Saturday, November 16th, 2024
British HC Marriott celebrates ‘Brilliantly British’ cultural legacy in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, NOV 16 /DNA/ – British High Commissioner, Jane Marriott CMG OBE, welcomed guests to celebrate His Majesty King Charles III’s 76th birthday in Islamabad and Karachi. In Islamabad, Ahsan Iqbal the Federal Minister for Planning, Development, Special Initiatives and Inter Provincial Coordination, attended as Chief Guest, and Chief Minister Sindh, Murad Ali Shah in Karachi. The UK’s Honourable Artillery Company Regimental Band, the oldest surviving regiment of the British army, visited Pakistan for the occasion, performing in both cities and at the Pakistan Monument. Both events captured audiences with liveRead More
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 tour to kick off in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, NOV 16: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the Champions Trophy tour, which kicks off today in Islamabad. Cricket enthusiasts will have the opportunity to view the coveted trophy at iconic locations, including Daman-e-Koh, Faisal Masjid, and the Pakistan Monument. Get ready, Pakistan! The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 trophy tour kicks off in Islamabad on 16 November, also visiting scenic travel destinations like Skardu, Murree, Hunza and Muzaffarabad. Catch a glimpse of the trophy which Sarfaraz Ahmed lifted in 2017 at The Oval, from 16-24… pic.twitter.com/SmsV5uyzlL — PakistanRead More
Pakistan bowlers shine, restrict Australia to 147
Sydney, NOV 16: Pakistan bowlers restricted Australia to 147 on Thursday after an early blitz by openers in the second T20I of a three-match series at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday. After winning the toss, Australia opted to bat against the Green Shirts. Australia currently lead the T20I series 1-0. Matthew Short’s (32 off 17) quickfire onslaught was cut short by Abbas Afridi in the seventh over after Salman Ali Agha took a backward running catch off Haris Rauf to show belligerent Jake Fraser-McGurk (20 off 9) the exitRead More
CHAIRMAN NDMA LT GENERAL INAM HAIDER MALIK MEETS WITH JIN LIQUN AT COP29
BAKU: Nov 16 (DNA):Pak NDMA Chairman, Lt General Inam Haider Malik, held a sideline meeting with Mr. Jin Liqun, President and Chair of the Board of Directors at COP29, in Baku, Azerbaijan. The meeting focused on critical issues related to climate change and disaster resilience. During the discussion, both leaders emphasized the importance of climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies. They highlighted the need for robust support for resilient infrastructure to withstand the increasing frequency and intensity of natural disasters. Lt General Malik and Mr. Liqun also addressed the climateRead More