Archives for February, 2017
Powerful earthquake of 6.0 magnitude strikes Pakistan
ISLAMABAD – An earthquake has hit the upper and central parts of Pakistan. The epicentre of the magnitude quake was located in Tajikistan at a depth of 10 kilometres. Tremors…
Widows of judges to get 50 to 75 pc increased pension as NA body passes 25th Amendment
ISLAMABAD – The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Law and Justice Monday passed the 25th Amendment in the Constitution to increase the entitlement of pension of widows of judges. Chaudhry…
PSL 2017: Tickets for final match in Lahore to be available on outlets from Tuesday
LAHORE – Tickets for the final match of the second edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL) will be available from Tuesday, PSL chairman Najam Sethi has announced. The announcement comes…
Holding PSL-II final in Lahore is madness, says Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD – Just after the Punjab government gave go-ahead to Pakistan Super League’s (PSL) final match in Lahore, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan termed the decision as madnesslocking Khan said that…
It’s official! Final match of PSL 2 to be held in Lahore
LAHORE – The final match of the second edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL) will be held in Lahore, the Punjab government confirmed on Monday. Yesterday, an apex committee meeting…
LG launches split-screen G6 smartphone which runs two apps side by side
SEOUL – South Korean tech giant LG has unveiled a new top-end model that is designed for split-screen uses. The G6’s display has an 18:9 aspect ratio, rather than the 16:9…
Confirmed: Amir Khan vs Manny Pacquiao fight on April 23
LONDON – British origin Pakistani boxer Amir Khan will take on Philippine’s Manny Pacquiao in a highly anticipated face off in the ring on April 23. The 38-year-old Filipino…
Umer Gul to miss rest of PSL season with arm fracture
DUBAI – A fracture in forearm may lead to Umer Gul’s ouster from Pakistan Super League, sources say, despite no official word from Quetta Gladiators for which the fast bowler…
Karachi Kings win by 6 wickets to reach playoffs; Qalandars eliminated
DUBAI – Karachi Kings defeated Islamabad United by 6 wickets here on Sunday at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, ensuring their place in the playoffs of Pakistan Super League 2017. Chris…
Oscars 2017: Syrian cinematographer Khaled Khateeb denied entry into US
WASHINGTON – A young Syrian cinematographer, who filmed Netflix’s Oscar-nominated documentary The White Helmets, has been denied entry into the US for the Academy Awards. Khaled Khateeb, 21, was set…