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Germans eager to invest in Punjab

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LAHORE: German Ambassador Bernhard Schlagheck has said that the German investors would make full use of investment-friendly opportunities in Punjab, as many companies had already made investments and more are eager to start businesses here. He said this after calling on Punjab minister for industries and trade Mian Aslam Iqbal at the office of Punjab … Read more

Emirates launches Skywards+ for global members

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KARACHI: The Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, has launched an online subscription platform “Skywards+” to offer its 27 million members easy access to customised rewards and privileges throughout the year, a statement said. Initially piloted in 2019 with select members, Skywards+ is now available to all logged in and active … Read more

World community should hold Taliban to their assurances: Munir Akram

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ECOSOC

Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Nations Munir Akram has welcomed the fact that the Taliban are giving assurances to form an inclusive government in Afghanistan and to uphold human rights of its citizens, saying the international community should hold them to that commitment. Responding to questions during an interview on a major American television network, … Read more

World failed to make Pakistan a scapegoat for Afghanistan Crisis: Sheikh Rashid

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World failed to make Pakistan a scapegoat for Afghanistan Crisis: Sheikh Rashid

Federal Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid has said that the world tried to make Pakistan a scapegoat for the Afghanistan crisis but failed. Addressing a press conference in Islamabad, he said, “all security agencies in Pakistan are on alert due to sensitive situation in the region.” He said that Pakistan has played a key role in … Read more

FM Qureshi, Wang Yi discuss situation in Afghanistan after Taliban’s takeover

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FM Qureshi, Wang Yi discuss situation in Afghanistan after Taliban's takeover

Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said that a peaceful and stable Afghanistan is of utmost importance for Pakistan and the region adding that Pakistan and China are important strategic partners. He expressed these views in a telephone conversation with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi. The two Foreign Ministers discussed in detail the changing … Read more

NTDC awards contract to consortium for load dispatch system project

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ntdc

KARACHI: The National Transmission and Dispatch Company (NTDC) has awarded a consortium that includes China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) and Hitachi ABB Power Grids a project to deliver an all-new Load Dispatch System (LDS) to support the country’s sustainable energy goals, a statement said. The system will help improve the grid visibility and automation, enabling … Read more

Pakistan receives $1.091 billion as foreign investment in July

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Dollar

KARACHI: The total inflows of foreign investment in Pakistan stood at $1.091 billion in the first month of the current fiscal year. According to statistics released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the inflows were mainly investment in the debt securities. The net inflows in July 2020 was a meager $2.4 million. The country … Read more

IPH, PHC to train health professionals

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LAHORE: The Institute of Public Health (IPH) and Punjab Healthcare Commission (PHC) will collaborate to impart training on the minimum service delivery standards (MSDS) to the qualified healthcare service providers and managers of the healthcare establishments of both public and private sectors, a statement said. In this regard, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed by … Read more

Waqar Younis says he is satisfied with bowlers’ performance against WI

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Waqar Younis says he is satisfied with bowlers' performance against WI

Bowling coach Waqar Younis says he is satisfied with the bowlers’ performance against the West Indies. He further added that the bowlers created opportunities but unfortunately the fielders could not avail themselves of it. In a virtual press conference, Waqar Younis said that it is a matter of pride for the players to compete in … Read more

Babar Azam terms T20 World Cup in UAE ‘a home event’

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Babar Azam terms T20 World Cup in UAE 'a home event'

Babar Azam on Tuesday said that the T20 World Cup – which will take place in United Arab Emirates (UAE) – is a “home event for Pakistan” as the national team has been playing its matches there for more than a decade now. “We have a good idea of conditions there and we will try … Read more

Pakistan seeks broad-based relations with Afghanistan and stands with Afghan people: COAS

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Pakistan seeks broad-based relations with Afghanistan and stands with Afghan people: COAS

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has said that Pakistan seeks broad-based relations with Afghanistan and stands with the Afghan people, ready for all possible steps for lasting peace in Afghanistan. Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa expressed these views during a meeting with an eight-member high-level Afghan delegation at GHQ Rawalpindi. … Read more

No evidence Huawei ever implanted any backdoor in its products

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ISLAMABAD: In September 2018, Huawei Pakistan filed for arbitration in District Courts (West), Islamabad against Business Efficiency Solutions (BES) over the ongoing contract disputes. This arbitration resulted in an interim relief order in Huawei’s favour. The arbitration process is still ongoing, a statement said on Tuesday. “We do not comment on [the] ongoing legal cases. … Read more

German ambassador calls on minister of industries and trade

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LAHORE: German Ambassador Bernhard Schlagheck called on Provincial Minister for Industries and Trade Mian Aslam Iqbal at his office at Punjab Board of Investment & Trade on Tuesday and discussed matters of mutual interest, bilateral cooperation and investment opportunities. First Secretary of Economic and Political Section of the German Embassy Christian Bottcher and Chief Operating Officer … Read more

