Sunday, March 6th, 2022
Usman Khawaja misses century as Pakistan spinners strike in first Test
RAWALPINDI, MAR 6: Australian opener Usman Khawaja missed out on a century as Pakistanโs spinners managed a double breakthrough on the third day of the opening Test in Rawalpindi on Sunday. At tea, Australia were 222 for 2 with Marnus Labuschagne unbeaten on 33 and Steve Smith on 12. Australia trail by 254 runs with eight wickets remaining after Pakistan declared their first innings at 476-4. Pakistan-born Khawaja was caught at forward short leg by Imamul Haq for 97 as he gloved a reverse sweep off left-arm spinner Nauman Ali.Read More
Peshawar blast culprits deserve no mercy
EDITORIAL Pall of gloom still hovers over Peshawar on the 3rd day of a tragic blast in which many precious lives were lost. While the government claims to have tightened noose around the perpetrators, the incident seeks to put question marks on the government’s ability to check such incidents in future. The timing of course was awkward from Pakistan point of view as the Australian cricket team was in Pakistan and the blast appeared to be a dime a dozen attempt to scare the guest team. Hats off to the AustralianRead More
FATF: Pakistan remains in the grey list
Editorial The FATF board in its recent meeting decided to keep Pakistan in the grey list. The board that deliberated Pakistan for three consecutive days reached a conclusion that there are still certain grey areas in Pakistanโs economy that need to be addressed seriously. The meeting especially mentioned the transactions made in the real estate sector. According to the meeting the real estate sector had been an easy source of money laundering in recent years, therefore the Pakistan government was asked to plug this loophole. The Federal Minister for FinanceRead More
Ambassador Sajjad visits Belarus biggest linen mill
DNA MINSH: The Ambassador of Pakistan to Belarus Sajjad Haider Khan visited Orsha Linen Mill and met with its Director General Mr. Vladimir Nesterenko and Deputy DG for Commercial Affairs Mr. Igor Eshenko. The parties discussed the opportunities of cooperation between textile industries of two countries, the possibilities of creating joint ventures and exchanging experiences. The Ambassador invited the company to participate in one of the exhibitions held in Pakistan to explore further opportunities and also shared about the tentative visit plans of Faisalabad Chambers of Commerce delegation to BelarusRead More