Wednesday, April 21st, 2021
Pakistan greatly values ties with Tunisia: PM
Tunisian Ambassador handed over a letter from Kais Saied, President of Tunisia, addressed to the Prime Minister, in response to Prime Minister’s letter A.M.Bhatti ISLAMABAD , APRIL 21 : Borhene El Kamel, Tunisian Ambassador to Pakistan has met with the Prime Minister Imran Khan. Matters relating to bilateral relations and international issues were discussed. Prime Minister Imran Khan conveyed that Pakistan greatly valued its relationship with Tunisia, which is anchored in common faith, history and culture. It may be recalled that Prime Minister Imran Khan had addressed letters to theRead More
PCB, ICC yet to get written assurance of visa from BCCI
KARACHI , APRIL 21 : The Pakistan Cricket Board and the International Cricket Council (ICC) have yet to receive written assurances from the Indian cricket board BCCI regarding issuance of visas for the Pakistan Cricket team to participate in the ICC World T20 in October this year. According to a reports , BCCI Secretary Jay Shah has informed the Apex Council about the government’s decision on issuing visas to the Pakistan players. “The visa issue of Pakistan cricket team has been sorted. However, whether the fans can travel across theRead More
FM to meet Iranian President today
ISLAMABAD, Apr 21 : Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi who is on a visit to Iran will hold a meeting with President Hassan Rouhani at the Presidential Palace in Tehran today (Wednesday). The Foreign Minister will visit the Iranian parliament where he will meet Speaker of the Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. He will also visit Pakistan’s embassy and review the facilities being extended to Pakistani community. In the evening, Foreign Minister Qureshi will hold delegation-level talks with his Iranian counterpart Javad Zarif on the entire spectrum of bilateral relations withRead More
Kent Cricket ropes in Amir for Vitality Blast stint
ISLAMABAD, Apr 21 : Kent Cricket has signed Pakistani pacer Mohammad Amir for the second half of this year’s Vitality Blast competition. The 29-year-old was one of the world’s premier limited overs bowlers, having already won Pakistan Super League (PSL) and Vitality Blast titles, as well as a runners-up berth in 2020’s inaugural Lanka Premier League (LPL). The left-arm seamer won both the Twenty20 World Cup and ICC Champions Trophy with Pakistan before retiring from all forms of international cricket in 2020, and has taken 220 wickets in 190 careerRead More
South Sudan reopens schools after one-year closure
Sudan : The government of South Sudan has announced that all the learning institutions in the country will reopen on 3 May after a year of closure because of coronavirus. The government says the country is witnessing a “significant decline” in virus cases. Learning institutions in the country were closed down in March last year as a measure to curb the spread of coronavirus. Finalists in primary and secondary schools were allowed to resume classes in October to prepare for national examinations. South Sudan’s Vice-President for Service Cluster Hussein AbdelbagiRead More
PM receives reply from Tunisian president on letter seeking action against Islamophobia
ISLAMABAD, Apr 21 : President of Tunisia Kais Saied has sent a letter to Prime Minister Imran Khan in response to his earlier letter seeking a joint action by the Muslim world to counter Islamophobia. Tunisian Ambassador Borhene El Kamel handed over the letter to the prime minister as he paid a call on him here on Wednesday, the PM Office said. It may be recalled that Prime Minister Imran Khan had addressed letters to the leaders of the Muslim Ummah highlighting the scourge of Islamophobia and the need forRead More