KARACHI, FEB 21 – Karachi Kings have defeated Peshawar Zalmi by 10 runs in 5th edition of Pakistan Super League at National Stadium in Karachi today (Friday). Karachi Kings had set 202-run target against Peshawar Zalmi.Chasing the massive target, LS Livingstone remained not out with 54 runs on 29 balls. Kamran Akmal could only make 43 runs on 26 deliveries. He was bowled out by Delport.Jordan and Umaid Asif clinched two wickets each, whereas, Amir and Delport got one wicket each.
Lahore literary festival opens
LAHORE, FEB 21 (DNA) -The opening ceremony of LLF 2020 was held at Alhamra Arts Council this morning which was started by a Qawalli performance by Saami Brothers.Mr. Razi Ahmed CEO LLF talked about LLF efforts in nuturing students, authors and books.Mr.Aziz Boolani: CEO Serena Hotels appreciated the efforts of LLF in promoting Pakistans rich culture which will also help us in steering tourism. He stated that Serena is playing a vital role in cultural diplomacy and highlighted the initiatives related to Satrang art gallery and Sarangi music initiative.
Pakistani company introduces Uzbek apparel in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, FEB 21 (DNA)= Ambassador of Uzbekistan Furqat Sidikov with Owner of Gul Ahmed Company Ali Mohammad Bashir and discussed the perspectives of bilateral relations for the sake of two brotherly countries.We came to conclusion that Uzbekistan and Pakistan has big economic potential that should be more strengthened. It was mentioned that Uzbekistan became largest trade partner of Pakistan in Central Asia”.The ambassador also expressed gratefulness to Gul Ahmed Company for the creation of the special ladies’ collection UZBEK ENSEMBLE as well as for UZBEK SUZANA bed sheets. He mentioned that such kind of friendly actions would support to further cultural interactions.
Pak-Japan relations from cordial to excellent says Minister Omar Ayub
ISLAMABAD, FEB 21 (DNA) – Federal Minister for Energy Omar Ayub Khan has said relations between Pakistan and Japan are from cordial to excellent adding both countries have been cooperating closely with each other in various fields.The Federal Minister made these remarks while speaking as chief guest at the birthday reception of the Emperor of Japan Naruhito.A large number of diplomats, federal and state ministers and Senators attended the reception.
A Day in a City: Baku, Azerbaijan
The capital of Azerbaijan is a mix of modern architecture and old Soviet-era style structures, says an article headlined ‘One Day in a City: Baku, Azerbaijan’ published on ABP Live. Baku is famously known for the F1 Race, Flame Towers (a trio of skyscrapers) and the oil drills set up in the Caspian Sea from the shores of the city.’The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes’, and with the same spirit, I made lesser-known ‘Azerbaijan’ my destination to explore.
Azerbaijani president meets with president of Italian Senate
ROME, FEB 20 – President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with President of the Senate of the Italian Republic Maria Elisabetta Alberti Casellati.President of the Senate Maria Elisabetta Alberti Casellati greeted President Aliyev.The Azerbaijani president and the president of the Italian Senate posed together for photographs.Casellati recalled her visit to Azerbaijan and First Vice-President Mehriban Aliyeva`s visit to Rome. She noted that friendship between the two countries was rapidly expanding. Highlighting the Italian president`s official visit to Azerbaijan, Casellati said that Azerbaijan-Italy cooperation, which is based on historical ties, was developing in all areas.
Our Contest with Emerging Technologies
Adil Rana
The rapid globalization with all its positive ramifications has created new designs of unprecedented developments in technology.Every country in the world with a desire of becoming more developed technologically and economically, adheres to the rule of ‘adopting and adapting’ to new emerging technologies to increase socio-economic growth.Technology plays a vital role to increase productivity, thus becoming a yardstick for economic development as well as better living standards.
Azerbaijani president arrives in Italy for state visit
BAKU, FEB 19 – President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has arrived in Italy for a state visit.A guard of honor was lined up for the president at Rome Fiumicino International Airport.President Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva were welcomed by head of the Diplomatic Protocol of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Inigo Lambertini, Italian ambassador to Azerbaijan Augusto Massari and other officials.
Aviation ties between Pakistan, Indonesia to grow further: minister
ISLAMABAD (DNA) -Aviation relations between Pakistan and Indonesia can be made stronger. This was said by Federal Minister for Aviation, Ghulam Sarwar Khan during a meeting with Indonesian Ambassador, Iwan Suyudhie Amri.Ambassador was of the point of view that private airline; Lion Air is interested in starting flights from Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad to Jakarta on daily basis.He was of the view that nearly 2 thousand overseas Pakistani reside in Indonesia. Ghulam Sarwar Khan, Federal Minister for Aviation added that there is a dire need of more flight operation between 2 countries. Air Services Agreement between Pakistan and Indonesia was signed on January 14, 1966.
British HC pays homage to MCC on successful tour to Pakistan
LAHORE, Feb 19 (DNA) – Christian Turner, CMG, the British High Commissioner to Pakistan, paid a warm tribute to the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for a successful tour to Pakistan.MCC, one of the world’s oldest cricket clubs, has been on a week-long tour to Pakistan, ended on Wednesday.The High Commissioner hosted a reception in Lahore on Saturday to celebrate the collaborative efforts to bring international cricket back to Pakistan.The reception was an opportunity to show the warmth of enduring UK-Pakistan ties and the power of sport to strengthen people-to-people connections.
