ISLAMABAD, APR 27 (DNA) – Prime minister s adviser on finance Miftah Ismail has officially sworn in as federal minister for finance, revenue and economic affairs.According to details, President Mamnoon Hussain administered the oath to Ismail on Friday during a ceremony.Cabinet members and political leaders were also present on the occasion.
North and South Korean leaders made history today holding first ever summit
SEOUL, APR 27 (DNA) – Smiling and holding hands, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in met at the heavily fortified demilitarised zone between the countries on Friday in the first summit for the two Koreas in over a decade. Scenes of Moon and Kim joking and walking together marked a striking contrast to last year’s barrage of North Korean missile tests and its largest ever nuclear test that led to sweeping international sanctions and fears of a fresh conflict on the Korean peninsula.
CPEC to make Pakistan hub of regional connectivity: Mushahid Hussain
KARACHI, APR 24 (DNA) – CPEC is translating into reality an amazing prophecy made by the Father of the Nation, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, to an American magazine in January 1948, when he said: ‘Pakistan is the pivot of the world, placed on the frontier where the future geopolitics will revolve’.
Rupee loses ground in open market, SBP calls ‘emergency’ meeting
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.
