Sunday, April 11th, 2021
ANKARA, KYIV REAFFIRM SUPPORT FOR REGIONAL COOPERATION
ANKARA, APR 11 – Turkey and Ukraine on Saturday vowed to strengthen their strategic partnership. Ankara and Kyiv decided to “intensify joint efforts to deepen cooperation and coordination between the parties in the fields of economy, trade, tourism, security, defense industry, science, education and youth,” said a 20-item joint declaration following the 9th meeting of the High-Level Strategic Council. The two countries will “continue cooperation in the format of ‘Quadriga” (2 + 2) at the level of ministers and coordinators,” the declaration added. They reaffirmed “unconditional support for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine within itsRead More
Kohli can improve technique by seeing Babar: Aaqib Javed
ISLAMABAD, Apr 11 : Former Pakistani pacer Aaqib Javed sees no weak areas in Skipper Babar Azam’s batting, saying Indian captain Virat Kohli can improve his technique by looking at the Lahore-born prolific batsman. He said Kohli can take a leaf out of Pakistan captain Babar Azam’s book inorder to improve his technique and also urged Azam to follow Kohli’s fitness routine. Aaqib, who was currently the head coach of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) side Lahore Qalandars, said, “Virat Kohli has a better range of shots as compared toRead More
Kyrgyzstan heads to polls, constitutional referendum
Over 3.6 million people started casting their votes into 2,474 ballot boxes at 8 a.m. local time (0200GMT) across seven regions and 26 provinces Kyrgyzstan. Bishkek, APR 11: Voters in Kyrgyzstan headed to the polls on Sunday for a referendum envisaging radical change in the central Asian country’s constitution. Over 3.6 million people started casting their votes into 2,474 ballot boxes at 8 a.m. local time (0200GMT) across seven regions and 26 provinces. Nearly 200 observers and 179 domestic and foreign press members from 10 countries, 16 embassies and 10 international organizations are monitoringRead More
‘Pak-Italy Friendship bridge’ inaugurated in Khairabad, Chitral
CHITRAL , APRIL 11 : A suspension bridge was inaugurated in Khairabad District, Chitral to solve the problem of rural isolation that has been affecting the community especially during the time of heavy rainfall. Due to adverse conditions and limited mobility, residents were deprived of crucial socio-economic opportunities. The bridge has been constructed in partnership with Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) and Sarhad Rural Support Programme (SRSP) under the Programme for Poverty Reduction (PPR) by Italian Agency for Development Corporation ((AICS) Pakistan. Khairabad is comprised of 5 sub-villages (Khaiabad Khas,Read More
Austin makes first Israel visit by Biden official, Iran on the agenda
WASHINGTON, APR 11: U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin arrived in Israel on Sunday on the first visit by a senior representative of the Biden administration, whose stance on Iran has worried Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu‘s government. Austin was due to meet Netanyahu and Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz during the two-day visit, which officials said would include discussions of U.S. arms supplies to Israel. Washington has sought to reassure Israel on regional security issues while restarting talks – so far indirect and inconclusive – about a U.S. return to the 2015 nuclear deal between major powers and Iran that the previous Trump administrationRead More
ICT administration, CDA should keep in view the rights of traders for implementation of its laws. Akram Farid
Rental and Tenancy law, formal government rules should be resolved in harmony and wisdom. Tahir Abbasi ISLAMABAD, April 11 : On the instructions of the Director, Building Control, Capital Development Authority (CDA), sealed the shops of more than 30 shopkeepers and tenants in the business center in F-10 Markaz, G-8 markeet, Super Market In which a trader was not allowed to come out, and forced him to languish in side his sealed shop. He was detained and recovered five hours later. The inhuman treatment of the government staff caused aRead More