Tuesday, March 9th, 2021
Nation can no more be hoodwinked by political parties practicing dynastic politics: Shibli
ISLAMABAD, Mar 09 : Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz said on Tuesday the nation can no longer be hoodwinked by the political parties practicing dynastic politics. In his tweets, he said these parties want to impose their children on the nation to continue their business of loot and plunder. The minister said Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Maryam Nawaz were taking the best revenge from democracy. He said they first tried to purchase the conscience of people and then hid themselves behind democracy. He said had they beenRead More
World Test final moved to Southampton: Ganguly
New Delhi, March 9 : The World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand in June has been moved from Lord’s to Southampton because of the pandemic, Indian cricket chief Sourav Ganguly said. The inaugural championship’s final had long been planned for Lord’s, known as the ‘home of cricket’, in London. But Ganguly told Indian media that Southampton’s Ageas Bowl was preferred because the venue has a built-in hotel. The date of the final has not yet been announced. “I’m looking forward to attending the World Test Championship finalRead More
Biden halts drone strikes outside of war zones where US troops deployed
Washington, March 9 : President Joe Biden has suspended drone strikes outside of war zones where US forces are operating, reversing the policy of his predecessor Donald Trump, who had given the military free rein in countries such as Somalia. Any drone strikes planned against militant groups outside of Afghanistan, Syria or Iraq will have to be approved by the White House, Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said Monday. He described the measure as “interim guidance” that was issued “to ensure that the president has full visibility on proposed significant actions.”Read More
New Zealand skipper Williamson out of Bangladesh ODIs with elbow injury
Wellington, March 9 : New Zealand captain Kane Williamson will miss this month’s one-day international series against Bangladesh because of an elbow injury, the Black Caps said Tuesday. The team’s medical manager Dayle Shackel said Williamson had a small tear in his left elbow that had been irritating him for months. He said Williamson had attempted to manage the injury while still playing without success, forcing him to sit out the three-match Bangladesh ODI series, which begins on March 20. “He now needs a period of rest and rehabilitation toRead More
Bashir Tarar lauds efforts of Commonwealth of Learning for focusing on female education
Ottawa : Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Canada Raza Bashir Tarar has appreciated the efforts of Commonwealth of Learning for higher education and focusing on female education through their Girls Inspire Initiative. He was addressing a virtual discussion hosted by Government of Canada and Common Wealth of Learning to mark Women’s Day in Ottawa. The High commissioner said that the concept of offline virtual classroom developed by CoL’s Aptus has given remarkable results in Pakistan. Talking about the importance of Girls’ education, Raza Bashir said Girl’s Inspire Initiative has helped inRead More