Monday, October 31st, 2022
Will India and Pakistan play Test series in Australia?
Former Australian cricketer Simon O’Donnell Monday claimed that talks about a Test series taking place between Pakistan and India are underway in Australia. O’Donnell’s claim came during a TV show where he said that the two countries are holding talks in Australia to discuss the said matter after the T20 World Cup match between the arch-rivals. “Plans are underway to play a Test match in Australia,” O’Donnell said sharing details about the possibility. O’Donnell added that the last match between the Green Shirts and Men in Blue was extraordinary with more thanRead More
Pervez Khattak rubbishes claims of backdoor talks with govt
PESHAWAR, OCT 31: PTI’s senior leader Pervez Khattak Monday denied holding backdoor talks and meetings with the government after senior members of the ruling alliance claimed that the party and its leaders reached out for talks. Last week, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah said that the PTI Chairman Imran Khan and party leaders, including Khattak and Fawad Chaudhry, approached the government to hold talks regarding two specific matters — election dates and the army chief’s appointment. Speaking with journalists in Peshawar, and the former chief minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa said:Read More
Petrol price in Pakistan remains unchanged
ISLAMABAD, OCT 31: The prices of petroleum products will remain unchanged effective from November 1, Finance Minister Ishaq Dar announced Monday, ahead of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) meeting. The price of petroleum products will remain unchanged till the next fortnight (November 15), the finance minister said during a televised address. The IMF has tasked the government to increase the petroleum levy in line with the commitments made by Pakistan to the money lender for securing the much-needed $1.17 billion loan. The ruling coalition last slashed the price of petrolRead More
French envoy, Mandviwalla discuss trade, investment opportunities
ISLAMABAD, OCT 31 (DNA) — French Ambassador Nicolas Galey on Monday called on Chief Whip Senator Saleem Mandviwalla here and exchanged views on trade, investment and other issues of mutual interest. Mandviwalla said improving inter-parliamentary relations between the two countries would help enhance business and trade ties, adding that he looked forward to see more interaction among the members of the Pak-France Friendship Group. The chief whip also hoped to see the Pakistan-France Business Alliance play a more active role in promoting trade activities between the two countries. The ambassador said thatRead More
President summons NA session on Nov 3
ISLAMABAD, OCT 31 (DNA) — President Dr Arif Alvi has convened the session of the National Assembly on November 3 (Thursday), the President’s House said on Monday. The session will be held at 4 pm at the Parliament House. The president has summoned the National Assembly session in line with Article 54-1 of the Constitution. =DNA
Pakistan strongly condemns terrorism in Somalia
ISLAMABAD, OCT 31 (DNA) — Pakistan has strongly condemned the heinous and cowardly terrorist attack in Mogadishu, Somalia claiming over 100 innocent lives and injuring many. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the deceased and wounded,” the Foreign Office said. A statement said the people of Pakistan stand in complete solidarity with the Somali nation in this most tragic hour of grief and mourning. “Pakistan attaches great value to its fraternal ties with Somalia, and believes that the resilient Somali nation shall emerge from this tragedy stronger,” the statementRead More