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  • World Cup 2023: India defeats Netherlands by 160 runs

    World Cup 2023: India defeats Netherlands by 160 runs

    In the last group stage match of the World Cup 2023 India defeated Netherlands by 160 runs.

    This match between the two teams was played in Bengaluru and it is the last match before the World Cup semi-final in which India won the toss and decided to bat first.

    India’s inning:

    India scored 410 runs for 4 wickets in given 50 overs, Shreyas Iyer remained unbeaten by scoring 128 runs. Apart from this, KL Rahul played an innings of 102 runs, captain Rohit Sharma scored 61 runs while Virat Kohli and Shibman Gill scored 51 runs each.

    For the Netherlands, Bas de Lede took two wickets, while Paul van McKearn and van der Merwe took one wicket each.

    Netherland’s inning:

    Chasing India’s target of 410 Netherland’s whole team returned to the pavilion on 250 runs in 47.5 overs.

    From the Netherlands side, Teja Nidamanuru scored 54 runs, Sybrand Engelbrecht 45, Colin Ackerman 35, Max’O David 30, Captain Scott Edward 17, Logan Wan Beek, and Roelof van der Merwe scored 16 runs each.

    From India’s side Jasprit Bumrah, Muhammad Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, and Ravindra Jadeja took two wickets each.

  • Ayeza Khan apologises for her previous post on the Palestine genocide

    Ayeza Khan apologises for her previous post on the Palestine genocide

    Actress Ayeza Khan was caught in a controversy over a social media post addressing her silence on the war on Palestine. Several users criticised the actress for writing that praying daily is better than pointing fingers and blaming others.

    “Because I know that praying daily is more powerful than posting daily, please pray for the world as much as you can and avoid pointing fingers and blaming each other on this platform. We all have children and loved ones, and we can all feel the pain. We cannot imagine how painful it is for them, but I’m keeping my faith in Allah, and very soon, Allah will bring justice, Ameen.”

    After severe backlash, Khan deleted the statement and apologised by clarifying her support for Palestine:

    “I would like to take a moment to address an issue that has been misinterpreted and circulated. I won’t attempt to justify or explain because God knows that my intentions were not malicious, but I may have failed to articulate it well. I take full responsibility for this, both personally and on behalf of my team. I sincerely apologize to those who were hurt by my statement. I appreciate you all for bringing this matter to my attention, as I, too, am only human. I take full responsibility and assure you nothing of such sort shall ever happen again.”

    “While my awareness may not bring on immediate resolution,” the Chupke Chupke actress further penned, “I maintain faith in Allah in the possibility of change through prayer. Therefore, alongside our continuous awareness efforts, let us unite in prayer to end this cruelty. For indeed, we need Him and His divine help. My prayers are with the Palestinians.”

  • Three Arab countries refuse to cut off economic ties with Israel

    Three Arab countries refuse to cut off economic ties with Israel

    Saudi Arabia hosted an Arab-Islamic summit on Saturday, calling to end Israeli attacks on Gaza and rejecting the justification of Israel’s actions against Palestinians as self-defence.

    The summit also asserted that Israel end the siege of Gaza and allow humanitarian aid into the enclave, ceasing arms exports to Israel.

    It further insisted that the United Nations Security Council adopt “a decisive and binding resolution” to halt Israel’s “aggression” and demanded that the International Criminal Court probe “war crimes and crimes against humanity that Israel is committing” in the Palestinian territories.

    Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman stated that Saudi Arabia “confirms that it holds the occupation (Israeli) authorities responsible for the crimes committed against the Palestinian people.”

    “We are certain that the only way to guarantee security, peace and stability in the region is to end the occupation, siege and the settlements,” he added.

    A number of countries, including Algeria and Lebanon, suggested that the attacks on Gaza be responded by disruption of oil supply to Israel and its allies in addition to cutting off economic and diplomatic ties that some Arab League nations have with Israel.

    However, at least three countries rejected the proposal, according to the diplomats who spoke on condition of anonymity, reports Dawn.

    These countries included the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, both of whom normalised ties with Israel in 2020.

    Syrian President Bashar al-Assad remarked that without any stern measures against Israel, the summit would not be effective.


    “If we do not have real tools for pressure, then any step we take or speech we give will have no meaning,” said Assad, who rejoined the Arab fold this year after a long conflict over civil war in his country.

  • Have a SIM and don’t use it? PTA will charge Rs. 200 on disowned sims

    Have a SIM and don’t use it? PTA will charge Rs. 200 on disowned sims

    In an effort to ensure the responsible usage of mobile SIMs, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced that citizens looking to disown their SIM cards will be charged Rs. 200 apiece from next year.

    The new charge will be applicable from January 1 across the country, including Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan. It will be levied on all SIM cards under a customer’s use for less than six months. The service to return or disown the unused SIM cards is available till December 31.

    In a statement, PTA said, “With this decision, the PTA stays committed to national safety and security while ensuring uninterrupted quality services to all telecom consumers”.

