Friday, April 2nd, 2021
Babar, Imam star Pakistan down South Africa in first ODI
A crafty century from captain Babar Azam and a solid half-century from opener Imam-ul-Haq was enough for Pakistan in securing a three-wicket win in the first ODI against South Africa at the Centurion on Friday. Chasing a tricky target of 274 to go 1-0 up in the three-match series, the visitors were off to a poor start as opener Fakhar Zaman went back to the pavilion after being bowled on the bowling of Kagiso Rabada. Babar and Imam put on a match-winning partnership 177 runs for the second wicket offRead More
Eight gamblers arrested
Police on Friday during an ongoing crackdown against anti-social elements rounded up eight gamblers and recovered bet money from their possession. A spokesman said that Phularwan police team conducted a raid and arrested 8 gamblers who were busy in playing cards. Police also recovered Rs 16500 bet money from their possession. They were identified as Falak Naz, Shahzad Qamar, Ansar Abbas, Naseer Ahmed, Asad Abbas and others. A case was registered against them under the gambling act.
Six vehicles impounded over SOPs breach
Secretary District Regional Transport Authority (DRTA) Farooq Haider Friday impounded six vehicles and imposed Rs.15,000 fine over violation of anti-coronavirus SOPs. A spokesman for the department said that the Secretary DRTA along with traffic police checked various passenger vehicles at Sargodha-Mianwali road and Sargodha-Faisalabad road and impounded six vehicles and challaned over 20 other vehicles over violation of SOPs. He said that on the direction of Secretary Transport Punjab, the department was regularly monitoring the implementation of COVID-19 SOPs in the district at all bus and wagon stands.
Founder group wins Sargodha press club annual elections
Chaudhry Abdul Hanan Press Club President, Malik Mohammad Asghar General Secretary, Amjad Pervez and Mohammad Imran Goraiya were elected Vice President Mehboob Ahir SARGODHA: In Sargodha Press Club, the Founder Group has won the election of the session 2021 to 2022 by a landslide. Chaudhry Abdul Hanan Press Club President, Malik Mohammad Asghar General Secretary, Amjad Pervez and Mohammad Imran Goraiya were elected Vice President. Rana Mohammad Afzal Hanif Joint Secretary, Mohammad Bilal Asghar Finance Secretary and Rao Majeed were elected as Information Secretary. The newly elected members of theRead More
Man City may not sign striker despite Aguero exit: Guardiola
Manchester City are unlikely to prioritise the signing of a new striker for next season despite all-time leading scorer Sergio Aguero leaving the Premier League club at the end of the campaign, manager Pep Guardiola said on Friday. Aguero, who has netted 257 goals in 384 appearances and won four Premier League titles, one FA Cup and five League Cups at the club, is set to leave when his contract expires. City have only one other central striker in Gabriel Jesus and reports in the British media have linked them with a move for Europe’sRead More
‘World Bank’s support imperative for sustainable, inclusive growth’
ISLAMABAD, APR 02 (DNA) – Finance Minister Hammad Azhar has reiterated government’s commitment to implement the reforms agenda for socio economic development of Pakistan. He was talking to Country Director of the World Bank Group Najy Benhassine in Islamabad Friday. Hammad Azhar said the continued support of the World Bank is critical for Pakistan to achieve strong, sustainable and inclusive growth. While welcoming the Country Director, the Finance Minister acknowledged the pivotal role being played by the World Bank in implementing a series of reforms aimed at strengthening the socialRead More