In the second T20 World Cup 2024 match, Papua New Guinea (PNG) set a target of 137 runs against the West Indies. The West Indies bowlers dominated early on, restricting PNG’s momentum. Sese Bau and Charles Amini’s partnership of 44 runs was notable, with Bau scoring 50 off 43 balls. PNG ended at 136/8 in 20 overs. West Indies’ Andre Russell took 2/19, Alzarri Joseph 2/34, while others also contributed with wickets. West Indies chose to bowl first after winning the toss due to weather conditions and a fresh pitch, as stated by captain Rovman Powell.
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ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal visited Chengdu city in Sichuan, China and had a comprehensive tour of the Chengdu High Tech Development Zone (CDHT). According to press release issued by Planning Commission here Saturday, the minister also met with Chengdu based entrepreneurs, and businessmen, interested in becoming part of Phase-II of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), and members of the Pakistani diaspora. During Minister’s tour of CDHT, he was briefed by Chengdu Municipal leaders, and zonal officials, on the High Tech Development Zone’s history, development profile, special policies to attract both domestic and foreign investment,…
ISLAMABAD:The per tola price of 24 karat gold decreased by Rs.1,400 and was sold at Rs.240,300 on Saturday compared to its sale at Rs.241,700 on last trading day. The price of 10 grams of 24 karat gold also decreased by Rs.1,200 to Rs.206,019 from Rs.207,219 whereas the prices of 10 gram 22 karat gold went down to Rs.188,850 from Rs189,950, the All Sindh Sarafa Jewellers Association reported. The price of per tola silver decreased by Rs.80 to 2,820 whereas that of ten gram silver went down by Rs.68.58 to Rs.2,417.70.The price of gold in the international market decreased by $16…
PESHAWAR: Consul General of the Afghan Consulate Peshawar, Hafiz Mohibullah Shakir has agreed to make joint efforts to solve the problems faced in Pak-Afghan mutual and transit trade to remove the obstacles. The agreement by the Afghan envoy came during a meeting held at the Afghan Consulate with businessmen dealing in Pak-Afghan trade, said a press release issued here on Saturday Coordinator Pak-Afghan Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PAJCCI), Ziaul Haq Sarhadi, former senior vice president of Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), Engineer Manzoor Elahi, Director Transport Afghan Consulate Syed Muhammad Faiz, Former Deputy Commercial Attache, Dr…
ISLAMABAD: Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has said that the parliament is determined to spearhead the legislation for protecting reporters and journalists, especially the ones attached to print media.In a felicitation message to the newly elected members of the Council of Pakistan Newspapers Editors (CPNE), he congratulated Arshad Ahmed Arif and Ijaz-ul-Haq on their successful election as President and Secretary General of CPNE, respectively. He expressed confidence that the newly elected members will carry out every possible effort in making CPNE a proactive organisation, dedicated to protecting and ensuring the provision of basic rights to reporters and journalists.While…
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Chaudhry Salik Hussain on Saturday urged the Hajj welfare staff (Moavineen-e-Hujjaj) to perform their responsibilities with devotion as serving the pilgrims is a sacred duty. He said this on the occasion of orientation sessions held by the Hajj mission for supporting staff in Makkah to make them aware of assisting pilgrims during the Hajj days. Emphasising the need for effective communication, the minister suggested that guides fluent in various Pakistani languages should be deployed to assist pilgrims visiting the Haram Sharif for Umrah or prayers. “This move would enhance the experience of…
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Saturday urged the healthcare professionals to stay committed to their noble profession and knowledge by undertaking the responsibility towards the needy and deserving with compassion and empathy. Addressing a convocation ceremony of HBS Medical and Dental College, the deputy prime minister said that in the healthcare sector, the professionals should accord high priority to the needs of the deserving and needy and should not forget the high values taught by Islam which emphasized upon making of efforts for the betterment of others. Dar said that together, they could…
Simon Doull’s predictions highlight a strong belief in India, South Africa, Australia, and the West Indies as potential semi-finalists for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. He seems to have reservations about England’s performance, particularly in the West Indies conditions, citing their proficiency on batter-friendly pitches but expressing doubt about their adaptability to the conditions expected in the tournament. Given the tournament’s format, with teams progressing from group stages to the Super Eight and then to the semi-finals, these predictions indicate Doull’s assessment of each team’s capabilities in the T20 format and their potential to navigate through the different…
Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab asked the prime minister for a comprehensive development package for the city, as the federal government is finalizing the budget for the upcoming year. The mayor asked the Center to develop plans for the nation’s business capital and implement them through elected local government during a press conference. He emphasized that Karachi should receive the same level of financial support from the federal government as it does from the province because it is the economic and revenue center. He provide minimal data regarding the financial support that was requested from the Center, notably requesting that Islamabad contribute…
A day-long seminar is being organized by Special Investment Facilitation Council’s Green Pakistan Initiative at Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University in Rawalpindi on Tuesday. The objective of this seminar is to educate the participants about Plant for Pakistan project, Climate Change and to encourage the youth to be a part of this campaign. During the seminar, the participants will also be informed about the land structure and forests of Pakistan. Forestry, Agriculture, Livestock and related experts have been invited to the seminar.On the occasion Plant for Pakistan app will be launched. The Plant for Pakistan project has diverse…
