Sunday, June 2nd, 2024
WI vs PNG: West Indies beat PNG in low-scoring thriller
Guyana, JUN 2: West Indies thumped Papua New Guinea by five wickets to start their T20 World Cup 2024 campaign with a win at Guyana’s Providence stadium. The home side chased the target in 19 overs on the back of sixth-wicket stand of unbeaten 40 runs between Roston Chase and Andre Russell. Earlier, West Indies didn’t allow PNG to settle early as they kept taking wickets at regular intervals and restricted them on 136-8. The only notable partnership PNG had was of Sese Bau and Charles Amini for the fifthRead More
WI vs PNG: Papua New Guinea post 137-run target against West Indies
Papua New Guinea have posted 137-run target against West Indies in the second match of the T20 World Cup 2024 at Guyana’s Providence stadium. West Indies didn’t allow PNG to settle early as they kept taking wickets at regular intervals. The only notable partnership PNG had was of Sese Bau and Charles Amini for the fifth wicket where they scored 44 runs which gave them some momentum. Bau was the notable batter, scoring a brilliant 43-ball 50 with the help of a six and half a dozen fours. Skipper AssadRead More
Another huge fire on Margalla Hills doused
Fire also erupted in forest spreading over area of 15 to 20 acres in Pindi’s Baghar Sharif DNA ISLAMABAD/RAWALPINDI: Authorities on Sunday doused another forest fire that erupted on Margalla Hills as the country remains under the grip of a heatwave. The latest fire erupted only a day after authorities in the federal capital controlled fire in two separate locations in the Margalla hills. However, Deputy Commissioner Islamabad Irfan Memon said the fire erupted again on the Margalla Hills part located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa earlier today. He said the CapitalRead More
The emerging political scenario and choices we have
Given the prevailing blame on the PTI for the political impasse, it could be strategic for its leaders to initiate dialogue with all stakeholders, focusing on a singular agenda: “Join us in signing a charter against corruption.” Such a proactive move has the potential to shift dynamics in favor of the PTI. Comment Ansar M Bhatti The emerging political situation in Pakistan poses significant risks to its struggling economy and already fragmented social fabric. The potential for clashes among various state institutions further exacerbates the challenges faced by the people,Read More
Italian national day celebrated
ISLAMABAD, JUN 2 /DNA/ – Federal Minister for Housing Riaz Hussain Pirzada, Senator Sherry Rehman, Ambassador of Italy Ms. Marilina Armellin, and Mr. Domenico Polloni jointly cut a cake to celebrate the National Day of the Republic of Italy. The event, held in Islamabad, was attended by a large number of guests from various walks of life, highlighting the strong diplomatic ties between Italy and Pakistan.
Ipsos denies involvement in ‘Pakistan Cigarette Market Assessment 2024’ report
ISLAMABAD, JUN 2 /DNA/ – Ipsos, a globally recognized market research and consulting firm based in France has unequivocally declared that it has no connection with the report in question, did not author it, and did not conduct any research related to the “Pakistan Cigarette Market Assessment 2024.” Furthermore, Ipsos confirmed that it has no involvement with the allegations against Khyber Tobacco Company Limited. KTC, a leading cigarette manufacturing company in Pakistan, issues the follow-up statement in response to the recent defamatory allegations disseminated in the report titled “Pakistan CigaretteRead More