Tuesday, October 17th, 2023
Netherlands bamboozle SA in major upset
DHARAMSALA, OCT 17 /DNA/ – The Netherlands shocked the cricket fraternity and were responsible for the ICC World Cup 2023’s biggest upset to date as they defeated South Africa by 38 runs at the HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala, on Tuesday. This was the Dutch side’s first win in the mega event. The Netherlands, who had previously stunned Africa in the T20 World Cup 2022, once again proved to be a formidable opponent for South Africa, creating problems for Temba Bavuma’s men right from the beginning of their innings. South Africa hadRead More
Sanjrani congratulates team on Historic FIFA World Cup qualifier victory
ISLAMABAD, Oct 17 (DNA): Chairman Senate of Pakistan, Muhammad SadiqSanjrani has congratulated the Pakistan Football Team on their firstever and unprecedented triumph in the FIFA World Cup qualifier againstCambodia. Expressing immense pride in the team’s accomplishment, Chairman Senateemphasized the significance of this historic win for the nation’ssporting legacy. The Chairman commended the players for their exemplaryskill, teamwork, and unwavering commitment that led to this remarkableachievement on the global stage. “This victory not only marks a turning point for Pakistani football butalso serves as an inspiration for aspiring athletes nationwide” RemarkedChairmanRead More
High-risk alert issued for Google Chrome users by Pakistan government
In a startling development, the federal government on Tuesday issued a high-risk alert for millions of users of the widely popular web browser, Google Chrome. According to an advisory released by the cabinet division, certain versions of the Google Chrome browser have been identified as vulnerable, potentially exposing users to the risks of cyberattacks. Vulnerabilities in Chrome exposedThe advisory, which has set alarm bells ringing in cybersecurity circles, warns that these vulnerabilities could provide malicious actors with the opportunity to compromise a user’s computer or device. This news comes asRead More
UNSC rejects Russia’s Gaza ceasefire resolution
News Desk NEW YORK: A resolution proposed by Russia calling for a “humanitarian ceasefire” in Gaza and the release of “all hostages” has failed to receive enough votes to be adopted by the 15-member UN Security Council, with members who voted against it or abstained citing its failure to mention Hamas and condemn the group’s Oct. 7 attack on Israeli towns. On Monday, Russia, China, the UAE, Gabon and Mozambique voted in favor, while the US, UK, France and Japan voted against. Brazil, Malta, Albania, Switzerland, Ecuador and Ghana abstained. Read More
FM Jalil Abbas attends OIC session on Gaza crisis
JEDDAH, OCT 17 /DNA/ – Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jillani is in Jeddah to attend the Extraordinary Session of the OIC Executive Committee to discuss the crisis in Gaza and the humanitarian situation of the besieged civilians there. The meeting has been co-convened by Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Foreign Minister has been engaged in consultations with his counterparts of OIC countries. In the leadup to this Extraordinary Session, he has held telephone conversations with the Foreign Ministers of Egypt, Iran, Türkiye and the UAE. During theseRead More
PTI ready to extend possible support for free, transparent polls: Shafqat
Says holding polls in uneven circumstances will have no credibility, acceptance Caretaker Information Minister calls on PTI leader ISLAMABAD, OCT 17 /DNA/ – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) central leader and former education minister Shafqat Mehmood said that the PTI was ready for providing all possible support and cooperation to the caretaker government in the light of the constitution to ensure holding free, fair and transparent general elections in the country. He made this remarks while talking to the Caretaker Information Minister Murtaza Solangi, who held a meeting with Shafqat Mehmood toRead More