Connect with us

Business

Pak vs SA: Pakistan struggling against South Africa in must-win match

Published

on

  • Pakistan had won the toss and opted to bat first against South Africa.

Pakistan are struggling against South Africa in must-win match against South Africa at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium on Friday.

Pakistan lost their openers in the powerplay in their must-win match against South Africa at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium on Friday.

Skipper Babar Azam and Ifitkhar Ahmed are on the crease for Pakistan, scoring 102/3 after 20 overs.

Both the openers, Imam Ul Haq and Abdullah Shafique, were dismissed by Marco Jansen.

Later, Gerald Coetzee dismissed Mohammad Rizwan during the 16th over to leave Pakistan three down.

Earlier, Pakistan won the toss and opted to bat first which is Pakistan’s fifth appearance in the tournament.

Led by Babar Azam, the team is hoping to rebound from three consecutive upsets against India, Australia and Afghanistan and eyes a victory against the formidable Proteas, captained by Temba Bavuma.

“Every match important so we will try our best. Put runs on the board,” said Babar Azam at the toss.

“We need to improve in all departments, especially fielding and bowling.”

Bavuma, who is returning after an illness, said he was “feeling a lot better”.

“Inspirational performances from the guys, batters are close to their best, areas to improve but a lot of confidence. Not like a T20 World Cup, there’s a lot more here, keep finding that momentum. I would definitely have batted, hopefully will skid on at night,” said the Proteas skipper. 

Playing XI

Pakistan: Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Wasim, Haris Rauf

South Africa: Temba Bavuma (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Tabraiz Shamsi, Lungi Ngidi

Business

The NORINCO Group is invited by CM Sindh to explore opportunities.

Published

on

By

Chinese companies have been invited by Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah to visit Karachi and other regions of Sindh Province in order to observe the quickly growing businesses and investigate prospects in fields like clean energy, infrastructure development, and public transit projects.

Speaking in Beijing to a delegation headed by the chairman of NORINCO International Co., Ltd., he stated that all facilities required would be provided by the governments of Sindh Province and Pakistan.

With assistance from NORINCO International, the Sindh Chief Minister stated that the Provincial Government will firmly urge North Vehicle and BeiBen to think about setting up a Vehicle Assembly Plant in the Dhabeji Special Economic Zone.

Continue Reading

Business

A deal with Pakistan to fight financial crimes has been approved by the Saudi cabinet.

Published

on

By

In order to strengthen collaboration in the fight against money laundering, terrorist financing, and associated crimes, the Saudi Press Agency announced this week that the Saudi cabinet, led by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, had approved a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Pakistan’s Financial Monitoring Unit (FMU).

Due to its severe money laundering and terrorism funding issues in recent years, Pakistan was added to the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) grey list in June 2018.

The nation was taken off the gray list in October 2022 after enacting extensive measures to fortify its financial system.

The FMU is Pakistan’s financial intelligence unit, created under the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2010 and tasked with collaborating with foreign partners and evaluating reports of suspicious transactions.

According to the SPA, “the cabinet approved a memorandum of understanding regarding cooperation in exchanging investigations related to money laundering, terrorist financing, and related crimes between the Financial Monitoring Unit in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the General Department of Financial Investigation at the Presidency of State Security in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.”

The MoU is an indication of Saudi Arabia and Pakistan’s growing strategic partnership. A significant Pakistani diaspora resides in the Kingdom, and numerous Pakistani businesses have established a presence there.

Saudi Arabia has been a key supporter of Pakistan’s economy, bolstering its reserves with substantial deposits in the State Bank of Pakistan and offering deferred oil payment facilities.

Continue Reading

Business

SFD and Pakistan Sign Two Deals Totaling $1.61BLN

Published

on

By

Two agreements totaling $1.61 billion have been inked by Pakistan and the Saudi Fund for Development to improve their bilateral economic cooperation.

Continue Reading

Trending