T20 tri-series: Pakistan win toss, opt to bowl against Zimbabwe

Pakistan won the toss and opted to bowl against hosts Zimbabwe in the fourth match of the T20 tri-series being played in Zimbabwe.

The green shirts will be looking to make a comeback after they lost their second T20 match of the tri-series against Australia.

Australia beat Pakistan by nine wickets on Monday, ending the green shirts' eight-match winning streak in the shortest format of the game.

Fast bowler Billy Stanlake demolished Pakistan's top order with four quick wickets as they were held to 116 all out. Australia chased down the target in the 11th over, powered by skipper Aaron Finch's 68* off 33.

Pakistan beat Zimbabwe by 74 runs in the opening match of the series. 

 

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SC summons provincial IGs over illegal occupation of official residences

The Supreme Court on Wednesday summoned inspectors general (IGs) of all four provinces on July 6 (Friday) in a case pertaining to illegal occupation of official residences.

Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Mian Saqib Nisar while hearing a case regarding illegally occupation of official residences by police officials also summoned a record of ongoing cases in lower courts and stay orders issued on the residences in question.

During the hearing, the additional attorney general claimed that the provincial IGs are not cooperating.

“In Islamabad alone, 200 official residences have been illegally occupied by police officials,” the additional attorney general said.

“We apprised the IG Islamabad but he is not cooperating with us,” he lamented adding that the situation is similar in Karachi.

To this, the chief justice questioned as to why the IGs are not cooperating.

Justice Nisar then said, “Ask the IGs to appear in court whether via helicopter or plane.”

However, the additional attorney general said it was not possible for the IGs to appear immediately and asked for the hearing of the case to be adjourned till Friday.

Adjourning the hearing of the case till July 6, Justice Nisar ordered that all four IGs appear for the hearing and files be presented of illegally occupied residences on which stay orders were given.

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Pakistan can’t progress if Karachi isn’t managed well: Imran Khan

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan, who is in Karachi on a two-day visit as part of his election drive, termed the metropolis’ development as critical to Pakistan’s progress.

Addressing a gathering of business community on Wednesday, the PTI chief outlined his party’s plans for the city’s development.

“Pakistan cannot progress if its biggest city Karachi isn’t managed well,” said Imran, as he lamented the lack of basic facilities in the megapolis.

The PTI leader said his party, if voted into power, would introduce an empowered local government system in Karachi and take care of the city’s growing water needs by building desalination plants and power projects.

“Pakistan is lagging behind in the world, even in the subcontinent which is [one of the poorest] regions,” he said.

“The nation is in debt like it has never been before.. the rupee is sliding [against the dollar]. People want change. People of Sindh are ready for change.”

Imran is scheduled to tour different areas of the metropolis today as part of his ongoing campaign for the upcoming general election.

He is also set to unveil PTI’s first-ever national housing scheme for the public. 

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SC summons provincial IGs over illegal occupation of official residences

The Supreme Court on Wednesday summoned inspectors general (IGs) of all four provinces on July 6 (Friday) in a case pertaining to illegal occupation of official residences.

Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Mian Saqib Nisar while hearing a case regarding illegally occupation of official residences by police officials also summoned a record of ongoing cases in lower courts and stay orders issued on the residences in question.

During the hearing, the additional attorney general claimed that the provincial IGs are not cooperating.

“In Islamabad alone, 200 official residences have been illegally occupied by police officials,” the additional attorney general said.

“We apprised the IG Islamabad but he is not cooperating with us,” he lamented adding that the situation is similar in Karachi.

To this, the chief justice questioned as to why the IGs are not cooperating.

Justice Nisar then said, “Ask the IGs to appear in court whether via helicopter or plane.”

However, the additional attorney general said it was not possible for the IGs to appear immediately and asked for the hearing of the case to be adjourned till Friday.

Adjourning the hearing of the case till July 6, Justice Nisar ordered that all four IGs appear for the hearing and files be presented of illegally occupied residences on which stay orders were given.

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General Polls To Further Strengthen Democracy: President

General elections being held in Pakistan will further strengthen the democratic and political system in the country, said President Mamnoon Hussain.

Addressing the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Lahore the President said he is confident that the upcoming democratic government will continue the process of economic development and welfare of the masses.The President said that Pakistan’s importance has been enhanced on world level due to China Pakistan Economic Corridor project.

Mamnoon Hussain pointed out that trust of foreign investors is being restored due to peaceful environment in the country.

He said we need to focus on value added products to promote exports of Pakistan.Mamnoon Hussain said that Pakistan is an investment-friendly country and international investors are fully interested to invest in Pakistan due to effective steps being taken by the government.

He urged the business community to explore new trade opportunities.

He expressed the hope that diplomatic corps would play a positive role by urging the investors, traders and industrialists of their respective countries to avail the opportunities.

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‘Pakistan Committed To Root out Menace of Terror Financing’

Caretaker Minister for Finance, Dr Shamshad Akhtar has reiterated Pakistan’s strong commitment to take every possible step to root out the menace of terror financing and money laundering.

She expressed these views during a meeting with US Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia, Alice G. Wells in Islamabad.

She briefed the US official about Pakistan’s participation in recent FATF meeting in Paris and measures being taken to address concerns in this regard.They discussed the current state of Pak-US relations with particular focus on economic cooperation besides overall security situation in the region.

On the occasion, Finance Minister said that such bilateral visits enhance understanding of each other’s point of view on important issues. She also apprised Ms Wells about the current state of economy and said it is poised to move forward on the path of growth despite difficulties.Alice G.

Wells said relations between Washington and Islamabad have great importance and her country likes to carry it forward. She appreciated Pakistan’s stance on FATF issues.

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