Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020
Armed Forces of Armenia targeting civilian population, private houses
BAKU – Since September 27, 2020 the armed forces of Armenia have been targeting the civilian population, private houses and civilian infrastructure in Azerbaijan in a deliberate, widespread and systematic manner. By doing so, Armenia grossly violates its obligations under international humanitarian law, including the 1949 Geneva Conventions and its Additional Protocols as well as disregards the humanitarian ceasefire declared on October 10, 18 and 26. On October 30 – November 2, Armenia continued to launch attacks in various directions, including across the international border with Azerbaijan. The borderRead More
Williams holds key as Zimbabwe push for respectable total
Williams is on the move and has completed his second consecutive half-century as Zimbabwe reach 135-4 in 31 overs. Seems like they are well on track for a 250-plus total. Update: Another big wicket for Mohammad Hasnain who removed in form Taylor. The right-hander went back to the pavilion after scoring 56 off 68 balls. Zimbabwe: 107-4 (25.1 overs) Update: Zimbabwe reach 90 after 22 overs. Update: Brendon Taylor and Sean Williams lead helped the visitors reach 62-3 at the end of 15 overs. Update: Zimbabwe have been clearly unraveled by losing their threeRead More
PAKISTAN NAVY WINS NATIONAL SAILING CHAMPIONSHIP HELD AT PAKISTAN NAVY AQUATIC CLUB KARACHI
KARACHI 03 NOV 20: Pakistan Navy successfully maintained the winning streak in National Sailing Championship and clinched 1st position in all three categories of the championship held at Pakistan Navy Aquatic Club, Karachi. The three days long National Sailing Championship comprised of Laser Standard, 470 Class and Windsurfing RSX Class categories. Teams of Pakistan Army, Navy, Air Force and Sindh participated in the event. During the event Pakistan Navy’s Najeeb Ullah Khan in Laser Standard Class, Rehman Ullah Khan and Khalid Hussain in 470 class and Tariq Ali in WindsurfingRead More
Firdous Ashiq Awan stands accused of contempt, should not be in cabinet, Punjab AG says
LAHORE: The Advocate General Punjab has opposed the induction of Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan into the provincial cabinet as she has been named as an alleged contemnor in the Supreme Court verdict in Justice Qazi Faez Isa case. According to sources, the Punjab government has been reminded by the province’s top law officer that the apex court has said Dr Awan used contemptuous language against a sitting judge, and her appointment as CM’s assistant may therefore be considered as dismissive of the Supreme Court’s verdict. The Punjab government had removedRead More
FBI warns of possible US election violence in protest-riven Portland
The FBI has warned of the potential for armed clashes linked to Tuesday’s United States election in Portland, as the northwestern city that has become symbolic of the country’s stark divisions braces for unrest. The liberal enclave in the state of Oregon is still reeling from a summer that saw mass anti-racism rallies inflamed by the arrival of federal officers and right-wing militias, including the so-called Proud Boys. Tuesday’s fiercely polarised vote — which could see President Donald Trump reelected, or defeated by his Democratic rival Joe Biden — has spurred fearsRead More
Dollar falls below Rs160 mark against Pakistani rupee
KARACHI : The incumbent government’s efforts to put the country’s economy on the path of stability seems to be bearing fruit as the United States (US) dollar fell on Tuesday blew the Rs160-mark against the Pakistani rupee in the currency market for the first time during the last five months. According to forex dealers, the greenback today depreciated by Rs0.13 to Rs159.98 against the local currency in the inter-bank market, reaching a five-month low. The US dollar had finished at Rs160.11 against the Pakistani rupee the other day. The PakistanRead More