DHAKA, (DNA) – A tragic traffic accident over a week ago has triggered mass protests by students who have taken to the streets of Bangladesh’s capital to demand that authorities improve road safety.The demonstrations were sparked by the deaths of two students who were reportedly killed by a speeding bus in Dhaka on July 29. Protests kicked off in the crowded capital after a privately-operated bus ran over a group of students, killing two and injuring several others, eyewitnesses told Bangladesh’s state-run news agency, Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha.
Bangladesh protests: Students brought Dhaka to a standstill
Japan marks 73rd anniversary of atomic bombing of Hiroshima
TOKYO, (DNA) – Japan marked the 73rd anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima today. Tens of thousands of people gathered to honour the victims at an annual memorial ceremony held in the city. They included representatives from 85 countries, as well as survivors of the bombing.A minute of silence was observed at 8:15 AM local time, the exact time the bomb was dropped by the US on 6th of August in 1945.
US firm set to discover ‘huge oil reserves’ in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – A well-known multinational oil and gas firm in the United States ‘Exxon Mobil’ is on the point of exploring huge oil reserves near the Pakistan-Iran border, which could reportedly be bigger than the Kuwaiti reserves.Caretaker Minister for Maritime and Foreign Affairs Abdullah Hussain Haroon made this revelation while addressing business leaders at the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI).
Zverev beats De Minaur to defend Washington ATP crown
BERLIN, (DNA) – Alexander Zverev says defending his ATP Washington Open title Sunday shows growing in strength and maturity, but the world number three still sees a big gap to Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer.The 21-year-old German won his third title of the year and the ninth of his career by defeating Australian teen Alex De Minaur 6-2, 6-4 in the 50th edition of the US Open tuneup event.
Pakistan a trusted friend and partner for Indonesia, says Ambassador Amri
Ambassador of Indonesia talks to Centreline & DNA
Ansar Mahmood Bhatti
How would you describe political and cultural relations between Pakistan and Indonesia and how can these relations be further cemented?
Indonesia and Pakistan enjoy a unique and interesting history of close bilateral relations, which existed even before the independence of the two countries. The people of the two nations were also connected to each other during their freedom struggle from the colonial rule.
PTI is in command. What next? By Ansar Mahmood Bhatti
Let me start this piece by borrowing a few lines from my previous article titled” The likely outcome of the July 25 elections”:“The return of the PML-N to power, happens to be a million-dollar question. Various indicators suggest the PML-N may not be able to form the next government, at least at the Center. Historically speaking, the ruling parliamentary governments have never returned to power for the second consecutive term…………..PTI on the contrary seems better placed in the upcoming elections despite the fact that it is undergoing huge internal rifts. ………. with plenty of electables now in the pocket of PTI, it is expected to win more seats as compared with the 2013 elections”.
Coming PTI govt to put Pakistan on self-reliance path: PFC
ISLAMABAD, AUG 05 (DNA) – Pakistan Furniture Council (PFC) Chief Executive Mian Kashif Ashfaq expressed the hope that the upcoming government of Pakistan Tahreek-i-Insaf (PTI) would utilize all available resources to put Pakistan on the path of self-reliance.“Our country needs trade not aid to overcome its economic woes and rebuild economy which was badly hit due to bad economic policies of the previous governments”, he said, while chairing a meeting of the board of directors.
Bangladesh shuts down mobile internet to tackle teen protests
DHAKA, (DNA) – Bangladesh authorities have shut down mobile internet across swathes of the country, officials and local media said Sunday, as the authorities try to quell massive student protests that have spiralled into violence.For the last week students have brought parts of the capital Dhaka to a standstill with a protest against poor road safety after two teenagers were killed by a speeding bus.
England beat India by 31 runs in 1st Test
BIRMINGHAM, AUG 04 (DNA) – England beat India by 31 runs the first Test at Edgbaston on Saturday to take a 1-0 lead in a five-match series.India, set 194 for victory, were dismissed for 162 before lunch on the fourth morning.England all-rounder Ben Stokes, who could miss next week´s second Test at Lord´s because of a court trial on a charge of affray starting Monday, took two wickets in an over including the prize scalp of India captain Virat Kohli for 51.
Priyanka Chopra bids farewell to show ‘Quantico’ with emotional note
NEW DELHI, (DNA) – Famed Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra bid adieu to her character Alex Parish in globally renowned TV series ‘Quantico’ in a heartfelt Twitter note uploaded on Saturday.Sharing about the challenges she came across while projecting Alex as a woman of colour in Hollywood, the ‘Mary Kom’ starlet wrote:
