Pak-India clash looked like BCCI’s home event: Arthur
AHMEDABAD - Pakistan men’s team director Mickey Arthur has said that today’s ICC World Cup 2023 game against India seemed like a home event for India. Mickey Arthur opined that it didn’t look like a game of an ICC event. “It didn’t seem like an ICC event tonight – let’s be brutally honest. Meanwhile, he appreciated the Indian team for their performance. “This Indian team is a very good cricket team.
Source:The Nation
October 15, 2023 03:43 UTC
No humanitarian supplies allowed into Gaza Strip for 1 week now
PHOTO: ANADOLU AGENCYWhile no humanitarian supplies have been allowed into Gaza since Oct. 7, two million people across Gaza are in danger of running out of water, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees said on Saturday. "No humanitarian supplies have been allowed into Gaza for a week now," he said. He added that Gaza has also been under an electricity blackout since Wednesday, which also impacts the water supply. "The exodus continues as people move to the southern parts of the Gaza Strip. The Israeli military then launched Operation Swords of Iron against Hamas targets within the Gaza Strip.
Source:The Express Tribune
October 14, 2023 21:11 UTC
India thrash Pakistan to extend World Cup winning streak
Indian skipper Rohit Sharma provided a flying start despite the early departure of his opening partner, Shubman Gill, who contributed 16 runs in the third over. Regrettably, Rohit couldn’t convert his dominant innings into an eighth World Cup century as he departed in the 22nd over. Rohit Sharma was the highest scorer for India, amassing an impressive 63-ball 86, featuring six boundaries and as many sixes. Pakistan’s innings, which initially seemed promising for a substantial total, took a dramatic turn as they collapsed in the middle order. Babar Azam was then joined by the in-form wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan, and together, they anchored Pakistan’s innings with an 82-run stand.
Source:The Nation
October 14, 2023 20:43 UTC
OIC convenes 'extraordinary meeting' on Gaza crisis
Palestinians search for casualties under the rubble in the aftermath of Israeli strikes. PHOTO: ReutersIn response to the escalating military situation in Gaza, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as the current chair of the Islamic Summit, has extended an invitation to hold an extraordinary meeting of the Executive Committee of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). The meeting is scheduled for October 18 and will take place at the General Secretariat headquarters in the Jeddah Governorate. But an approach that sidelined Palestinians would risk angering Arabs around the region, as Arab news outlets broadcast images of Palestinians killed in Israeli retaliatory airstrikes. Read More: At least 1,900 Palestinians killed as Israel makes first raids into GazaHamas fighters killed more than 1,300 Israelis in their Oct 7 attack and more than 2,000 Palestinians had been killed by Friday in Israel's ongoing strikes on Gaza.
Source:The Express Tribune
October 14, 2023 18:14 UTC
Celebs condemn Israel as almost 1,900 Palestinians die
At least 1,900 Palestinians have been killed in the blockaded enclave of Gaza in a brutal air campaign of reprisal attacks by Israel as infantry forces from the IDF made their first raids into the Gaza Strip. Israel has vowed to annihilate Hamas after its fighters burst out of Gaza a week ago and carried out operation in southern Israel. Since then, Israel has placed the Hamas-run Gaza Strip, home to 2.3 million Palestinians, under a total siege and bombarded it with unprecedented air strikes. Renowned boxer Amir Khan expressed his unwavering support for Palestine, drawing upon his personal experiences and dedication to making a positive change. She also shared a gut-wrenching post about babies being killed in Palestine: "I don’t think I can cry anymore.
Source:The Express Tribune
October 14, 2023 14:36 UTC
Microsoft closes $69 billion Activision deal after Britain's nod
Xbox maker Microsoft closed its $69 billion deal for Activision Blizzard on Friday, swelling its heft in the video-gaming market with best-selling titles including "Call of Duty" to better compete with industry leader Sony. "Today is a good day to play," Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer said in a post on the X social media platform, formerly known as Twitter. https://t.co/KBCESknYYh https://t.co/jTHOeH48Wx — Phil Spencer (@XboxP3) October 13, 2023Spencer has touted the purchase as a way for Microsoft to break into the more than $90-billion market for mobile games. Activision makes popular mobile titles including "Candy Crush Saga" and "Call of Duty Mobile" - games that were excluded from the cloud streaming deal Microsoft signed with France's Ubisoft Entertainment to secure approval from Britain. "The new deal will stop Microsoft from locking up competition in cloud gaming as this market takes off, preserving competitive prices and services for UK cloud gaming customers," it said in a statement.
Source:The Express Tribune
October 14, 2023 10:02 UTC
Perpetrators of Daska mosque attack arrested
One of them was the prayer leader of the mosque, a leader of banned militant outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and his security guard. Latif remained in jail after being arrested from Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) in 1993 until his release in 2010. The Indian media had accused him of being involved in the attack on the Pathankot Airbase in 2016. He elaborated that the main handlers of the Daska mosque attack were based abroad. The teams simultaneously conducted raids in Pakpattan, Lahore, Kasur and other areas over 100 kilometres away from the site of the attack and arrested the assailants.
Source:The Nation
October 14, 2023 08:30 UTC
Entire nation behind Pakistani cricket team: PM Kakar
Entire nation behind Pakistani cricket team: PM KakarCaretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar says the entire nation is behind Pakistani cricket team and cheering for them. In a tweet on Saturday, he expressed best of luck to them against India for today's match. Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar prayed to play with determination, skill and the unwavering fighting spirit that they are known for.
