Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) Muhammad Ali Randhawa Saturday said that the authority would provide full support and assistance to the Chinese for establishing a four-tier data center in the federal capital.During meeting with Chinese delegation, he said “We commend China’s initiative to investment in Pakistan.” Muhammad Ali said that it was a significant step towards promoting technology in Islamabad on the directive of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Minister for Syed Mohsin Naqvi, said a news release.The delegation has expressed keen interest in setting up a state-of-the-art four-tier data center in Islamabad. They highlighted that the project would…
Author: Iqra Khan
The presidents of various chambers across the country on Saturday urged the government to focus on regional trade to significantly increase the country’s exports. They urged to remove trade barriers with neighbouring countries. Increasing exports to Iran and Central Asian countries should be part of the government’s priority agenda. They urged for effective lobbying in regional groups like ASEAN and ECO, new markets to explore for Pakistani products, especially textiles. Speaking at the session on promoting regional trade at the All Pakistan Chambers Presidents Conference hosted by the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), former FPCCI President Zubair Ahmed Malik…
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Law, Aftab Alam Afridi has directed the concerned authorities to work together and take measures to maintain peace during Muharram. He said this during a meeting with elders belonging to different schools of thought in Kohat on Saturday. Deputy Commissioner, MPAs and representatives of police, Rescue 1122 and Pesco also attended the meeting. The minister directed to utilize resources to maintain law and order situation stressing devising a result oriented and applicable plan to achieve the objective.He also urged the people to play their role for peaceful observance of Muharram and foil attempts of elements to…
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and PML-N President Muhammad Nawaz Sharif chaired a five-hour meeting in which the Murree development plan was approved. The meeting accorded approval to development, beautification, transport, construction and rehabilitation projects as Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb provided a detailed briefing. Approval was also given for the Rawalpindi to Murree Tourist glass train project and it was decided to hire an international consultant for the project. A decision was made to remove high-rise hotel buildings obstructing the natural scenery of Mall Road. It was further agreed to relocate the hotels from GPO Chowk to an alternative…
A meeting of the Executive Committee of National Economic Council (ECNEC) was held today at Prime Minister’s House. The meeting was chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, due to other pre-occupations of the Prime Minister, and attended by Finance Minister, Planning Minister, Deputy Chairman Planning Commission, representatives of provincial governments as well as senior officers.The meeting considered 21 agenda items recommended to it in various meetings of Central Development Working Party (CDWP) and accorded approval for 19 projects. To expedite the reconstruction and rehabilitation of flood affected areas in Balochistan, the forum accorded approval…
Pakistan Railways is offering a unique summer vacation train service from Karachi to Rawalpindi, starting on July 5 and running through July 30The train carrying the summer vacationers will depart Karachi at 8:45 p.m. and arrive in Lahore at 3:40 p.m. the following day. Rawalpindi will be reached at 10:00 p.m. The train will leave Rawalpindi at 12:30 pm, arriving in Lahore by 6:00 pm, and arrive in Karachi at 2:15 pm on the following day for the return journey.The purpose of this service is to give families and individuals who are planning summer holidays easy travel options. The national…
The Punjab Home Department is contemplating a ban on pillion riding on the 9th and 10th of Muharram throughout the province.The Home Department is considering the deployment of Army and Rangers personnel throughout different areas in addition to the possible ban in order to guarantee increased security throughout Muharram.In order to make this easier, the Home Department has asked district police officers and deputy commissioners for ideas on how Army and Rangers soldiers should be deployed in their areas. The purpose of this action is to improve security protocols and uphold public order throughout the holy days of Muharram.During Ashura…
Former England captain Nasser Hussain acknowledged perceptions favoring India in their T20 World Cup 2024 semi-final, noting favorable playing conditions. However, he highlighted India’s adaptability, citing their victory over Australia in St Lucia on a different pitch before the semi-final. Criticism from ex-captain Michael Vaughan centered on India’s schedule alignment with Indian broadcast preferences and the semi-final venue choice despite their performance. Despite India’s win, Vaughan suggested pitch conditions favored them. In response, Sourav Ganguly dismissed claims that broadcast scheduling influences match outcomes, emphasizing performance on the field matters most.
The Pakistan Cricket Team’s disappointing performance in the 2024 T20 World Cup has been attributed to a lack of coordination and team spirit, according to a report submitted by Senior Manager Wahab Riaz to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Local media reports indicate that the assessment, which was submitted to PCB Director Usman Wahla and incorporated inputs from team manager Mansoor Rana, outlined various factors contributing to Pakistan’s early exit from the tournament. Riaz highlighted significant shortcomings in strategic planning and on-field execution, emphasizing that the team failed to meet the expected standards of cricketing skill for such a prestigious…
Throughout the T20 World Cup 2024, Ahmed Shehzad has shown visible frustration over his continued exclusion from the team, sparking speculation about tensions with skipper Babar Azam, his former teammate from age-group cricket. During a recent interview the 32-year-old notably left out Babar Azam from his all-time Pakistan XI. Shehzad justified his choices, highlighting Saeed Anwar and Majid Khan as his opening batsmen for their dominating styles. He praised Zaheer Abbas for his elegant stroke play and Younis Khan for his work ethic and impressive stats. Javed Miandad was included for his impactful performances. Shehzad also selected Shahid Afridi for…
