LONDON, (DNA) – Shakib al Hasan starred with both bat and ball as Bangladesh beat Afghanistan at the Rose Bowl in Southampton on Monday (June 24) to ensure their slim chance of reaching the semi-final remains intact.Chasing 263 to win, Afghanistan could only manage 200 as Shakib enjoyed a fine day out on a pitch that assisted spinners, taking 5-29 to ensure Afghanistan slumped to yet another defeat.
No extension in amnesty scheme deadline: PM Imran
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan has clarified that the final date to take benefit from amnesty scheme is June 30. He said if government extended the date it will create confusion among people and they will think perhaps some other scheme is coming.Talking to a private TV channel, PM said country cannot run without collection of tax money, adding that a self change inevitable for the progress of the country. He said people should remain confident that their money would be spent on their welfare.
Pakistan strongly condemns attack on Saudi airport
LAHORE (DNA) – Pakistan on Monday strongly condemned attack by Yemeni rebels ‘Houthi’ on Abha airport last night resulting in one death and 21 injured in Saudi Arabia.Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated its full support and solidarity with the effected as they expressed, “Pakistan reiterates its full support and solidarity with the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia against any threat to its security and territorial integrity.”
WSFP organizes figure skating camp for novice skaters
ISLAMABAD, JUN 24 (DNA) – Winter Sports Federation of Pakistan (WSFP) has taken an initiative of providing training to the young boys and girls in various winter sports.As a first step in this direction, a 3-day figure skating training camp was arranged at Safa Gold Mall, Islamabad.A UAE-based Pakistani sensation, Mallak Faisal alongside her mother and mentor Ms Nesrien Saadawi especially arrived in Pakistan on the invitation of WSFP.
New media advertising policy to be launched soon: Firdous
ISLAMABAD, JUN 24 (DNA) – Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Firdous Ashiq Awan has said the government is going to launch a new media advertising policy to make it compatible with the modern requirements.Speaking at a meeting of Council of Pakistan Newspapers Editors in Islamabad on Monday, she said all the stakeholders will be consulted for preparation of the policy.
Pakistani businessmen invited to 34th Trade Expo in Indonesia
LAHORE, JUN 24 (DNA) – Ambassador of Indonesia, Iwan Suyudhieamri on Saturday invited Pakistani business community to participate in the 34th Trade Expo in Indonesia, being held in October.Talking to businessmen here at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI), he said that negotiations for converting the Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) to Free Trade Agreement (FTA) would be held next month between the ministries of the two countries.
Pak, EU agree on new strategic plan: FM Qureshi
ISLAMABAD, JUNE 23 (DNA) – Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Sunday has said that a strategic plan has been agreed with the European Union after lengthy talks with the EU bloc.Talking to media in Islamabad before leaving for Brussels, he said, he will sign this agreement with EU s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini.
APC of opposition parties on June 26
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (Fazl) leader Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman announced to host an All Parties Conference of opposition parties on June 26 at 11 AM.The conference will host the representatives of opposition parties at Islamabad to formulate a joint strategy for future course-of-action against the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government.
Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad receives warm welcome upon arrival
ISLAMABAD, JUNE 22 (DNA): Qatar’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, who is also Deputy Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdul Rahman al-Thani arrived at Nur Khan Airbase in Rawalpindi Saturday afternoon.Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani was accorded a red carpet reception with Prime Minister Imran Khan personally receiving him warmly.
Pakistan rejects Indian contentions on FATF-related matter
ISLAMABAD, JUN 22 (DNA) – Pakistan has rejected the Indian contentions regarding Pakistan on FATF related matter.We regard the statement issued by India regarding the FATF report as preposterous and unwarranted.If anything, this is yet another evidence of India’s relentless efforts to politicize the deliberations of FATF for its narrow, partisan objectives.
