monday.The foreign minister will attend the first Pakistan-China Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue during his visit.Chinese envoy Mr. Yao Jing, Ambassador to China Masood Khalid and other embassy officials welcomed FM Qureshi upon his arrival.A Foreign Office (FO) statement said both sides will hold comprehensive discussions on the entire range of bilateral relations, including China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and also discuss regional situation and cooperation at multilateral forums.
Sixth death anniversary of MM Alam being observed
LAHORE (DNA) – The sixth death anniversary of the 1965 war hero Muhammad Mahmood Alam, popularly known as MM Alam, is being observed on Monday.Alam was the eldest son of 11 siblings who was born in Calcutta on July 6 1935. He was brought up in Bengal, India but after Indo-Pak separation in 1947 his family migrated to the then called East Pakistan, now Bangladesh. Alam was granted commission in PAF (then RPAF) on October 2 1953.
Quetta Gladiators defeat Zalmi in PSL-4 final
KARACHI, MAR 17 (DNA) – Quetta Gladiator have defeated Peshawar Zalmi by 8 wickets in the final match of Pakistan Super League (PSL) Fourth Edition at National Stadium Karachi.Peshawar Zalmi had set a victory target of 139 runs for Quetta Gladiators in the final face-off, on Sunday.Quetta Gladiators had won the toss and elected to field first against Peshawar Zalmi.Quetta have beaten Peshawar in both the league games this season, before having the better of their arch-rivals in the Wednesday s Qualifier at the back of a powerful performance.Despite beating Peshawar in the Qualifiers in 2016 and 2017 in thrilling last-over finishes by one-run, Quetta lost in the 2017 final by 58 runs in Lahore and in the Eliminator 1 last year.
Pakistan has not put Somalia in negative list: sources
ISLAMABAD, MAR 18 (DNA)-. The sources in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan have dispelled the impression given in a section of the press that Somalia has been put in the negative visa list.It may be mentioned here that according to some websites, it was reported that according to new visa policy, Pakistan along with India has also put Somalia in the negative list.Sources say the news is correct only in the case of India while for Somalia no such decision has been taken.
