Friday, February 26th, 2021
PSL 2021 schedule: Today’s fixtures, Feb 26
KARACHI : Two matches will be played today in the Pakistan Super League today (Friday) at the National Stadium.Lahore Qalandars and Multan Sultans’ match will start at 3:00pm, while Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators’ match will begin at 8:00pm. Squads: Peshawar Zalmi: Haider Ali, Kamran Akmal, Shoaib Malik, Wahab Riaz, Abrar Ahmed, Amad Butt, David Miller, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Amir Khan, Mohammad Irfan Snr, Mohammad Imran, Mohammad Imran Randhawa, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Ravi Bopara, Saqib Mahmood, Sherfane Rutherford, Umaid Asif, Tom-Kohler Cadmore Multan Sultans: Mohammad Rizwan (capt), Shahid Afridi, Imran Tahir,Read More
Malam Jabba’s Cycling C’ship on Saturday
ISLAMABAD, Feb 26 : An uphill cycling race for 35 kilometer (km) track will kick off at picturesque valley of Malam Jabba, Swat on Saturday (February 27). The ‘National Cycling Championship’ is aimed at promoting adventure tourism in the country, in addition to healthy activities. She said the initiative would provide an opportunity to sportsmen, athletes and adventure seekers to exhibit their skills in the presence of a large number of audience. The spokesperson said over 80 athletes were expected to take part in the mega sports event forRead More
Relief for Umar Akmal as court reduces ban to 12 months
LAHORE : The Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) on Friday reduced Umar Akmal’s ban to 12 months, which he has been serving since his suspension on February 20 last year. A press release by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said that Akmal had been found guilty of violating Article 2.4.4 of the PCB Ant–Corruption Code and a fine of Rs4.25 million had been imposed on him. The right-handed batsman — who was suspended on February 20, 2020 — “will now be eligible to reintegrate into competitive cricket subject toRead More
FM calls for promoting economic ties b/w Pakistan, Malaysia
Islamabad : Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has emphasized the need for promoting economic cooperation between Pakistan and Malaysia. He was talking to Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Malaysia Amna Baloch who called on him in Islamabad on Friday. Shah Mahmood Qureshi noted that Pakistan and Malaysia enjoy historic fraternal ties deep rooted in common faith and culture. Shah Mahmood Qureshi directed the envoy to take special care of the welfare of Pakistani workers in Malaysia.
The initiatives of the President of Uzbekistan
Akmal Saidov Uzbekistan –the member of the UN The UN and the Republic of Uzbekistan have a nearly 30-year history of cooperation. Uzbekistan became a member of the UN on March 2, 1992. Main priorities of cooperation include fight against modern threats and challenges to security, non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, tackling environmental problems, in particular impacts of the Aral sea crisis, the socio-economic development, protection of human rights and freedoms. The UN system supports Uzbekistan in addressing a wide range of development issues, including health, education and socialRead More
COVID-19 claims 32 lives, infects 1,541 more people
ISLAMABAD, Feb 26 : The national tally on Friday of total active COVID-19 cases recorded 22,285 with 1,541 more people tested positive for the deadly virus and 2,502 people recovered from the disease during the last 24 hours. Thirty two corona patients have died during past 24 hours, 28 of them were under treatment in hospital and three in their respective quarantines and homes on Thursday, according to the latest update issued by the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC). During the last 24 hours most of the deathsRead More