US dismisses India in new security alliance By: Web Desk on September 24, 2021WASHINGTON: The White House has declined to include India in a new security alliance. The alliance comprises the US, UK and Australia. US took this decision ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with President Joe Biden. The Indian prime minister is in the US to attend the first in-person summit of the Indo-Pacific Quadrilateral […]
UNSC on same page for inclusive government in Afghanistan By: AFP/ Web Desk on September 23, 2021The five permanent members of the UN Security Council are on the same page regarding Afghanistan. They tend to pressing the Taliban for a more inclusive government in Afghanistan. It would ensure rights for women, girls and ensure the country does not become a hub for terrorists. China and Russia have described last month’s Taliban […]
Three franchise bids for Pakistan Football League locked on September 21, 2021Global Soccer Ventures (GSV) in Pakistan saw the tender notice close to an overwhelming response on 10 September 2021 in Pakistan. GSV received an encouraging response from all 6 franchise cities at the pre-auction bidding stage. The bids were not only from within Pakistan but also internationally from Spain, UK and UAE. At least 3 […]
Ronaldo takes Manchester United joint top By: Reuters on September 12, 2021MANCHESTER: Two goals from returning hero Cristiano Ronaldo sent Manchester United joint top of the Premier League after early season pace-setters Tottenham Hotspur fell to a surprise 3-0 loss at Crystal Palace. Champions Manchester City made it three wins out of four with a 1-0 win at Leicester City while Arsenal got their first victory […]
Pak-Afghan trade to begin in Pak Rupee: Shaukat Tarin By: Web Desk on September 9, 2021 Federal Minister for Finance Shaukat Tarin said on Thursday that the government has decided to trade with Afghanistan which would be done in Pakistani rupee. Briefing Senate’s Committee on Finance, Shaukat met with Senator Talha Mehmood in Islamabad. He said that situation in Afghanistan was being monitored on a daily basis, and Pakistan might […]
Asha Bhosle wanted to quit singing and become a housewife after marriage on September 9, 2021The queen of Indipop, Asha Bhosle who is known for her magical voice, had once decided to quit singing and become a housewife forever. Shocking, right? The singer who got married at the age of 16 had plans of quitting her singing career after she got married to Ganpatrao Bhosle. Although, her husband never supported […]
DG ISI Faiz Hameed reaches Kabul to hold talks with Taliban leadership: Sources By: Web Desk on September 4, 2021ISLAMABAD: Lt Gen Faiz Hameed, the director general of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Saturday arrived in Kabul to meet with the Taliban representatives and discuss matters related to the safe evacuation of foreign nationals, border management and security in the region, sources said. The intelligence chief will spend a day in the Afghan capital, sources […]
Qureshi asks international community to continue supporting Afghanistan By: APP on September 2, 2021ISLAMABAD: Minister for Foreign Affairs Shah Mehmood Qureshi Wednesday said the international community should continue its support to Afghanistan and should not abandon the country in the present situation. Addressing a press conference along with Foreign Minister of Netherlands Sigrid Kaag here, he said he discussed with the Dutch minister, the bilateral relations and the […]
Pakistan announces 20-player-squad for New Zealand series By: Web Desk on September 1, 2021In Rawalpindi on 17, 19 and 21 September the three ICC Cricket World Cup Super League One-Day Internationals will be played for which Pakistan cricket selectors gave the names of 20-player squads. Fast bowlers Mohammad Wasim and Shahnawaz Dahani, wicketkeeper Mohammad Haris, and wrist-spinner Zahid Mahmood have been named in the squad, while middle-order batters […]
Dale Steyn announces retirement, leaving a rich legacy behind By: Web Desk on August 31, 2021Dale Steyn, South Africa’s all-time leading Test wicket-taker, announced his retirement from all cricket on Tuesday. Steyn, 38, made the announcement on social media, saying he was “bittersweet but grateful.” “It’s been 20 years of training, matches, travel, wins, losses, strapped feet, jetlag, joy and brotherhood. “Thank you to everyone, from family to team-mates, journalists […]