Former Pakistan cricket team all-rounder Abdul Razzaq says that the good players of Gilgit should move to cities like Islamabad, Pindi, or Karachi to join the PSL. In one of the programs, a young man from Gilgit asked the former all-rounder what is the reason for not seeing the players of Gilgit in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). In response to the question, Abdul Razzaq said that there was talk of including players from Gilgit for PSL, but players from Gilgit never came to play PSL. He said that cricket is played in Gilgit, similarly, the Pakistan Cricket Board is also planning to build a cricket stadium in Gilgit, but to join the PSL, the good players of Gilgit are advised to move to Karachi or Islamabad, Pindi, or KP. done, thus making their paths to join the PSL easier.

PTI Sindh President Haleem Adil Sheikh addresses a press conference in Karachi on Sunday to highlight the alleged rigging in polls. Photo: NNIPakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Sindh President Haleem Adil Sheikh has called for the chief electioncCommissioner (CEC) to tender an apology to the nation or face consequences under Article 6 for his alleged role in rigging the Feb 8 general election. Sheikh revealed a recent presentation in Islamabad highlighted how 80 seats, won by PTI-backed Independent candidates as per Form 45, were allegedly manipulated by changing Form 47. During the press conference, former MPA Jamal Siddiqui, former MNA Aftab Jahangir, and various PTI candidates were also present. Haleem said from 22 NA seats of Karachi, we won 20 seats and from three NA seats of Hyderabad we won two.

Gerrymandering polls compromised nation's suffrage, said Qomi Awami Tehreek (QAT) head Ayaz Latif Palijo on Sunday. According to a statement, the QAT chief said that the Grand Democratic Alliance (GDA) has exposed the bogus election. He continued that the fake election has proved to be a fraud and an attack on democracy with 250 million people of Pakistan and Sindh. The mafias who could not win in the elections, now buy the elections. On February 20, under the leadership of Pir Sahib Pagara, millions of people will reject the bogus election in the public meeting to be held in Moro.

ISLAMABAD - At least five people were killed and several others sustained injuries when two passenger buses were collided on Coastal Highway Kund Malir area in the Lasbela district of Balochistan on Sunday. According to rescue officials, the collision occurred at the Coastal Highway Kund Malir, a popular tourist spot. The victims were immediately transported to the DHQ Hospi­tal for medical treatment, a pri­vate news channel reported. According to a Police source, one bus was heading from Ka­rachi to Gwadar whereas the other from Gwadar to Karachi.

ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to replace the gas merit order with priority for distribution of gas for domestic, commercial including bread ovens and industry for processing purposes. A senior official of the Ministry of Energy told The News that the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has approved changes in the gas merit order in this regard. SIFC has approved new merits with priority for allocating gas to domestic and commercial, including ovens and industries primarily to stimulate economic activity at a certain pace and sustain it throughout the year. Currently, the domestic and commercial sectors top the gas merit list followed by the power and export sectors. The official said that there is also a need to limit the diversion of LNG to the domestic sector as SNGPL has diverted 19 LNG cargoes to the domestic sector this winter alone.

From Tribune staff reportsLEEDS — Funbox, an attraction that bills itself as the World’s Biggest Bounce Park is coming to Leeds. Friday bounce sessions begin at 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday sessions begin at 10:30 a.m. To secure your tickets and partake in the Funbox experience, visit: https://funbox.com/birmingham. The whole family can enjoy the park together and really let out their inner child. Garret’s Place serves foster children and the families who care for them by providing for basic needs, connection and support. They provide suitcases, clothes, books, toys, school supplies and other items to children entering the foster system.

PPP chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has revealed that he was offered to lead the next possible coalition government as the prime minister for two years. However, he declined the offer as his party only wants to ensure democracy and the survival of the federation. Talking with reference to these negotiations, Bilawal said the PPP does not want federal ministries in return for supporting the PML-N’s candidate for the position of the prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif. This is why we have decided that [PPP Co-chairman] Asif Ali Zardari will be the party’s candidate for president," he added. Bilawal said his party is being accused of perpetrating violence during the polling but these claims run contrary to fact.

