Sunday, June 20th, 2021
Islamabad United registers five-wicket win over Multan Sultans
ABU DHABI : Islamabad United has defeated Multan Sultans in the 30th and final pool match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season six. The table-toppers chased down the target of 150 in the last over with five wickets to spare. Both teams will now take on each other in Qualifier 1 tomorrow at 9.00 pm. Earlier, United bowled out Multan Sultans for 149 despite a strong 93-runs opening partnership. Sent into bat first, Sultans’ openers Shan Masood and Mohammad Rizwan stood firm at the crease and scored 93 runsRead More
Youngster kills four family members before burying them in water tank
In a gruesome act, a youngster killed four members of his family and hid the bodies inside the water tank of his residence, only to be found by police after the suspect’s brother lodged a complaint regarding missing family. The incident occurred in the Malda district of West Bengal where a 19-year old boy killed four of his own family members. The accused, Asif Mehbub (19) was later arrested by the local police after his brother lodged a complaint regarding missing family with the police. Initial police reports suggest thatRead More
Saudi Arabia destroys 17 armed drones launched by Yemen’s Houthi militia
Saudi Arabia’s air defence has destroyed 17 armed drones launched by Yemen’s Houthi militia towards the kingdom during the last twenty four hours. The coalition said in the fresh attacks, two drones were fired at Khamis Mushait while eight drones were fired towards the south of the kingdom, one of which was aimed towards the city of Najran. All of these were intercepted and destroyed.
Fawad terms Shehbaz’s call for holding APC on electoral reforms as absolutely ridiculous
Islamabad : Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain has termed the call of Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif for holding All Parties Conference on electoral reforms as absolutely ridiculous. In a press statement, the minister said Shahbaz Sharif has bypassed the parliament over the issue of electoral reforms and due legislation. He questioned that how can the people who are in the habit of election rigging can give suggestions over holding of fair and transparent elections. Chaudhry Fawad said Shahbaz Sharif has coined a newRead More
Pakistan abided by all int’l obligations in Jadhav case: FO
Islamabad : Foreign Office spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhry says Pakistan abided by all its international obligations, which applied to the ICJ judgment in the case of Indian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav. He was commenting on the remarks of Indian Ministry of External Affairs’ spokesperson regarding International Court of Justice’ Review and Re-consideration Bill passed by the National Assembly of Pakistan. The spokesperson contradicted the Indian statement on the legislation passed by Pakistan’s National Assembly and regretted that New Delhi has chosen to misrepresent the ICJ judgment.
FM stresses for flexibility from Afghan leaders to move peace process forward
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has stressed the need for flexibility from Afghan leaders to move the peace process forward. Talking to the Afghanistan-based TV channel TOLO news, he said peace and stability in Afghanistan is must for economic security and promotion of bilateral and regional trade, which is not only a requirement of Afghanistan but also a desire of Pakistan. To a question, the foreign minister said India used its presence in Afghanistan to conduct subversive activities in Pakistan. He said it bothers Pakistan if Afghan soil is usedRead More