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Akhtar warns against writing off Pakistan ahead of Australia tour
KARACHI (Monitoring Desk): Pakistan’s legendary former pacer Shoaib Akhtar, in a Youtube video, has warned against writing Pakistan off ahead of their tour of Australia. The former pacer believed that the Men in Green had the ammunition to cause an upset down under. Akhtar claimed that an attacking mindset could tip the balance towards the…
Read MoreShah, Amina represent Pakistan in Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 2019
ISLAMABAD (APP): Japan-based judoka duo Shah Hussain Shah and Amina Toyoda will represent the country at Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 2019, commencing on Thursday. “The competition is also a test event for 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Both Shah and Amina have reached Abu Dhabi in pursuit of their ultimate dream to earn a spot in the…
Read MoreWorld cricketers´ group backs Bangladesh strike
DHAKA (AFP): Cricket´s global players´ representative group has lent its support to Bangladesh players in their unprecedented strike over pay and benefits. The walk-off began on Monday and includes several members of the national squad, casting doubt on Bangladesh´s tour of India due to start in early November. The Federation of International Cricketers´ Associations praised…
Read MoreEx-captain Sourav Ganguly appointed BCCI president
MUMBAI (Agencies): Former captain Sourav Ganguly was unanimously elected on Wednesday as president of India’s troubled cricket board, the sport’s most powerful body. Cricket’s massive popularity in India has helped the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) become by far the wealthiest of all of the sport’s national boards, netting massive money from…
Read MorePostponed Clasico set for December 18 but La Liga could appeal
MADRID (Agencies): The rearranged Clasico between Barcelona and Real Madrid will be played on December 18 despite opposition from La Liga, the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) confirmed on Wednesday. Spain’s most prestigious fixture, which was due to take place at Camp Nou on Saturday, was postponed last week because of violent pro-independence protests in Catalonia.…
Read MoreShahbaz wants Pakistan to surprise Netherlands by giving their best
ISLAMABAD (APP): Former Olympian Shahbaz Ahmed Senior has urged Pakistan team to give the best against Netherlands in the hockey qualifier for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, saying he expects Green-shirts to surprise the Dutch in the games. The qualifiers would take place in Amsterdam on October 26 and 27. “It would be tough for the…
Read MorePM Imran directs to complete establishment of SEZs on war footing
F.P. Report ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday directed to complete establishment of special economic zones (SEZs) on war footing. Chairing a high-level meeting in Islamabad to review progress on establishment of special economic zones across the country, PM Imran Khan said that all the initiatives for establishment of SEZs will be spearheaded by…
Read MoreWill topple Imran Khan and his facilitators: Bilawal
F.P. Report ISLAMKOT: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari vowed to bring down the ‘puppet’ government of Prime Minister Imran and install a ‘people’s government’ in its place. The Bhutto scion was addressing a rally in Tharparkar District’s Islamkot. Bilawal said that everywhere he looked, he saw difficulties for the people of Pakistan.…
Read MoreGovt committed to resolve complaints of masses at their doorsteps: Azam Swati
F.P. Report ISLAMABAD: Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Azam Khan Swati said that Pakistan Citizen Portal was working efficiently and successfully in the redressal of public grievances. Addressing a news conference along with Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Ali Muhammad Khan, the federal minister said the government was committed to resolve complaints of the masses…
Read MoreNEPRA jacks up power tariff by Rs1.66 per unit
F.P. Report ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Wednesday raised power tariff by Rs1.66 per unit. According to a notification issued on Wednesday, consumers will pay an additional Rs20 billion in the next month. On Tuesday, the Central Power Purchase Agency Guarantee Limited (CPPA-G) had sought Rs2.97 per unit increase in power tariff…
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