Sixth death anniversary of MM Alam being observed
LAHORE (DNA) – The sixth death anniversary of the 1965 war hero Muhammad Mahmood Alam, popularly known as MM Alam, is being observed on Monday.Alam was the eldest son of 11 siblings who was born in Calcutta on July 6 1935. He was brought up in Bengal, India but after Indo-Pak separation in 1947 his family migrated to the then called East Pakistan, now Bangladesh. Alam was granted commission in PAF (then RPAF) on October 2 1953.
Quetta Gladiators defeat Zalmi in PSL-4 final
KARACHI, MAR 17 (DNA) – Quetta Gladiator have defeated Peshawar Zalmi by 8 wickets in the final match of Pakistan Super League (PSL) Fourth Edition at National Stadium Karachi.Peshawar Zalmi had set a victory target of 139 runs for Quetta Gladiators in the final face-off, on Sunday.Quetta Gladiators had won the toss and elected to field first against Peshawar Zalmi.Quetta have beaten Peshawar in both the league games this season, before having the better of their arch-rivals in the Wednesday s Qualifier at the back of a powerful performance.Despite beating Peshawar in the Qualifiers in 2016 and 2017 in thrilling last-over finishes by one-run, Quetta lost in the 2017 final by 58 runs in Lahore and in the Eliminator 1 last year.
Pakistan has not put Somalia in negative list: sources
ISLAMABAD, MAR 18 (DNA)-. The sources in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan have dispelled the impression given in a section of the press that Somalia has been put in the negative visa list.It may be mentioned here that according to some websites, it was reported that according to new visa policy, Pakistan along with India has also put Somalia in the negative list.Sources say the news is correct only in the case of India while for Somalia no such decision has been taken.
Pakistan’s envoy Raja Ali Ejaz presents credentials to Saudi king
ISLAMABAD: MAR 17 (DNA) – Pakistan’s newly-appointed ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Raja Ali Ejaz on Sunday presented his credentials to King Salman bin Abdul Aziz in a ceremony held at Al -Yamamah Palace in Riyadh.The Custodian of two Holy Mosques welcomed the ambassador to the Kingdom. He wished him success and hoped that he will play a leading role to further enhance the relations between the Kingdom and Pakistan, said a statement issued by the Pakistan Embassy in the Saudi capital.
Cricket brings happiness, light in people’s lives: Ehsan Mani
KARACHI, MAR 17 (DNA) – Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board, Ehsan Mani while addressing the closing ceremony of the PSL 4 said cricket is the only sport that brings happiness and light in the lives of Pakistani people and one should never forget this lesson of the sports.Mani thanked CM Sindh, Syed Murad Ali Shah, Commander Karachi, IG Police Sindh, Karachi Police, DG Rangers, Home Secretary Sindh, Karachi Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner, Chairman Organizing Committee for stepping up and working tirelessly when the PCB decided to hold all eight games of the PSL 4 at the National Stadium Karachi.
Foreign Minister Qureshi to visit China on March 17
ISLAMABAD, MAR 17 (DNA) – Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi is scheduled to visit China from March 17 to 20, to attend the First Pakistan-China Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue.Both sides will hold comprehensive discussions on the entire range of bilateral relations including CPEC. Both sides shall also discuss the regional situation and cooperation at multilateral fora.
Foreign Minister of New Zealand phones FM Qureshi
ISLAMABAD, MAR 17 (DNA) – The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of New Zealand, Rt. Honourable Winston Peters, called Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, on telephone and expressed his deepest condolences over the killing of Nine Pakistani nationals and one critically injured, in the terrorist attack on two mosques in the Christchurch, New Zealand, on 15 March.He conveyed his condolences and sympathies with the bereaved families of the innocent victims.
New Zealand wants answers from tech giants after mosque attack livestream
WELLINGTON: (DNA) – New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Sunday said she would be looking for answers from Facebook and other social media firms about how an attack that killed 50 mosque-goers was livestreamed on their platforms.Saying there were “further questions to be answered” by the tech giants, Ardern said Facebook chief operating officer Sheryl Sandberg had been in contact and “acknowledged what has occurred here in New Zealand”.A horrific video shot by the gunmen who carried out the mosque massacre was livestreamed on Facebook before being removed by the company.
Band performance; delicious cuisines add color to Francophonie festival
ISLAMABAD, MAR 17 (DNA) – Spell-binding band performances and delicious delicacies of various Francophonie member countries added color to the Francophonie Festival held the French Culture Center.Embassies of Argentina, France, Tunisia, Belgium and Switzerland displayed various items at the stalls. Visitors enjoyed home-made delicacies especially prepared by the spouses of the ambassadors for the event.Visitors literally pounced upon the Tunisian stall when it was opened for people. A variety of Tunisian delicacies and traditional Tunisian handicrafts attracted audience in large number.
