Tuesday, November 17th, 2020
Lahore Qalandars win the toss, opt to bat in PSL V ‘dream final’ against Karachi Kings
Lahore Qalandars have won the toss and decided to bat first against Karachi Kings in the much-awaited finale of the 2020 Pakistan Super League at the Karachi National Stadium. The final is being played after a gap of nearly eight months after the PSL’s fifth edition came to a halt due to the coronavirus pandemic. “The way our momentum has been built up and the positive cricket we are playing means we’re confident of putting up a good show,” said Qalandars’ skipper Sohail Akhtar after winning the toss. Karachi KingsRead More
Oman announces visa verification process for Pakistani passengers
KARACHI, NOV 17 (DNA) – The Sultanate of Oman has taken notice of reports regarding the entry of passengers into the country on fake visas and introduced a verification process for those travellers from Pakistan and other Asian countries. According to details, the airlines from these countries have been directed to carry out a verification of Oman’s visa ahead of the check-in and boarding processes at the airports. The verification checking system for visas has been introduced for passengers traveling from Pakistan and other Asian countries to Oman after several passengersRead More
Event to mark International Day of Tolerance held at Foreign Office
DNA ISLAMABAD – An event on the theme of “Tolerance in Contemporary Times” was organized at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today to observe the International Day of Tolerance. Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi graced the occasion, which was attended by the Parliamentary Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Ms. Andleeb Abbas, as well as high-level representatives of the United Nations, members of the diplomatic community and senior government officials. The Foreign Minister highlighted the importance of inclusion, peaceful co-existence and respect for different religious beliefs, values and cultures. HeRead More
PSL 2020 final preview: Karachi, Lahore compete in nail-biting finale
The fifth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) will conclude on Tuesday with the grand finale between Karachi Kings and Lahore Qalandars. The contest will be played at the National Stadium in Karachi under the floodlights whereboth teams will battle it out for the ultimate glory. Karachi are coming in the match after beating Multan Sultans in the qualifier after anail-biting contest which was decided in the Super Over. On the other hand, Lahore are coming in the match after beating Peshawar Zalmi by fivewickets in the eliminator oneRead More
PM announces to introduce E-voting system to ensure transparency in election process
ISLAMABAD, NOV 17 (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan has announced to introduce electronic voting system to ensure utmost transparency in the election process. Talking to media in Islamabad Tuesday after chairing the Electoral Reforms Committee, the Prime Minister said a mechanism will also be brought in for overseas Pakistanis so that they, too, can participate in the polling to elect their representatives. He said NADRA’s data will be utilized for the electronic voting in the country for which Election Commission of Pakistan is being consulted. He said a bill forRead More
Gusty Siberian winds hit Karachi, signal beginning of Winter
KARACHI, NOV 17 (DNA) –The city on Tuesday receiving Siberian winds from the North or Northeasterly direction, announcing the beginning of cold weather. The weather will remain fair with gusty winds, while the nights will be dry and cool, according to the weather report. Minimum temperature in the city will be 17.5 ºC today and maximum temperature between 28–30 ºCelsius. The Siberian winds are expected to persist in the city for two to three days, the weather department said in a report. The mercury likely to be dropped by two degreesRead More