Shastri believes India has a slight advantage over Pakistan in the Asia Cup match. He credits Pakistan’s improvement but highlights India’s strong lineup. He praises Babar Azam’s century-making ability. In their Asia Cup match against Pakistan on Saturday in Pallekele, Ravi Shastri thinks India just barely holds the advantage. On the eve of the match, … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has categorically rejected the statement by senior BJP leader and Chief Minister of Assam propagating Hindutva’s expansionist idea of so-called “Akhand Bharat”. In a statement, Foreign Office Spokesperson Asim Iftikhar said gratuitous assertion is nothing but a manifestation of the ‘Hindutva’ majoritarian agenda of the ruling BJP and its revisionist and expansionist mindset … Read more
This was India’s fastest fifty-minute period against Pakistan. Here are some of the best ideas shared by Pakistan cricket fans and players’ Tweets. Pakistan cricket fans and supporters began making various suggestions for their bowlers to limit Indian batters’ runs during the ongoing crucial Asia Cup Super Four stage match. Tweeps flooded in with suggestions … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will observe Youm-e-Istehsal on August 5 (today) to mark the third year of Indian military siege of Indian Illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIoJK). The government has planned a series of activities including seminars and conferences to mark the occasion and express solidarity with the oppressed Kashmiri people while rallies would be staged … Read more
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Cricket Australia (CA) are in talks with each other over the decision of the venues for the upcoming Test series as a part of Australia’s tour of Pakistan in March, as reported by the Sunday Morning Herald. The red-ball cricket will be played on the pitches of Karachi, Lahore and … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The duplicity of France exposed with the disclosure of official documents revealing that French cement giant Lafarge has been financing ISIS in Syria and the French government was in the know of this pro-terror activity. The documents obtained by the Turkish Anadolu Agency, revealed the cement firm had constantly informed the French intelligence of … Read more
LAHORE: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has decided to approach other opposition parties to form a joint committee to stop the PTI government from establishing the Pakistan Media Development Authority (PMDA). The decision was taken by PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif while chairing an important consultative meeting of his party over the PMDA. The party decided … Read more
KARACHI: The Hub Power Company (Hubco) has declared a final cash dividend of Rs5/share for the year ended June 30, 2021, which is in addition to the interim dividend of Rs7/share already paid to the shareholders, a bourse filing said. Hubco posted a net profit of Rs34.83 billion, translating into the earnings per share (EPS) … Read more
KARACHI: The proposals of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) to boost the economy are under consideration, a government official said on Friday. During a meeting with FPCCI’s Regional chairman Chaudhry Muhammad Saleem Bhullar and PTI’s senior leader Raja Muhammad Saleem, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib said … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The production of all major crops witnessed significant increase during the last three years of the present government, according to the “Three Years Performance Report 2018/21”, launched by the government on Thursday. The government’s special emphasis on agriculture sector resulted in an increase in the production of all major crops, and the government introduced … Read more
KABUL/WASHINGTON: A firefight broke out between unidentified gunmen, Western security forces and Afghan guards at Kabul airport on Monday, Germany’s armed forces told Reuters, as thousands of Afghans and foreigners thronged the airport, seeking to flee Taliban rule. One Afghan guard was killed and three were wounded in the battle at the airport’s north gate, … Read more
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will be announcing the national squad for the ODI series against Afghanistan in the coming days, as the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) gave the green signal for the series. Afghanistan will be hosting the series in early September in Hambantota, Sri Lanka. The national squad may not include some of … Read more
DUBAI: The Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has played a major role in diversifying Dubai’s economy and has worked to create a broader economic impact, cementing the city’s position as a global centre for trade and business tourism, Khaleej Times reported. Regarding the centre’s preparations to celebrate the UAE’s 50th anniversary, Mahir Abdulkarim Julfar, executive … Read more
Pakistan on Wednesday announced a 19-player test squad for two-match test series against West Indies, which will commence from August 12 at Sabina Park. Pakistan skipper Babar Azam confirmed the playing members during his pre-test press conference. “It has been agreed to release Haris Rauf and Mohammad Nawaz so that they can return to Pakistan … Read more
