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.
Nishtar hockey club qualifies for final of inter club tourney
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.
Pakistan among top 5 countries in infrastructure investment
ISLAMABAD, APR 20 (DNA) – Pakistan has become one of top five countries across the globe in Private Infrastructure Investment during the year 2017 as it received $5.9 billion during the year, according to a report released by World Bank. “Fifty-two countries received PPI investments in 2017, which was a significant increase over the 2016 level of 37 countries, and the past five-year average of 41 countries,” the report said adding that China received $17.5 billion across 73 projects; Indonesia $15.4 billion across 11 projects; Mexico $8.6 billion across 20 projects; Brazil $7.3 billion across 24 projects; and Pakistan received $5.9 billion across four projects.
Africa’s last absolute monarch renames Swaziland as ‘eSwatini’
MBABANE, APR 20 (DNA) – Swaziland’s King Mswati III, Africa’s last absolute monarch, said on Thursday he was officially renaming the country as the Kingdom of eSwatini.He announced the change to eSwatini, meaning “land of the Swazis”, in the local Swati language at Golden Jubilee celebrations of the 50th anniversary of Swazi independence and of his 50th birthday.The king has referred to the “Kingdom of eSwatini” several times in recent years – in an address to the UN General Assembly in 2017 and at African Union and other international conferences.
