The sculpture of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was unveiled at a graceful ceremony in Beijing
A sculpture of the father of the nation, Quaid-e-Azam, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, was unveiled at a prestigious ceremony in Beijing. The sculpture was created by famous Chinese master sculptor Yuan Xikun and is considered a symbol of the enduring friendship between Pakistan and China. Master Yuan Xikun is internationally known for his sculptural skills and commitment to the environment, winning numerous prestigious awards. His portfolio includes 25 sculptures of historical world figures housed in the International Celebrity Sculpture Garden at the Beijing Jintai Art Museum. Ambassador Moin-ul-Haq spoke at the event and praised Master Yuan for his artistic talent and meticulous attention to detail in creating this important sculpture. The unveiling of the Quaid-e-Azam sculpture in Beijing pays homage to Pakistan’s founding father and the shared values of both countries and underlines the strong and deep-rooted ties between Pakistan and China.
Pakistan government increases petrol price by 26 rupees per liter
The interim government has implemented further increases in petrol and diesel prices in Pakistan. The new tariffs, which will come into effect from September 16, 2023, will set petrol prices at Rs 331.38 per liter and diesel prices at Rs 329.18 per liter. This is the fourth consecutive increase in petroleum product prices, with petrol increasing by Rs 26.02 per liter and high speed diesel fuel (HSD) increasing by Rs 17.34 per liter. These successive increases have collectively increased interest rates on these products by more than 30% since July 31st.
Islamabad ATC grants bail to Parvez Elahi in complex assault case
On March 18, clashes broke out between police and PTI workers when party leader Imran Khan appeared for a public hearing on the Toshahana incident at the FJC.Elahi is one of several PTI leaders and employees arrested as part of a state crackdown on the PTI leadership following the violence in the country following Imran’s first arrest on May 9. He has been arrested at least 11 times in various cases since early June.On September 5, Elahi was arrested in a complex federal court case, hours after the Islamabad High Court (IHC) suspended his detention under Section 3 of the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) and ordered his release. The ATC granted police a two-day remand to former Punjab Chief Minister and later sent him to jail on a 14-day remand in the FJC terror case. ATC Judge Abu Al Hasnat Zulkarnain presided over today’s hearing. Advocates Babar Awan and Sardar Abdul Razak were present as Elahi’s lawyers, while public prosecutor Raja Naveed was also present.During the hearing, lawyers argued that Elahi was not named in the first information report (FIR) in which the judge accepted a bail application of Rs 20,000 against sureties.
Injured Haris and Naseem will be recovered before World Cup 2023,said Babar Azam
Azam’s side lost to co-hosts Sri Lanka by two wickets in a thrilling last-ball match of the rain-affected Super 4 final in Colombo on Thursday.Naseem and Rauf were injured during the defeat to Super 4 India in the 50-over tournament, a warm-up match for the ODI World Cup in India, which starts next month. “Haris Rauf is not bad. He has a slight side injury, but he will recover by the World Cup,” Azam said.“Naseem Shah missed a few games and we don’t know how he is recovering. But in my opinion, he will play in the World Cup.” The absence of the pace duo was felt when Pakistan failed to defend 252 for 42 against Sri Lanka. If you lose your best bowler, it will definitely hurt you and your team,” Azam said after the match. “It’s not that I didn’t try hard enough, but I couldn’t get a good result.” Zaman, a fast bowler who made an impact in the Pakistan Super League, had eight runs to defend and his first four bowled just two runs, including one wicket.However, the left-handed Asaranka, who scored 49 goals, drew cheers from the home crowd with his winning goal, leading defending champions Sri Lanka to their 11th Asian Cup final. Azam said the team will learn from their mistakes and put in a better performance in India next month when they are scheduled to play the much-awaited host nation in Ahmedabad on October 14.“Defensively, we didn’t have the reaction we should have. In bowling, we have problems in the middle overs,” Azam said. “We will learn from them and try to resolve them before going to the World Cup.”
Rain can destroy Pak vs Sri Lanka match on thursday
Pakistan and Sri Lanka will play a crucial match in the 2023 Asia Cup on Thursday. The winner of this match will qualify for the final against India.However, there is a high chance of rain on this day, which could affect the match. If the match is cancelled, both teams will share one point each.The group stage match between Pakistan and India was also canceled due to rain. The Super 4 match between both teams was also held on a preliminary day due to rain.A backup date will be set up for the 2023 Asian Cup final in case of rain. If both teams lose in the final, both teams will share the trophy.
