Monday, June 21st, 2021
Pakistan strongly condemns Houthis attacks on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Islamabad, 21 June 2021 : Pakistan strongly condemns the recent attacks launched by Houthis towards the Southern region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is commendable that the coalition forces successfully intercepted the explosive-laden drones and destroyed them. These attacks threaten the lives of innocent people, besides violating the territorial integrity of the Kingdom. We call for immediate cessation of such attacks. Pakistan reaffirms its full support and solidarity with the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia against any threats to its security and territorial integrity
National women’s squad announced for West Indies tour
Karachi: The national women’s selection committee has announced a 26-player squad from which the national and ‘A’ teams will be selected for white-ball matches on the tour of the West Indies. Javeria Khan, who has an experience of 208 international matches and is the leading run-getter for Pakistan in ODIs, will lead the national side. Rameen Shamim, who has played two ODIs and four T20Is, will captain Pakistan Women’s ‘A’ in the three one-dayers and wicketkeeper Sidra Nawaz, with the experience of 98 internationals, will lead the ‘A’ side inRead More
CM Balochistan Jam Kamal expresses no-confidence in PA speaker
QUETTA: Chief Minister Balochistan Jam Kamal has expressed his no-confidence over Speaker of the provincial assembly Quddus Bizenjo following a violent protest at the legislature ahead of Budget 2021-22. According to details, the members of the treasury bench met with the chief minister and blamed Speaker Quddus Bizenjo for being behind the entire hooliganism. “If he had played his role responsibly then the situation would not have been escalated to this point,” they said as sources claimed that the chief minister also expressed his no-confidence in the speaker and assuredRead More
US extends travel restrictions at Canada, Mexico land borders through July 21
WASHINGTON: US land borders with Canada and Mexico will remain closed to non-essential travel until at least July 21, the US Homeland Security Department said on Sunday. The 30-day extension came after Canada announced its own extension on Friday of the requirements that were set to expire on Monday and have been in place since March 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic. The US government held working-group meetings with Canada and Mexico on the travel restrictions last week and plans to hold meetings about every two weeks. Homeland Security saidRead More
Naval Chief calls for promoting awareness regarding importance of hydrography
Karachi : Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi has urged all the maritime stakeholders to join efforts in promoting awareness regarding importance of hydrography and its related activities. In his message on World Hydrography Day, today (Monday), he said Pakistan Navy celebrates this day every year to underscore the importance of hydrography towards its share in all marine and maritime related activities which are eventually contributing towards our national economy. The Naval Chief elaborated that Pakistan is blessed with over 1000 kms of coastline along withRead More
Govt ready to introduce electoral reforms in Parliament: Farrukh
Islamabad : Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib has said the government is ready to introduce electoral reforms in the Parliament to ensure transparency in electoral process. Talking to a private news channel, he said the government wants to take opposition on board for the national cause to initiate debate on various issues in the Parliament. Farrukh Habib said the opposition parties are showing non-serious attitude toward legislation on many issues.