Fresh polls only way forward to ensure political stability in Pakistan: Fawad
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Wednesday said fresh elections were the only way forward to ensure political stability in the country. Talking to the media, he said the national economy had been affected and it would be harmed further if the political instability prolonged. Fawad said economic gains were fragile and prolonged political uncertainty would result in huge economic loss to the country. He said the Constitution had to be interpreted in totality and violation of Article 63-A could not be ignored. He said the Pakistan Democratic Movement and other opposition political parties had been demanding fresh elections, and as the National Assembly had been dissolved they should shift their focus towards elections.
Source:The Nation
April 07, 2022 21:46 UTC
PM Imran Khan to address nation tomorrow after govt suffers setback
— PID/FileISLAMABAD: After the government suffered a setback Thursday following the Supreme Court's decision, Prime Minister Imran Khan announced he would address the nation tomorrow evening. In a statement on Twitter after the order was issued, the prime minister said: "I have called a cabinet mtg tomorrow as well as our parliamentary party meeting, and tomorrow evening I will address the nation." "My message to our nation is I have always and will continue to fight for Pakistan till the last ball," the prime minister said. "We will accept any decision the Supreme Court announces. PTI is ready for elections and we will not let any foreign conspiracy succeed," the prime minister had told the meeting's participants.
Source:The Nation
April 07, 2022 21:41 UTC
Scouting Jets defensive lineman Solomon Thomas
During free agency, the Jets signed former Oakland Raiders defensive lineman Solomon Thomas to a one-year deal. Thomas was given a one-year contract by the Jets, worth up to $2.25 million with most of it guaranteed. During his four years with the 49ers, Thomas saw his playing time reduce each season. In the offseason after the 2019 season, Thomas had a surgery to repair a torn labrum and then had another a few months later due to a bone spur in his ankle. However, putting that aside, the Jets are bringing in a low-cost rotational lineman who has good character and was productive in a rotational role last season.
Source:The Nation
April 07, 2022 21:28 UTC
2,500 Sikh yatrees to reach Pakistan on April 12 for Vaisakhi
LAHORE – More than 2,500 Sikh yatrees will come in Pakistan through Wahga border crossing on April 12 to celebrate Vaisaki festival here. Additional Secretary Shrines Rana Shahid, Deputy Secretary Imran Gondal, Pardhan Sardar Ameer Singh and other Sikh leaders and board officials will receive the yatrees. Rana Shahid said that on the directions of Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) Chairman Dr Amir Ahmad, all arrangements including security would be ensured. He said that the main ceremony would be held at Gurdwara Punja Sahib at Hassan Abdal. The Sikh yatrees will return to India on April 21.
Source:The Nation
April 07, 2022 20:57 UTC
PM Imran to address nation tomorrow as Supreme Court nullifies all govt actions
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Imran Khan will address the nation tomorrow (Friday), Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said on Thursday. In a tweet on Thursday night, Chaudhry said PM Imran has also summoned the Federal Cabinet’s meeting in Islamabad tomorrow (Friday). The parliamentary committee will also meet on the same day. وزیر اعظم نے کل کابینہ کا اجلاس طلب کر لیا ہے، پارلیمانی کمیٹی کا اجلاس بھی کل ہو گا اور کل رات وزیر اعظم قوم سے خطاب کریں گے — Ch Fawad Hussain (@fawadchaudhry) April 7, 2022The announcement came within hours after the Supreme Court declared all actions of the National Assembly deputy speaker, prime minister and the president null and void, restored the National Assembly and the federal cabinet to their April 3 position and ordered Prime Minister Imran Khan to face the vote on the no-confidence motion against him once again on Saturday.
Source:The Nation
April 07, 2022 18:34 UTC
PCB Optimistic to Earn $650million from Four Nation T-20 Tournament
A report suggests that PCB and Ramiz Raja’s dream project can yield $650 million, and an ICC presentation is slated for next week. Relevant Read: PCB and Pepsi launch Voice of Pakistan Cricket 2022Ramiz and PCB CEO Faisal Hasnain departed for Dubai on Wednesday night, intending to press for a debate on the plan to organise a four-nation T20 event each year, with India, Pakistan, England, and Australia participating. He stated that Pakistan has left room in their FTP for a bilateral series against India in 2024-25. “The PCB chairman will also meet with other leaders of the respective boards to enhance relations and develop future chances for Pakistan cricket,” the source added. According to the source, Ramiz is not optimistic that the four-nation T20 tournament idea would be adopted at the conference, but he is convinced that it will at least spark a conversation.
Source:The Nation
April 07, 2022 08:56 UTC
PCB to propose four-nation T20 at ICC board meeting
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will propose a four-nation Twenty20 International tournament — featuring Pakistan, India, England and Australia — at the upcoming board meeting of the International Cricket Council (ICC). PCB Chairman Ramiz Raja will present the proposal during the meeting to be held in Dubai on April 10. PCB’s proposal is aimed at calling on the global cricket fraternity, specifically the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to ‘rescue the future of international cricket’. According to sources, PCB’s four-nation T20 event proposal could carry weight if the BCCI comes to its support. Otherwise, the PCB can propose to include Pakistan, Australia and England as permanent members and add one different country every year.
