Won Champions Trophy 2017 because of PSL: Imad Wasim
DUBAI: Karachi Kings’ skipper Imad Wasim said on Sunday that Pakistan won the Champions Trophy 2017 due to the players selected on the basis of their performance in the previous edition of the Pakistan Super League. Responding to a question, Wasim said that the emerging player Ibtisam Sheikh is a good leg spinner but its […]
Interpol response awaited on request to arrest Hussain Haqqani
ISLAMABAD: The government is waiting for an Interpol response to its request regarding arrest of Hussain Haqqani, former ambassador of Pakistan to the United States and principal accused in the Memogate scandal. A senior official of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) told Dawn on Sunday that the agency had sought assistance of Interpol in arresting […]
Neymar’s ankle in heavy strapping after PSG’s 3-0 win over Marseille
Paris : Neymar posted a photo on social media of his ankle in heavy strapping after being taken off on a stretcher in tears during Paris Saint-Germain’s 3-0 win over rivals Marseille on Sunday. The Brazil international was carried from the Parc des Princes pitch during the latter stages of the convincing Classique victory. PSG […]
DC Pulwama flags-off sericulture exposure tour
PULWAMA FEBRUARY 26: Deputy Commissioner Pulwama, Ghulam Mohammad Dar today flagged-off a group of progressive farmers of the district on a day-long awareness-cum-exposure tour organized under centrally-sponsored Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) scheme. During the tour, farmers will visit the Central Sericulture Research Training Institution Pampore, KVK Malangpora and Basic Seed Station MirgundPattan. Speaking on […]
Several Legislators meet Chief Minister
JAMMU, FEBRUARY 26: Several legislators today met the Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti here today and brought many of the issues into her notice. The legislators who met Mehbooba Mufti included Javed Hassan Beigh; Abdul Rahim Rather, Shah Muhammad Tantray and Dileep Singh Parihar. The Chief Minister assured them that their demands would be looked into […]
Ex-journalist elected Australia’s new Deputy PM
Canberra: Michael McCormack, a former regional newspaper editor, was elected as Australia’s new Deputy Prime Minister on Monday. He replaces Barnaby Joyce as leader of the Nationals, the governing coalition’s junior partner, reports the BBC. Joyce stepped down on Friday following questions over his relationship with media adviser Vikki Campion, and an allegation sexual harassment […]
Government keen to develop JK as industrial hub: Ganga
JAMMU, FEBRUARY 26: Reiterating government’s promise to promote industrial sector in the state, Minister for Industries and Commerce Chander Parkash Ganga said that several new industrial units are coming up in the state which will help create ample job opportunities for the local youth. The Minster was speaking after inaugurating upgraded infrastructure of SIDCO Industrial […]
Major 7.5-magnitude earthquake strikes Papua New Guinea
SYDNEY: A 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck Papua New Guinea early Monday, US seismologists said, but no tsunami warning was issued. The quake´s epicentre was around 90 kilometres (55 miles) south of Porgera in Enga province, according to USGS, and hit at a depth of 35 kilometres. USGS said some casualties and damage were possible and recent […]
Delhi government employees demand action against Kejriwal, Sisodia
New Delhi: The Delhi Government Employees Joint Forum on Monday alleged that Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia were part of a conspiracy that led to an alleged attack on Chief Secretary Anshu Prakash by two AAP MLAs and called for action against them. Pooja Joshi, one of the members of […]
DHSK to launch First Responder Course
SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 26: Directorate of Health Services Kashmir (DHSK) is starting a First Responder Course(FRC) under the initiative ‘Skill for Life, Save a life’ launched by Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) in collaboration with All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Faculty. First Responder Course has been introduced by the Union Health […]
