Monday, August 22nd, 2022
Palestine extends condolences over loss of lives from floods in Pakistan
Jerusalem, AUG 22 /DNA/ – The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants extended its heartfelt condolences to the brotherly country of Pakistan for the victims of the floods that have swept the country, particularly the provinces of Sindh, Baluchistan, as well as Punjab. The floods have resulted in a number of deaths and injuries, causing damage to thousands of homes, bridges, as well as other properties. The Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ministry of Palestine extended condolences to flood victims in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Pakistan has been afflictedRead More
All arrangements to be made for Imran Khan’s security: Pervez Elahi
Chairman PTI directs for using all resources to ease public’s woes CM Punjab concerned about retaliatory actions against PTI DNA ISLAMABAD: Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Pervez Elahi made it clear that Punjab government would make all arrangements for the security of Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan and other leaders. During his meeting with Chairman PTI here on Monday, the CM Punjab voiced serious concern over the retaliatory actions against PTI and vowed that Punjab government was with PTI in all circumstances. Both the leaders discussed the current political situationRead More
Mohammad Hasnain replaces Shaheen Shah Afridi in Asia Cup squad
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Monday that pacer Mohammad Hasnain will replace Shaheen Shah Afridi for the upcoming 20 Asia Cup, which will be played in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from Aug 27 to Sep 11. The 22-year-old has represented Pakistan in 18 T20Is, bagging 17 wickets in the 20-over format so far, the PCB said in the statement. “Hasnain will join the side from the United Kingdom, where he is representing Oval Invincibles in The Hundred competition,” the cricket board said. On Saturday, pace spearhead AfridiRead More
Chief Commissioner ICT assures to help ICCI for Industrial Estate project
Islamabad, AUG 22 /DNA/ – A delegation of Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry led by its President Muhammad Shakeel Munir called on Capt. (Retd) Muhammad Usman in his office and congratulated him on his appointment as Chief Commissioner Islamabad. Jamshaid Akhtar Sheikh Senior Vice President, Muhammad Faheem Khan Vice President ICCI, Khalid Iqbal Malik Chairman Founder Group, Tariq Sadiq, Zafar Bakhtawari, Fasiullah Khan, Akhtar Hussain, Omais Khattak, Usman Khalid, Zia A Zikria, Mian Waqas Masud, Khalid Chaudhry, Raja Abdul Majeed and others were in the delegation. Addressing the delegation,Read More
Pakistani expert analyses, what US brought to Middle East
DNA Islamabad, AUG 22: Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan, Executive Director of the Center for South Asia & International Studies (CSAIS) said that as usual, the western media was very enthusiastic about the US president Joe Biden’s latest trip to the Middle East. The media rated it as “successful” and “fruitful” in terms of economic partnerships, security deals and political consultations on different regional as well as international issues, he stated it in an article carried by Gwadar Pro on Monday.In this connection, the shades of brutal history and inhuman actsRead More
Kenya’s Odinga mounts court challenge to presidential poll result
Nairobi, Aug 22 (AFP/APP):Kenya’s defeated presidential candidate Raila Odinga filed a petition to the country’s top court on Monday challenging the result of the August 9 election that handed victory to his rival William Ruto. Odinga, a veteran opposition leader who ran with the backing of President Uhuru Kenyatta and the ruling party, has rejected the outcome of the poll, branding it a “travesty.” He narrowly lost to Ruto by around 230,000 votes — less than two percentage points. The 77-year-old politician filed a physical copyRead More