    The step has been taken in light of an initiative that started in 2016, addressing the concerns of rampant distribution of free SIM cards by mobile operators and their potential misuse.

    A survey from PTA highlights that some users knowingly or unknowingly hand over their SIMs to unauthorized people, for monetary benefits. These SIMs, once abandoned by the user, lead to disconnection. Such users then frequently acquire new SIMs from different operators, hence the cycle continues.

    Mobile users can verify the status of SIMs registered under their Comput­erised National Identity Card (CNIC) by going to the web address “cnic.sims.pk” or by SMSing their CNIC number to 668.

    A one-time wai­ver will apply in cases where illegal SIMs are iss­ued without the knowledge or consent of consumers.

    PTA believes fraudsters exploit the practice of free SIM disowning, as they conveniently get new ones after disowning the old ones.

    However, PTA also stressed that mobile firms should develop a mechanism to address the concerns of consumers with illegally issued SIMs registered under their CNICs, as these customers should not bear the cost of disowning such SIMs.

  • Tariff hike of Rs1.72 per unit approved for K-Electric consumers 

    Tariff hike of Rs1.72 per unit approved for K-Electric consumers 

    The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has granted approval for quarterly tariff adjustments of Rs1.72 per unit for K-Electric, alongside government guarantees of Rs100 billion for Pakistan State Oil (PSO) and a Rs20 billion credit facility for Punjab’s Green Cooperative Initiative. 

    The ECC session, presided over by Federal Minister for Finance Dr Shamshad Akhtar and attended by other federal ministers and senior officials, addressed various summaries submitted by ministries such as Interior, Maritime Affairs, Energy (Power Division), Energy (Petroleum Division), Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety, and Defence. 

    The decision to adjust the tariff for K-Electric was reached after careful consideration of a summary presented by the Ministry of Energy regarding “Uniform Quarterly Tariff Adjustments for K-Electric Consumers on a par with XWDISCOs 2nd and 3rd Quarterly FY 2023.” 

    Following in-depth discussions, the ECC concluded that the tariff rationalisation through adjustments for K-Electric, aligning with the uniform Quarterly Tariff Adjustment (QTA) guidelines already issued to NEPRA, will be applicable to the consumption of July, August, and September 2023.  

    According to The News, these adjustments are set to be recovered from K-Electric consumers in December 2023, January 2024, and February 2024, respectively. 

  • Here’s why KIA Pakistan is teasing ‘Yasir and Alvin’ 

    Here’s why KIA Pakistan is teasing ‘Yasir and Alvin’ 

    KIA Motors Pakistan recently stirred curiosity on social media by mentioning “Yasir and Alvin” in a post, leaving some oblivious while surprising others.  

    Clarifying the mystery, KIA Lucky Motor Corporation is hinting at the introduction of a sedan resembling the Toyota Yaris and Changan Alsvin.  

    This serves as a clear indication of the automaker’s intent to enter this segment. The upcoming car is expected to match the size of the Toyota Yaris and Changan Alsvin, eliminating the possibility of it being an entirely different model.  

    This move suggests that, for the time being, the Corolla and Civic segments remain unthreatened by a new entrant.  

    While the brand has not disclosed the car’s details or its name, it is apparent that a new vehicle is on the verge of being launched. 

    Considering the current economic challenges in Pakistan, with soaring car prices, launching a new vehicle seems like a risky decision.  

    The nation is already grappling with high petrol costs and escalating inflation, making the timing of this introduction noteworthy. 

  • World Cup 2023: England defeats Pakistan by 93 runs

    World Cup 2023: England defeats Pakistan by 93 runs

    England defeated Pakistan by 93 runs in the 44th match of the World Cup 2023 played at Eden Garden, Kolkata.

    England’s inning:

    England won the toss and decided to bat against Pakistan. The English team scored 337 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in the allotted 50 overs.

    England’s first wicket fell on 82 runs, Iftikhar Ahmed dismissed David Mullan for 31 runs, and then Haris Rauf sent Jonny Bairstow back to the pavilion for 59 runs.

    Ben Stokes played an inning of 84 runs, but he was bowled by Shaheen Afridi, Jurot got out after scoring 60 runs, Harry Brook scored 30 runs, Jos Buttler scored 27 runs and Moeen Ali scored eight runs.

    On behalf of Pakistan, Haris Rauf and Muhammad Wasim got three wickets, Shaheen Afridi got two wickets and Iftikhar Ahmed got one wicket.

    Pakistan’s inning:

    In pursuit of England’s 338 runs, the Pakistan team was bowled out for 244 runs in 43.3 overs.

    Opener Abdullah Shafiq was dismissed on zero on the second ball of the inning by David Willy while Fakhar Zaman was for 1 run. Captain Babar Azam scored 36, Muhammad Rizwan 38, Salman Ali Agha 51, Shaheen Afridi 25, Wasim Jr. 16, and Haris Rauf scored 35 runs.

