PESHAWAR, Apr 27 (APP): The spelling mistake in his name by a clerk has cost promising cricketer Anisur Rehman dearly, who was short-listed by the Pakistan Cricket Board selection committee but dropped by the District Cricket Association (DCA) for the four teams’ event being played at Dir Cricket Stadium.
Anisur Rehman told APP that he was selected on merit by the PCB selection body for the Blue Team, however, he was not allowed by the DCA Dir Upper president to play.
He claimed that when the selection committee was informed about mistake in the list, it sent another updated list to the DCA Dir Upper President correcting his name’s spelling.
“I have also talked to Umpire Farhad Ali to include me in the team as the matter has been cleared by the PCB selectors but in vain,” he added.
He urged the PCB chairman to look into the matter as it would affect his cricketing future. He also appealed to the Director of the Domestic Pakistan Cricket Board to take timely action on violation of such rules and concrete steps to prevent such incidents in the future.
A former office-bearer of the Dir Upper Cricket Association alleged that the DCA office-bearers were continually violating the PCB rules, who should not be allowed to save the young cricketers in the district.
He regretted that it was joke that a player selected by the PCB selection committee was deprived of the chance by the DCA officials and accused them of favouritism for allowing the players of their choice.
DCA Dir Upper President Sadaqat Ali, when contacted, said it was he who had to decide which player would take part in the tournament. The PCB selection committee should have consulted with him before announcing the team, he added.
The PCB selector Saqib Faqir confirmed to APP that there was a spelling mistake in the name of Anisur Rehman, which was later corrected on the PCB website, and revised list was sent to the DCA president. He, however, regretted that Anisur Rehman was not given the chance to play for the Blue Team.
He claimed that the DCA president was the list of 12 to 14 players for each team who were selected on merit, but instead blue-eyed ones were included in the teams.
Saqib Faqir also complained of misbehaviour from the DCA president.
Anisur Rehman was selected in the Blue team but due to a clerical spelling mistake in his name, which was later on settled down by the selection committee but despite the fact, he was kicked out of the team by the sitting president of the District Cricket Association Sadaqat Ali.
Sadaqat Ali not only kicked Anisur Rehman out of the team but also accommodated his like-minded players and instead of giving a chance to Anisur Rehman to represent the Blue team after his selection was made by the PCB selection committee, he did not allow him.
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ISLAMABAD, Apr 27 (APP): Turkmenistan is committed to complete the Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan–India (TAPI) energy project together with the regional countries.
Muhammetmyrat Amanov, CEO of TAPI Pipeline Company Limited on Thursday said that Turkmenistan has advanced on Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan–India (TAPI) Gas Pipeline, an energy project with strong commitment according to the International Law, said a press release issued here.
“Turkmenistan is making significant progress on the TAPI natural gas pipeline, which aims to supply 33 billion cubic meters annually to South Asia” he said.
Speaking at the Turkmen Energy Investment Forum (TEIF 2024) currently being held in Paris, Muhammetmyrat Amanov of TAPI Pipeline Company Limited highlighted that the Turkmenistan section of the pipeline is complete and the ongoing discussions to advance the project beyond Turkmenistan are in strict alignment with international standards.
He said the project emphasizes environmental sustainability by leveraging natural gas to reduce emissions significantly compared to coal and oil, thereby tackling indoor pollution and enhancing regional air quality. Importantly, Turkmenistan is implementing the project in strict adherence to international law, Mr. Amanov emphasized, “In light of the ongoing Project developments, Turkmenistan remains committed to upholding international law, fulfilling its obligations, and adhering to international norms and regulations.”
This approach reaffirms Turkmenistan’s dedication to global cooperation and legal integrity in executing the TAPI project. Looking ahead, the project’s focus is shifting to the Herat Offtake Strategy in Afghanistan, which will play a critical role in environmental protection by reducing air pollution, while also contributing to maintaining public safety and further promoting the project, he said. CEO TAPI said that additionally, it will provide early revenue streams and increase confidence amongst lenders.
