Pakistan hockey team put up a dismal performance in the recently held Champions Trophy played in the Netherlands. It could not win against even the weakest teams. It even lost 5th and 6th position match against Belgim thus getting the last position in the tournament. Consequently the caretaker government decided to withhold Rs 20 million grant earlier announced to ameliorate lot of the national game.
Pakistan beat Australia in T20I tri-series
HARARE, (DNA) – Pakistan on Thursday defeated Australia by 45 runs in the fifth match of triangular series against Australia.Pakistan had given target of 194-run target after being put into bat .Opener Zaman smashed a blistering 73 off 42 balls helping his team post a fighting total of 194. Youngster Hassan Talat also scored impressive 30 for 25 balls including a six and three 4s.In lower down the order, Asif Ali provided much-needed thrust to the batting with his 37 off just 18 balls, followed by Shoaib Malik’s 27.
T20 Tri Series: Fakhar’s 73 takes Pakistan to 194 against Australia
HARARE: (DNA) – Pakistan made a strong comeback against Australia in the fifth match of a tri-series at Harare, setting 194-run target propelled by Fakhar Zaman’s 73. Opener Zaman smashed a blistering 73 off 42 balls helping his team set a fighting total. Youngster Hassan Talat also scored impressive 30 for 25 balls including a six and three 4s.In lower down the order, Asif Ali provided much-needed thrust to the batting with his 37 off just 18 balls, followed by Shoaib Malik’s 27.
Rebel-held south Syria hit by heaviest strikes yet
DARAA, (DNA) – The Syrian government and its Russian ally pounded rebel-held areas of the southern province of Daraa on Thursday with the heaviest air strikes of a two-week-old offensive.”Hundreds” of missiles and barrel bombs were unleashed before dawn by both Syrian and Russian aircraft, after talks on rebel surrenders broke down on Wednesday, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.
Turkey to host int’l Rohingya consultations meeting
ANKARA, JUL 04 (DNA) – Turkey has announced that an international meeting on the Rohingya crisis is to take place in capital Ankara on Friday.A Foreign Ministry statement recalled Turkey’s continuous efforts to provide support for Rohingya Muslims in order to find a solution to the humanitarian crisis.
Sonali Bendre diagnosed with high-grade cancer
NEW DELHI, (DNA) – Bollywood actor Sonali Bendre famous for her roles in Duplicate, Sarfarosh and many others has recently been diagnosed with high-grade cancer. The star shared her ordeal with fans and followers in a Twitter post earlier this morning.
U.S.’s Pompeo, Russia’s Lavrov discuss Trump-Putin summit in July
WASHINGTON, (DNA) – U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussed an upcoming summit between their presidents in a phone call.According to the State Department, the White House announced last week that President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin will meet on July 16 in the Finnish capital Helsinki for the much-anticipated summit, adding the two leaders will discuss bilateral relations as well as national security issues.
Peshawar Zalmi emerge as most valuable PSL franchise
KARACHI, (DNA) – Peshawar Zalmi might have failed to defend their HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) crown this year but the 2017 winners have emerged as the most valuable franchise of the T20 league.According to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), sports evaluation firm Nielsen Sports has given the PSL a hugely positive report on the third edition of the tournament. The event was held in February-March this year in the UAE with three games including the final played in Pakistan.
Former Malaysian PM Najib charged with criminal breach of trust
KUALA LUMPUR, (DNA) – Malaysia’s former Prime Minister Najib Razak pleaded not guilty to criminal charges on Wednesday related to a probe into allegations of corruption at state fund 1MDB, less than two months after he was ousted in a stunning election.Najib, 64, nodded as he was charged with abuse of power and three counts of criminal breach of trust as part of an investigation into a transaction involving SRC International, a former unit of 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).
Meet celebs challenging political biggies in polls
KARACHI, (DNA) – The stage is set for the 2018 general elections scheduled on July 25 as the country looks forward to rare second democratic transition in its 71-year history marred by military coups.With the polls less than a month away, electioneering is gathering momentum as election candidates square off for the electoral battle to secure a position in the hallowed halls of the country’s legislatures.
