Tuesday, January 21st, 2020
CEC chairman meets with delegation of CIS Observation Mission
BAKU JAN 21: Chairman of the Central Election Commission (CEC) of Azerbaijan Mazahir Panahov has met with First Deputy Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Viktor Guminsky and a delegation of the CIS Observation Mission, who are in the country to monitor the parliamentary elections scheduled for February 9, secki-2020.az reports. The CEC chairman gave detailed information about the pre-election process, as well as, ongoing preparation works at Constituency and Precinct Election Commissions. Mazahir Panahov added that the work on the installationRead More
Ahsan Ali, Amad Butt optimistic to leave mark at international level
LAHORE JAN 21 (DNA) – As the three-match T20I series between Pakistan and Bangladesh begins on Friday in Lahore, Ahsan Ali and Amad Butt are optimistic to leave a mark at the international level. The two were among three uncapped players named in the 15-player line-up for the three home T20Is, which will be played in Lahore on 24, 25 and 27 January, the PCB reported. Talking to Test cricketer Shan Masood in an exclusive interview, the pair reflected on how it will look to take inspiration fromRead More
Tendulkar, Walsh to coach Aussie bushfire relief match
SYDNEY JAN 21 (DNA) – Cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar and Courtney Walsh will coach star-studded teams in a charity match to raise funds for victims of Australia’s bushfires, organisers said Tuesday. The former Test captains are the latest players to come out of retirement for the appeal, joining Aussie greats Adam Gilchrist, Brett Lee, Michael Clarke and Shane Watson. India’s Tendulkar and Windies fast bowler Walsh will coach teams skippered by Shane Warne and Ricky Ponting respectively. Steve Waugh and Australian coach Justin Langer will also have non-playingRead More
Former Senator Enwer Baig fetes Alice Wells
ISLAMABAD, JAN 20 (DNA) -Alice G. Wells, the Acting US Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asia, has said the United States was keen to transform its ties with Pakistan from aid relationship to trade relationship adding tings were moving in the right direction. She expressed these views while speaking during a reception hosted by former Senator Enver Beg. The dinner reception was attended by several retired generals, diplomats, and prominent journalists. She said during Prime Minister Imran Khan’s meeting with President Trump both sides had agreed on transforming thisRead More
Shavkat Mirziyoyev: It is essential that the Senate Kengash and committees hold outgoing meetings in the field
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev at the first session of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis focused on important tasks to improve the efficiency of the upper house of parliament. The Head of the state noted that a number of important programs have been adopted to solve social problems, which served as the basis for extensive efforts undertaken, and that senators should also take the initiative and come up with corresponding proposals on these issues. “Each committee of the Senate needs to formulate plans for its activities building on the problems inRead More