He said upon completion, TAPI will significantly impact the energy landscape in South Asia, supporting energy security and promoting regional development, all while maintaining the highest standards of international legal practice.
Meanwhile, talking to APP, President FPCCI Atif Ikram Sheikh said that TAPI energy project is essential for the energy needs of Pakistan, the completion of which will fulfill the energy needs of Pakistan and the country’s industry will develop.
President FPCCI said that Turkmenistan is an important country in Central Asia which is giving an opportunity to Pakistan to fulfill its energy needs.
He said that Pakistan is currently in need of energy at both domestic and industrial levels and the business community is demanding that this project be completed.
Atif said that by completing these energy sectors, the economic integration of Pakistan with Central Asia will also be strengthened and the countries of the region will come closer to each other.
Meanwhile, talking to APP, President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawri said that TAPI is an important energy project, which was supposed to be completed many years ago but now is the best time to complete this project.
He said that Pakistan is currently facing a biggest energy challenge and the TAPI agreement was signed with Turkmenistan two decades ago, which needs to be executed.
President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry said that such energy and trade agreements with other Central Asian countries are the need of the hour.
It is pertinent to mention that the TAPI project started on March 15, 1995 when an inaugural memorandum of understanding between the governments of Turkmenistan and Pakistan for a pipeline project was signed. This project was promoted by Argentinian company Bridas Corporation.
ISLAMABAD, Apr 27 (APP): The per tola price of 24 karat gold decreased by Rs.600 and was sold at Rs.244,400 on Saturday compared to its sale at Rs.245,000 on last trading day.
The price of 10 grams of 24 karat gold also decreased by Rs.541 to Rs.209,534 from Rs. 210,048 whereas the prices of 10 gram 22 karat gold went down to Rs.192,072 from Rs.192,544, the All Sindh Sarafa Jewellers Association reported.
The price of per tola and ten gram silver remained stagnant at Rs.2,650 and Rs.2,271.94 respectively.
The price of gold in the international market decreased by $6 to $2,337 from $2,343, the association reported.
ISLAMABAD, Apr 27 (APP): The exports of electric fans from the country witnessed an increase of 4.75 percent during the first nine months of the current financial year (2023-24) as compared to the corresponding period of the last fiscal year.
The country exported electric fans worth US $19.760 million during July-March (2023-24) as against the exports of US $18.864 million during July-March (2022-23), showing growth of 4.75 percent, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
In terms of quantity, the fan export also surged by 20.48 per cent from 1,085 thousand to 1,307 thousand, the data revealed.
Meanwhile, on a year-to-year basis, the exports of electric fans also went up by 11.61 per cent during the month of March 2024 as compared to the same month of last year.
The exports of fans during March 2024 were recorded at $3.908 million against the exports of $3.501 million in March 2023.
On a month-on-month basis, the exports of electric fans increased by 30.70 per cent during March 2024 as compared to the exports of $2.990 million in February 2024, the PBS data revealed.
ISLAMABAD, Apr 27 (APP): Indus River System Authority (IRSA) on Saturday released 116,200 cusecs water from various rim stations with inflow of 179,000 cusecs.
According to the data released by IRSA, water level in River Indus at Tarbela Dam was 1450.51 feet and was 36.51 feet higher than its dead level of 1,398 feet. Water inflow and outflow in the dam was recorded as 36,100 cusecs and 5,000 cusecs respectively.
The water level in River Jhelum at Mangla Dam was 1144.30 feet, which was 94.30 feet higher than its dead level of 1,050 feet. The inflow and outflow of water was recorded 56,100 cusecs and 25,000 cusecs respectively.
The release of water at Kalabagh, Taunsa , Guddu and Sukkur was recorded as 43,300, 53,000, 84,800 and 19,800 cusecs respectively. Similarly, from River Kabul, a total of 66,300 cusecs of water released at Nowshera and 11,400 cusecs released from River Chenab at Marala.
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