Pakistan coach thanks India for wake up call before ICC World Cup
Babar Azam’s side suffered a 228-run defeat against India in a rain-soaked 50-over Super Four on Monday, the opening match of next month’s World Cup in India. India registered their biggest ODI win against their arch-rivals by defeating Pakistan for 128 in 32 overs with 356-2 after a rain-induced reserve day in Colombo.“My gut feeling is that I am grateful for the gift of the last two days,” Bradburn told reporters after the assault.“You don’t often get the chance to play against the best players in the world,” he added.“We haven’t lost a single cricket match in the last three months so it was a timely reminder that we have to come to the venue every day and give our best on the park and the last two days have shown that. It was actually a gift.’ I wouldn’t do that,” he said.After Azam won the toss, Pakistan elected to bowl, but the team quickly lost control after a 121-run opening stand between captain Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill. Virat Kohli and KL Rahul scored 122 and 111 runs respectively, taking India’s unbeaten run to a total of 233. We lost in every phase of the game,” Bradburn said. “There are no excuses, we didn’t perform well these past two days.” Pakistan’s bowling team, led by Shaheen Shah Afridi, rocked India’s top order in the group matches of the Asia Cup last week, crushing India for 266 before the match was called off due to rain.But Rohit, Gill, Rahul and Kohli came roaring back in the Super Four contest and shifted the focus of the attack to the bowlers. “Our hitting unit hasn’t been good for the past month, which is another positive sign,” he said. “We have complete confidence in them. We are very consistent in our selections. We know they will be successful.” Pakistan’s next match will be against Sri Lanka on Thursday.
Nawaz Sharif returns to Pakistan on October 21,says Shehbaz Sharif
Shehbaz’s statement, shared by PML-N Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb on social media platform X, said the party’s founder would receive a warm welcome upon his return. Shehbaz had said in July that if the PML-N came to power in the next election, Nawaz would be the party’s candidate for prime minister.Sharif left the country for health reasons in November 2019 after being convicted in a corruption case, but never returned. Nawaz’s resignation comes about 20 days after the Islamabad High Court’s order granting temporary relief on medical grounds in the Al Azizia case.In February 2020, the then government recognized him as a fugitive, and later the same year, an accountability court declared him the suspected perpetrator in connection with the Toshahana vehicle. It is mentioned here that in June 2023, the National Assembly and the House of Lords passed the Elections (Amendment) Act 2023. This empowered the Election Commission to pave the way for Nawaz’s return to Pakistan to unilaterally decide election dates and deadlines. The term of office for members of the Diet will be retroactively limited to five years.
ECP has an obligation under the constitution to draw new boundaries and hold elections – Zardari
The statement by key PPP figures comes a day after party leader Bilawal Bhutto Zardari called for timely elections and within the constitutional deadline of 90 days during a media interaction in Karachi on Friday. Announced. Although the ECP has ruled out elections this year, the 90-day election period following the dissolution of the National Assembly (NA), required by Article 224 of the Constitution, ends on November 9. The commission justified the announcement of the results of the new 2023 digital census and the decision to postpone the elections to after November 9, based on Article 17, Paragraph 2 of the Election Law, which provides: It has become The census has been officially announced. ““The Election Commission will conduct elections in accordance with the Constitution,” the former president said in a statement released today. He added that the ECP is committed to establishing new boundaries after the census. “We have full confidence in the Chief Election Commissioner and the Chief Election Commissioner,” Zardari said.
Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif may return to Pakistan in October
Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), officially announced his intention to return to Pakistan in October this year. The statement, his first public confirmation of the plan, was made during a meeting with PML-N party members and supporters at Stanhope House. Participants at the meeting included former Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif as well as other PML-N leaders such as Chaudhary Tanveer, Danyal Chaudhary, Chaudhary Nadeem Khan, Dr. Like Angerme.Nawaz Sharif’s visit to Pakistan is actually scheduled for next month, but the exact date has not yet been decided, according to people familiar with the Stanhope House meeting.About three weeks ago, the PML-N leader had planned to return to Pakistan in mid-October. These sources also said Nawaz Sharif is likely to return “in the second half of October.” Two weeks before this announcement, PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif confirmed his brother’s plans to return in October, saying that upon his return, Nawaz would lead his election campaign and face trial in the country. .
Babar Azam and Shadab Khan Nominated for ICC Player of the Month Award
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday announced the nominations for the ICC Player of the Month award for August, including Pakistan captain Babar Azam and all-rounder Shadab Khan along with West Indies batsman boomed Nicholas Pooran. Besides Pooran, Babar’s impressive performance and the prolific Spanish right-hander Babar aims to become the first men’s cricketer to win three ICC Men’s Player of the Month awards after scoring 53 and 60 in a three-match win,against Afghanistan and a mammoth 151 against Nepal in the Asia Cup opener last month. Meanwhile, Shadab is nominated for the Player of the Month award for the first time after impressing with both bat and ball in August against Afghanistan and Nepal. The run-scorer took just one century in the first two matches against Afghanistan but took 3-42 to ensure his whitewash. He also has a good record of 4-27 in the win against Nepal. Shadab paved the way for nomination for this prestigious award. The shortlist will then be voted on by the ICC Independent Voting Academy and fans around the world. The ICC Voting Academy comprises prominent members of the cricket fraternity, including renowned journalists, former players, broadcasters and members of the ICC Hall of Fame. The Voting Academy sends votes via email and holds 90 percent of the votes.