Source:The Nation
April 07, 2022 07:11 UTC
New Jersey plays Montreal on 3-game home slide | Tacoma News Tribune
Montreal Canadiens (19-40-11, eighth in the Atlantic) vs. New Jersey Devils (24-40-6, eighth in the Metropolitan)Newark, New Jersey; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: New Jersey hosts Montreal looking to break its three-game home losing streak. New Jersey averages 8.6 penalty minutes per game, the ninth-most in the Eastern Conference. The Canadiens are 12-24-4 in Eastern Conference play. Montreal is the last team in the Eastern Conference averaging 4.2 assists per game. INJURIES: Devils: Miles Wood: day to day (hip), Jack Hughes: out for season (knee), Nathan Bastian: day to day (undisclosed).
Source:The Express Tribune
April 07, 2022 05:41 UTC
Impartiality doubtful: NSC members must inform nation of facts, says Fazl
President PDM Maulana Fazlur Rehman said the combined Opposition had decided to observe the Constitution Day on Friday i.e. He demanded the ruling of National Assembly's Deputy Speaker Qasim Suri be repealed. He said the combined Opposition parties reiterated their commitment to go to great lengths to safeguard Pakistan's federal parliamentary system. Maulana Fazlur Rehman said the non-completion of the process of the no-confidence motion is tantamount to treason with the Constitution. Sources said Maulana Fazl told the meeting that the combined Opposition will oppose any unconstitutional move.
Source:The Nation
April 07, 2022 05:14 UTC
A divided nation
We have seen many political crises in our history, but this one will long be remembered for dividing the nation into two camps – traitors and patriots. Those who vote for the PTI will of course be dubbed patriots, and those who vote for other parties will be called traitors. I suppose we should thank Imran Khan for this. Shakir LakhaniKarachi
Source:The Nation
April 07, 2022 02:34 UTC
Galaxy Racer announces new esports league in Pakistan
Dubai – Galaxy Racer has formally announced the official launch of Pakistan’s first-ever professional esports league, the Supreme Galactic League. The Supreme Galactic League will further bring together the esports ecosystem of Pakistan with a best-in-class esports league structure. The recent expansion of Galaxy Racer into Pakistan began back in January 2022, with the launch of Gamers Galaxy, the biggest esports tournament in the history of Pakistan, which was attended virtually by President Dr Arif Alvi. This also aligns with Galaxy Racer Pakistan’s vision of creating new jobs and helping to make the country one of the world’s top esports destinations. Fakhr-e-Alam, CEO of Galaxy Racer Pakistan, said: “We are thrilled to announce the Supreme Galactic League.
Source:The Nation
April 07, 2022 00:37 UTC
bus tyre plant inaugurated – Latest News – The Nation
KARACHI – Service Long March Tyres (Pvt) Ltd, a collaboration of China’s Chaoyang Longmarch Tyre Co. Ltd. and Pakistan’s Service Industries Ltd., inaugurated Pakistan’s first all steel radial truck/bus tyre plant on 28th March, 2022. Pakistan’s first Sole Enterprise (SEZ) situated on 50 acres in Nooriabad, Sindh, was inaugurated by President Arif Alvi. Addressing the ceremony, the president expressed with pleasure that foreign investment was increasing in the country. The $300 million project with active collaboration of the top Pakistani and Chinese partners will produce tyres under the brand name of SLM. Speaking on the occasion, CEO of Service Long March, Omar Saeed said ‘This is a big day for Servis Group and our family.
Source:The Nation
April 07, 2022 00:37 UTC
Disgruntled leader of PTI Jahangir Tareen decides to return to Pakistan
Disgruntled leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Jahangir Tareen, who left for London on February 26, decided to return home. Sources close to Jahangir Tareen said that Tareen was allowed to travel to Pakistan by personal physicians. Jahangir Tareen’s son Ali Tareen and other family members will also return. According to sources, Jahangir Tareen had been shifted to UK for treatment at the end of February due to his ill health. It should be noted that Jahangir Tareen’s health deteriorated again due to chronic cancer and so he had gone to UK for treatment.
Source:The Nation
April 06, 2022 22:57 UTC
Nayi Awaaz music contest winners announced
ISLAMABAD – ‘Bajao Music’ has announced the three brilliant musical talents of Pakistan as the winners of their Nayi Awaaz music competition. For her “music is food for the soul and gives all the motivation and energy to get going in life. Nayi Awaaz, the biggest and one of its kind online singing competition was launched with full hype and vigour on January last through Bajao Music’s social media handles including Facebook, Instagram and the Bajao Music App. The celebrities onboard included the most popular names from the music industry: Yashal Shahid, Abdullah Qureshi, Umair Jaswal and Bilal Khan. According to organisers of the competition, Nayi Awaaz was not just a competition as it was designed to be a musical journey for the singers.
Source:The Nation
April 06, 2022 20:52 UTC
Former stars hope Australia tour will lead to more int’l cricket in Pakistan
A host of former stars are hopeful that Australia’s highly-successful recent tour of Pakistan will lead to more cricket being played in the country. He commended the Australians for taking the massive step and making the trip and said he wanted to see more cricket played in Pakistan. Fawad, who has represented Australia in three one-day internationals and two T20 matches, was born in Pakistan and only went to Australia in 2010. The Pakistan Cricket Board and a group of prominent former players also Tweeted their support for the Australians. Got to see some really good cricket from both teams.” He thanked Cricket Australia for a complete tour to Pakistan and some great cricket.
Source:The Nation
April 06, 2022 20:43 UTC