Polio hits child despite multiple vaccination

In Karachi’s first polio case of year 2016, polio affected a child despite his immunization nine times.  Watch this report… 

PSL Matches

PSL Matches

PSL: Akmal, Delport punish Gladiators

DUBAI: Umar Akmal (93) and CS Delport (73) destroyed Quetta Gladiators bowling line-up to set highest total on score board in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) match on Monday.

Opposition seemed helpless as Akmal and Delpot struck a massive partnership that helped Qalandars set 195-run target after Azhar Ali was caught by Akbaru Rehman  off  Umar Gul.

PSL- moments of national

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February has traditionally been about Valentine’s Day in Pakistan (like the rest of the world) and more recently about Literary Festival in Karachi and Lahore. But not anymore! Henceforth, this is going to be the month of Pakistan Super League (PSL).

Some would say it is not that big a deal. However, for a Pakistani, it is a matter of national pride and the sense of ownership exhibited towards PSL has convinced many to call it unprecedented. It almost seemed an unachievable goal. Messages by international players on social media pledging their support for PSL failed to impress the cricket spectators in Pakistan. Security concerns and event being organised on foreign soil overshadowed the possibility of its success. It was considered impossible to finance the event, organise it in UAE and sponsor foreign players. But local business franchises came forth, biddings were held and international players would now play for Pakistan. All the doubts were brushed away as the first ball was bowled on the pitch of Dubai International Stadium. PSL has officially kicked off!......

Russia shuts down two more banks

MOSCOW: Russia’s central bank said Monday it had revoked the licenses of two more banks as part of government efforts to consolidate the sector as economic troubles mount.

Russia’s 67th lender by assets, Intercommerz had failed to adequately assess risks despite the poor quality of its assets, the central bank said.

“At the same time the bank was involved in dubious transactions,” it added.

The Bank of Russia also said it had revoked the license of a smaller lender, Alta-Bank.

The country’s 186th bank by assets, Alta-Bank had failed to meet its obligations to creditors, the central bank said.

The Russian authorities have been trying to clear the banking sector of hundreds of fragile banks which are often found to employ doubtful or illegal practices.

Lahore-based TV channel attacked

Lahore-based TV channel attacked

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday condemned a gun attack on the office of City-42 in Shadman area of Lahore.

According to a statement, chief minister took strict notice of the incident and sought a report from the Inspector General of Police Punjab. He also ordered immediate arrest of the criminals involved in the incident.

Quetta Gladiators extend winning streak

DUBAI: Quetta Gladiators defeated Peshawar Zalmi by three wickets in a match of Pakistan Super League (PSL) at Dubai Cricket Stadium in UAE on Sunday.

Contributions from top four batsmen Luke Wright (16), Kevin Pietersen (35), Ahmed Shehzad (16) and Sarfraz Ahmed (21) made sure that Gladiators maintained their winning streak.

Wahab Riaz and Shahid Afridi bagged two wickets each to put up some resistance but that wasn’t enough to thwart Gladiators’ chase.

Sent in to bat first by Gladiators, Darren Sammy smashed 31-ball 48 to lift Peshawar Zalmi to 135.

Apart from Sammy, no other player was able to stand before the lethal combination of spinner Muhammad Nawaz, Umar Gul and Zulfiqar Babar.