The recently concluded elec­tion has left the public eager­ly awaiting a clear strategy from political parties to address press­ing economic concerns, includ­ing inflation, growth, debt, and investment. Meanwhile, our GDP lags be­hind global standards, public debt has hit record levels, and the in­vestment budget remains insuffi­cient to set the country toward a growth trajectory. To begin with, the State Bank’s attempts to control inflation through monetary tools have failed due to deep-seated struc­tural issues. Despite celebrating the victo­ries, political parties must recog­nize the gravity of the challenges facing the nation. Only through these measures can we uplift the lives of ordinary citizens and set our country on a prosper­ous economic path.

(Begin VT)NIKKI HALEY (R-Presidential Candidate): He's going to spend most of this year in a courtroom, not on a campaign trail. South Carolina Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, who opposed the bipartisan Senate legislation joins us now from Clemson, South Carolina. You stunned many of your colleagues and U.S. allies around the world when you opposed this recent…SENATOR LINDSEY GRAHAM: Yes. SENATOR LINDSEY GRAHAM: Yes, I'm saying that the House proposal – it depends on how it's written – makes perfect sense to me. I spoke to President Trump earlier in the week about making the aid to Ukraine a loan.

Full interview: Sen. Tim Scott on “Face the Nation” Watch the full version of an interview with Republican Sen. Tim Scott that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024.

The following is a transcript of an interview with Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn of South Carolina that aired on Feb. 18, 2024. What does President Biden need to do now to make sure black voters come out in the same way they did for him in 2020? No, I would say to him, keep doing what you're doing. So keep doing what you're doing. ROBERT COSTA: Congressman, you are running for reelection, but leaving the Democratic leadership, you're 83 years old, President Biden is 81.

The federal cabinet’s recent decision to increase the cost of 146 life-saving medications is a big, if divisive, step towards solving the long-standing drug pricing problem. A careful balance must be struck between the pharmaceutical industry’s ability to make money and the public’s ability to afford necessary medications. Targeted government subsidies for life-saving medications must be taken into consideration. Novel approaches are required, such as levying taxes on pharmaceutical companies’ turnover to pay for the purchase of medications for public hospitals, ensuring that the most disadvantaged people have access to essential medications at no cost to them. A healthcare system where everyone, regardless of financial situation, has affordable and easy access to life-saving medications should be the ultimate goal.

2/18: Face The Nation This week on "Face the Nation," former President Donald Trump faces yet another legal setback, and with the South Carolina Republican primary less than a week away, Nikki Haley is fighting for her home state. We'll hear from both of South Carolina's Republican senators — Tim Scott and Lindsey Graham — about their recent trip to the U.S.-Mexico border, and how the death of Putin critic Alexey Navalny will impact the push to aid Ukraine.

Moody’s analysts have expressed “credit negativity” due to the divided public mandate and allegations of election fraud, which may cause more political instability. Furthermore, it is not surprising that the rating agency feels this way, considering the rebellious attitude of some key parties. Nonetheless, longer-term political and policy stability cannot be replaced by the SIFC. Due to political unpredictability, the Gulf countries—who have invested billions of dollars in Pakistan—have refrained from joining the market despite the SIFC. The country’s economic destiny will depend on how and when the new coalition handles the Fund notwithstanding the unstable political environment.

By John Goolsby, Prep Sports EditorJACKSONVILLE – Shades Valley Girls Basketball head coach Gary Ferguson knew the start of the season was going to be a difficult one for his Lady Mounties. The Lady Mounties lost nine of their first twelve games. The Lady Mounties defeated Parker 62-45 and Oxford 71-52 on their way to the Elite 8. The Lady Mounties are getting good production from all five starters and quality minutes and points from their bench. The Lady Mounties face Huffman in the regional finals at 9:00 AM Tuesday at Jacksonville State.