Monday, November 14th, 2022
EU-Pakistan: Launch of a comprehensive dialogue on migration and mobility
DNA Islamabad, NOV 14: Ylva Johansson, European Commissioner for Home Affairs, paid a two-day visit to Pakistan to discuss with the Government, law enforcement bodies and UN agencies a broad spectrum of bilateral questions on migration and security. Pakistan and the EU wish to strengthen their cooperation in all migration related areas, including from a regional point of view. In a first, the European Union and Pakistan agreed to launch a comprehensive dialogue on migration and mobility. This will encompass all relevant aspects of migration management, including legal pathways forRead More
Experts fear Shaheen Afridi’s career in jeopardy, criticise PCB’s medical panel
LAHORE: Pakistan pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi’s career might be in jeopardy. The left-armer was forced to abort his third over — the 15th of the innings — in the T20 World Cup final loss against England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday after an awkward landing on his right knee while taking a catch to dismiss Harry Brook. Although Shaheen came back to bowl after the impact, all he could manage to produce was just one delivery, that too far from his full effort. The lanky fast bowlerRead More
Shaheen Afridi’s inclusion in England Test series doubtful
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi might not be able to participate in the opening Test of the three-match series against England which is set to start on December 1 at the Pindi Cricket Stadium, The News reported Monday. Shaheen’s right knee injury re-emerged during the T20 World Cup final on Sunday after he “landed awkwardly” during the match and couldn’t continue his over. “The same right knee which troubled him of late hit the ground when he took Brook’s catch. It definitely is a sort of recurrence of theRead More
IK softens his stance towards America. Will it help?
Comment Ansar M Bhatti ISLAMABAD: In an unexpected yet judicious move, the PTI Chairman Imran Khan has softened his stance towards America by not blaming the US administration for his ouster anymore. Now, instead of taking the USA name he just says that his government was removed as a result of a conspiracy. The IK postures appears to be an attempt to mend his fences with the super power albeit nobody knows whether this bonhomie would be something permanent or transitory in nature. Ever since his ouster the PTI chairmanRead More
PM Shehbaz to inaugurate first Int’l Housing Expo in Dec
Islamabad, NOV 14: /DNA/ – A delegation of Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry led by President Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari held a meeting with Iftikhar Ali Shallwani, Secretary Ministry of Housing and Works to discuss and finalize the arrangements for organizing the first International Housing Expo with joint collaboration. Both sides agreed to organize the event on December 8-11, 2022 in Convention Centre, Islamabad and speed up the arrangements for its successful holding. Speaking at the occasion, Iftikhar Ali Shallwani, Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Works said that theRead More
Miller Int’l China, local NGO join hands to work for flood-affected people
DNA ISLAMABAD, Nov 14: Miller International China and Million Smiles Foundation (MSF) have joined hands to work for the people affected by the recent devastating floods in Pakistan. This was disclosed by Zeshan Afzal, co-founder of the MSF, in a post, with the caption, ‘A Million Smiles for Humanity with Corporates from China, according to Gwadar Pro. Muzzaffar Paracha, CEO Airlink Communications, facilitated the signing between MSF and Miller Int. China, Zeshan wrote. Airlink Communications is an official partner of various Chinese mobile phone companies for the distribution of cellularRead More