LAHORE: Zaheer Abbas, the State Bank of Pakistan’s nominee, became the first cricketer in a very long time to be inducted into the Board of Governors of the Pakistan Cricket Board. Before recommending Zaheer, the State Bank had previously recommended Meraj Mahmood to the Board of Governors. On the condition of anonymity, a PCB official confirmed that Zaheer had been added to the BoG, the PCB’s decision-making body made up of four members from the 16 regional cricket associations and four PCB departments. Along with the secretary of the Cabinet Division and the chief secretary of the Punjab, it also…
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PARIS: After a thrilling 6-1, 3-6, 7-5 loss to local favorite Ugo Humbert on Thursday, French Open and Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz was eliminated from the Paris Masters. While Alcaraz struggled to find his rhythm, the 18th-ranked Frenchman won the first set in 26 minutes. Spain’s world number two didn’t back down and took a 5-2 lead before holding to love to win the second set. However, buoyed by the home crowd, Humbert prevailed over Alcaraz in the third set to become the first Frenchman since his coach Jeremy Chardy defeated Daniil Medvedev in the second round of the Paris…
• Minister Nasir Shah states that the DHA is willing to purchase desalinated water KARACHI: Murad approves G2G agreements for mega projects to be launched through public-private partnership Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has approved multibillion-rupee projects for the construction of a 17-story technology park at the NED University of Engineering and Technology and a desalination plant for the Defense Housing Authority (DHA). Mr. Shah presided over the 46th meeting of the PPP Policy Board, which took place on Friday at the CM House and gave him an update on a number of significant projects. The Karachi Water…
TOKYO: Friday, European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell praised the historic and “very timely” announcement in Tokyo of a comprehensive new security and defense partnership. The agreement, which Borrell and his Japanese counterpart Takeshi Iwaya unveiled, aims to improve cooperation in a variety of areas, including the exchange of information about the defense industry, space security, and joint military drills. Borrell stated, “I am extremely pleased to be here to announce the conclusion of this security and defense partnership between the European Union and Japan.” He was accompanied by Minister Iwaya. He described it as “historical and very timely,”…
WASHINGTON: Senior officials stated on Friday that Vice President Kamala Harris is having difficulty securing the support of male volunteers in some labor unions with the US election four days away. These male volunteers are required to make house calls and get Democratic supporters to vote. The majority of unions have long backed Democratic candidates, and both Harris and President Joe Biden have defended workers’ rights and supported unions in contract negotiations. However, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, who served as president from 2017 to 2021, has made inroads with union workers in recent years, and any decrease in Harris’…
KARACHI: The Hindu community in Pakistan gathered on Friday to celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights, in large numbers at their temples and at private events held in their homes after a lot of confusion over the correct date. This year, no one was sure whether Diwali would fall on October 31 or November 1—not just in Pakistan, but all over the world. Dr. Ramesh Kumar Vankwani, the Pakistan Hindu Council’s chief patron, had previously clarified that Diwali would occur on October 31. “The amavasya, or new moon, marks the beginning of Diwali. Furthermore, according to Pakistan Standard Time, amavasya…
RAWALPINDI: In a variety of incidents in the garrison city, two teams from the health department conducting dengue surveillance and polio vaccination encountered resistance. In the first incident, a woman attacked a member of the health department team assigned to dengue surveillance in Munawar Colony. Shakila Kausar, a Chauntra resident, reported that she was on duty on Thursday on Street No. 10, Munawar Colony, Adiala Road, in an FIR filed with the police. When she knocked on a house’s door, a woman inside inquired, and when she was informed that they were from the health department’s dengue wing, she refused…
ISLAMABAD: According to Dr. Andrew Kartunovon, director of the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC), Russia strongly supported Pakistan’s decision to join the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa alliance) because Pakistan was a significant nation in the region. On Thursday, he gave a speech at a seminar that was co-sponsored by the Russian International Affairs Council and the Asian Institute of Eco-civilization Research and Development (AIERD). Mr. Kartunovon went on to say that Pakistan was a big, important country that could help promote economic ties and cooperation between the South and the South. He emphasized the necessity of…
One of Indian fashion’s brightest stars, Rohit Bal, passed away on Friday, two weeks after returning to the spotlight following a health scare, as many celebrated Diwali. Since last year, the designer had been having heart problems. Bal left a legacy that shaped the Indian fashion industry for well over three decades. He was known for his ability to combine cultural heritage with modern aesthetics. His fashion career began in 1986 with the help of his brother Rajiv, and in 1990, he launched his own label. Bal’s designs frequently reflected Kashmir’s lush landscapes and traditions, which his family was forced…
treat or rick? For thousands of people in Dublin, Ireland, a Pakistani AI-generated website is choosing the latter. We are as perplexed as you are, so don’t worry. According to Vice, a website called My Spirit Halloween advertised a Macnas Halloween Parade and informed readers that a costume party would take place in Ireland’s capital city between 7 and 9 p.m. However, as thousands of people gathered, they quickly realized the event was not real. Simply put, chaos followed next. The publication claims that a sizable crowd obstructed Dublin’s sidewalks and streets, necessitating the intervention of the police to disperse…
