Islamabad: The caretaker federal government appointed Lt Gen Muhammad Munir Afsar as National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA ) Chairman on Monday.

The appointment was approved by the caretaker cabinet.

Lt Gen Munir was the Inspector General for Communication and Information Technology (IG C&IT) prior to his appointment as NADRA chairman. He is a member of the 81 PMA Long Course and the 16 Punjab Regiment.

Lt Gen Afsar, who is also recipient of Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military), was promoted to the three-star rank, in October 2022.

Earlier, Asad Rehman had assumed the role of acting chairman of the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) following the resignation of Tariq Malik on June 13.

Tariq Malik was prohibited from traveling internationally after the FIA added his name to the no-fly list.

The FIA and the NAB have both opened proceedings against him, according to the sources. Malik was first appointed Nadra chief in July 2013.

However, he resigned in January 2014. He was once again appointed to lead the authority in June 2021.

Karachi: Pakistan won the Over40s Global Cricket Cup after defeating the West Indies by a commanding 152 runs in a thrilling final match.

Pakistan set the stage for their victory by posting a formidable total of 329 runs on the board. Their innings was powered by stellar contributions from several key players.

Misbah-ul-Haq, the former Pakistan national team captain, showcased his class with an exceptional century. He played a scintillating innings, amassing 106 runs off just 93 balls, featuring six boundaries and an impressive seven sixes.

Hasan Raza greatly boosted Pakistan's score by scoring 68 runs, and veteran all-rounder Abdul Razzaq added 38 runs to the total.

Pakistan was able to set the West Indies a lofty goal thanks to their combined efforts.

However, the West Indies faced a formidable challenge in Pakistan's bowling attack, particularly the spin wizard Abdul Qadir. Qadir displayed his magic on the field, dismissing six West Indies players and causing significant disruptions in their batting lineup. His remarkable spell of bowling played a crucial role in Pakistan's victory.

The Pakistani bowling attack, especially the master of spin Abdul Qadir, presented the West Indies with a considerable challenge, nevertheless. Due to Qadir's on-field sorcery, six West Indies players were removed, which significantly messed up their batting order. Pakistan's victory was largely due to his superb bowling performance.

Islamabad: Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani will visit China to participate in the 3rd Trans-Himalaya Forum for International Cooperation, being held in Nyingchi, Tibet Autonomous Region, on October 4-5.

Wang Yi, China's foreign minister, sent a special invitation to the foreign minister, according to a statement released by the foreign office on Monday.

The Trans-Himalaya Forum was established in 2018 to foster greater practical collaboration among the nations in the region on a range of issues, including developing cultural ties, protecting the environment, conserving the environment, and geographical connectivity.

The Forum's most recent in-person gathering took place in 2019. This year's Forum will focus on "Ecological Civilization and Environmental Protection."

The Foreign Office in a statement said during his stay in Tibet, FM Jilani will address the opening ceremony of the Trans-Himalaya Forum.

The Deputy Prime Minister of Mongolia, the Foreign Minister of China, and the Interim Foreign Minister of Afghanistan will be among the regional leaders the foreign minister will meet with on the sidelines.