Pakistan stocks remain bullish on easing Afghan tensions

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PAKISTAN STOCK EXCHANGE

KARACHI: The Pakistan stocks witnessed a bullish momentum on the second day of the week after the US president’s speech over the Afghan issue’, which settled down the uncertainty at the bourse by not blaming Pakistan, dealers said. This was also buoyed by the official statement of the National Security Council supporting the peaceful establishment … Read more

FBR approaches information technology ministry over cyber-attack

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Sindh Investment website hacked

LAHORE: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has approached Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MIT&T) to get its website restored which was attacked by hackers on the country’s Independence Day, Bol News has learnt. Sources in the federal capital told Bol News that FBR has approached the MIT&T in writing to repair the damage done … Read more

Babar Azam wants to re-establish Pakistan’s “Superiority” in T20

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Babar Azam: ‘Can’t talk on Sarfaraz individually, Wasim has already explained’

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam said that the upcoming T20 World Cup will be an opportunity for his team to re-establish their “superiority” in Twenty20 format.

Babar Azam wants to re-establish the team’s “superiority” in the T20 format by winning the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup. Pakistan, the T20 World Cup champions in 2009, will open their game in the 2021 event against India at the Dubai International Stadium on 24th October.

In an ICC release, Babar said, “All the players are excited, motivated, and enthusiastic, and eyeing this tournament as an opportunity to showcase our prowess and re-establish our superiority in the shortest format of the game in conditions that suit us best,”

Pakistan will also face New Zealand and Afghanistan in Group 2 of the Super 12s stage, with two qualifiers from Round 1. At the same venue, Pakistan will play against New Zealand and Afghanistan on 27th October and 29th October respectively.

Speaking about Pakistan’s planning for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2021, Babar said: “We will utilize the build-up period by playing in home series against New Zealand and England and will not only aim to fine-tune our final outlook but also try win as many matches as possible so that we can carry that winning form and momentum to the United Arab Emirates,”

He remains “focused” on inspiring his team with his performances in the T20 World Cup.

He added, “From a personal point of view, this will be my first ICC Major Event as Pakistan captain. As a player, I have tasted success in the 2017 Champions Trophy and suffered disappointment in 2019 when we missed out on a World Cup semi-final spot by a fraction of a point despite beating both the finalists in league matches,”

He concluded, “I remain focused on inspiring my side with my performances so that we can become the first Pakistan side to win an ICC Major Event in Asia,”

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 in UAE and Oman will begin from 17th October, and the final will be played in Dubai on 14th November.

 

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Pakistan remains committed to inclusive political settlement in Afghanistan: NSC

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14 August to be observed as Kashmir solidarity Day

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan reiterated its stance that it will remain committed to an inclusive political settlement as the way forward representing all Afghan ethnic groups. A meeting of the National Security Committee was convened on Monday, the 16th of August, 2021 to deliberate on the emerging situation in Afghanistan. The NSC meeting was chaired by Prime … Read more

Gautam Gambhir: important for India to play with Pakistan in early stages

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Gautam Gambhir: important for India to play with Pakistan in early stages

Former India opener, Gautam Gambhir believed that playing against Pakistan in an early stage of the T20 World Cup will help the Indian team to focus on the remaining tournament.

The international body said on Tuesday, that India and Pakistan will play together in the ICC T20 World Cup on 24th October in a group-stage encounter.

Gautam said that it will help the Indian team as they can then focus on the remaining matches of the tournament. Speaking on a television show, Gautam emphasized the importance of India clashing with Pakistan in the initial stages of the game.

He said, “In 2007 as well, when we went on to win the World Cup, our first game was against Scotland, which was washed out, but then practically, our first game was against Pakistan. And that is exactly what I mentioned, it is important to play Pakistan in the early stages of the tournament because what happens is you don’t want to keep thinking about Pakistan you can finish it off initially and concentrate on the entire tournament, and it is exactly the same for the fans and the country as well.”

He added, “Irrespective of what the result is, I am really happy for both the countries that they are going to play against each other in the initial stages.”

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 in the United Arab Emirates and Oman will get in action from 17th October, with the final to be played in Dubai on 14th November.

The tournament will be started with the Round 1 Group B encounter between hosts Oman and Papua New Guinea on 17th October, with Scotland and Bangladesh, the other teams in Group B, clashing in the late afternoon match.

Sri Lanka, Ireland, Namibia, and Netherlands making up Group A will be in action in Abu Dhabi the next day, with Round 1 matches running till 22nd October. The top two teams of each group will move to the Super 12 stage of the game, beginning on 23rd October.

 

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