ISLAMABAD: Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday conveyed his warm wishes on Eid Al-Fitr to Prime Minister Imran Khan and shared his condolences with the Pakistani leader on the tragic PIA plane crash in Karachi that claimed 97 lives.
During their phone call, the two leaders discussed matters related to the global outbreak of COVID-19, and prospects of enhanced bilateral cooperation to address the situation.
“While thanking the Crown Prince for pardoning Pakistani prisoners and timely repatriation of Pakistani citizens from UAE, the Prime Minister lauded the steps being taken by the UAE authorities to curtail the spread of the pandemic,” said an official handout circulated by the PM Office.
“The Prime Minister underscored that without immediate, coordinated and comprehensive actions to create fiscal space, the developing world may have to contend with dire social, political and economic consequences of the pandemic,” the statement read.
Khan also highlighted his call for “Global Initiative on Debt Relief” for developing countries to help mitigate such consequences and to shore up economies.
He mentioned the worsening human rights situation in Indian-administered Kashmir and expressed his concern over the “demonization of Muslims in India in the context of Covid-19,” the statement added.
Abu Dhabi crown prince offers condolences to Pakistan over plane crash
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Abu Dhabi crown prince offers condolences to Pakistan over plane crash
- PM Khan thanked the UAE leader for timely repatriation of Pakistani citizens
- The premier also reiterated his call for debt relief for developing nations amid the coronavirus pandemic
Pakistan U-19 cricket team receives heroes’ welcome after Asia Cup triumph
- Pakistan beat India by 191 runs in final of Asia Cup U-19 tournament in Dubai on Sunday
- Large crowds thronged Islamabad airport, showered rose petals on cricketers upon arrival
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Under-19 cricket team arrived at the Islamabad International Airport on Monday to a heroes’ welcome after beating arch-rivals India in the final of the Asia Cup tournament a day earlier.
Pakistan thumped favorites India in a one-sided contest on Sunday in Dubai, beating them by 191 runs. Sent to bat first, Pakistan finished at an impressive 347-8 score after their 50 overs, powered by an explosive knock by batter Sameer Minhas, who smashed 172 off 113 balls.
In response, India could only manage a score of 156 runs before being bowled out, with Pakistan pacer Ali Raza returning figures of 4-42 from 6.2 overs.
“The Asian Under-19 champions received a rousing heroes’ welcome from the aircraft to Islamabad Airport, with enthusiastic receptions at several points along the way,” the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said in a statement.
The team was welcomed at the airport by State Minister for Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani and senior Islamabad Police officials. The U-19 cricket stars were showered with rose petals as a large crowd of fans thronged the players as they arrived at the airport.
Social media footage also showed a large number of fans posing with the cricket stars for selfies and pictures.
The Pakistan U-19 team earlier also cut a cake to celebrate their achievement on the return flight from Dubai.
“This team makes the nation proud and the future of Pakistan cricket shine bright,” PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi wrote on social media platform X on Sunday.
