Pakistan Shaheens battle to keep pace at stumps on day 2 on November 20, 2024Pakistan Shaheens were 212 for five at stumps on the second day of the four-day match against Sri Lanka ‘A’ at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The visitors had earlier been dismissed for 310 on Tuesday morning. Hussain Talat (18 not out) and Muhammad Ghazi Ghori (5 not out) will resume Pakistan Shaheens’ innings on Wednesday, […]
Pakistani trio moves in Int’l Squash Championship quarterfinals on November 20, 2024Pakistan’s Nasir Iqbal, M Ashab Irfan and Noor Zaman have moved in the quarterfinals of the Chief of the Air Staff-Serena Hotels International Squash Championship here at Mushaf Squash Complex on Tuesday. Nasir will face Seif Elshanwy of Egypt while Ashab is up against Rowan Damming of The Netherlands and Noor would play Perry Malik […]
ICC Champions Trophy displayed in Nathia Gali on November 20, 2024The ICC Champions Trophy was exhibited in Nathia Gali on Tuesday, drawing a significant number of cricket enthusiasts eager to see the prestigious prize. Before reaching Nathia Gali, the trophy’s journey included a vibrant showcase in Abbottabad, where it was displayed at prominent locations such as the Army Public School, Abbottabad Medical College, Thandiani and […]
$77m ‘Recharge Pakistan’ initiative unveiled to mitigate flood risk on November 20, 2024Coordinator to Prime Minister on Climate Change, Romina Khurshid Alam said that managing exacerbating flood risk in Pakistan through ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) as a transformative approach is the most viable and effective way to turn devastating floods boon for the socio-economic well-being and ecosystems of the country. “While Pakistan continues to face escalating climate risks […]
No document from UAE govt over visa curbs on Pakistanis: Embassy on November 20, 2024The Embassy of Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday rejected the media reports referring to the sharing of a document by the UAE government citing reasons for imposing visa restrictions on Pakistani nationals. “These claims are factually incorrect. No such document has been shared by UAE authorities,” the embassy said in a […]
Ahsan for ‘National Curriculum Summit’ to work out reforms on modern lines on November 20, 2024Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Tuesday said the Ministry of Education had been asked to hold a ‘National Curriculum Summit’ to work out necessary reforms and align the country’s education system with the requirements of the modern era. “We want to take the national curriculum beyond the O and […]
PR leases out 14,042 acres of land through open competition on November 20, 2024The Pakistan Railways has leased out approximately 14,042 acres of its land to private individuals and various government departments under an open competition policy to generate revenue. An official from the Ministry of Railways told APP that the leasing process is being done according to the Pakistan Railway Property & Land Rules-2023,” which were approved […]
Senate committee restores 137 teachers; addresses media misinformation on November 20, 2024The Senate Standing Committee on Federal Education and Professional Training, following tireless efforts and continuous day-to-day hearings, reinstated 137 teachers of ICT public sector schools who had been previously dismissed. The teachers were officially notified and regularized on 18th November 2024. Senate Standing Committee on Federal Education and Professional Training met with Senator Bushra Anjum […]
NA panel slams mismanagement in Hajj affairs on November 20, 2024The National Assembly Standing Committee on Religious Affairs and Inter-Faith Harmony raised serious concerns over the management of Hajj and Zaireen, pointing to mismanagement, corruption, and nepotism as major issues. The committee chaired by Malik Muhammad Aamir Dogar expressed deep concern over the Hajj operations and Zaireen management, highlighting issues of mismanagement, corruption, and nepotism. […]
Naqvi meets Fazl to discuss matters of national interest on November 20, 2024Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited the residence of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) chief Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman on Tuesday. The two leaders engaged in discussions on matters of mutual interest and the overall political and economic situation of the country. During the meeting, Minister Naqvi asked about Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman’s health and conveyed his best wishes. He also […]