Indian Supreme Court Holds ‘Daily’ Hearings on Challenges to Removal of Special Status of Occupied Kashmir
India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) stripped occupied Kashmir of its special status by repealing Article 370 of the constitution in 2019. The move gave people in the rest of the country the right to own property and live permanently in occupied Kashmir.Section 370 limited the powers of the Indian Parliament to enforce laws within states, except in matters of national defense, foreign policy and communications.Kashmiris, international organizations, and critics of the Hindu nationalist-led Indian government see the move as an attempt to dilute the population of Muslim-majority Kashmir with Hindu settlers. explains that. Indian Express reports that a five-member tribunal headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud of India heard the petition and decided in August 2019 to repeal Section 370 by the Indian government. challenged the constitutional validity of“Hearing to commence on August 2 at 10:30 am and then proceed on a day-to-day basis,” the report quoted the Indian apex court as saying.It stated that the Indian government had a day earlier submitted an affidavit in the court, saying that it had “brought unprecedented development, progress, security and stability to the region, which was often missing during the old Article 370 regime” and that it was a “testament to the fact that Parliamentary wisdom…” was “exercised prudently”.However during the hearing today, Justice Chandrachud said the “Centre’s latest affidavit regarding the present status of occupied Kashmir with it’s special status revoked,would not have any bearing on the constitutional issues raised in the petition and it shall not be relied upon for that purpose”, The Indian Express said. Separately,Indian news agency ANI reported that the court had appointed two advocates as “nodal counsels for the preparation of common convenience compilations of documents”, it quoted. Commenting on the hearings, former prime minister of occupied Kashmir Omar Abdullah said today’s trial was “only the beginning”.“I hope the hearing will end soon and the Supreme Court’s decision will come out soon,” he told ANI.
Commission set up by Prime Minister to consider Pakistan’s participation of World Cup in India
Interstate Coordination Minister Esanur Rehman Mazari confirmed on Saturday that Prime Minister Shebaz Sharif has set up a commission to consider the Pakistan cricket team’s participation in the World Cup to be held in India later this year.“I received a letter last night regarding his formation,” he told Dawn by phone, adding that a special assistant to Prime Minister Tariq Fatemi had been appointed as the commission’s coordinator.He added that committee members would make recommendations for the Pakistani national team to visit India for the World Cup, but that the final decision on the matter “will be made at the prime minister’s office.”The development comes amid uncertainty over whether the Pakistani team will travel to India for the tournament, which is scheduled to run from 5 October to 19 November. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) formally informed the government last week to allow the national team to visit India for the upcoming International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup. According to the schedule, Pakistan will host World Cup matches at five venues: Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bangalore and Kolkata. PCB had asked the government for advice on various aspects of playing at each of the venues mentioned. If Babar Azam’s team reaches the semi-finals, they will not be playing in Mumbai, one of the host cities for the final four games. After the ICC upheld the PCB’s request to avoid Mumbai as one of Pakistan’s tourist destinations, the team will host the match in Kolkata instead. India has denied travel to Pakistan for the Asian Cup due to be held in August and September, and Pakistan has responded by stating that the World Cup will be held unless at least part of the Asian Cup matches are allowed in their country, threatened to boycott World cup. The conflict was finally resolved last month when the Asian Cricket Council accepted Pakistan’s match-sharing hybrid model solution between Pakistan and Sri Lanka.India will now play their Asian Cup matches at neutral venues in Sri Lanka.
Tosha Khana case against Imran Khan Declared Admissible, Trial Begins July 12
Rawalpindi police have named former Prime Minister Imran Khan on three counts of vandalism in the military, ISI offices and state areas.Federal Law Minister Nazir Tard has declared that Pakistan parliamentary elections will go ahead as scheduled.Imran Khan, chairman of the PTI, says Pakistan’s hybrid system of civilian-military leadership is driving the country into darkness because one person, the army chief, has “veto power”. Stated.Dollar falls in value after IMF announces deal details
Prime Minister Shebaz Announces First Discounted Cargo of Russian Crude Oil Has Arrived in Karachi
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that for the first time in history, a ship laden with Russian oil finally arrived in Karachi.“I have fulfilled yet another promise to my people,” Shehbaz said on Twitter. The prime minister called the day “a day of change” for the country. In April, Pakistan placed its first order for discounted Russian crude under a new deal.The Russian ship “Pure Point” is a 183-meter long oil tanker with 45,000 tons of oil, and is anchored at Birthplace 2 of the port. He claimed it was the first oil shipment from Russia to Pakistan and the beginning of a new relationship between Pakistan and Russia.“I commend everyone who has joined this national effort and contributed to making Russia’s oil import promise a reality,” he added.
