MELBOURNE, (DNA) – Former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni scored his third successive half century to guide India to a seven-wicket victory in the series-deciding third one-day international against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday.
CPEC symbol of Pak-China friendship: Petroleum Minister
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Federal Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources, Ghulam Sarwar Khan on Friday said that China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is symbol of china Pakistan friendship.He said this while talking to Chinese Ambassador Yao Jang in Islamabad.
Former Singapore presidential candidate plans new opposition party
SINGAPORE (DNA) – A former member of Singapore’s ruling party and presidential candidate said on Friday he had applied to set up a new party, making a return to politics ahead of an election expected as soon as this year.Tan Cheng Bock’s re-entry into politics could boost Singapore’s weak opposition, while the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) prepares for the retirement of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong within the next three years.
Justice Asif Saeed Khosa takes oath as 26th CJP
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Justice Asif Saeed Khosa on Friday has taken oath as Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) during a ceremony at Aiwan-e-Iqbal in Islamabad.According to details, President Dr Arif Alvi administered oath to the 26th CJP.
Romania takes over rotating EU presidency
BRUSSELS, (DNA) – Romania took over the EU’s rotating presidency at a tumultuous time for the bloc. Romania will be in charge for the next six months as the European Union faces a series of tricky tests – most notably Brexit, European parliamentary elections, and wrangling over the next budget.
Kenya president says Nairobi attack over as ‘terrorists’ killed
NAIROBI, (DNA) – Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta said that gunmen who stormed an upmarket hotel complex, killing 14 people, had been “eliminated” after an almost 20-hour siege in which hundreds of civilians were rescued.
NEPRA to decide on 63 paisa power tariff hike on Jan 23
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – The power distribution companies on Wednesday proposed an increase in power tariff by 63 paisa per unit on account of fuel cost adjustment in an application to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA).
Pakistan, China agree to make 2019 “A Year of Economic Cooperation Under CPEC”
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Pakistan and China have agreed on expediting work by promoting joint ventures and export-led growth under China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) by declaring 2019 as “year of industrial, socioeconomic and agriculture cooperation”.
Ukraine embassy hosts Ukrainian Diaspora in Pakistan to celebrate winter festivities
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – The Embassy of Ukraine in Islamabad celebrated “Happy Malanka” and this event offered excellent opportunity of festivity to children, young and not very young participants.Happy Malanka in the Embassy of Ukraine in Islamabad was celebrated in connection with New Year and Winter Season`s Festivities together with Ukrainian citizens and Pakistani alumni of Ukrainian Universities.
US House Republicans censure colleague for racist remarks
WASHINGTON, (DNA) – US House Republican leaders delivered an extraordinary rebuke Monday to an Iowa congressman from their party over his recent remarks deemed as racist, with some calling for his resignation.Steve King, whose comments last week about white supremacy sparked bipartisan outrage, will be stripped of all committee assignments, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s office said.
