Monday, August 21st, 2023
Middle East sports go global with politics in tow
A potential sale of storied soccer club Manchester United to a member of Qatar’s ruling family could take the Manchester derby to new heights. The sale also enhances the likelihood of England’s Premier League, the world’s most-watched league, becoming a venue for Gulf state rivalries. It is unclear whether Jassim bin Hamad Al Than’, chairman of Qatar Islamic Bank and son of a former prime minister, is personally interested in Manchester United or his US$9.15 bid for the club is part of a Qatari effort to expand its European franchise.Read More
PTI core committee condemns inhuman, vindictive actions against PTI Chairman
Says AD&SJ Shafqatullah Khan confirmed Khan being detained in horrible conditionsAnnounces PTI to move SC for resolution of constitutional crisis arising out of President’s tweet ISLAMABAD: /DNA/ – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Core Committee strongly condemned the jail authorities’ inhuman and vindictive actions against PTI Chairman and Imran Khan in Attock jail, which was even now testified by Additional District and Sessions Judge (AD&SJ) Shafqatullah Khan, who lamented that former prime minister was detained in horrible conditions, as a CCTV camera was installed in front of his cell, leaving no privacy.PTIRead More
India announce squad for 2023 Asia Cup
The Rohit Sharma-led India begin their Asia Cup campaign on 2 September, taking on arch-rivals Pakistan in Kandy KANDY, AUG 21: India named their 17-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup squad, starting 30 August. India have been bolstered by the return of KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer in the squad announced for the Asia Cup on Monday, 21 August. Both the middle-order batters were rehabilitating from their respective injuries at the National Cricket Academy and have been declared fit for the Asia Cup. The squad also marks the returnRead More
NUST Rector, Azerbaijani Ambassador hold productive meeting
ISLAMABAD, AUG 21 /DNA/ – A productive meeting between Javed Mahmood Bukhari, Rector of the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), and Khazar Farhadov Ambassador of Azerbaijan in Islamabad. During the meeting, they focused on fostering academic collaboration. The discussions aimed to establish robust partnerships between NUST and relevant universities in Azerbaijan, the meeting emphasized the shared commitment to educational excellence and cross-border cooperation.
Indian Army resorted to unprovoked firing in Nikial Sector
Rawalpindi, AUG 21 /DNA/ – Indian Army resorted to unprovoked firing in Nikial Sector, targeting innocent civilians resulting in Shahadat of an old aged (60 years) individual named Ghias, resident, of Village Oli, District Kotli and traumatized 3 x women while cutting grass in the fields. This blatant Indian aggression is a clear violation of existing Ceasefire Understandings. Pakistan desires peace and tranquility at its borders, however all necessary measures will be taken to protect the life and property of our citizens. Any misadventure against people of Pakistan will beRead More
PAEI delegation meets Ambassador of Morocco
DNA ISLAMABAD, AUG 21: Today PAEI Delegation led by Mr. Khurshid Barlas Founder Chairman Pakistan Association of Exhibition Industry met with Ambassador of Morocco to Pakistan H.E. Mr. Mohamed Karmoune along with Mr. Fahad Barlas convener Exhibition, Mr. Amin ur Rahman EC Member, Mr. Shumraiz EC Member PAEI, In the meeting, Chairman Khurshid Barlas invited Moroccan ambassadors to Participate in “3rd Pakistan Housing and Construction Exhibition” that will be held on 17 – 19 November 2023” at Pakistan China Friend Center Islamabad. And he said that a large number ofRead More