Wednesday, January 8th, 2020
Maria Sharapova slams ‘second-hand’ Brisbane event as men take over
BRISBANE: Five-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova said the Brisbane International felt like “a second-hand event” with women relegated to outside courts to make way for men playing the inaugural ATP Cup. The WTA tournament is being run alongside the Brisbane leg of the men’s new team tournament, which has taken over centre court at the Queensland Tennis Centre. Former US Open champion Sloane Stephens blasted organisers on Tuesday, accusing them of favouring the male players and not respecting women, with Sharapova also weighing in. “You definitely recognise it andRead More
Babar Azam re-signs with Somerset for 2020 season
Star Batsman Babar Azam has re-signed with English county cricket side Somerset for the 2020 season. According to a statement by Somerset county, Azam will be available for selection for the Vitality Blast between May 28 and July 3. He will also be eligible for Somerset’s County Championship’s four day-matches during that time, and is likely to play at least two first-class matches before joining the Pakistan Cricket team for the three-Test series against England. “Babar Azam is the best T20 batsman in the world and his return will beRead More
Pakistan 4th largest country participating in Heimtextil 2020 Trade Fair
ISLAMABAD – With the presence of 231 exhibitors, Pakistan has become the 4th largest country to participate in the Heimtextil 2020 Trade Fair that started in Frankfurt (Germany) on Tuesday, January 7. “Pakistan is the 4th largest country at the show after Germany, China and India,” said a press statement received here. The 50th edition of Heimtextil, the international trade fair for home and contract textiles once again sparkled with the world’s largest product range for textile interiors and its unique presentation of the hottest trends, according to press statement.Read More
80 people dead as Iran fires missiles at US forces in Iraq
BAGHDAD – At least 80 people have been killed as Iran fired missiles Wednesday at Iraqi bases used by the US military, Tehran media claimed, in the first act of the Islamic republic s promised revenge for the US killing of a top Iranian general. The Pentagon said it was still “working on initial battle damage assessments” after “Iran launched more than a dozen ballistic missiles against US military and coalition forces in Iraq.” “It is clear that these missiles were launched from Iran and targeted at least two Iraqi militaryRead More
Peshawar: Price of 20 kg flour sack increases by Rs 150
PESHAWAR – The price of 20 kilograms flour bag has increased by Rs 150 in Peshawar, Dunya News reported on Wednesday. According to details, the rate of 20 kilograms of fine flour has surged from Rs 950 to Rs 1,100. Furthermore, 85 kg flour sack is being sold for Rs 4,800 in Peshawar.
War is not in anyone’s interest: FM Qureshi
ISLAMABAD – Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Wednesday has said that war is not in the interest of anyone and that its dangerous for the peace. The foreign minister said that Pakistan is closely monitoring the Middle East situation and that the region should refrain from going into any severe circumstances. The use of power should be avoided, he stressed. FM Shah Mahmood said that the escalating situation can affect Afghan peace process. Pakistan is desirous of peace and stability in the region and will continue to play itsRead More