Australian chief selector George Bailey has clarified that David Warner is not part of his plans for the Champions Trophy in Pakistan.
The selector has firmly closed the door on David Warner’s return to the Champions Trophy in 2025, saying, “You never know when someone is joking. Warner has had a great career, and it couldn’t have been better for him.”
He said, “Regarding this team, its transfer journey is going on with some different players. We will no longer consider David Warner as his career is over; we will select the squad keeping that in mind.”
A few days ago, Warner insisted that he would keep the door open for a return to the Champions Trophy, but Bailey has now made it clear that the aggressive opener will not be in Pakistan with the Australian team.
The left-handed batsman had announced his retirement from ODI cricket earlier this year on the occasion of the farewell Test against Pakistan.
During the month of Muharram, people from Shia communities worldwide find solace and a deep spiritual connection by listening to nohas, emotional elegies that pay tribute to the sacrifice of Imam Hussain (A.S) at Karbala. Recited by noha khawans, who convey the sorrow, bravery, and resilience of Imam Hussain’s story, Nohas resonating deeply with the audience and providing comfort and inspiration.
Nadeem Sarwar, Ya Hussain (A.S)
This noha is renowned for its lyrics and emotional rendition by Nadeem Sarwar, invoking the spirit of Imam Hussain (A.S).
Farhan Ali Waris , Ayyam e Hussain (A.S)
Farhan Ali Waris is known for his soulful voice and deep connection to the tragedy of Karbala, reflected in this touching noha.
Mir Hasan Mir ,Ya Ali (A.S)
Mir Hasan Mir’s rendition of Ya Ali is highly respected for its lyrical depth and devotion to Imam Ali (A.S), resonating strongly with listeners.
Shadman Raza, Abbas (A.S) Shadman Raza’s tribute to Hazrat Abbas (A.S) captures the bravery and sacrifice of Imam Hussain’s (A.S.) loyal companion in a poignant manner.
Ali Shanawar, Zainab (S.A) Ali Shanawar’s noha Zainab honors the courage and resilience of Hazrat Zainab (S.A), depicting her pivotal role after the tragedy of Karbala.
Punjab government has decided that cellphone services would remain partially suspended on the 9th and 10th of Muharram in different parts of the province.
The spokesperson for the Punjab Home Department says cellular services would be suspended only in the surrounding areas of processions and Majalis. “Mobile services will be partially suspended in Gujranwala, Narowal, Toba Tek Singh, Bhakkar, Mandi Bahauddin, Wazirabad, Rajanpur, Faisalabad, Bahawalnagar, Hafizabad, Gujrat, DG Khan and Jhang.”
However, the spokesperson clarified that cellular services will not be completely suspended in any city of the province.
In a bid to ensure safety of the citizens, the partial suspension of mobile signals will continue from 8am till 10pm during the 9th and 10th of Muharram, he added.
The spokesperson informed that cellular network services will be suspended at 28 locations in Rawalpindi, 15 locations in Rahim Yar Khan, 11 locations in Mianwali and Bahawalpur.
Meanwhile, the services will remain suspended at 10 places in Layyah, seven places in Muzaffargarh and six places in Nankana Sahib.
The cellular service would remain active in Lahore, Kasur, Sheikhupura, Sargodha, Khushab, Sialkot, Attock, Jhelum, Chakwal, Multan, Khanewal, Lodhran, Vehari, Sahiwal, Pakpattan, Okara and Chiniot, the official statement asserted.
Donald Trump received a hero’s welcome Monday as he entered the Republican National Convention arena with a bandaged right ear in his first public appearance since being wounded in a weekend assassination attempt.
Hours after winning the formal nomination to be the Republican presidential candidate and announcing right-wing Senator J.D. Vance as his running mate, Trump marched into Milwaukee’s Fiserv Forum flanked by aides and waved at supporters on the opening day of what is expected to be a triumphalist gathering.
Trump, who is due to give a formal acceptance speech on Thursday, took his seat to the sound of country singer Lee Greenwood’s patriotic hit “God Bless the USA” without delivering any remarks but appeared markedly moved by the rapt ovation he received from a packed venue.
“It was absolutely amazing. I mean, just thinking what he’s been through, and to come here today because he really cares,” Illinois delegate Susan Sweeney told AFP on the convention floor.
It was the second huge moment of the day for the Republican crowd, which erupted into cheers earlier as Trump announced Vance, just 39, as his vice presidential pick, rewarding a one-time harsh critic who has become one of his most uncompromising supporters.
While Trump, 78, is increasingly confident of a shock return to the White House — despite multiple legal problems and two impeachments clouding his first term — President Joe Biden.
The standard-bearer for a new kind of populism that has come to the fore under Trump, Vance is also one of the least experienced VP picks in modern history.
But he embraces the ex-president’s isolationist, anti-immigration America First movement and is even further to the right than his new boss on some issues — including abortion, where he embraces calls for federal legislation.
Strong polling
He initially made his name with the 2016 memoir “Hillbilly Elegy,” a best-selling account of his Appalachian family and modest Rust Belt upbringing that gave a voice to rural, working-class resentment in left-behind America.
Turning his back on previous Republican opposition to Trump, whom he once said might be “America’s Hitler,” Vance reinvented himself and ultimately won the ex-president’s endorsement in the 2022 Ohio Senate race, launching his meteoric rise.
Some 50,000 Republicans descended on the shores of Lake Michigan for the four-day convention, four months before election day.
The gathering comes with the country reeling from a botched attempt by a gunman to kill Trump at a rally in Butler, western Pennsylvania on Saturday.
