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Additional tickets for T20 World Cup go on sale


October 12, 2021

ISLAMABAD: In a welcome boost for the game and fans in Oman and the UAE, the International Cricket Council has made more tickets available for all games at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. According to a press release issued by the ICC, the tickets went on sale via www.t20worldcup.com/tickets at 1900GST from Monday. The ICC and event host BCCI …

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All longstanding matters with PSL franchises resolved: PCB


October 12, 2021

LAHORE: Longstanding issues between the Pakistan Cricket Board and the six franchises of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) have been resolved, according to a press statement issued by the PCB on Monday. “The longstanding matters between the PCB and the franchises were causing distraction and affecting the reputation of the brand. I am delighted that all matters have finally …

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Nepra slaps Rs26m fine on Hesco over transformer explosion


October 12, 2021

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Monday imposed a fine of Rs26 million on the Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (Hesco) on account of a transformer blast in the Latifabad area of Hyderabad in which 10 people were killed and 12 others injured on July 22. The regulator had issued a show-cause notice to Hesco on Aug 9 on the …

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Sadrists claim bagging most seats in Iraq polls


October 12, 2021

BAGHDAD: The political movement of Iraq’s influential Shia cleric Moqtada Sadr on Monday said it had retained the biggest share of seats in the country’s parliament, after elections with a record low voter turnout. “The approximate number is 73 seats,” out of the 329, a Sadrist official said. Sadrists held 54 seats, also the largest bloc, in the former parliament, …

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Three win Nobel Economics Prize for research on jobs, migration


October 12, 2021

STOCKHOLM: Three US-based academics on Monday won the Nobel Economics Prize for research on the labour market using “natural experiments”, or observational studies, that have revolutionised empirical research in the field, the jury said. Canadian-American David Card, Israeli-American Joshua Angrist and Dutch-American Guido Imbens shared the prize for providing “new insights about the labour market” and showing “what conclusions about …

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Iranian armed forces chief due in Islamabad today


October 12, 2021

ISLAMABAD: Chief of General Staff for the Armed Forces of Iran Maj Gen Mohammad Bagheri is reaching here on Tuesday on a three-day visit aimed at strengthening defence ties, a diplomatic source said. Gen Bagheri would be leading a high-ranking military delegation. He would meet Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Gen Nadeem Raza, Army Chief Gen Qamar Bajwa and …

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PIA awarded highest level certification


October 12, 2021

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has achieved the International Air Transport Association (IATA’s) new distribution capability (NDC) level-4 certification. The certification is of the highest level, awarded to PIA. A press release issued by PIA on Monday stated that the national flag carrier recently embarked upon a Digital Transformation Programme, under which it is focusing on modernising its business practices, …

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NA committee approves PM’s proposed university project bill


October 12, 2021

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan’s proposed university project in PM House got a break-through after three years on Monday when a parliamentary panel approved its bill. The project will be completed in 72 months. The National Assembly Committee on Federal Education and Professional Training approved ‘The University of Engineering and Emerging Technology Bill, 2020’. Members of the committee met at …

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Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Kashmir to have 4G internet services


October 12, 2021

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) in agreement with Zong, Telenor Pakistan and Ufone granted additional spectrum for Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). All three telecommunication service providers are successful bidders in the first ever auction of additional spectrum for GB and AJK. Representatives of all three mobile companies have demanded of the PTA and the Ministry of …

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