Road to 2022 World Cup begins in Mongolia
Mongolia, who have only ever won a single World Cup qualifying match, host Brunei Darussalam in the first of six first round qualifiers across Asia, which also serve as early round eliminators for the next Asian Cup in 2023. ?Given the fact that the 2022 World Cup will take place in November-December and that each confederation plans a different ...
Afghanistan eight men down in rain-washed World Cup clash against Sri Lanka
Afghanistan suffer a steady wall of wickets after the resumption of a rain-affected World Cup match in Cardiff on Tuesday against Sri Lanka, with the side at 140-8 at 31.2 overs. Sri Lanka came out of the blocks quickly under leaden skies, reaching 144 for one before the halfway point of their innings and were on course for a ...
Khidmat Marakiz Be Made Functional By June 15 : IGP Punjab
He said that journey of community policing and public service delivery would continue and now its scope was being extended at Tehsil level after successful working in big cities, so that people could benefit these services without travelling and difficulty.
Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar Greets Nation On Eid-ul-Fitr
The , in a message on Tuesday, said, "Eid-ul-Fitr is an occasion of thankfulness. Facilitating the to enjoy the festival was the real message of Eid-ul-Fitr, he said, adding,"It is my conviction that our salvation lies in accommodating the segments of the society and the welfare of the common is the ambit of the 's ...
Central Ruet E Hilal Committee Announces Eid Ul Fitr On Wednesday
The announcement was made consequent to sighting of the Shawwal in different parts of the country and confirmed by zonal committees holding their meetings simultaneously.
National Assembly Speaker Felicitates Nation On Eid-ul-Fitr
"We are thankful to Allah Almighty who gave us the opportunity to keep , offer prayers and help our needy brothers and sisters during the month of Ramazan.'' Asad Qaiser said, "The Eid day brings happiness for us; however, the true joy relates with taking care of the needs of our brothers and sisters, and our happiness with them.
President Urges Nation To Rise Above Biases For Country's Progress
President Alvi said the festival of Eid ul Fitr carried the essence of Islamic values and traditions, and also symbolized the religious ethos.
Nation To Celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr With Great Religious Fervour On Wednesday
On the occasion, the faithful wear clean, neat clothes and offer Eid prayers at mosques, `Eidgahs' and open places across the country - seeking divine blessings for peace, and prosperity. In , the biggest congregation will be held at the grand Faisal , where the high-ups of the will also offer Eid prayers. The radio and ...
Urgent Additional Aid Needed To Support People Displaced By Drought In Somalia - UNHCR
"Ahead of Environment Day tomorrow, , the Agency, is calling for urgent additional support to help people affected and displaced by in . In , aid agencies issued an urgent appeal for $710 to assist some 4.5 people affected by the , but only 20 percent of the plan has been funded, the ...
Senate Chairman Felicitates Nation On Eid Ul Fitr
Sadiq Sanjrani, in his message, said Allah Almighty gave an opportunity to the faithful to benefit the blessings of the holy month of Mubarak.
Moscow Says Welcomes Statement By Head Of Sudan Military Council On Elections In 9 Months
"In this regard, we welcome the statement by TMC head Burhan on the establishment of a technocratic to govern the country during the transitional period and the holding of general elections in in nine months," it said, adding that is against external pressure on .
Afghan president pledges to release nearly 900 prisoners
KABUL (AFP) - Afghan President Ashraf Ghani pledged Tuesday to release nearly 900 inmates from prisons across Afghanistan. During a peace conference in April, Ghani said he would release 175 Taliban prisoners as a gesture of "goodwill".
New commander takes on corruption 'mess' in Afghan police
Khoshal, a 34-year-old police Special Forces officer who has spent his entire adult life fighting the Taliban, was appointed three months ago by President Ashraf Ghani as part of a broader drive against graft. Poorly paid, undertrained and often illiterate, and subject to unauthorized interference by local strongmen or Kabul-based politicians, Afghanistan?s 180,000 police officers have long been regarded ...
لندن: ٹرمپ کے دورہ برطانیہ کے خلاف انوکھا احتجاج
امریکی صدر کے دورہ برطانیہ کے موقع پر ٹرمپ کے خلاف برطانوی شہریوں نے شدیداحتجاج کا اعلان کیا۔ اس موقع پر 20فٹ اونچے ٹرمپ کی شکل کے غبارے کو برطانوی پارلیمنٹ اسکوائر کے سامنے فضا میں اْڑا دیا گیا۔ احتجاج کے موقع پر سینکڑوں کی تعداد میں مظاہرین پارلیمنٹ ہاؤس کے باہر موجودتھے اور پلے کارڈز اْٹھا کر امریکی صدر کی پالیسیوں ...
Effusive Trump promises Britain a "phenomenal" post-Brexit trade deal
Feted by Queen Elizabeth on the first day of his state visit to Britain, Trump was effusive about the ?special relationship? between the two nations, dispelling concerns he might repeat criticism of Britain and outgoing Prime Minister Theresa May. ?It?s the greatest alliance the world has ever known,? Trump told reporters at a news conference beside May at Britain?s ...
Canada's Trudeau says Eid-ul-Fitr 'a chance to honour values at heart of Islam'
Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday wished Muslims around the world on?Eid-ul-Fitr, saying the occasion was "a chance to honour values at heart of Islam". Saying " " ? the traditional Muslim greeting ? Trudeau said: "Today, Muslims in Canada and around the world will celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr. After a month of fasting and spiritual reflection, Eid is a time ...
Businessmen to support Govt in amnesty scheme and widening of tax net: Iftikhar Malik
ISLAMABAD (APP) ? Founder Chairman Pak US Business Council and veteran trade leader Iftikhar Ali Malik Tuesday said the entire business community including Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce, all its affiliated chambers, trade bodies and associations will extend full support to Prime Minister Imran Khan?s recently announced tax amnesty scheme and broadening tax base across the country to ...
PM Imran, opposition leaders urge nation to show compassion on Eidul Fitr
Prime Minister Imran Khan, in his Eid message, urged the nation to show compassion and "share pleasures with the needy and poor" as that is the only way to truly enjoy the religious festival. "The objective of Eidul Fitr is to promote unity, brotherhood, sacrifice and generosity among Muslims," he was quoted as saying . He further said: "People ...
Tehran will not abandon its missile programme: Iran's Khamenei
LONDON (Reuters) - Iran?s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Tuesday that Tehran would not be "deceived" by U.S. President Donald Trump?s offer of negotiations and would not give up its missile programme. Iran and the United States have been drawn into starker confrontation in the past month, a year after Washington pulled out of a deal between ...
COAS Qamar Javed Bajwa wishes Eid to fellow Pakistanis
Aamen," the army chief was quoted as saying by Major General Asif Ghafoor, director general (DG) of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
