DUBAI, (DNA) – Australian openers Usman Khawaja and Aaron Finch picked up where they left off after their 142-run stand in the first innings, adding 72 runs by tea on day four.The pair added 15 more runs in the final session before Abbas trapped Finch leg before for 49.The visitors squandered another good start when the Marsh brothers were dismissed for ducks by Abbas.
In US-China trade war, Pakistan gets extra export orders
FAISALABAD: (DNA) – The present tense relations between the US and China have proved to be a blessing in disguise for Pakistan as its exporters are getting extra orders from the US in the prevailing circumstances, said Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI) President Syed Zia Alumdar Hussain.
Trump playing hardball on oil prices
Over the course of his first 20 months in office, President Donald Trump has diverged from the traditional behavior of his political party in a few areas, but none more so than the foreign policy of trade and economics. While the Republican Party has traditionally feared trade wars, Trump has been the toughest economic negotiator in recent American history.
Pakistan, Kazakhstan have great potential in many fields: Ambassador Sadykov
ISLAMABAD, OCT 10 (DNA) – Pakistan and Kazakhstan have great potential to enhance cooperation in many fields and if both countries facilitate their private sectors, the annual bilateral trade volume could be increased from current below US$ 25 million to US$ 250-500 million.
Simon Penney appointed as new HM Trade Commissioner for Middle East, Afghanistan and Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, OCT 10 (DNA) – The UK’s Department for International Trade has this week welcomed Simon Penney in the new role of Her Majesty’s Trade Commissioner (HMTC) for the Middle East, Afghanistan and Pakistan.Appointed by the UK’s Secretary of State for International Trade, Dr Liam Fox, the former banking chief executive becomes the most senior UK trade figure to be based in the region.
Faisal Raza Abidi arrested in Islamabad
KARACHI: (DNA) – The Islamabad Police has arrested PPP leader and former Senator Faisal Raza Abidi in a case pertaining to using inappropriate words for Chief Justice of Pakistan.Late last month, Pakistan People’s Party led Sindh government granted approval to the Islamabad police to apprehend PPP leader in Karachi.
Be aware of Cancer and its signs: Prevention is always better than cure
Cancer is causing more deaths in world than cardiac diseases. Prime reasons for this disease are the consumption of alcohol, smoking, and Tobacco. Other reasons include savage consumption of junk food or food preserved in plastic bags, and environment pollution. This deadly disease has four stages. It is better to become conscious of it as early as possible. This is because at the earlier stages, it is curable and can be rooted out of the body.
Maroof Afzal Appointed as the New Chairman of PTCL
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – PTCL has witnessed a transition in leadership as Maroof Afzal has taken control of the telecom giant as its chairman. He has replaced Aamir Ashraf Khawaja who served PTCL for six months at the same position.
Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation visits Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, OCT 10 (DNA) – Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation, Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad, visited Islamabad on October 9 in his first visit to Pakistan since being named Special Representative by Secretary of State Pompeo.
Barkley returns for England, ready to live up to hopes
England Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley is back in the England squad after an absence of over two years and believes he is finally ready to fulfil his potential.Barkley made his debut for England at the age of 19 and was tipped for the top, but has not featured during manager Gareth Southgate’s reign, missing out on the World Cup in Russia.
