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October 31, 2020

Salma Iqbal

At least 24 dead in Turkey earthquake

ANKARA: At least 24 people have died in Turkey after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake which struck off the coast of Seferihisar district in the western province of Izmir has risen to 24, the country’s Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) said. The tremors occurred in the Aegean Sea at a depth of 16.5 kilometers (10.3 miles) but were felt across Turkey’s third-largest city and as far away as Istanbul in the north, Daily Sabah reported. Rescue officials are working to rescue survivors from the rubble of several buildings. AFAD until now has announced 24 deaths with over 800 injured during the catastrophe that occurred

October 31, 2020

Salma Iqbal

Sana Zehri, Qadir Baloch may leave PMLN after PDM rally snub

QUETTA: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Balochistan chapter President Lt Gen (retd) Abdul Qadir Baloch and former Balochistan Chief Minister Nawab Sanaullah Zehri are likely to separate their ways from PMLN over differences related to Sana Zehri’s role in the party and refusal of Pakistan Democratic Movement’s Secretary General Shahid Khaqan Abbasi to invite Nawab Zehri to the PDM’s public gathering last weekend in Quetta. The differences came to the surface around PDM’s public gathering in Quetta last week when PDM’s Secretary-General and former Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbassi refused to extend an invitation to Sanaullah Zehri to attend the PDM’s

October 25, 2020

Salma Iqbal

10 statement by Muslim MMA Champion Khabib

It has been barely a day since MMA world lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov shocked the world with his sudden announcement to retire from the sport.  Millions of his fans are still coming to terms with the fact that they won’t get to see the Russian in action again. Khabib, who was fighting for the first time since the death of his father and coach Abdulmanap in July, won by a second-round technical knockout. ‘Chicken’ McGregor “I want to stay humble but I have to talk because your guy talks too much,” said Nurmagomedov, while speaking to fans at the Madison Square

October 25, 2020

Salma Iqbal

Eccentric Gigi Hadid boasts post-baby look

Gigi Hadid, who welcomed her first child with partner Zayn Malik in September, flaunted her stunning post-baby body in her latest social media post. Taking to Instagram, the 25-year-old model posted a series of mirror selfies and wrote, “I voted absentee last week with my daughter next to me, for an America I want her to see; but not just for us- for fellow Americans that are less privileged, with hope for a nation that is unified, that is empathetic, & for a leader that is compassionate.” She also urged her fans to vote in the upcoming elections, saying “YOU

October 25, 2020

Salma Iqbal

Gas curtailment for industries expected this winter due to lack of planning

HYDERABAD: Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Minister Asad Umar, while hinting at the curtailment of gas supply to industries in the coming winter season due to depleting reserves, has said that all-out efforts were being made to overcome the issue of gas shortage in the country. “Gas consumption is much higher at around 6 billion cubic feet compared to present production, which is less than 4bcf,” the minister informed while addressing the representatives of chambers of commerce and SITE associations of Nooriabad, Kotri, Jamshoro and Hyderabad at a reception hosted by Ali Junejo in his honour at Hyderabad Gymkhana on Saturday.

October 25, 2020

Salma Iqbal

Pakistan stays on FATF Grey List

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has decided to keep Pakistan on its grey list until February 2021 despite complying successfully with 21 out of 27 points of action. The decision was made by the global watchdog for curbing terror financing and money laundering in its virtual plenary session from October 21 to 23. It reviewed Pakistan’s progress on the 27-point action plan. FATF President Marcus Pleyer announced the decision after the three-day session came to an end on Friday. Pakistan has been on the watchdog’s grey list since June 2018. Federal Minister of Industries and Production Hammad Azhar, in a

October 25, 2020

Salma Iqbal

PDM’s power show in Quetta leaves critics stunned

The 11-party anti-government Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) alliance on Sunday held its third power show — this time in Quetta — despite Balochistan government’s appeal to postpone the public meeting in view of security threats. PDM president Maulana Fazlur Rehman was also in attendance at the rally in Ayub Stadium, along with other political leaders who are part of the alliance. PML-N vice president Maryam Nawaz in her speech said that the time has come to change the fate of Pakistan — and Balochistan. “No longer will husbands and brothers go missing, people of Balochistan,” she said addressing the attendees.

October 21, 2020

Salma Iqbal

Imran Khan wanted to ‘fix’ me: Khawaja Asif

ISLAMABAD: Former Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has claimed that the Prime Minister had asked Usman Dar and his brother to ‘fix’ Khawaja Asif and discussions regarding an accident were also discussed. However, the Usman Dar reacted strongly to Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) senior leader Khwaja Asif’s allegations. Khawaja Asif had said in a local TV channel programme that Prime Minister Imran Khan had asked him (Dar) to fix him (Asif) after the Gujranwala public meeting of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM). Later, the clip was posted on facebook. Dar rubbished the allegation and vowed to hold a news conference on

October 21, 2020

Salma Iqbal

IG Sindh delays leave, order restored in Sindh Police

KARACHI: Inspector General Sindh Police Mushtaq Mehar has delayed his own leave and ordered Sindh police officers to set aside their leave applications for 10 days, “pending the conclusion of the inquiry” regarding Captain Safdar’s arrest. The development came a few hours after several high ranking officers of the Sindh Police requested to proceed on leave as the controversy over the arrest of PML-N leader Captain Mohammad Safdar intensified on Tuesday. In a series of tweets, Sindh Police thanked the army chief for “realising the sense of hurt that prevailed within a uniformed force, and for promptly ordering an inquiry into the

October 20, 2020

Salma Iqbal

Younis Khan to be new batting coach for Pakistan team: Sources

KARACHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is in discussion with former captain Younis Khan to hand him a permanent role as the national squad’s Batting Coach. Reliable sources have confirmed that Younis is already in discussion with PCB and has held talks with PCB officials on this. “PCB is in discussion with Younis Khan for the batting coach role from the New Zealand tour onwards. The discussions are for a long-term arrangement, depending on his availability,” said a source privy to the matter. “But, of course, these are ongoing discussions and things will be finalised soon,” he added. Younis was

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