Monday, November 16th, 2020
Without RCEP, India to lose out on economic recovery: Chinese media
India has missed out on the opportunity to a new round of regional industrial reconstruction and fast lane of economic recovery by opting out of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). “The signing of RCEP, which covers 15 countries and 30% of the global economy, undoubtedly offers a driving force for the involved economies to regain growth momentum to struggle out of the COVID-19 mire and win advantages during the post-pandemic era,” observed the state media. After seven years of negotiations, the Narendra Modi-led government dropped out of the RCEP-relatedRead More
Education ministers to discuss Winter vacations amid COVID-19 spike
ISLAMABAD : A session of provincial education ministers underway to discuss the the COVID-19 situation in the country. The meeting chaired by Federal Minister for Education Shafqat Mahmood being attended by the education ministers of provinces on video link. The meeting also being attended by the officials of the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) and federal and provincial health departments, sources said. The education ministers’ session while mulling over the situation of coronavirus in academic institutes considered over a proposal of extended winter vacations in schools and colleges fromRead More
Justice Qaiser Rasheed sworn in as acting PHC CJ
PESHAWAR : Justice Qaiser Rasheed Khan on Monday sworn in as acting chief justice of the Peshawar High Court. The oath-taking ceremony was held at the Governor House Peshawar. Justice Qaiser Rasheed was administered oath by Governor Shah Farman. The ceremony was attended by judges of the PHC, lawyers, elected representatives and others. Last week, Justice Qaiser was appointed as acting chief justice of the PHC. He will work on the post till the appointment of regular chief justice by the Judicial Commission of Pakistan. The position was lying vacantRead More
Gilgit Baltistan Election 2020: PTI victory sign of people’s trust in PM Imran Khan, says Shibli Faraz
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s victory in the Gilgit Baltistan elections is a sign of the people’s trust in Prime Minister Imran Khan’s leadership. This was stated by Information Minister Shibli Faraz in a tweet Monday morning. The minister said that the people of GB have rejected the narrative of PML-N and endorsed the view of the prime minister. The polling time for the Gilgit Baltistan Election 2020 ended at 5pm on Sunday and the counting of votes is currently underway. As of 11:30am on Monday, PTI is ahead with a leadRead More
PSL 2020 final: Karachi Kings vs Lahore Qalandars will be a magnificent game, says PCB CEO
KARACHI: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Wasim Khan is excited about the Pakistan Super League’s most-anticipated final between Karachi and Lahore. Speaking to media in Karachi on Monday, Wasim said Tuesday’s game will be magnificent as arch-rivals, Karachi Kings and Lahore Qalandars, come face-to-face in the finale. Wasim said the KK vs LQ match won’t be different than the Manchester United vs Manchester City rivalry. “Everyone in Karachi, Lahore, and the rest of Pakistan will be waiting.” Wasim said the match will take place without crowds inRead More
ATC extends bail of Ayaz Sadiq, others in violent protest case
LAHORE : An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Monday extended interim bail granted to PML-N leaders Ayaz Sadiq, Salman Rafique and others in a 2018 case pertaining to violent protests. Judge Ejaz Ahmed Butt extended their bail until November 23. The court directed the investigation officer to submit a complete record of the case on next hearing. Ayaz Sadiq and other PML-N leaders were booked on charges of resorting to violent protests when former prime minister Nawaz Sharif returned to the country to serve his sentence in July 2018. The firstRead More