Source:The Nation
October 14, 2023 07:45 UTC
PM says Pakistan ready to fight TTP for 100 years
PESHAWAR - Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Friday ruled out any talks with Tehrik- i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) saying that the state of Pakistan is powerful enough to fight them even for next 100 years. The state of Pakistan is so powerful to fight TTP, not just one year rather 100 years,” the prime minister told the media during his visit to Peshawar. Asked what the impediments were in talks with TTP, the prime minister said the biggest obstacle was that no one was willing to talk to them. Keep in mind, I may die but not Pakistan.” Rubbishing the notions of any registered Afghan refugees being expelled from Pakistan, the prime minister said only the foreigners living illegally in Pakistan were being ousted. The prime minister felicitated the bravery of the Jawan belonging to Swabi who braved the firing during the Hangu attack.
Source:The Nation
October 14, 2023 06:14 UTC
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State can fight terrorists for 100 years: PM
Speaking during a meeting with the representatives of the Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and a press conference during his visit to Peshawar, Kakar declared that the State of Pakistan was powerful enough to fight the terrorists even for next 100 years. The state of Pakistan is so powerful in the fight against the TTP, not just one year, rather 100 years,” Kakar told the reporters. “The state wanted to rid the country of those causing social ills as well as becoming a challenge of terrorism and crimes,” he added. Earlier, talking to an SCCI delegation, Prime Minister Kakar said that the government would never let any outfit or group to take up arms and challenge the writ of the state. The prime minister said that due to the timely actions of the government, the value of the rupee had increased.
Source:The Express Tribune
October 14, 2023 05:09 UTC
51-year-old man shot and killed in abandoned building in Birmingham
At around 6:45 p.m., North Precinct officers were dispatched to a person shot call in the 300 block of 2 Avenue North. Officers arrived on the scene at around 6:45 p.m. and observed the victim, Reginald Dewayne Tolbert, 51, of Birmingham, lying unresponsive in an abandoned building, suffering from a gunshot wound. The suspect then shot the victim and ran away from the scene. Officers on scene were given detailed information about the suspect. Officers then began searching for the suspect and quickly took the suspect into custody without incident.
Source:The Express Tribune
October 14, 2023 03:34 UTC
Nation proud of Pakistan Navy: Sanjrani
Javed Iqbal called on Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani at the Parliament House and matters of mutual interest including professional matters of the Pakistan Navy were discussed during the meeting. Appreciating the professionalism of the officers and men of the Pakistan Navy, Sanjrani said PN soldiers always created stories of bravery that the nation was proud of. “Officers and men of the Pakistan Navy guarding the maritime boundaries are our valuable assets. Like the Pakistan Army and the Pakistan Air Force, the Pakistan Navy has always given a befitting reply to the aggression of the enemy and made our maritime boundaries invincible,” he said, adding that the role of the Pakistan Navy in defending the maritime boundaries of the country would be written in golden letters. “Whenever the people of Pakistan have been victims of natural disasters, the Pakistan Navy stood by them.
Source:The Nation
October 14, 2023 02:32 UTC
Protest rallies in Hyderabad condemn Israeli attacks on Gaza
HYDERABAD-The people of Hyderabad came out on the streets to protest against Israeli attacks in occupied Palestine, especially in Gaza. They chanted slogans against Israel and appealed to all Muslim countries, including the United Nations, to get involved and help stop the Israeli aggression. After Friday prayers, various political, religious, and social organizations organized protest rallies to express their solidarity with the martyrs of Palestine and to condemn Israeli aggression. These rallies were conducted by Jamait-e-Islami, Jamiat Ulema-e-Pakistan, Milli Yakjehti Council, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F), Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (S), Tehreek-e-Labbaik, Majlis-e-Wahdat-e-Muslimeen, Sunni Tehreek, and others. The governor said that Pakistan’s position on Kashmir and Palestine was very clear, urging the Muslim Ummah to try to resolve problem of Palestine.
Source:The Nation
October 13, 2023 20:36 UTC
Rogue nation's spy agency behind Sialkot shooting: Punjab IGP
Perpetrators behind the recent terror attack on a mosque in Sialkot have been arrested, said Punjab Inspector General of Police Dr Usman Anwar on Friday, levelling blame on a "rogue nation's hostile intelligence agency". Addressing a press conference in Lahore, Dr Anwar said that the attack was "planned outside Pakistan". He did not name the nation allegedly responsible for the shooting in a mosque in Daska, Sialkot, which claimed at least two lives earlier this week. At least six unidentified gunmen were involved in the attack that took place on October 11 with three of them carrying out the fatal shooting. He added that the arrested culprits behind the shooting in Daska mosque will be presented before the court.
Source:The Nation
October 13, 2023 20:15 UTC
Shehbaz calls for bridging political divide
LAHORE - Pakistan Muslim League- Nawaz (PML-N) president and the former Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Thursday emphasised the critical link between political stability and Pakistan’s sustainable economic growth, underscoring their interdependence. Shehbaz Sharif, whose government’s term concluded in August this year, stressed the pivotal role of thriving businesses in advancing Pakistan’s overall well-being. Reiterating his position, the former prime minister asserted that his government’s members had made sacrifices in the realm of politics to preserve the state’s integrity. On this day in 1999, the government of Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif was overthrown through a martial law. Shehbaz Sharif praised the achievements during Nawaz Sharif’s third term in power, acknowledging the challenges faced, such as 20-hour power outages.
Source:The Nation
October 13, 2023 17:45 UTC