Erdogan is selected as president of Turkey for third term
Turkish President “Recep Tayyip Erdogan” was sworn in as president for a third term on Saturday with his historic runoff victory.“As president, I swear my honor and integrity before the great Turkish people that I will do everything in my power to protect the existence and independence of the state … and I will do my duty impartially,” Erdogan later said. He saluted his soldiers in a pouring rain at a ceremony in front of the Houses of Parliament.After Erdogan was sworn in, parliamentary supporters gave him a standing ovation though some opposition lawmakers refused to stand.Mr Erdogan promised not to deviate from the rule of law and the secular principles of Mr Mustafa Kemal Ataturk. Prime Minister Shebaz Sharif attended the ceremony along with world leaders.On behalf of the Government and people of Pakistan, he congratulated President Erdogan.The two leaders shook hands and exchanged greetings.The President Erdogan expressed his gratitude to the Prime Minister and wished people of Pakistan the best of luck.
ICC officials left ‘impressed’ by Pakistan.
ICC Officials have been here since Wednesday and are meeting senior officials of the Pakistan Cricket Board, including Najam Sethi, interim chairman of the board’s administrative committee.The visit comes amid ongoing clash between the PCB and the Indian Cricket Control Board over the upcoming Asian Cup and World Cup.Sources claim there have been discussions between PCB and ICC officials on the matter, but the two agencies have refrained from speaking on the matter at an official level. “During their pre-scheduled two-day visit, Mr Barclay and Mr Aradis met with Mr Najam Sethi (Chairman of the PCB) and other PCB representatives to discuss a wide range of issues of mutual interest in cricket, including promotion,growth and development,” PCB statement said.Barkley only commented on how he and Aradis see progress in Pakistani sport in recent years, especially since full-blown cricket has returned to the country.“I want to visit all the Member countries and see how cricket and cricket administration operates in their respective fields as every country is different in terms everything and where they might sit in the cricketing hierarchy,” the ICC president was quoted as saying in the press release.“The cricket programmes are great here. Now international cricket has returned to Pakistan and the PCB is able to successfully deliver great arrangements at home, I think we`ll see Pakistan cricket reach another level for both men and women, and that will also have a positive impact of Pakistan in the world. In my view,we have a strategy to grow the game globally and we should see where the PCB fits in.I am highly impressed for what I have seen”. Najam sethi is thankful to Barclay and and Allardice for making the visit.“The PCB is looking forward to more discussions and working closely with the ICC. we should put together global strategies and plans to achieve the common objective of growing and developing the game by attracting new audiences,” said the PCB chief.
Indian political party BJP’s “Akhand Bharat” appalled FO Islamabad
Pakistan has expressed big concern over the idea of Akhand Bharat (Greater India), which is being increasingly run by the ruling Indian dispensation.Speaking in a press briefing on Thursday, Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch regretted the installation of a mural at the new parliament building in New Delhi.The mural states so-called modern India, including areas that now constitute parts of Pakistan and other countries. “We are furious over the statements made by some BJP politicians, including a union minister, linking the mural with Akhand Bharat, she said.The FO spokesperson said that “The increasing dissemination of the ideas of Akhand Bharat by members of India’s ruling elite is of great concern.I strongly advise against using rhetoric against other countries just to promote theirfilthy agenda. She urges upon to cooperate with them to build a peaceful and prosperous South Asia. She also expressed her concern over India’s recent attempt to seek the death penalty for prominent Kashmir leader Yassin Malik. Malik was sentenced to death in prison last year in a hoax case marked by fabricated charges and a lack of a fair trial.Despite her deteriorating health, she was being held in inhumane conditions at the infamous Tihar Prison. This political retaliation was aimed at silencing the Kashmiri leadership and intimidating the Kashmiri people. This is a manifestation of India’s unending and widespread crackdown at the IIOJC, where political leaders and human rights defenders are routinely imprisoned on fabricated and unsubstantiated charges,” she said.A spokesman for the vice president called on Indian authorities to stop the farcical trial against Malik.“He must have access to quality medical care and be able to live freely among those around him and his family. India must also immediately and unconditionally release Kashmiri leaders and human rights activists who are unjustly detained in IIOJK and prisons across India,” she stressed.
