August, 2020
Coronavirus: Cases on Tui flight from Zante to Cardiff
All passengers who were on a flight to Wales from a Greek island have been told to self-isolate after some on board tested positive for coronavirus. Health officials say seven people from three different parties on Tui flight 6215 from Zante to Cardiff on Tuesday have tested positive for Covid-19. Public Health Wales (PHW) is contacting the estimated other 180 passengers. It comes as a group of people from Plymouth tested positive for the virus after returning from Zante on Monday. “Cardiff and Vale test, trace, protect and Public Health Wales haveRead More
England beat Pakistan by 5 wickets in 2nd T20i at Old Trafford
MANCHESTER, AUG 30 (DNA) – England has defeated Pakistan by 6 wickets in 2nd T20i at Old Trafford on Sunday. Earlier, England won the toss and elected to field first. Both teams were unchanged from the sides that played out a no result in Friday s first of a three-match series in Manchester, where rain ended the match with England 131-6 off 16.1 overs and Pakistan yet to bat. England s total featured opener Tom Banton s dashing 71, with the 21-year-old Somerset batsman given another chance to impress on Saturday following his maidenRead More
Belarus tense amid fresh anti-Lukashenko protests
Tens of thousands have again taken to the streets in Belarus, facing off against riot police to protest against President Alexander Lukashenko. A huge police presence has cordoned off areas such as Independence Square in the capital, Minsk, and the interior ministry reports 125 arrests so far. Protesters are chanting “disgrace” and “leave” in standoffs with police. Belarus has been gripped by mass protests since the 9 August election, widely believed to have been rigged. Mr Lukashenko, who has been in power for 26 years, has said he has noRead More
Mahmood opens up about criticism after accepting England consultancy role
LONDON, AUG 30 (DNA) – Former Pakistan all-rounder Azhar Mahmood has no qualms about coaching England during the ongoing T20I series. Mahmood, appeared in 164 international matches for Pakistan and was their bowling coach under Mickey Arthur before a new regime led by former captain Misbah-ul-Haq was installed last year after a disappointing World Cup. Now, the 45-year-old, who knows many of the England coaching staff from his time in county cricket, has been brought in as a bowling consultant by the hosts for the three-match T20I series in Manchester.Read More
Pakistanis stranded in India coming back on Sept 3
ISLAMABAD, AUG 30 (DNA) – At least 200 people stranded in India due to the coronavirus lockdown will return to Pakistan on September 3, officials said Sunday. Pakistan had sealed its border with Indian in March after a surge in number of coronavirus infections. The people who had gone to India got stuck there as a result of the lockdown. Pakistanis, stranded in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Delhi and Rajasthan, will return via Wagha border. The border between the two countries will be especially opened for them. According to a source inRead More
PAF distributes ration in rain affected areas of Karachi
KARACHI, AUG 30 (DNA) – Keeping the tradition of serving the nation during natural calamities, Pakistan Air Force came to the succor of rain affected families of Karachi. On the special instructions of Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force, PAF Bases situated in Karachi are actively participating in relief operations in the rain affected areas. Pakistan Air Force besides actively participating in relief efforts in flood like situation in some parts of the city is also reaching out to the needy familiesRead More