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After rain played a spoilsport during Pakistan vs India match on September 2 in Sri Lanka’s Kandy city, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) is deliberating about shifting venue of matches owing to the unpredictable weather of Colombo, sources told Geo News on Monday. The development was communicated by the sources after Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Management Committee Chairman Zaka Ashraf contacted ACC President Jay Shah regarding the matter in order to save another match between the archrivals in Colombo from being impacted by the weather. Rain played spoilsport on Saturday, dampening the high hopes of fans to see a thriller…

Mitchell Marsh is set to compete with Travis Head and David Warner for a slot at the top of Australia’s order at the World Cup after dominating with the bat in the Twenty20 series win over South Africa. With David Warner rested, Marsh made hay in his first series as T20 captain with back-to-back half-centuries to help the Australians seal victory with a game to spare. Travis Head then blasted 91 off 48 balls on Sunday as Australia completed the 3-0 whitewash in Durban. Long-serving opener Warner is set to return for the five-match ODI series starting on Thursday, which…

LOS ANGELES: Inter Miami delivered the most impressive win of their Lionel Messi era, 3-1 at Major League Soccer champions Los Angeles FC on Sunday, with two assists from the Argentine boosting their playoff hopes. Goals from Argentine forward Facundo Farias, Spanish full-back Jordi Alba and substitute Leonardo Campana of Ecuador earned Miami a statement victory that moves them within nine points of the playoff places with nine games remaining. The home crowd, swelled by celebrities including Leonardo DiCaprio, Selena Gomez and Prince Harry, were left frustrated as last year’s MLS Cup winners wasted a series of chances. After surviving…

NEW YORK: After a five-set nailbiter in the previous round, Novak Djokovic was in no mood for another tense evening at the US Open on Sunday and the Serb cruised into the last eight of the year’s final Grand Slam with a 6-2 7-5 6-4 over Borna Gojo. Djokovic had endured a far more testing match on Friday, having to come back from two-sets down against Laslo Djere to keep alive his bid for a fourth US Open title that would see him match Margaret Court’s record haul of 24 Grand Slams. On Sunday, the 36-year-old Serb broke to open…

ISLAMABAD: Special Court Judge Abual Hasnat Zulqarnain, who has been hearing bail pleas of incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi in cipher case, has gone on leave until September 8. The PTI’s legal team comprising counsels Babar Awan, Salman Safdar and Naeem Haider Panjotha reached courtroom where the staff apprised them that Judge Zulqarnain was on leave due to his wife’s illness. Lawyer Safdar requested the court staff to fix the hearing of the case on Thursday. Meanwhile, the PTI’s legal team reached the courtroom of Judge Raja Javad Abbas and…

LAHORE – As Pakistan rupee is experiencing a freefall producing multidimensional consequences for economy with everyone in the country already hit hard by the inflation, Chief of Army Staff Gen Asim Munir promised transparency in exchange rate and bringing currency exchanges into tax net. The statement is of great significance as the difference between the Pakistan rupee and the US dollar in official exchange rate and open market is widening which is even higher when it comes to the black market. According to the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), the army chief expressed these views in a meeting…

BEIJING (PEN) : Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has introduced connected flights between Pakistan and 16 captivating cities of China via Beijing in partnership with Air China, PIA Country Manager, Bilal Afzal said. These Chinese cities include Guangzhou, Wuhan, Urumqi, Shenzhen, Xian, Shenyang, Shanghai, Ningbo, Nanjing, Harbin, Hangzhou, Hohhot, Dunhuang, Chengdu, Changchun, and Chongqing, he told APP on the sidelines of China International Fair for Trade in Service (CIFTIS) in Beijing. PIA has set up a booth in Pakistan Pavilion at CIFTIS to showcase its accomplishments, particularly the role played by the national flag carrier to promote people-to-people contacts…

BEIJING (PEN) : The ongoing China International Fair for Trade in Service (CIFTIS) in Beijing aims to support Pakistan in increasing service exports, particularly in IT, e-commerce, finance, and logistics. Pakistan’s Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque, emphasized the importance of the event in promoting regional connectivity and economic ties with China. Various Pakistani enterprises, including STZA, PIA, NETSOL, NBP, NLC, and others, have set up booths at the Pakistan Pavilion to attract international investors. Ambassador Haque also highlighted Pakistan’s focus on cooperation with China in multiple sectors and the efforts to make the Khunjerab Pass an all-weather land route…

ISLAMABD (PEN) : Prominent service-oriented enterprises from Pakistan, including the Special Technology Zone Authority (STZA), Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), NETSOL, and others, showcased their achievements at the 2023 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) in Beijing. The Pakistan Pavilion was inaugurated by Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moinul Haque, and attracted Chinese investors interested in IT, telecommunications, logistics, travel, and financial services. This participation is seen as a positive step in promoting trade between the two countries and enhancing regional connectivity, with hopes for more service companies to engage in similar events in China. CIFTIS, themed “openness leads development,…

BEIJING (PEN) : During an interview with Chinese media, Pakistani Ambassador to China, Moin Haque, eloquently expressed the enduring strength of the relationship between Pakistan and China. He emphasized that this steadfast bond transcends shifting political landscapes and external circumstances, remaining unwavering regardless of changes in leadership or the evolving global and regional dynamics. Ambassador Haque’s remarks underscored the deep-rooted friendship and cooperation that has solidified over the years, symbolizing a resilient partnership founded on shared values, mutual respect, and a commitment to fostering stability and prosperity in the region.