Lahore: Ghani Glass beat Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) by one run at Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi in the sixth round of the President’s Cup one-day tournament on Saturday.

The Ghani Glass duo of Hussain Talat (107 not out, 92b, 8x4s, 4x6s) and Tayyab Tahir (95, 98b, 9x4s, 1x6) stitched a breezy 172-run third-wicket partnership to help the team rack up 307-5 in 50 overs.

Sirajuddin picked up three wickets while Maaz Sadaqat and Sajid Khan bagged one each.

In reply, KRL opening batters, Maaz (92, 80b, 8x4s, 4x6s) and Israrullah (74, 94b, 8x4s) put up a 168-run stand. A quick loss of wickets following the mammoth opening stand reduced KRL to 212-4 in 39.2 overs before Aamer Azmat bludgeoned a 37-ball 66 hitting six fours and four sixes yet they agonisingly fell one run short.

Khurram Shahzad, Niaz Khan, Usama Mir and Saeed Ali bagged two wickets each.

At Diamond Club Ground in Islamabad, SNGPL defeated PTV by 65 runs. Batting first, SNGPL posted 328-9 courtesy half-centuries from Abdullah Shafique (68, 53b, 9x4s, 2x6s), Haseebullah (62, 65b, 4x4s, 2x6s) and Abdul Samad (60, 47b, 6x4s, 2x6s).

Jahandad Khan and Farhan Shafiq picked up three wickets each while Abdul Wahid Bangalzai bagged two scalps.

PTV’s chase was highlighted by a spirited Waqar Hussain ton (109, 109b, 14x4s, 1x6) with little contributions from the other batters. Usman Khalid (30, 36b, 3x4s) and Taimur Khan (28, 31b, 1x4, 1x6) briefly provided support as PTV were all out for 263 in 48.2 overs.

Mehran Mumtaz took three wickets while Yasir Shah and Kamran Ghulam picked up two wickets apiece.

Scores in brief:

SNGPL beat PTV by 65 runs at Diamond Club Ground, Islamabad

SNGPL 328-9, 50 overs (Abdullah Shafique 68, Haseebullah 62, Abdul Samad 60; Farhan Shafiq 3-43, Jahandad Khan 3-63, Abdul Wahid Bangalzai 2-60)

PTV 263 all out, 48.2 overs (Waqar Hussain 109, Usman Khalid 30, Taimur Khan 28; Mehran Mumtaz 3-44, Kamran Ghulam 2-43, Yasir Shah 2-49)

Ghani Glass beat KRL by one run at Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

Ghani Glass 307-5, 50 overs (Hussain Talat 107 not out, Tayyab Tahir 95; Sirajuddin 3-64)

KRL 306-8, 50 overs (Maaz Sadaqat 92, Israrullah 74, Aamer Azmat 66; Khurram Shahzad 2-38, Saeed Ali 2-40, Usama Mir 2-74)

Monday’s fixtures: PTV vs WAPDA, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium; Ghani Glass vs SBP, Diamond Club Ground; SNGPL vs HEC, Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium

Islamabad: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Saturday reaffirmed the resolve to further enhance their bilateral economic cooperation and Saudi investments in Pakistan.

The commitment was expressed during meeting between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on the sidelines of 15th OIC Islamic Summit Conference, in Banjul, The Gambia today.        

The meeting expressed deep concern over the recent developments in the Middle East and called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.                           

The two sides also noted the significant role of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation on issues concerning the Muslim Ummah including the situations in Palestine and Kashmir.              

Noting the importance of long-standing strategic and economic relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, the two sides reaffirmed the resolve to further enhance economic cooperation and Saudi investments in Pakistan.                                                            

Ishaq Dar lauded Saudi Arabia's 'Vision 2030' aimed at socio-economic transformation of the Kingdom in the 21st century.      

He said the recent visit of Saudi Foreign Minister with a high level delegation to Pakistan represented a new momentum in economic collaboration between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.   

Pakistan, Kuwait to continue engagement for enhanced ties

Pakistan and Kuwait have agreed to continue their bilateral engagement to advance ties in all domains particularly economy.

An understanding to this effect was reached during meeting between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on the sidelines of 15th OIC Islamic Summit Conference, in Banjul, The Gambia today.          

Ishaq Dar underscored Pakistan's priority to transform the traditionally fraternal ties with Kuwait into a mutually beneficial economic partnership.        

The two leaders expressed solidarity with the people of Palestine and called on UN Security Council to take urgent steps for immediate ceasefire in Gaza.   

FM in The Gambia to represent Pakistan at OIC Islamic Summit

The 15th OIC Islamic Summit has kicked off in Banjul, The Gambia.      

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar is leading the Pakistani delegation at the summit.  

Pakistan would highlight ongoing genocide in Gaza, the right to self-determination of Kashmiri people, the imperatives of solidarity and unity of Muslim Ummah, rising Islamophobia, issues of climate change, terrorism, and other contemporary global challenges.        

Earlier, on his arrival at venue of the summit this afternoon, the Foreign Minister was welcomed by President of The Gambia Adama Barrow.                   

Islamabad: Ministry of Religious Affairs on Saturday asked intending pilgrims to get vaccinated at least five days before their departure for Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj. 

According to an official of Ministry this is a mandatory requirement.

Each pilgrim would receive a package containing a large travel bag, a small hand-carry bag, a shoe bag, an Ihram belt for men and a scarf for women.

The pre- Hajj Flight Operation is commencing from Thursday and it will conclude on ninth of the next month.

Over sixty-eight thousand intending pilgrims will reach Saudi Arabia through 259 flights under the Government Hajj Scheme this year.