Wednesday, September 23rd, 2020
PCB, CSA struggle to find window for limited-over series in 2020
Karachi : Pakistan tour of South Africa is likely to be postponed till 2021 as both Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Cricket South Africa (CSA) struggle to find window. According to Cricket Pakistan, a source from PCB said that CSA has ensured that they are currently looking out all possible options to reschedule the series as soon as possible. PCB has also informed them regarding their commitments in the upcoming months. South Africa’s series against Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Australia are likely to be pushed to January and March in 2021.Read More
SC issues notice to NAB over Khursheed Shah’s bail petition
ISLAMABAD : A Supreme Court bench on Wednesday issued notice to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on bail petition of People’s Party leader Syed Khursheed Shah in assets beyond means case. Khursheed Shah’s counsel Barrister Raza Rabbani informed the court that his client has been in jail for last one year and sought the court to grant him bail. Shah’s counsel requested the bench for fixing the hearing of the case in the ongoing week. Justice Umar Ata Bandial said that the bail petition could not be heard this week,Read More
Kashmir a ‘burning issue’, Erdogan tells world leaders
Turkey says Kashmir dispute is a burning issue urging United Nations to resolve it through dialogue as it is key to peace and stability in South Asia. Speaking via video-link to the UN General Assembly’s landmark 75th session, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said, his country is in favour of solving this issue through dialogue within framework of United Nations’ resolutions of Kashmiri people. He said unilateral move by India on Ausust 5th, last year to annex the disputed territory and abolition of special status of Jammu and Kashmir hasRead More
All resources to impart education to students in remote areas of Balochistan: Yasinzai
Governor Balochistan Amanullah Khan Yasinzai has urged the need to utilize all available resources to impart education to the students in remote areas of the province. He was presiding over a board of directors meeting of Balochistan Education Foundation held in Quetta. The Governor said that the foundation is playing a key role in promoting primary education in Balochistan. During the meeting, various important decisions were taken to enhance the performance of foundation.
CM KP stresses need for implementation of digital technology in Govt departments
Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan has stressed the need for implementation of digital technology to improve the services of government departments. Presiding over a meeting of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Technology Board in Peshawar he said the government is making effective measures to launch online services to facilitate public in all sectors of the province. Mahmood Khan said the government will make the Information Technology Board a strengthened institute.
PM Imran ‘deeply’ appreciates Turkish president raising voice for Kashmiris
ISLAMABAD : Prime Minister Imran Khan has “deeply” appreciated Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for “once again raising his voice in support of the rights of the Kashmiri people” during his address to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Taking to the micro-blogging site, Twitter this morning, he said: “Turkey’s unwavering support remains a source of strength for the Kashmiris in their legitimate struggle for self determination.” Addressing the 75th session of the UN General Assembly via video link, the Turkish president said the Kashmir dispute between India and PakistanRead More