Pakistan condoles death of Nobel peace laureate Kofi AnnnanBy: Web Desk on August 19, 2018ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has expressed condolences on Saturday at the death of the former UN chief and Nobel peace laureate Kofi Annan. The spokesperson for Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr Mohammad Faisal forwarded condolences to his family, friends and the entire UN family via Twitter. The Tweet read, " Pakistan expresses condolences, at the passing away of Mr Kofi Annan, the former Secretary … [Read more...] about Pakistan condoles death of Nobel peace laureate Kofi Annnan
Federer to clash with Djokovic in Cincy tennis finalBy: AFP on August 19, 2018Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic will be fighting for records when the all-star pair clash in Sunday's final at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters. Federer, a seven-time champion here, will be bidding to increase his tournament leading total, while Djokovic is keen to win the only Masters 1000 tournament missing from his trophy collection. Second seed Federer was leading 7-6 (7/3), 1-1 when … [Read more...] about Federer to clash with Djokovic in Cincy tennis final
Prisoner shot, injured inside District and Sessions CourtBy: Our Correspondent on August 18, 2018A prisoner, brought by the Larkana Police to the District and Sessions Court (DSC) Shikarpur for a case-hearing on Friday, sustained bullet wounds in an armed attack which took place at the premises of the DSC. Both the parties belonged to the Jatoi Tribe of the Larkana District and had an old hostility. Ali Baig Bijarani, the Station House Officer (SHO) New Faujdari Police Station, told this … [Read more...] about Prisoner shot, injured inside District and Sessions Court
India mourns cricket ‘renaissance man’ WadekarBy: Agencies on August 17, 2018MUMBAI: Indian cricket heroes on Thursday paid tribute to Ajit Wadekar, who led the country to their first series triumphs in England and the West Indies, following his death at the age of 77. "He will always be remembered as the ‘renaissance man’ of Indian cricket," said Board of Control for Cricket in India chief executive Rahul Johri, after it was announced that Wadekar had died in hospital in … [Read more...] about India mourns cricket ‘renaissance man’ Wadekar
What we need is good governanceBy: Dr Moonis Ahmer on August 17, 2018Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan’s concept of a welfare state on the model of Medina - which existed in the formative phase of Islam - is centred around good governance. The erosion of governance that has taken place in Pakistan over the past four decades has led to administrative, financial, judicial and educational decline in the country. Here, governance refers to those state … [Read more...] about What we need is good governance
ECP forms 20 tribunals to hear election-related grievances of candidatesBy: Web Desk on August 16, 2018ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has formed 20 tribunals on Wednesday to hear the complaints of the candidates related to the 2018 General Elections. Out of these 20 tribunals, eight tribunals are assigned to address the grievances of Punjab candidates. Similarly, five tribunals are for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), four for Sindh and three for Balochistan province. The ECP … [Read more...] about ECP forms 20 tribunals to hear election-related grievances of candidates
Black car Bolt’s only demand on Aussie football forayBy: AFP on August 13, 2018Usain Bolt might be a superstar athlete but the fastest man ever won't be getting special treatment when he arrives in Australia in his bid to become a professional footballer. Australia's Central Coast Mariners have agreed to help the eight-time Olympic champion achieve his long-held dream, letting him train with the club indefinitely in his pursuit of a playing contract. He is due to … [Read more...] about Black car Bolt’s only demand on Aussie football foray
Hearing of Al-Azizia and Flagship references adjourned till August 15By: Web Desk on August 13, 2018ISLAMABAD: An Accountability Court in Islamabad on Monday adjourned the hearings of two remaining corruption references (Al-Azizia and Flagship Investment references) against former Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif and his family till August 15. PML-N supremo, who is currently incarcerated in Adiala jail and was brought to the court in the morning now, after the hearing has adjourned, he has sent … [Read more...] about Hearing of Al-Azizia and Flagship references adjourned till August 15
Farmers in war-torn Afghanistan hit by worst drought in decadesBy: Agencies on August 13, 2018After his wheat crop failed and wells dried up, Ghulam Abbas sold his animals and joined thousands of other farmers migrating to cities as Afghanistan's worst drought in living memory ravages the war-torn country. A huge shortfall in snow and rain across much of the country over the normally wet colder months decimated the winter harvest, threatening the already precarious livelihoods of … [Read more...] about Farmers in war-torn Afghanistan hit by worst drought in decades
Decoit killed in police encounter in LarkanaBy: Web Desk on August 12, 2018LARKANA: A notorious decoit Ali Gohar Shaikh was killed on Saturday night in an encounter that took place at Arab Pir area of the city, stated the police official Waleed. An amount of one million was announced for the facilitator of his arrest. According to the police, the gangster was an associate of a notorious gang of dacoits headed by Nazroo Narejo and Pathan Narejo, the other associates … [Read more...] about Decoit killed in police encounter in Larkana
