Day: May 2, 2023

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Pakistanis Weigh in on Viral IPL Fight Involving Kohli, Gambhir and Naveen

The recent match between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League (IPL) saw a heated altercation between Virat Kohli and Naveen-ul-Haq.

The incident occurred towards the end of the match and continued until the post-match presentation. Kohli, who was batting at the time, was seen sledging Naveen, who retaliated immediately, resulting in a heated exchange.

The argument escalated when Kohli showed his shoe to Naveen, while umpires attempted to intervene. The incident caused a stir, and Gautam Gambhir also got involved.

The exchange was taken seriously, and the IPL authorities fined Kohli and Gambhir 100% of their match fees for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct, while the Afghan bowler was fined 50%.

Meanwhile, cricket fans in Pakistan also reacted to the incident on social media with mixed reactions. Here are some social media reactions:

Source: Pro Pakistani

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Zong 4G Announces Corporate Partnership with Shabbir Tiles and Ceramics Ltd.

Zong 4G, one of Pakistan’s leading telecom operators, has signed a contract with Shabbir Tiles and Ceramics Ltd, one of the country’s largest manufacturers and suppliers of tiles and ceramics, to provide customized corporate voice, data, and Enterprise solutions.

The partnership will enable Shabbir Tiles and Ceramics Ltd to perform daily operations with increased efficiency and reliability. As part of the partnership, Zong 4G will provide Shabbir Tiles and Ceramics Ltd with tailored data and voice services for its core operational business. The contract signing ceremony was held in the presence of representatives from both companies.

Commenting on the partnership, the official spokesperson for Zong 4G said, “We are delighted to announce our partnership with Shabbir Tiles and Ceramics Ltd. At Zong 4G, we are committed to providing innovative and reliable communication solutions that cater to the unique needs of our corporate clients. With this partnership, we aim to support Shabbir Tiles and Ceramics Ltd. in achieving their business objectives and enhancing their customer experience.”

Commenting on the partnership, Farooq Raza Khan, Director GCSS at Zong 4G, said, “Our customized corporate voice, data, and Enterprise solutions are designed to meet the specific needs of businesses, and we believe that this partnership will enable Shabbir Tiles and Ceramics Ltd. to improve their operational efficiency and productivity. We look forward to a long and fruitful partnership with Shabbir Tiles and Ceramics Ltd.”

The partnership between Zong 4G and Shabbir Tiles and Ceramics Ltd. is a testament to Zong’s commitment to providing customized and reliable communication solutions to businesses across Pakistan. The telecom operator has established itself as a leader in the telecom industry with its extensive network coverage and innovative services.

Source: Pro Pakistani

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Pakistan’s Trade Deficit Narrows by 40% in 10 Months of FY23

Pakistan’s trade deficit narrowed by 39.62 percent to $23.713 billion during the first ten months (July-April) of the current fiscal year 2022-23 (FY23) compared to $39.272 billion during the same period of last year, the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) said on Tuesday.

The country’s exports during July-April (2022-23) were recorded at $23.174 billion against the exports of $26.247 billion in July-April of 2021-22, showing a decline of 11.71 percent, according to the trade data released by PBS on Tuesday.

The imports decreased by 28.44 percent during the period under review, going down from $65.519 billion last year to $46.887 billion during the current year.

April’s performance YoY

On a year-on-year basis, exports witnessed a decline of 26.68 percent and were recorded at $2.124 billion in April 2023 against the exports of $2.897 billion in April 2022.

The imports also decreased to $2.953 billion in April 2023 from $6.661 billion in April 2022, showing negative growth of 55.67 percent. The trade deficit narrowed by 77.98 percent on a YoY basis to $829 million in April 2023 compared to $3.764 billion in April 2022.

Source: Pro Pakistani