Trade and Economic Multifunctional Platform for SCO Countries (SCO TEMP) last month granted a license to “Pakistan House” to join the SCO TEMP Think Tank Alliance.At the awarding ceremony, Hu Kaiqiang, Director General of SCO TEMP and Chairman of the Think Tank Alliance of the Platform pointed out that the platform has continuously promoted the construction of think tanks by attracting heads of state from the SCO, experts, scholars, business leaders and other elites in various fields. “It is committed to building an international innovative think tank alliance that directly enables cooperation between SCO countries in the fields of industry,…
Author: Iqra Khan
The Pakistan cricket team stirred controversy before their T20 World Cup 2024 campaign by hosting a paid ‘private dinner’ in the USA, where fans were charged $25 for a ‘meet and greet’ session. This move has sparked outrage within the Pakistan cricketing community with former cricketer Rashid Latif expressing dismay on social media over the event organized by the Pakistan Cricket Board and players. Presenter Nauman Niaz lamented the ‘sad state of affairs’ within the Pakistan team following the controversy surrounding the paid ‘private dinner’. Additionally, a fan suggested that if the team insisted on going ahead with the idea…
Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) has initiated legal proceedings against those cooperative housing societies that have been using WAPDA’s name unlawfully.According to a statement issued on Wednesday, WAPDA has been approaching all legal forums including Registrar Cooperative Housing Societies and FIA to curb this practice. The statement says that WAPDA, a statutory body corporate established under WAPDA Act 1958, publicly renounces its association, nexus, and direct or indirect affiliation with any cooperative housing society, except WAPDA Town Cooperative Housing Society (Phase I and II), situated in Lahore, which is authorised to use the name of WAPDA. As such, the…
As the international community observes World Environment Day on Wednesday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged the countrymen to join the global movement to restore their land, build drought resilience and combat desertification. The World Environment Day is celebrated annually on June 5 to highlight the environmental challenges of our time. World Environment Day 2024 focuses on land restoration, stopping desertification and building drought resilience. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the global host of this year’s edition.
Sanjay Manjrekar warns Pakistan ahead of their T20 World Cup clash with India, citing India’s strong batting lineup’s advantage on tricky pitches. He highlighted the slower outfield conditions, suggesting a need for improvement by the ICC. Manjrekar explained that India would have the upper hand against Pakistan on the New York pitch due to several factors. He pointed out the slow outfield emphasizing the burst of sand with each ball’s impact indicating the surface’s challenging nature. Sanjay Manjrekar highlighted the challenges posed by the slow outfield conditions, suggesting the need for ICC intervention. He expressed skepticism about Pakistan’s bowling lineup…
Pakistan faces a setback as all-rounder Imad Wasim will miss the T20 World Cup opener against the USA due to a side strain Captain Babar Azam confirmed his absence, noting Imad’s discomfort in the right rib cage during practice. Babar Azam remains hopeful about Imad Wasim’s return for subsequent T20 World Cup matches, aiming for his availability from the India fixture on June 9 in New York.
Babar Azam seems to be leading the charge with confidence and strategic clarity ahead of the T20 World Cup. It’s notable that he emphasized the importance of both batting and bowling units, showing a balanced approach to the team’s preparation. His trust in the bowling unit, especially in conditions favorable to fast bowlers, suggests a reliance on pace and seam movement to gain an edge. This indicates a proactive approach to adapt to different pitch conditions. The acknowledgment of past mistakes and the call for senior players to step up underscores the team’s commitment to learning from previous tournaments and…
In a historic event at the Federal Government College for Girls F-7/2, the National Institute of Excellence in Teacher Education (NIETE) and the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training celebrated Pakistan’s educators with a Teacher Award Ceremony titled ‘Ustaad se Ustaad-e-Mohtaram ka safar’. The goal for the ceremony was to recognize exceptional teachers and elevate their status to that of national heroes. Federal Minister for Education, Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, led an oath-taking ceremony, urging teachers to “believe in children’s capabilities and make them learn without force.” He emphasized the urgent need for educational reform, highlighting the country’s alarming literacy…
The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) reveals the final national men’s squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier Round 2 clashes against Saudi Arabia and Tajikistan. The team is set to take on Saudi Arabia at Islamabad’s Jinnah Stadium on June 6, followed by an away match against Tajikistan in Dushanbe on June 11. Diaspora (D) players have already joined the squad, gearing up for these crucial encounters. Goalkeepers: Yousuf Butt (D), Saqib Hanif and Hassan Ali Defenders: Abdullah Iqbal (D), Mohammad Fazal (D), Haseeb Khan, Rao Omer Hayat, Mamoon Moosa, Mohammad Saddam, Waqar Ihtisham, Moin Ahmed and Abdul Rehman…
Special Investment Facilitation Council has played a pivotal role ever since its establishment in providing a favorable environment to investment and business promotion in the country. Among the most important step taken is the provision of facility for investors in the IT sector to repatriate up to fifty percent of their profits. Similarly, the establishment of the Office of the Investment Ombudsman has provided a platform to investors where they can resolve their issues efficiently and invest with confidence. Appellate Tribunals have also been established in the privatization and telecom sectors so that investors can seek guidance on legal issues…
