NEW Delhi: India Inc Wednesday said the government’s focus on modernisation and expansion of the country’s vast rail network without touching passenger fares and freight rates was a step in the right direction. Expressing happiness on no populist measures being incorporated in the budget, PHD Chamber of Commerce President Sharad Jaipuria said: “The focus was […]
NEW DELHI: Ushering in a new pricing regime through a transparent process, Railway Minister Mallikarjun Kharge Wednesday announced in the interim rail budget constitution of an independent Rail Tariff Authority (RTA) to advise the government on fixing of fares and freight. Describing the setting up of RTA as “a path breaking decision”, Kharge said, “Determination […]
KARACHI: Pakistani fast-bowling legend Waqar Younis insisted on Wednesday he had no hard feelings about being overlooked as national coach and threw his weight behind Moin Khan. The 42-year-old was shortlisted alongside Khan to replace Australian Dav Whatmore, whose contract ended last month, but the ex-wicketkeeper was given the nod by the Pakistan Cricket Board […]
ISLAMABAD: Former Pakistan captain turned politician Imran Khan has lashed out at the country’s newly reappointed cricket chief, alleging he was being rewarded for helping the ruling party commit fraud in last year’s general elections. Najam Sethi, a prominent journalist who was also appointed as interim chief minister of the Punjab province during last year’s […]