ICCI president lauds excise to facilitate business community By: APP on August 3, 2023Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) President Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari lauded the reforms initiatives of the Excise and Taxation Department (E&TD) Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) to facilitate the people in vehicles registration and make a significant increase in its revenue. He urged the FBR to emulate the good performance of E&TD to facilitate the […]
Plucky Jamaica dump Brazil on way to World Cup knock-outs By: Agencies on August 3, 2023MELBOURNE: A courageous Jamaica held Brazil to a 0-0 draw on Wednesday to reach the knockout phase for the first time in only their second Women’s World Cup while condemning the South Americans to their earliest exit since 1995. Needing a point to go through, the Reggae Girlz barely threatened to score but were tight […]
PCB names Misbahul Haq head of cricket technical committee By: Staff Report on August 3, 2023LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has constituted a Cricket Technical Committee (CTC), comprising former Pakistan captains Misbahul Haq (head), Inzamamul Haq and Mohammad Hafeez. The CTC will provide recommendations on cricket-related matters, including, but not limited to the overall domestic structure, scheduling, playing conditions, appointment of the national selection committees, appointment of national team […]
Pakistan Golf Federation unveils activity calendar for 2023-24 By: Special Correspondent on August 3, 2023LAHORE: The Pakistan Golf Federation (PGF) on Wednesday unveiled activity calendar for 2023-24 (July 2023 to June 2024) in the golf arenas of Pakistan. A series of 64 exhilarating championships are due to take place through the period that will end in June 2024. And it is befittingly highlighted by the Pakistan Golf Federation that […]
Shawaiz Irfan strikes as Shaheens score third successive victory By: Staff Report on August 3, 2023LAHORE: Shawaiz Irfan’s attacking half-century and a disciplined bowling performance led Pakistan Shaheens to a 43-run win over Melbourne Stars at the TIO Stadium in Darwin, Australia on Wednesday evening. This was Shaheens’ third successive win in the Top End T20 Series. Opting to bat first, Shaheens’ opening pair Shamyl Hussain (25, 16b, 5x4s) and […]
India flaunt bench strength with ODI series win in West Indies By: Agencies on August 3, 2023BARBADOS: A second-string India thrashed West Indies by 200 runs in the third one-day international on Tuesday to seal a 2-1 series victory in a timely boost ahead of their Asia Cup campaign next month. India entered the three-match series with their eyes on the bigger picture, which includes the Asia Cup and the home […]
Brazil’s Dani Alves formally indicted for sexual assault in Spain By: Agencies on August 3, 2023BARCELONA: Former Barcelona and Brazil defender Dani Alves was formally indicted on Wednesday on charges of sexual assault of a woman in a Barcelona nightclub in December, and his lawyer said the player would not slow the process down by appealing against the indictment. The judge said she had found evidence of wrongdoing by the […]
Diani’s hat-trick lifts France 6-3 over Panama and into last 16 By: Agencies on August 3, 2023SYDNEY: Kadidiatou Diani netted a hat-trick, including two penalties, to lead France to a frenzied 6-3 victory over debutants Panama on Wednesday and into the last 16 of the Women’s World Cup. Les Bleues needed only a draw in the Group F finale against winless Panama. After conceding in the second minute, fifth-ranked France dominated, […]
England, Australia penalized and fined over slow over-rate By: Staff Report on August 3, 2023LAHORE: England and Australia have been penalised 19 and 10 World Test Championship (WTC) points, respectively and fined a percent of their match fees after they were found guilty of maintaining slow over-rate during the Ashes, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Wednesday. Australia were fined 50% of their match fee for 10 overs […]
Mane joins Ronaldo at Saudia Arabia Club Al Nassr By: Agencies on August 3, 2023RIYADH: Saudi side Al Nassr confirmed the signing of Bayern Munich striker Sadio Mane on Tuesday as the Senegal star prepares to team up with five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo. The twice African footballer of the year is the latest high-profile player to join the cash-rich Saudi league. “I’m really happy to be part […]