West Indies spinner Allen out of T20 World Cup with injury

Dubai, Oct 20 (AFP/APP):West Indies spinner Fabian Allen has been ruled out of the Twenty20 World Cup with an ankle injury, the event technical committee announced Wednesday. Left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein, who has been with the team as a reserve player amid Covid-19 quarantine requirements, […]

Professor Dr. Iftikhar Ahmed rejoins Gomal University as VC

PESHAWAR, Oct 20 (APP):Professor Dr Iftikhar Ahmad has rejoined the post of Vice Chancellor Gomal University Dera Ismail Khan. According to a notification issued here on Wednesday by Registrar Office Gomal University DI Khan that Professor Dr Iftikhar Ahmad has rejoined university as Vice Chancellor […]

13 killed in Damascus army bus bombing: state media

Damascus, Oct 20 (AFP/APP):A bomb attack on an army bus in Damascus killed at least 13 people Wednesday in the bloodiest such attack in years, the SANA state news agency reported. “A terrorist bombing using two explosive devices targeted a passing bus” at a key […]

Auto sector shifts gear towards recycling parts, batteries

Paris, Oct 19 (AFP/APP):From ageing electric batteries to old engines to rearview mirrors, the auto industry is revving up its recycling efforts as it faces pressure to reduce its colossal carbon footprint. The world’s automakers are investing in facilities to salvage old parts but the […]

India deploys top spy experts to assist army operations in IIOJK

ISLAMABAD, Oct 19 (APP):Indian Home Ministry has deputed top Intelligence experts of various paramilitary forces and other agencies including Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), National Investigation Agency (NIA), Intelligence Bureau (IB) and Border Security Force (BSF) to assist Indian army and police in the ongoing […]

Fiji’s ex-sevens coach Baber to take helm for 15s tour

Suva, Fiji, Oct 19 (AFP/APP):Outgoing Fiji rugby sevens coach Gareth Baber will temporarily take control of the Pacific island nation’s 15s side for their upcoming European tour, team officials said Tuesday. The Welshman quit Fiji’s sevens programme last week after guiding them to a second […]

Russia cuts diplomatic ties with NATO in latest row

Moscow, Oct 18 (AFP/APP):Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Monday that Moscow was suspending its mission to NATO and closing the Western military bloc’s liaison mission in Russia, in a new diplomatic row. “We are suspending the work of our official mission to NATO, including […]

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