Friday, July 15th, 2022
Govt initiates action against PTI top brass under Article 6
ISLAMABAD, JUL 15: The federal cabinet on Friday has formed a special committee to prepare proposals in order to initiate action under the Article 6 against the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supremo Imran Khan and other party leaders over the Supreme Court verdict on the former deputy speaker Qasim Suri’s ruling regarding the no-confidence motion against former PM Imran Khan. A meeting of the Federal cabinet was held under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and during the meeting the cabinet termed the decision of the apex court asRead More
Biden meets King Salman
JEDDAH, JUL 15: Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman met the US President Joe Biden at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah, reported on Friday. The meeting was attended by the Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman. King Salman welcomed Biden and his accompanying delegation to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. During the meeting, they reviewed the historical relations between Saudi Arabia and the United States and ways to strengthen them to serve the interests of the two countries. Member of the Cabinet and National Security Advisor, Dr. Musaed bin MohammedRead More
US renews space flights with Russia in rare cooperation
DNA Washington, The United States and Russia said Friday they would renew flights together to the International Space Station, preserving one of the last areas of cooperation amid Western attempts to isolate Moscow over the invasion of Ukraine. “To ensure continued safe operations of the International Space Station, protect the lives of astronauts and ensure continuous US presence in space, NASA will resume integrated crews on US crew spacecraft and the Russian Soyuz,” the US space agency said in a statement. NASA said that astronaut Frank Rubio would fly withRead More
Biden arrives in Saudi Arabia to begin historic visit
RIYADH, JUL 15: President Joe Biden touched down in Saudi Arabia on Friday, working to improve ties with the nation as well as address other challenges, including rising petrol prices and regional issues. President Joe Biden touched down in Saudi Arabia on Friday, working to improve ties with the nation as well as address other challenges, including rising petrol prices and regional issues. The future of the region, including the possibility of closer ties between Saudi Arabia and Israel, as well as the ebb and flow of the world’s oilRead More
On last day of campaigning, Imran, Maryam make final push for Punjab prize
ISLAMABAD: Political arch-rivals PTI and PML-N made a last-ditch on Thursday attempt to woo voters in Punjab, ahead of Sunday’s high-stakes by-elections, with PTI Chairman Imran Khan and PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz made whirlwind stops in several constituencies on the last day of campaigning. The by-elections on 20 seats of the Punjab Assembly — which Imran has characterised as a battle for “good versus evil” — are due on Sunday. The 20 seats are among 25 vacated (five reserved) by the ECP after PTI dissident lawmakers voted for Hamza Shehbaz in the PunjabRead More
PHF announces squad for upcoming 2022 Commonwealth Games
LAHORE – Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has announced an 18-man squad for the upcoming 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England. The squad was announced after identifying the top performers in the recently held trials in Lahore. Pakistan’s head coach, Siegfried Aikman, along with four other officials will be a part of the management team while the Men in Green will be led by Mohammad Umar Bhutta for the mega event. The 2022 Commonwealth Games are scheduled to be played from July 28 to August 8 with the first match ofRead More