Monday, August 2nd, 2021
Former England cricketer Monty Panesar pulls out from Kashmir Premier League due to ‘political pressure’
Former England spinner Monty Panesar has pulled out of the Kashmir Premier League (KPL) 2021, citing “political pressure” and “advice” from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), stating that all cricketers who participate in the Kashmir tournament would not be allowed to play in India in the future, it emerged on Monday. Talking to YouTube channel Sports Yaari, Panesar said the BCCI had “advised” him that if he played in KPL 2021, the “consequences” of his decision could include not being granted a visa to India in the futureRead More
Surge in Covid-19 Government imposes new restrictions
Markets to be closed at 8 pm in the selected cities; will remain closed two days in a week; indoor dinning banned; weddings, social gatherings also restricted Special Correspondent ISLAMABAD: In the wake of rising numbers of COVID patients in the country, the government decided on Monday to reimpose certain restrictions in selected cities from August 03 to 31 in selected cities. “After approval of Prime Minister Imran Khan, the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) has decided to impose certain restrictions in Islamabad; Rawalapindi, Lahore, Multan, and Faisalabad inRead More
Highest positivity rate since May
ISLAMABAD: The national tally of total active COVID-19 cases was recorded as 73,213 on Monday with 4,858 more people tested positive for the deadly virus and 1,361 people recovered from the disease during the last 24 hours. Forty (40) corona patients have died during past 24 hours, 38 of whom were under treatment in the hospitals and two of them perished in their respective quarantines or homes, according to the latest update issued by the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC). The National Covid positivity ratio during past 24 hoursRead More
GIZ Pakistan, MoE, sign an implementation agreement of ‘promotion of renewable energy and energy ’
ISLAMABAD: The Government of Federal Republic of Germany shares a cordial relationship in development cooperation with the Government of Islamic Republic of Pakistan (GoP) for over 60 years. Germany has proven to be a key partner in supporting the GoP to achieve its national priority policies since 1960s in different development sectors. Based on the energy sector’s long-lasting cooperation, a new implementation agreement between GIZ Pakistan and the Ministry of Energy (Power Division) has been signed today at the Ministry of Energy (Power Division). Under the agreement, GIZ Pakistan willRead More
Turkish Government quarantine rules for travelers arriving from Pakistan
ANKARA, AUG 2 /DNA/ – Pakistani nationals intending to travel to Turkey are advised that the quarantine rules pertaining to passengers arriving in Turkey from Pakistan, announced by the Turkish Government on 28 June 2021 that came into effect on 1 July 2021 are still applicable. As per these rules, passengers arriving from Pakistan will be subject to a mandatory 10-day quarantine. The quarantine will be either at the Turkish Government provided facility or at the designated hotels. The decision whether passengers will be sent to the Turkish Government providedRead More
KPL will expose Modi coercive thoughts in cricket, Says Farrukh Habib
AFZAL JAVED ISLAMABAD, Aug 02: State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib said that India is afraid of the Kashmir Premier League (KPL) and Modi wants to dominate cricket with coercive thinking but KPL will expose him.He was speaking as chief guest during the prize distribution ceremony of first RISJA Inter-Media Independence cricket cup at National cricket ground organized by Rawalpindi-Islamabad Sports Journalists Association (RISJA) with the collaboration of Park View and NasGas.Farrukh Habib said that the government wants to promote sports in the country and it is a priorityRead More