    On behalf of England, David Wily took 3 while Adil Rashid, Moeen Ali, and Gus Atkinson took two wickets each.

    The national cricket team will leave for home from India tomorrow:

    Pakistan team will fly out of India in two groups.

    First batch of 11 members of the team will depart from Kolkota at 8:55 am tomorrow November 12 via Emirates flight EK571. Remaining members will fly from Kolkota at 08:20 pm tomorrow November 12 via Emirates flight EK573

    Players from Sialkot will be landing to their respective city from Emirates flight EK618 on November 13.

    Player and members from team management from KPK, Islamabad and Rawalpindi will be landing in Islamabad via EK612 on November 13

    Players from Lahore and team management will be landing from two different flights. EK622 and EK624 on November 13

    Hasan Ali will stay back in India. He will return back to Pakistan on November 22.

    Team director Mickey Arthur will stay in Dubai from November 13 to 16 before departing for Lahore on November 16.

  • Al-Shifa under attack; several at risk of dying: What we know about day 36

    Al-Shifa under attack; several at risk of dying: What we know about day 36

    On Saturday, Palestinian Health Ministry reported that 39 children, including babies in incubators in the ICU of Al-Shifa Hospital, in Gaza are at risk of dying at any moment as there is no oxygen to keep them alive. Simultaneously, hospital premises has been targeted with heavy air and artillery bombardment by Israeli forces.

    Al Jazeera spoke to Gaza Deputy Health Minister Dr. Youssef Abu Alreesh who was inside al-Shifa Hospital while Israeli forces surrounded the facility.

    “No one is able to move around the compound, snipers are stationed all over the place in addition to the drones that target and kill any moving person.

    Part of the hospital was shelled and part of the building caught fire, we fear it will engulf the whole compound,” he said.

    He also said that when some families tried to leave, they were targeted by Israeli forces, resulting in their bodies lying outside the hospital that staff have not been able to retrieve.

    Israeli army used white phosphorus on al-Shifa: Palestine health minister

    Palestinian health minister, Mai al-Kaila, claims that Israel used white phosphorus shelling on Al -Shifa.

    “This is an internationally banned weapon. We are wondering who is responsible for holding Israel to account for shelling al-Shifa Hospital with white phosphorus,” she told a news conference in Ramallah, adding that Israeli forces were committing a “genocide” in Gaza.

    “Inevitable death has become the fate of patients in Gaza hospitals – and we hold Israel, the United Nations and the international community responsible for that.”

    Internally displaced Gazans

    In conversation with Al Jazeera, the communications director of the UN’s Palestine relief agency UNRWA, Juliette Touma, said between 50,000 and 80,000 have left their homes since November 4, fleeing from the north to the south of the Gaza Strip.

  • Pakistani polio survivor wins medal in Mr. Olympia competition

    Pakistani polio survivor wins medal in Mr. Olympia competition

    Naveed Butt, a young Pakistani survivor of polio, has won the gold medal in the Mr. Olympia competition held in America.

    The Mr. Olympia competition, taking place in Las Vegas, USA, saw Naveed Butt of Pakistan win the gold medal in the physical challenge category.

    Naveed Butt suffered from polio as a child, but he did not let his disability stop him, earning a name by working hard in bodybuilding.

    Naveed said “I have won a medal in Mr. Olympia for the fifth time,” Butt said, adding that he worked hard as an individual to bring honour to his country. “I am very happy about, I will continue to make the name of the country bright in the future.”

  • France’s Macron calls for ceasefire

    France’s Macron calls for ceasefire

    French President Emmanuel Macron has become the first Western leader to call on Israel to cease attacks on Gaza and killing civilians.

    In an interview with the BBC, Macron said, “These babies, these ladies, these old people are bombed and killed,” he said. “So there is no reason for that,” he added. “So we do urge Israel to stop,” he added

    He stressed that France “clearly condemns” the “terrorist” actions of Hamas and recognises Israel’s right to protect itself, however, “we do urge them to stop this bombing” in Gaza.

    “I hope they will,” the French president said when asked if he wanted other leaders – including in the United States and Britain – to join his calls for a ceasefire.

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded to Macron’s comments with a swift rebuke, asserting that world leaders should condemn Hamas, not Israel.

    “These crimes that Hamas [is] committing today in Gaza will be committed tomorrow in Paris, New York and anywhere in the world,” Netanyahu said.

    Referring to the humanitarian conference on Gaza held in Paris, Macron said that all governments and agencies present at that summit had a clear conclusion that, “there is no other solution than first a humanitarian pause, going to a ceasefire to protect all civilians having nothing to do with terrorists”.

    Macron also remarked that “De facto – today, civilians are bombed – de facto. These babies, these ladies, these old people are bombed and killed. So there is no reason for that and no legitimacy. So we do urge Israel to stop,” he said.