Monday, March 8th, 2021
Faisal Vawda seeks SHC restraining order against ECP proceedings
KARACHI : Federal Water Resources Minister Faisal Vawda, has sought an immediate restraining order from the Sindh High Court (SHC), over disqualification case against him in the ECP. The court has approved Vawda’s petition for immediate hearing and fixed the case tomorrow (Tuesday). Faisal Vawda has challenged Feb 24 decision of the Election Commission of Pakistan and argued that the ECP has rejected his plea against the facts of the matter. “The ECP was not authorized to hear complaints against me,” Vawda argued. “My objection was turned down by theRead More
PTI seeks early hearing of petition challenging ECP Daska decision
ISLAMABAD : Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) candidate in the NA-75 Daska by-election moved a plea before the Supreme Court seeking early hearing of his petition challenging the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) decision to annul the by-polls and announce re-election. Ali Asjad Malhi filed the miscellaneous application, stating that the matter is of immense significance. The Election Commission has called for re-polling on March 18, therefore, his petition be heard on March 10, he said. Naming the ECP and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) candidate Nosheen Iftikhar as respondents in the case,Read More
Google Doodle pays tribute to Sheroes on International Women’s Day
Google, which has a tradition of commemorating important through creative doodles, has paid tribute to women around the world on International Women’s Day. International Women’s Day is celebrated all across the globe every year on March 8. Recognizing the importance of women’s empowerment, Google has rolled out a 41-second video Doodle as an acknowledgment of women pioneers across different fields, different nations and different eras.
Pakistani women deserve immense respect, gratitude, says COAS on International Women’s Day
RAWALPINDI : Chief of Army Staff General (COAS) Qamar Javed Bajwa said on Monday that Pakistani women deserved “immense respect and gratitude” for the work they have been doing in the country. “Pakistani women contributed immensely for glory and honour of our nation,” said Gen Bajwa in his message on account of International Women’s Day. The message was shared by ISPR Director General Major General Babar Iftikhar on his Twitter account. The COAS acknowledged that women have been at the forefront in the fight against coronavirus. “Women in uniform have provedRead More
ICC announces decision to expand women’s cricket from next cycle
The International Cricket Council, March 8 : announced the expansion of cricket events for women post the 2023 cycle, with more teams participating in both the 50-over and T20 World Cups from 2026 onwards. The ICC announcement came on International Women’s Day, with the cricket governing body stating that the decision was taken as part of a “long-term commitment to growing the game globally and in a sustainable fashion.” As per the ICC’s revised structure for global events involving women, there’ll be two fifty over World Cups and three 20-overRead More
Chinese firm Zhengbang to invest Rs. 800 million in the agri sector
ISLAMABAD, March 8 : After the launch of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)’s first Rashakai SEZ, colonization of the second CPEC Allama Iqbal Industrial City (AIIC) Faisalabad begins with planned Rs.53.6 b Investment. Gwadar Pro quoting Board of Investment (BOI) on Monday stated that AIIC SEZ Committee accorded “approval to 15 applicants and allotted land of 320 acres”. The applicants include a Chinese Firm Zhengbang Agriculture Pakistan Private Limited with a plan Rs. 800 million investment in the agri sector. Amongst the other 14 local firms, Zahid Jee Textile Mills,Read More