KARACHI, APR 24 (DNA) – Panic buying pushed the US dollar as high as Rs118.5 in the open market on Monday, its highest level during intra-day trading, prompting the central bank to call an emergency meeting of currency dealers as gap with the inter-bank rate widened. While dealers came to grips with high demand for the greenback, the rupee ended at 118.3 against the US dollar even as the inter-bank rates remained stable.
Madonna loses bid to stop auction of intimate items
NEW YORK, APR 24 (DNA) – Madonna lost Monday a nearly year-long bid to stop an auction of intimate items, including a breakup letter from rap legend Tupac Shakur. A judge ruled that the Material Girl had directed her legal action against the wrong target in going after Darlene Lutz, a New York art dealer who helped Madonna build a collection before falling out with her.
Nishtar hockey club qualifies for final of inter club tourney
ISLAMABAD, APR 23 (DNA) – Nishtar Hockey Club has qualified for the final of the Inter club hockey tournament by defeating Margallah Hockey club by 4-1. Nishtar hockey club outclassed Margalla hockey club in the first semi final of Inter Club Hockey Tournament played at Naseer Bundha Hockey Stadium on Monday. The Nishtar club from the outset of the match played excellent hockey and scored two early goals, that put the opponents under huge pressure.
Ali Zafar sends legal notice to Meesha Shafi over ‘reckless allegations’
APR 23 (DNA) – Meesha-Zafar spat on Monday took a new twist after Ali Zafar on Monday sent a legal notice to Meesha Shafi over hurling ‘reckless accusations’. The legal notice stated that Meesha Shafi had hurled reckless allegations at Ali Zafar and made false claims pertaining to sexual harassment. Ali Zafar—in his legal notice—demanded Meesha Shaif to issue an apology on media within 15 days.
Stronger people have sharper brains: Study
LONDON, APR 23 (DNA) – If you thought hitting the gym only builds your physical strength, think again. A study of nearly half a million people has revealed that stronger people perform better in brain functioning tests. Muscular strength, measured by handgrip, is an indication of how healthy our brains are, said the study published in the journal Schizophrenia Bulletin.
Qatar Airways to add three more weekly flights to Jordan
DOHA, APR 23 (DNA) – Qatar Airways has announced that it will add three additional weekly frequencies to Amman, the capital city of Jordan, commencing from May 2 and 3 2018. The additional frequencies, which arrive just in time for the summer holiday season, will increase the airline’s weekly services to Amman to 12. Known for its unique blend of old and new, this bustling city is filled with restaurants, art galleries, traditional coffee shops and historic landmarks, catering to both business and leisure travellers.
Nishtar Hockey club thrash Kuri in Inter-Club hockey tourney
ISLAMABAD, APR 22 (DNA)- Nishtar Hockey Club gate-crashed into the semis of Inter Club Hockey Tournament by defeating Kuri club by 08 goals to 01. The Nishtar Club will now play semi final tomorrow (Monday).
The Nishtar Club, from the outset, attacked opponents goal post in an aggressive manner, that put Krui Club on the defensive.
Shahtaj clinch 5th Serena Hotels Polo Cup 2018
ISLAMABAD, APR 21 (DNA) – The final match of the 5th Serena Hotels Polo Cup was held at the Islamabad Club Polo Ground before diplomats, government officials and businesspeople, who gathered to celebrate the Game of Kings. The 06 days tournament began with preliminary matches between the competing teams. The final match was played between Shahtaj and Asean.
Broiler chicken meat safe for human consumption, SC informed
LAHORE, APR 21 (DNA) – Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar on Saturday said that he is happy to know that broiler chicken s meat is safe for human consumption.These remarks were given after hearing of a case in this regard by a two-member bench, headed by Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar at the Supreme Court’s Lahore Registry.
Surprise and concern as king changes Swaziland’s name
MBABANE, APR 20 (DNA) – Residents of the tiny African kingdom of Swaziland on Friday weighed up their country s new official name after the king unexpectedly announced it would now be known as “eSwatini”. King Mswati III, one of the world s few absolute monarchs, declared the name change at celebrations on Thursday marking 50 years since independence from British colonial rule.
