Saturday, November 27th, 2021
President arrives in Asghabat to attend 15th ECO summit meeting
ASGHABAT, Nov 27 (DNA): President Dr Arif Alvi on Saturday arrived hereon a two day visit to attend the 15th summit meeting of the EconomicCooperation Organization (ECO). The President was welcomed by Deputy Prime Minister of TurkmenistanChary Amanov, at Ashgabat International Airport. On his arrival, thePresident was presented guard of honour. During his stay in Turkmenistan, the President will hold meetings withheads of state. DNA ====
Hockey Junior World Cup: Hat-trick hero Rizwan helps Pakistan beat Egypt 3-1 in Bhubaneswar
Rizwan Ali scored all three goals in Pakistan’s 3-1 win over Egypt in their Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup group match held in India’s Bhubaneswar on Saturday. According to a statement from the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF), the game got off to a quick start with both teams launching attacking at each other’s goalposts. Drag-flicker Ali took advantage of penalty corners in the 19th, 32nd and 53rd minutes of the game while Awad Husein scored a field goal for Egypt in the 22nd minute. “Pakistan juniors played better and attackedRead More
Pakistan Navy Ship TUGHRIL Visits PHILIPPINES
ISLAMABAD, NOV 27 /DNA/ – Pakistan Navy Ship TUGHRIL visited Port of Manila, Philippines as part of good will visit and flag showing mission. Upon arrival at port, Pakistan Navy Ship TUGHRIL was received by Ambassador of Pakistan in Philippines, Defence Attaché of Pakistan and officials of Philippines Navy. During port visit, Flag Officer in Command of Philippines Navy Vice Admiral Adelaide S Bordado, Executive Vice President National Defense College Philippine Capt (Philippine Navy Reserves) Aldarin C Cuna, Ambassador of Pakistan in Philippines HE Mr Dr Imtiaz Ahmad Kazi andRead More
Japan PM vows to step up defense amid China, NK threats
TOKYO, NOV 27: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, at his first troop review Saturday, renewed his pledge to consider “all options,” including acquiring enemy base strike capability, and vowed to create a stronger Self-Defense Force to protect the country amid growing threats from China and North Korea. Kishida said the security situation around Japan is rapidly changing and that “the reality is severer than ever,” with North Korea continuing to test-fire ballistic missiles while advancing its capability, and China pursuing a military buildup and increasingly assertive activity in the region. “I will consider all options, including possessing so-calledRead More
Why ‘big names’ don’t play PSL, angry Ramiz asks management
LAHORE, NOV 27: With a couple of months remaining in the Pakistan Super League season seven kick-off, the Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ramiz Raja and the franchises owners had a heated argument during a meeting, sources said Saturday. The seventh edition of the league is all set to begin in mid-January next year, with drafts of the league are expected to take place in the second week of December. The PCB chairman asked the franchises owners why renowned T20 cricketers like Australia’s Maxwell and other doesn’t play PSL? The board andRead More
COP26 participants hail Pakistan’s performance at climate summit
ISLAMABAD, NOV 27 /DNA/ – Experts at Devcom-Pakistan webinar urged the stakeholders to appreciate Pakistan’s good work on climate action (SDG-13) instead of mudslinging for personal grudges and vested interest. Islamabad – Civil society representatives and experts who participated in the 26th Conference of Parties (COP26) of the United Nations Framework Convention for Climate Change (UNFCCC) while speaking at a webinar on Saturday appreciated Pakistan’s performance at COP26 and refuted the allegations leveled by a parliamentarian a day before. They have asked the prime minister for a probe as toRead More