The attack — which killed one bystander and left Trump with the bloodied ear that required the bandage — was expected to dominate proceedings.
Leading in multiple polls, despite being convicted in his hush-money criminal case in New York, Trump is exuding confidence.
At 81, Biden meanwhile is facing calls from his own side to quit the race over concerns around his age.
His campaign released a statement saying the Trump-Vance agenda would “take away Americans’ rights, hurt the middle class, and make life more expensive — all while benefiting the ultra-rich and greedy corporations.”
Message of unity
Trump told the New York Post he had “prepared an extremely tough speech” about Biden’s “horrible administration” to deliver at the convention.
As some Republicans — including Vance — sought to blame Democrats’ anti-Trump rhetoric for the attack, Trump said he had torn up that version in favor of one he hopes will “unite our country.”
Still, that means him having to rein in the instinct to settle scores — demonstrated by his cry for supporters to “fight” in the seconds after Saturday’s attack.
A diminished figure after his 2020 election loss and a subsequent riot at the Capitol by his supporters, Trump has spent much of the last four years reshaping Republican politics.
Installing loyalists, including his daughter-in-law Lara Trump, atop the Republican National Committee, the billionaire has effectively crushed dissent within the party.
He scored another victory Monday as a judge dismissed one of the criminal cases against him concerning accusations he endangered national security by holding on to top secret documents after leaving the White House.
The National Commission for Human Rights has issued a report revealing that a large number of women in Pakistan are victims of domestic violence.
According to the evaluation, 47 per cent of Pakistani women face domestic violence, and this cycle continues even after marriage, which often ends in divorce.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed Australia’s Tony Hemming as the Chief Curator.
The Board’s statement said, “Tony Hemming has been appointed for two years. He will prepare pitches for the Test series against Bangladesh and England and for the International Cricket Council (ICC) Champions Trophy 2025.”
Tony will arrive in Lahore on Wednesday to take over the new responsibility. The pitch curator has more than 40 years of experience in pitch preparation.
Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has apologized for a video he made after defeating Pakistan Champions in the final.
He shared the video on Instagram along with Suresh Raina, Yuvraj Singh and Gurkeerat Mann, in which they were mimicking disabled people.
After the video went viral on social media, it drew criticism from disability rights advocates who accused the cricketers of mocking disabled people, after which the video was removed.
Harbhajan Singh has also apologized, writing on X, “After winning the championship in England, social media users are criticizing our recent videos of ‘Toba ‘Toba’. I want to make it clear to them that we respect every individual and community. This video was made due to fatigue after playing cricket continuously for 15 days, stopping criticism and keeping everyone happy.”
India defeated Pakistan by five wickets in the final of World Champions of Legends.
“The Royal Oman Police have responded to a shooting incident that occurred in the vicinity of a mosque in the Al-Wadi Al-Kabir area,” police said in a statement.
The force gave an initial toll of four killed and “several others” wounded at the mosque in eastern Muscat.
Such an attack is rare in the Sultanate, which has regularly played the role of mediator in regional conflicts.
The United States embassy in Muscat issued a security alert following the shooting and cancelled all visa appointments Tuesday.
“US citizens should remain vigilant, monitor local news and heed directions of local authorities,” the embassy wrote on social media platform X.
Footage verified by AFP shows people fleeing near Imam Ali Mosque, its minaret visible, as gunshots ring out.
A voice can be heard saying “oh God” and repeating “oh Hussein”, referring to the imam who Shiites view as the rightful successor to the Prophet Mohammed.
Shiites this week mark Ashura, an annual day of mourning that commemorates the 7th-century battlefield martyrdom of Hussein.
Police said that “all necessary security measures and procedures have been taken to handle the situation” in their statement.
“The authorities are continuing to gather evidence and conduct investigations to uncover the circumstances surrounding the incident,” the force said on X.
The government has announced an unexpected increase in petrol and diesel prices for the next fortnight.
In response to the rise in international oil rates, the price of petrol in Pakistan has been raised by Rs9.99 per litre to Rs275.60. Concurrently, the price of High Speed Diesel (HSD) has been increased by Rs6.18 per litre, bringing it to Rs283.63.
The Finance Division issued a notification for these latest fuel prices under the fresh fortnightly review. This increase is expected to further exacerbate the financial burden on the populace, who are already struggling with the high costs of essential food items and basic necessities.
Previously, there were projections that the government might increase the petrol price by Rs6-7 per litre, but such a significant hike was not anticipated.
The Finance Division clarified that the duties and levies will remain unchanged, meaning the Petroleum Development Levy (PDL) stays the same in this latest fuel price review.
This is the second time in a row that the government has not increased the levy on petroleum products.
Renowned singer Fakhr Mahmood, recent recipient of Tamgha-e-Imtiaz, revealed that he doesn’t know who nominated him for the prestigious honour during a recent appearance on ‘Hasna Mana Hai’.
When asked about his early days as a singer, Fakhr said, “At the start of my singing career, my parents were unhappy with my career choice, but as they saw me grow and find my footing, they came around and accepted it.” “I was not a troublesome kid in school, but I do have some fond memories of playing pranks on my friends.” Mahmood added.
The host asked, “Sir, have you been awarded the Pride of Performance or Tamgha-e-Imtiaz? In what category did you receive them?
Mahmood said, “When I received the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz from former President Pervez Musharraf, he warmly told me, ‘I am proud of you.’ Later, when President Asif Ali Zardari honored me with the same award, he smiled and said, ‘You deserve it.’”
Fakhar Mahmood has sung songs like Allah Karay, Atom Bomb, Baylia, Jee Chahay, and Kho Jaon. is this well written?
