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T20 World Cup: Pakistan advance to Super Eights after beating Namibia
COLOMBO, FEB 18: Sahibzada Farhan’s century, combined with disciplined bowling, propelled Pakistan to a commanding 102-run win over Namibia in a crucial T20 World Cup group-stage clash at Colombo’s SSC Cricket Ground on Wednesday. Chasing a challenging target of 200, Namibia were bundled out for just 97 in 17.3 overs. The innings had a promising start as openers Louren Steenkamp and Jan Frylinck put together a 32-run partnership. Frylinck contributed 9 off 11 balls, including a boundary off Salman Mirza, before being clean bowled. Namibia’s troubles intensified when Jan NicolRead More
Govt assures uninterrupted gas supply during Sehr and Iftar
ISLAMABAD, FEB 18: The federal government on Wednesday announced that it would ensure gas supply during Sehri and Iftar hours to facilitate consumers across the country during the holy month of Ramadan. Addressing a joint press conference alongside Power Minister Awais Leghari, Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik said that all arrangements were in place to ensure gas supply at “maximum pressure” from 3am to 10:30pm throughout the fasting month. In order to facilitate consumers, the minister said that “additional volume” of gas have been arranged. The petroleum minister said “situationRead More
Uzbek President to visit US for inaugural peace council
TASHKENT, FEB 18 /DNA/ – At the invitation of the President of the United States, Donald Trump, the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, will pay a working visit to Washington, D.C. on February 17–19 of this year to participate in the inaugural meeting of the Peace Council. The Center for Economic Research and Reforms (CERR) has prepared an infographic presenting key indicators of trade, economic and investment cooperation between Uzbekistan and the United States over the past 9 years. History of visits The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan hasRead More
Pakistan eyes Thai UHC model to reduce medical expenses
ISLAMABAD, FEB 18 /DNA/ – Rongvudhi Virabutr, Ambassador of Thailand to Pakistan, paid a courtesy call on H.E. Mr. Syed Mustafa Kamal, Federal Minister of Health, to discuss the establishment of strategic cooperation on health issues through bilateral exchange of knowledge for sustainability while promoting Thailand as a world class medical centre for Pakistani people. The two sides agreed to expand their scope of cooperation in various areas; in particular, the systemic promotion of UHC in Pakistan through the Thai model in order to reduce out-of-pocket spending on medical expenseRead More
T20 World Cup: Sahibzada Farhan’s ton helps Pakistan hand Namibia 200-run target
COLOMBO, FEB 18: Sahibzada Farhan’s stunning century on Wednesday powered Pakistan to 199-3 setting a 200-run target against Namibia in crucial T20 World Cup group stage match being played at the SSC Cricket Ground in Sri Lanka’s Colombo. Batting first, Pakistan got off to a solid start, with openers Saim Ayub and Farhan scoring freely from the outset to provide an early advantage. However, the 40-run opening stand was broken when Saim was dismissed by Jack Brassell for 14 off 12 balls, including two fours. Captain Salman Ali Agha thenRead More
RCCI pushes for reforms as U.S. investors show strong interest in Pakistan
RAWALPINDI, FEB 18 /DNA/ – President of the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Usman Shaukat, addressed a press conference following the Chamber’s high-level trade delegation visit to the United States, highlighting strong investor interest across multiple sectors and emphasizing that structural economic reforms are essential to unlock large-scale foreign investment. He said U.S. investors expressed keen interest in Pakistan in areas including rare earth minerals, mining, information technology, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, medical devices, construction, and data infrastructure. He stressed that targeted policy support—particularly for the mining sector—can position Pakistan as a competitiveRead More