KARACHI: The benchmark KES-100 index gained around one per cent in the outgoing week ended August 6, 2021, and analysts reiterate positive outlook on the market given the emerging improvements in the macroeconomic fundamentals, accommodative monetary policy stance, and the ongoing results season with solid earnings expectations for cyclical stocks. “However, concerns related to inflation … Read more
KARACHI: Careem, the super app for the greater Middle East and Pakistan, in collaboration with the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration and the government of Sindh, arranged a Covid-19 vaccination camp for its colleagues, captains, their families and other residents of the workplace at its Karachi and Islamabad offices, a statement said on Friday. Zeeshan … Read more
The State Bank of Pakistan takes initiatives to facilitate digital financial products KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced two new initiatives to facilitate the introduction of digital financial products and services by financial institutions to benefit all segments of the society. A statement issued by the central bank on Wednesday said … Read more
Russia has allowed the import of rice from 4 Pakistani enterprises from Friday (today) on the basis of guidelines. The decision was taken on the basis of the implementation of measures proposed by the Department of Plant Protection (DPP) of the Quarantine Division of the Ministry of Food Security. At the Pakistani embassy in Russia, … Read more
Pakistan has stressed the need for close trilateral cooperation between Islamabad, Kabul and Beijing for peace and stability in Afghanistan and the region. Addressing the 4th China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Trilateral Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, the Foreign Minister said, “Therefore, we must consider how the three neighbouring countries can work together effectively to cope with this changing situation and … Read more
Commander Army Air Defence Command (AAD) Lieutenant General Hamood Uz Zaman Khan witnessed the final phase of the live firing exercise and closing ceremony of the Pakistan-Egypt Joint Air Defence Exercise “Sky Guards-1” held today in Cairo, Egypt. According to the military media wing, troops of Pakistan Army Air Defence, Pakistan Air Force Air Defence … Read more
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) will issue new biometric smart ID cards to 1.4 million Afghan refugees registered in Pakistan. According to reports, NADRA started issuing new smart cards to Afghan refugees on Tuesday and this process will be completed by the end of this year. The new cards will be valid till … Read more
The Foreign Office of Pakistan has categorically rejected the reports circulating in the media, saying that Pakistan has not provided any military or airbase to the United States. Foreign Office spokesman Zahid Hafeez Chaudhry said that Pakistan had not provided any base to the US Army or Air Force and no such proposal was under … Read more
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has directed the federal government to contact the Indian government through the Foreign Office in the case of detained Indian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav. A three-member bench of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) headed by Chief Justice Athar Minallah heard a petition seeking the release of four Indian nationals imprisoned in … Read more
Sami Aslam, test batsman of Pakistan Cricket Team left Pakistan and moved to America. He announced the new beginning through social media. After Arriving in Los Angeles, California, USA. Sami Aslam was disappointed when he was not included in the 35- member squad for tour of new Zealand and England. He is provided immigration due … Read more
Former Indian Finance Minister Palaniappan Chidambaram exposes Modi’s heinous policies in Occupied Kashmir. According to the details, the former Indian minister wrote an article in which he said that the tragic situation created by the August 5 measures in occupied Kashmir has not yet been resolved. [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”turkish-president-pm-imran-discuss-important-issues-including-kashmir”] People in the occupied valley do … Read more
Eid-ul-Adha will be celebrated across the country on Saturday, August 1, 2020. Eid prayer times have been issued at various places in Karachi. These are the times of Eid prayers at mosques and eidgah across the city: Ahle Sunnat 6:15 Jamia Memon Masjid Musleh-ud-Din Garden Jodia Bazaz, Imamat Allama Syed Shah Abdul Haq Qadri, Jamia … Read more
The US Dollar has decease again against Pakistani Rupee. [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”gold-prices-decrease-by-rs-2000-on-july-28-2020″] According to the data released by the State Bank of Pakistan, the US Dollar has decreased by another PKR 42 paise in the interbank market. Interbank closing #ExchangeRate for today: https://t.co/KkDA7k51R8 pic.twitter.com/JcBQSaWQ2p — SBP (@StateBank_Pak) July 28, 2020 The Forex dealers said, the … Read more
A meeting of the Federal Cabinet was held under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Imran Khan in which important appointments and transfers were approved. Sources said that Usman Nasir has been approved to be appointed as MD Pakistan Software Export Board while the Cabinet has approved to hire Harvartho Hussain Chaudhry Company for the audit … Read more
