ZAFAR MAHMOOD
11 coaches in 5 years, 7 players out mid-series: Why Pakistan Cricket keeps hitting reset button
Pakistan cricket has initiated another significant overhaul in its team management. Mike Hesson now leads the Test side after Sarfaraz Ahmed's removal following a series loss. Seven players were released from the Test squad, and new replacements were named. This marks a pattern of frequent resets in Pakistan's cricketing structure. The board faces scrutiny over its approach to building stability.
Pakistan seeks to block US-based website of minority Ahmadis
Harris Zafar said Pakistan's Telecommunication Authority earlier this month issued a legal notice for him and fellow American Amjad Mahmood Khan, who also manages Trueislam.com, demanding that the site be shut down.
PoK government signs agreements with Chinese firm to build 700MW hydropower project
China Gezhouba Group and its local partner Laraib Group Pakistan are the shareholders of the 'Azad Pattan Hydropower Project', which is located on Jhelum river in Sadhanoti district of PoK, Dawn newspaper reported.
Pakistan Navy to add over 50 vessels to its fleet, says outgoing Chief of Naval Staff
He said the Hangor submarine project, which is being carried out in collaboration with China, was progressing according to the plan, and four submarines were being built each in Pakistan and China.
Admiral Amjad Khan Niazi, commissioned in 1985, takes over as new Pakistan Navy chief
Niazi was commissioned in the Operations Branch of the Pakistan Navy in 1985 and won the Sword of Honour upon completion of initial training at the Pakistan Naval Academy. The new naval chief has also served in various command and staff appointments.
Pakistan Navy successfully test-fires anti-ship missiles
The successful demonstration of missile firing is a testament to the Pakistan Navy's operational capability and military readiness, the official said. On the occasion, Admiral Abbasi said that the “Pakistan Navy is fully capable to respond enemy's aggression befittingly”. The Navy did not divulge more details.
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Turkish shipyard’s Pakistan links may nix its $2.3 billion India deal
While Turkish yard’s ‘win’ was announced in June, no formal contract signed yet.
Chinese military says its top General's visit to Pakistan 'very successful'
During his visit, Gen Xu held talks with Pakistan Army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa and met President Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan.
Eminent Muslim citizens hail PM’s outreach to minorities
The citizens said in a letter the community would welcome confidence-building measures.
Chinese military silent over Pakistan naval ships absence at Chinese navy fleet review
Chinese defence ministry spokesman Col Ren Guochang said the Chinese navy's 70th anniversary celebrations will "undoubtedly concretise the friendship and mutual relations between the PLA Navy and its international counterparts."
Pakistan Navy commissions indigenously built 17,000-tonne fleet tanker
"PNS Moawin can transport two helicopters," it said, adding that the ship can also provide overseas support during any humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.
Pakistani authorities asked to forcefully pursue with India, World Bank violations of Indus Water Treaty
The Committee observed that this was a very significant achievement and if properly implemented could prove instrumental in averting the water crisis that was seriously threatening Pakistan.
Pakistan test-fires naval cruise missile Harba
The missile is capable of hitting its target from surface to surface and ground assault," Pakistan Navy said.
Shah Rukh Khan feted with honorary doctorate by Maulana Azad University
Pranab Mukherjee was the chief guest at the sixth convocation where nearly 48K students were awarded degrees.
Pakistan Navy successfully test-fires shore-based anti-ship missile
Naval chief Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah said the launch of new missile system was part of Pakistan Navy's continuous effort to enhance its capabilities.
Narendra Modi lends ear to presentation on 2002 riots
A known critic of Narendra Modi, Syed Zafar Mahmood today presented a slide show, touching various aspects of problems being faced by Muslims.
India and Pakistan seal accord to ease visa restrictions
India and Pakistan sealed an agreement to ease tough visa restrictions for travellers as the nuclear-armed neighbours move slowly to rebuild relations.
Negative list of banned items needs to be further negotiated: Zafar Mahmood, Pakistan commerce secretary
"We said that the likely time to phase out the negative list is this year-end. The Cabinet decided that in principle. However, it needs to be further negotiated with India. "
India, Pakistan to announce new visa regime for businessmen soon: Zafar Mahmood
India and Pakistan are expected to formally announce by next month finalisation of a new visa regime to facilitate movement of businessmen.
Pakistan will approach India on 'non-tariff barriers': Zafar Mahmood
Pak govt will approach India to seek the removal of non-tariff barriers so that bilateral trade relations can be normalised in "real terms".
Pakistan to try for more concessions from India
Pakistan will try to get more concessions for its products from India as it switches over to a negative list regime, commerce secretary Zafar Mahmood said
Pak parliamentary panel endorses MFN status to India
A Pakistani parliamentary panel on Kashmir has endorsed the government's decision to give Most-Favoured Nation (MFN) status to India to normalise bilateral trade relations, a media report said today.
Anand Sharma invited to Pakistan to sign 3 trade liberalising pacts
Sharma has been invited to Pakistan next month to sign three agreements removing non-tariff barriers in bilateral trade, according to a media report.
It's On: MFN status for India by December next year
Pakistan has agreed to allow import of all items, barring a few hundred on the negative list that will be ready by February 2012.
Pakistan to open flood gates for Indian goods in February, on way to MFN
Pakistan today agreed to open its market for over 7,000 items from India in the next three months and promised to grant New Delhi crucial MFN.
Pakistan to open trade with India; no firm commitment on MFN
Pakistan today agreed to open its market for a large number of Indian goods, but did not make any firm commitment on granting New Delhi MFN.
Trade talks begin; Pakistan asks India to have "trust faith"
Amidst high expectations by India on the MFN issue, Pakistan today asked New Delhi to have "trust and faith" in it, as "times have changed".
India, Pakistan set to ease visa restrictions for business people
Fahim said the visa regime could be further liberalized to boost bilateral trade and allow it to reach its full potential.
India, Pak head for clash at WTO today
Pak has lobbied hard to get approval for the package that would allow duty free entry to 75 items, 64 of them textile products, into the EU countries for 3 yrs.
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