WASHINGTON, OCT 21 (DNA) – International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank have assured continued support to Pakistan’s economy.The assurances were given by the Managing Directors of the IMF and the Work Bank during separate meetings with Adviser on Finance Abdul Hafeez Sheikh in Washington.During a meeting with Managing Director of World Bank Axel Van Trotsenburg, Adviser on Finance Hafeez Sheikh highlighted the government’s focus on expediting speedy rollout of the World Bank’s projects and actions being taken in this regard.
Australian envoy Geoffrey Shaw praises NAB for eliminating corruption
ISLAMABAD OCT 21 (DNA) – Australian High Commissioner, Geoffrey Shaw met with Chairman NAB Justice (retd) Javed Iqbal during his visit to NAB Headquarters, on Monday.Matters of mutual interest came under discussion during the meeting.Chairman NAB thanked Australian High Commissioner, Geoffrey Shaw for providing modern equipments to help improve performance of the state of the art National Forensic Science laboratory, located in Islamabad.
Azadi March: Opposition’s Rahbar Committee to decide on govt talks offer today
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – The Rahbar Committee of opposition parties will meet today (Monday) to decide on government’s offer of negotiation regarding Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl’s (JUI-F) Azadi March.During the meeting in Islamabad, the participants will deliberate upon whether or not they should hold talks with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf-led (PTI) government on the matter of sit-in in the federal capital, Islamabad.Earlier, first formal contact was developed between the government and JUI-F leaders after Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjarani telephoned Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haidri and decided to meet on October 20 for thorough discussion on anti-government march.
Court issues notice to PCB to explain Misbah-ul-Haq holding 3 designations simultaneously
LAHORE (DNA) – The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday issued a notice to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in a petition against cricket’s head coach-cum-chief selector Misbah-ul-Haq for holding three designations at the same time.Sources familiar with the matter told the media that the petition pleaded with the court to immediately restrict Misbah from working in the cricket board as he had no experience pertaining to three positions.Meanwhile, the court has asked the PCB to explain the matter.
Exploring the beauty of Flores island –Part 01
By ANSAR M BHATTI
On the westernmost tip of the Island of Flores, the town of Labuan Bajo, or also spelled Labuhan Bajo, sits peacefully with many wonders waiting for you to explore. Labuan Bajo was only a small fishing site that today has flourished to become the gateway to many exotic destinations in East Nusa Tenggara. Its population is around 2.5 million people. Around 60000 people are living in Labuan Bajo. The main source of income of people of the island happens to be tourism; fishing while a small number of public sector jobs are also available.
President Alvi to visit Japan on OCT 20 to attend enthronement ceremony
President Alvi
ISLAMABAD, OCT 19 (DNA) – On the invitation of Government of Japan, President Arif Alvi will depart for official visit of Japan on 20 Oct.The President will attend the enthronement ceremony of His Majesty Emperor Naruhito.The ceremony is expected to be attended by a large number of Heads of State/Government.During the visit, the President will meet the Japanese political leadership.
Labuan Bajo looking forward to host Pakistani tourists: official
LABUAN BAJO, INDONESIA (DNA) – Ms. Shana Fatina, the President Director of the Labuan Bajo tourism department has said she was looking forward to having contacts in Pakistan with a view to encouraging especially Pakistani tourists to come to this fairy island of Labuan Bajo.
She said the island had a lot to offer to tourists because of its being home to the Komodo dragons who are locally called ora. Komodo dragons happen to be a valuable alluring factor that amplified by its superb national park.
South Africa skipper seeks fighting response from battered team
NEW DEHLI (DNA) – South Africa captain Faf du Plessis is hoping for a fighting reaction from his beleaguered team as they go into the final test against India at Ranchi on Saturday seeking to avoid a series whitewashSouth Africa suffered their heaviest loss to India in the second test, going down by an innings and 137 runs in Pune last weekend.They were also clobbered in the first test at Visakhapatnam by 203 runs.“It’s important for us to understand that we have to fight our way out of these last two losses,” Du Plessis told a news conference on the eve of the first day.
Players from Karachi lack attitude to stamp their authority: Shoaib Akhtar
LAHORE (DNA) – Following the removal of Sarfaraz Ahmed as captain from all formats, former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar on Friday questioned the mindset of Karachi players.While speaking in a Youtube video, he said that players from Karachi lack the attitude to stamp their authority.He said: “When a Punjabi like him is asking a Karachi player [Sarfaraz] to exercise his authority, and he still fails, how are they to blame?” Akhtar questioned.“It is a sad scenario that only one player [Asad Shafiq] from Karachi is left in the team and he is also a very timid person.” “After playing 64 Tests, Asad’s name should have been mentioned among great batsmen like Virat Kohli, but he is nowhere because of the mindset and nervous personality of Karachi players,” he added.
Waqar Younis to hold bowlers camp in Lahore over weekend
LAHORE (DNA) – With one eye on the series against Australia, Pakistan’s bowling coach Waqar Younis will hold a bowlers camp at the Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday and Sunday, said a press release by the Pakistan Cricket Board.The national selection committee has invited 15 high-performing bowlers from the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy and the ongoing National T20 Cup as well as fast bowlers Mohammad Abbas and Shaheen Shah Afridi for the weekend camp.
