Pakistan Test cricketer Umar Akmal has expressed disappointment that former teammate Zulqarnain Haider has allegedly resumed contentious behavior following recovery from a life-threatening illness, despite Akmal’s previous gestures of goodwill. Speaking on a local television program, Akmal revealed he chose not to pursue legal action against the fellow wicketkeeper out of consideration for Haider’s financial situation. “I have no resentment towards anyone. If I wanted I could have sent him a legal notice but I did not as I was aware of his financial situation,” Akmal stated. The middle-order batter emphasized that he was among the first to…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is continuing its consultation process to appoint a new head coach for the national cricket team, with the official announcement expected after May 4th, sources revealed. According to sources, Mike Hesson of New Zealand has emerged as a strong contender for the role. Hesson, who is currently the head coach of Islamabad United in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), is being considered for the position specifically to lead Pakistan’s white-ball (limited-overs) teams. The PCB is currently awaiting the application deadline to be closed before making the final decision. The new head coach’s…
Lahore Qalandars fast bowler Haris Rauf said on Tuesday that he was not satisfied with his own performance. Expressing his thoughts on Samaa TV, Rauf acknowledged the bowling prowess of young Peshawar Zalmi fast bowler Ali Raza in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), saying, “Ali Raza has made an impact among the emerging players.” “The debut of a fast bowler should happen soon,” he said. “Ali Raza is the future of the Pakistan cricket,” Rauf maintained. It is pertinent to note that Multan Sultans will take on Quetta Gladiators in the 18th match of the domestic marquee tournament.
The Council of Common Interests (CCI) on Monday rejected the federal government’s proposal for the construction of new canals, overturning the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council’s (ECNEC) decision made on February 7th. “No new canals will be constructed without mutual understanding and consensus among all provinces… Centre will not move forward with any plans until a comprehensive agreement is reached between the provinces,” stated a statement issued by the Prime Minister Office following the all-important CCI meeting. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired the meeting, initially scheduled for May 2nd but convened today at the Sindh government’s request,…
The driver of an oil tanker was killed, while over 40 others suffered burn injuries when the vehicle exploded after catching fire in Balochistan’s Nushki district on Monday, confirmed Deputy Commissioner (DC) Amjad Hussain. The deputy commissioner added that 26 critically injured individuals were shifted to Quetta via an air ambulance provided by Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti. According to police, welding work was being carried out on the oil-laden truck parked at a depot in Nushki when it suddenly caught fire. In a bid to prevent a larger disaster, the truck driver drove the burning vehicle out of the…
At least 70 people were injured and one killed when an oil tanker exploded in Balochistan’s Nushki district, prompting the provincial government to offer air transfers for better medical treatment. Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti, during a visit to Civil Hospital Quetta, announced that the government was prepared to shift the injured to Karachi for advanced medical care. He said helicopters would be made available for those who opt for it, while a C-130 military aircraft could also be arranged if required. Police said the oil tanker had caught fire during welding work at a depot. In an attempt to…
Following the Council of Common Interests’ (CCI) decisive rejection of the controversial new canals project from the Indus River, lawyers in Sindh on Tuesday announced the end of all sit-ins except at Baberlo Bypass in Khairpur. According to Geo News, celebrations erupted at Baberlo bypass — where a sit-in had entered its 12th day — as soon as news emerged that the federal government’s plan to construct new canals had been overturned. Protesters expressed joy and declared it a victory for Sindh’s unity and resilience. The All Sindh Lawyers Action Committee announced that all other sit-ins across the province would…
Several areas across Sindh continued to experience a severe heatwave on Tuesday, with the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) warning that the hot and humid conditions are likely to persist for the next few days. According to the PMD, temperatures in Karachi and other parts of the province are expected to remain unusually high, while strong winds may blow intermittently today and tomorrow, adding to the discomfort. The department also stated that a fresh westerly weather system is forecast to enter the upper parts of the country on May 1st. This system is expected to influence weather patterns until May 5th,…
A prominent Indian water expert has termed the Modi government’s plan to halt water flows to Pakistan as a futile exercise, warning that abrogating the Indus Waters Treaty would do little beyond deepening bitterness between the two nations, The News reported. He emphasized that India would require another 30 to 50 years to develop the infrastructure needed to store water currently flowing to Pakistan. Iftikhar A Drabu, a civil engineer with over 15 years of experience in the hydro sector in India and China, and a former consultant to leading international firms, shared his views through an essay published…
An accountability court in Islamabad on Tuesday discharged former Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf from multiple National Accountability Bureau (NAB) references related to the rental power projects. Announcing the verdict on three NAB references concerning the rental power projects, Accountability Court Judge Ali Warraich acquitted Ashraf and several others in the Sharaqpur, Bhakki, and Karkey references. The Karkey Ship reference had estimated corruption of Rs22 billion, while the Karkey company had also filed a claim of Rs200 billion against Pakistan. However, the PPP leader and 11 others have been discharged from the case. Meanwhile, in the Sheikhupura…
