Sunday, December 5th, 2021
Michael Owen-led venture teams up with PM Imran’s Kamyab Jawan programme to groom Pakistani football talent
A private football venture featuring former England and Liverpool star Michael Owen announced on Sunday that it has struck a special strategic partnership with Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Kamyab Jawan programme in a bid to groom Pakistan’s football talent. The partnership, which has the prime minister’s blessing, “offers the talented youth in Pakistan the dreams of playing football in world-class stadiums and advance their skills at the home of football in the United Kingdom”, according to a press release issued by Global Soccer Ventures (GSV). The company said it hasRead More
Injured Pollard not available for Pakistan tour
ISLAMABAD , Dec 05 : West Indies white-ball captain Kieron Pollard will not be available for the upcoming cricket series in Pakistan as the cricketer has not fully recovered from a hamstring injury he sustained in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The Cricket West Indies (CWI) Selection Panel has named the experienced Devon Thomas, as Pollard’s replacement in the ODI squad, while all-rounder Rovman Powell will play in place of Pollard in the T20I squad. Pollard will undergo rehabilitation work in Trinidad, under the supervision of CWI Chief MedicalRead More
Vehicles traveling on Lahore-Islamabad Motorway, must be M-Tagged
ISLAMABAD, DEC 05 (DNA) – To travel on Lahore-Islamabad Motorway, vehicles must be M.Tagged by December 7 as per the decision of Lahore High Court. In a statement, Spokesman National Highway Authority (NHA), said that passengers traveling on Lahore-Islamabad Motorway were requested to apply M-Tag on their vehicles without any delay to avoid any inconvenience. He said that motorists should visit the Motorway Customer Care Center with their vehicle’s for registration book or card and ID card to apply the M-Tag. They can also call 1313 for more information andRead More
Pakistan, SA sign agreements for workers recruitment and skills verification
ISLAMABAD: /DNA/ – Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed two agreements today related to the Workers’ Recruitment and Skills Verification programme of the Pakistani workforce being employed in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The signing ceremony of the agreements took place during the visit of Mr. Shafqat Mahmood, Federal Minister of Education, Professional Training and National Heritage to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Agreement on Workers’ Recruitment will contribute toward further streamlining the process of export of workforce from Pakistan in diverse professions in the Kingdom, while safeguarding their due rights andRead More
Pak vs Ban: Play called off due to rain in Dhaka Test
DHAKA, DEC 5: Play on the second day in the second Test between Bangladesh and Pakistan was called off due to rain at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on Sunday. Only 6.2 overs of play were possible with a short resumption after lunch before the rain returned, with Pakistan reaching 188-2 after adding 27 from their overnight total. Skipper Babar Azam was unbeaten on 71 alongside Azhar Ali on 52. Only 57 overs of play were possible on the first day when Pakistan reached 161-2, with skipper Babar Azam unbeaten onRead More
FM Qureshi to visit Brussels on DEC 6
ISLAMABAD: /DNA/ – At the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Belgium Sophie Wilmes, Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi will be visiting Brussels from 6-8 December 2021. Pakistan and Belgium enjoy a cordial and friendly relationship, based on shared values of democracy, pluralism, mutual respect and close cooperation. Over the years, the partnership has grown stronger in diverse fields, including political, economic and trade, education and culture, and people-to-people contacts. With a trade volume of US $982 million, Belgium is the fifth largest trading partner ofRead More