Monday, May 3rd, 2021
Jahangir Tareen, son’s bail extended until May 19
LAHORE , May 3 : A Lahore sessions court and a banking crimes court extended the interim bail granted to estranged PTI leader Jahangir Tareen and his son Ali Tareen in two different cases until May 19. Accompanied by a number of PTI lawmakers, the father-son duo appeared before the courts. The lawmakers who turned up to show solidarity with the PTI leader include MNA Raja Riaz, Mubeen Alam Anwer, Khawaja Shiraz, Ghulam Lali, Nauman Langrial and Sami Gilani. Also Read: Committee formed to assess ‘Tareen group’ concerns The FederalRead More
Coronavirus: Next few weeks critical for Pakistan, says Asad Umar
ISLAMABAD , May 3 : Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar, who also heads National Command and Operation Center (NCOC), has said that next few weeks are critical for Pakistan. Asad Umar said that more than a year after coronavirus pandemic started, it continues to devastate globally and daily global cases now exceed 9 lakhs, highest since the start of pandemic. He added that daily global deaths are now exceeding 15 thousand, nearing the peak of January 2021. The planning minister while, urging the people to follow SOPsRead More
PM directs to control inflation in upcoming budget
Islamabad : Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed his economic team to give a special focus on the development projects and ensure measures to control the inflation in the upcoming budget. Chairing a meeting in Islamabad to discuss the next annual budget, the Prime Minister said that besides ensuring the completion of ongoing development projects, new projects should also be designed in accordance with the public needs. The meeting also discussed in detail the national economy, strategy to control inflation, and development projects for the next fiscal year. The participantsRead More
Ramiz Raja wants to see Shahnawaz Dahani bowl in Pakistan’s second Test against Zimbabwe
LAHORE , May 3 : Former Pakistan cricket team captain Ramiz Raja wants to see young pace bowler Shahnawaz Dahani bowling in the second Zimbabwe Test match. Raja expects new players will be given opportunities in the second Test match between Pakistan and Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club. Pakistan defeated the hosts in the first Test by an innings and 16 runs. Pak vs Zim: Pakistan Test squad starts training to prep for matches against Zimbabwe in Harare “New players should be given an opportunity. I’m hopeful that weRead More
Govt striving to promote independent, responsible media: Fawad
ISLAMABAD, May 03 : Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Monday said that the government of Pakistan was striving to promote independent and responsible journalism. In a tweet marking World Press Freedom Day, the minister said that this year the government would bring new projects for journalists especially young journalists and introducing latest media technologies was also on the agenda. Fawad Hussain paid tributes to those journalists who sacrificed their lives while performing their professional duties. He said that telling the truth was the most difficult taskRead More
Ronaldo brace rescues dethroned Juve against Udinese
Milan, May 3 : Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice late to rescue a 2-1 win for Juventus at Udinese on Sunday hours after the Turin giants lost their Serie A crown to Inter Milan. Inter broke Juve’s nine-year streak of domestic dominance by clinching their 19th ‘Scudetto’ after nearest rivals Atalanta drew 1-1 at Sassuolo to leave the ‘Nerazzurri’ 13 points clear with four games remaining. Antonio Conte’s side had needed just one point to take the title regardless of how Atalanta fared after their 2-0 win at Crotone on Saturday,Read More