Lahore court extends bail for Imran on 3 charges related to May 9 riots
The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Lahore today extended the bail of PTI Chairman Imran Khan, in a lawsuit related to the May 9 violence involving the vandalism of Jinnah House and Askari Tower.At least 8 people were killed and up to 290 injured on May 9 after the PTI chief was arrested by the National Accounts Office in the Al-Qadir Trust case. Protesters also stormed the corps commander’s residence in Lahore (also known as the Jinnah House) demolished the gates of the command center in Rawalpindi.More than 1900 angry protesters across the country have since been rounded up in clashes with police. A lawsuit was also launched against Imran and his party officials. On May 19, Judge Ijaz Ahmad granted bail to the former prime minister until June 2 in three cases, subject to the payment of bail of Rs 100,000 each. At the beginning of today’s hearing, the judge instructed Imran to come to the podium. “I have been given an explanation as to why I was not participating in the investigation, but now I must participate,Imran said to judge.He also told that his life is threatened”.In response, PTI chief attorney Salman Safdar said Imran was ready to participate in the investigation, but he requested that all cases be heard on the same day. “I intend to complete all three cases,” he said in court.President Safdar also called for all cases to be resolved ahead of the June 20 hearing and promised that Imran would attend the investigation on the day the court issued the order. Judge Butter then allowed Imran to leave the country and extended his bail.LHC extends Imran bail in Jill Shah murder caseFollowing the ATC, the PTI Commissioner also appeared at the Lahore High Court (LHC) for a hearing on bail claims in a case involving the concealment of facts and evidence relating to the death of a PTI employee who was involved in a traffic accident. .Imran arrived at the court under heavy security. A video posted on the official PTI Twitter account showed his vehicle surrounded by a large security force outside the LHC.
Pakistan announced the schedule of ODI and T20I squad against New zealand
PCB has announced the schedule of Pakistani team’s ODI and T20I against New Zealand.There are not many changes in the playing 11.Shaheen Shah Afridi said he was called up for T20I and ODI team in Pakistan for the series against New Zealand which is starting from 14th April until 7th May.Alongside Shaheen, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Harris Rauf and Mohammad Rizwan will also return to both teams. All of these players were resting in 3 T20I series last month against Afghanistan in Sharjah.This means Babar Azam will resume his normal duties as captain in ODI and in T20I series with New Zealand while Shadab will return to his original position as vice-captain. The three young guns Isanullah, Saim Ayub and Zaman Khan will stay with the T20I squad after their excellent performances in Sharjah.The squad will assemble in Lahore on 6 April where the training camp will commence on 7 April.SQUADS: T20I: Babar Azam (captain), Shadab Khan (vice-captain), Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Ihsanullah, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shan Masood and Zaman Khan ODI: Babar Azam (captain), Shadab Khan (vice-captain), Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Haris Sohail, Ihsanullah, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Naseem Shah, Salman Ali Agha, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shan Masood and Usama Mir.Reserves: Abbas Afridi, Abrar Ahmed and Tayyab Tahir Series schedule (T20Is to start at 9pm; ODIs to begin at 3.30pm): 14 Apr – 1st T20I, Lahore 15 Apr – 2nd T20I, Lahore 17 Apr – 3rd T20I, Lahore 20 Apr – 4th T20I, Rawalpindi 24 Apr – 5th T20I, Rawalpindi 27 Apr – 1st ODI, Rawalpindi 29 Apr – 2nd ODI, Rawalpindi 3 May – 3rd ODI, Karachi 5 May – 4th ODI, Karachi 7 May – 5th ODI, Karachi
World Cup 2023,who is in and who is out
India and champions England are definitely among them, but former champions West Indies, South Africa and Sri Lanka may have a long and difficult road ahead of them to reach the 2023 World Cup. be.AFP Sport finds out who needs what to create a global showcase in India in October and November. So far,seven teams have booked seats in his 10-man tournament. These are India (the host country) and Pakistan, England, Australia, New Zealand, Bangladesh and Afghanistan, each passing through the Super League with 11+ wins.That leaves the Super League berth now occupied by the West Indies, with its last second place coming in June and be in the top two in a 10-team qualifier to be held in Zimbabwe in July.Sri Lanka,South Africa and Ireland still have a chance to secure eighth place in the qualifiers,but Zimbabwe and the Netherlands are out. The missing team has one last chance to go to India as one of his top two finishers in ots 10-team qualifier in Zimbabwe. The host nation and the Netherlands are already in the game for that. The five teams relegated to the Superleague join Scotland, Oman and Nepal, who were the top three teams in World Cup League Two, and two others yet to be decided.The two of the latter will be contested in Namibia next week in the League Two repechage, when Papua New Guinea, the United Arab Emirates, the United States, Jersey and Canada join the hosts in a play-off contest.