Saturday, October 22nd, 2022
Rain threat looms over India-Pakistan blockbuster in T20 World Cup
MELBOURNE, OCT 22: Arch-rivals Pakistan and India are set to renew cricket’s most adrenaline-fuelled rivalry in Sunday’s T20 World Cup match in Melbourne but the threat of rain looms over the blockbuster featuring the former champions. With bilateral cricket remaining suspended between the two, emotions run high every time they clash in multi-team events in a neutral venue. The Melbourne Cricket Ground is set to become a cauldron of emotions but the tournament’s most anticipated clash could prove a damp squib with rain forecast this weekend. Pakistan’s much-maligned middle orderRead More
New Zealand thrash defending champions Australia at T20 World Cup
New Zealand thrashed hosts and defending champions Australia by 89 runs on Saturday to start the Twenty20 World Cup Super 12 in style and avenge defeat in last year’s final. Devon Conway carried his bat with a majestic unbeaten 92 to help New Zealand blast 200-3 before Australia were skittled for 111 in Sydney to make a nightmare start to their title defence. Conway’s knock came from just 58 balls with seven fours and two sixes, joining a select group to make 90 or more at a World Cup. MitchellRead More
Indian skipper Rohit Sharma breaks silence on Pakistan tour controversy
MELBOURNE: Indian Skipper Rohit Sharma reacted to the off-the-field tensions between Pakistan and Indian cricket boards after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) decided against touring Pakistan for the Asia Cup 2023. On Tuesday, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah unilaterally announced that India won’t be touring Pakistan for the Asian event. Shah also said that the board will insist on a neutral venue for the tournament. Speaking about the ongoing issue, Rohit said that the decision will be taken by the BCCI. “We are focusing on the T20 World Cup forRead More
Imran Khan moves IHC against disqualification in Toshakhana reference
ISLAMABAD: PTI Chairman Imran Khan Saturday challenged the order of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) in the Islamabad High Court, praying to the court to set aside the judgment as ECP had no jurisdiction over the matter. On Friday, the ECP disqualified the former premier in the Toshakhana reference, stating he had committed corrupt practices by making “false statements and submitting incorrect declaration”. “We are of the considered opinion that the respondent (Imran Khan) has become disqualified under Article 63(1)(p) of the Constitution, read with Sections 137, 167, and 173 ofRead More
Pakistan, Turkiye agree to boost cooperation in tourism, culture & film
ISTANBUL, OCT 22 (DNA): Pakistan and Turkiye have agreed to boost their cooperation in tourism, culture, film, drama and other areas in order to take their bilateral relations to the next level. Different measures will be taken for the purpose which have been decided upon during two separate meetings of Minister of Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb with a delegation of the Turkish film industry and Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism of Turkiye Ahmet Misbah Demircan. During the meetings, both sides agreed to promote bilateral cooperation in the dramaRead More
Chinese delegation keen to explore business, investment scope in Pakistan
Islamabad, /DNA/ – A delegation of Pakistan-China Business Forum (PCBF) led by its Chairman Sheikh Nasir Ali visited Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry and showed keen interest to explore business and investment opportunities in Pakistan. The delegation discussed various options to boost Pak-China business and investment cooperation. The delegation vowed to work jointly for facilitating the business matchmaking and sharing the relevant information regarding the B2B events, exhibitions and trade fairs. Sheikh Ejaz, Co-Chairman PCBF said that their Forum would cooperate with ICCI in its efforts for a new industrialRead More