At Islamabad International Airport, a Saudi official was denied entry because he had more than $5,000 in foreign currency.According to sources close to the Customs Collectorate Islamabad, this incident occurred on May 29, 2024, when a Saudi diplomat flying on Saudi flight No. SV-725 to Riyadh presented a letter from the Embassy claiming that he was carrying SAR 958,125/-because he had sold his personal vehicle. ProPakistani was informed of this information. In the aforementioned letter from the Director of Protocol and Public Relations, the Embassy asked for a leniency in this matter and made it clear that the diplomat was…
Author: Iqra Khan
Frank Duckworth, the co-creator of cricket’s Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method, passed away at the age of 84 last week, as announced by the Royal Statistical Society (RSS). Duckworth, alongside Tony Lewis, developed the method to adjust targets in rain-affected limited overs cricket matches, replacing the older rain rule. His work became crucial in ensuring fair outcomes in matches disrupted by weather conditions, including high-profile events like the 1992 ODI World Cup semi-final between England and South Africa. Duckworth’s contributions to cricket were recognized with the Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) honor in 2010. The International Cricket Council…
The joint venture proposal between Chinese and Pakistani enterprises, which aims to relocate Chinese industries to Pakistan, was approved by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday. During a meeting today to review the problems facing the Board of Investment (BOI) in Islamabad, the PM approved this project. He underlined the government’s resolve to boost investments from both abroad and domestic sources. A thorough status report on the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by Chinese and Pakistani businesses during Shehbaz’s most recent visit to Shenzhen was called in.The prime minister emphasized the potential for economic expansion and gave the go-ahead for…
In a thrilling match on Tuesday night, Argentina secured their place in the quarterfinals of Copa America 2024 by defeating Chile 1-0 in front of over 81,000 fans. Star player Lionel Messi took a back seat as Lautaro Martinez emerged as the hero, scoring the lone goal in the 88th minute. The match was intense, with Argentina’s captain attempting a corner kick that was initially blocked, setting up Martinez for the winning strike. Argentina currently leads Group A with six points, tied with Canada, while Chile and Peru have one point each. Next up, Argentina will face Peru on June…
In the latest ICC Men’s T20I rankings update, several changes have occurred following the T20 World Cup 2024 performances: Both players from Pakistan have dropped one spot each in the rankings. Babar Azam is now ranked fourth, and Mohammad Rizwan is ranked fifth among T20I batters. The Indian batsman, who had been the number one ranked T20I batsman since December 2023, has now lost the top spot. He has been overtaken by Australian opener Travis Head, who climbed four places in the rankings due to his performances in the T20 World Cup 2024. He is now the number one T20I…
Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) on the directives of the Director General (DG), Kinza Murtaza has sealed 27 properties on Fateh Jang Road.According to a RDA spokesman, the RDA Enforcement Squad conducted an operation against unauthorized commercial buildings on Fateh Jang Road and sealed 27 properties, including five hotels, seven shops, six markets, two service stations, three plazas, a factory, poultry farm, and a workshop. Assistant Director Building Control, Building Inspectors, and other officials took part in the operation.The owners of the properties had violated the approved building plans and maps. The DG had directed the Land Use & Building Control…
China stands ready to work with relevant countries and international financial institutions to support Sri Lanka in realizing debt sustainability, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday. The Export-Import Bank of China was the first to tentatively agree with Sri Lanka on debt treatment, which has been crucial for Sri Lanka to advance fiscal reform and win further support from international creditors, she said in response to a question during her regular briefing held here.She said that the Chinese side stood ready to work with relevant countries and international financial institutions to support Sri Lanka in realizing debt…
The National Skills University (NSU) Islamabad a pioneer in technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in the country, has taken a significant step towards global leadership in skills education. According to the University, this week, the university proudly announced its participation in the Bridging Innovation and Learning in TVET (BILT) project’s self-reflection process, developed by UNESCO/UNEVOC and the German Education Ministry.The NSU’s unique role in this project, setting a precedent for educational innovation on an international scale, is a testament to its leadership in the Pakistani technology university landscape. The inaugural meeting, held on June 25 and attended by…
Dr. Ghulam Ali Malah, Executive Director of the Inter Boards Coordination Commission (IBCC) Islamabad recently concluded a successful visit to Turkey, where he participated in a thrilling three-match series between Pakistan’s Inter Boards Sports hockey team and the Turkish U-16 National Hockey Team.The series, organized by the Turkish National Hockey Federation, showcased exceptional talent and sportsmanship from both teams, said a press release on Wednesday. The first match saw a spirited performance from the Turkish girls team, who emerged victorious with a 2-1 win. Captain Shanze scored the sole goal for the Pakistan Inter Boards Sports hockey team. In the…
A senior Pakistani diplomat has brought into the sharp focus of the world community the absence of the principle of burden-sharing as developing countries have been hosting the majority of refugees and displaced persons, with over a million Afghan refugees still in Pakistan. “Pakistan has hosted over 5 million Afghan refugees over 40 years,” Ambassador Munir Akram told a session of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) on humanitarian affairs on Tuesday.“Even today, we have over 1.4 million registered refugees, another 1 million unregistered and thousands who are entirely un-documented, the Pakistani envoy said. At the same time, he…
