LAHORE: April 21
Leader of Pakistan Muslim League (N) Mr. Nasir Iqbal Bosal calls on Prime Minister Muham Shehbaz Sharif.
LAHORE: April 21
Pakistan’s batter Usman khan play a shot during the 3rd T20 cricket match between Pakistan vs New Zealand at Pindi Cricket Stadium
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RAWALPINDI: April 21 – Pakistan’s batter Muhammad Rizwan play a shot during the 3rd T20 cricket match between Pakistan vs New Zealand at Pindi Cricket Stadium. APP/ADZ/FHA
RAWALPINDI: April 21 – Pakistan’s batter Irfan Khan Play a shot during the 3rd T20 cricket match between Pakistan vs New Zealand at Pindi Cricket Stadium. APP/ADZ/FHA
RAWALPINDI: April 21 – Pakistan’s batter Shadab Khan Play a shot during the 3rd T20 cricket match between Pakistan vs New Zealand at Pindi Cricket Stadium. APP/ADZ/FHA
RAWALPINDI: April 21 – New Zealand players celebrates after taking wicket of Pakistani batter Usman Khan during the 3rd T20 cricket match between Pakistan vs New Zealand at Pindi Cricket Stadium. APP/ADZ/FHA
Rizwan not to take part in rest of match
ISLAMABAD, Apr 21 (APP): Pakistani wicketkeeper and batter Mohammad Rizwan felt discomfort in his right hamstring while batting in the third T20I against New Zealand at Pindi Stadium Rawalpindi.
As a precautionary measure, the medical team has pulled him out of the game and he would not take part in the rest of the match.
Pakistan’s batter Babar Azam play a shot during the 3rd T20 cricket match between Pakistan vs New Zealand at Pindi Cricket Stadium
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RAWALPINDI: April 21 – New Zealand players celebrates after taking wicket of Pakistani batter Babar Azam during the 3rd T20 cricket match between Pakistan vs New Zealand at Pindi Cricket Stadium. APP/ADZ/FHA
CM denounces political violence
LAHORE, Apr 21 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said on Sunday that people, who bring politics to the level of personal enmity and violence are enemies of the nation.
In a statement, she said the PTI’s bullying would not be tolerated in any case. The CM offered condolences and expressed heartfelt sympathies with the family of Muhammad Yousaf, a PML-N worker who was killed in Narowal. She said that politics is the name of service and reform, not violence and intolerance. Turning politics into hatred and personal enmity is a big challenge for society, she added.
The accused involved in the killing of PML-N worker have been arrested
Police remain fully alert for peaceful by-election
LAHORE, Apr 21 (APP): Lahore police remained fully alert for peaceful and secure conduct of by-elections 2024.
A spokesperson for Lahore Police told the media on Sunday that the police with 24 SPs, 45 SDPOs, 168 Inspectors, SHOs and In-charges Investigation, along with more than 17,000 police officials, performed security duties during the by-election.
He said that lady police constables were also on duty for security of women polling stations and women voters. As many as 195 pickets were established on entry and exit routes of Lahore and polling stations across the city were on high alert. To ensure peace during the electoral process, voters were allowed entry into polling stations after three-tiered security clearance.
Additionally, Anti-Riot Forces and Reserve Forces were on stand-by to handle any untoward situations. The spokesperson added that senior police officers were continuously monitoring the situation in the field.
Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Lahore Bilal Siddique Kamyana stated that Lahore Police provided foolproof security for peaceful and secure conduct of the by-elections. He mentioned that actions were taken in accordance with the Election Commission of Pakistan’s Code of Conduct on the polling day.
CCPO Lahore underlined that Lahore Police strictly followed a zero-tolerance policy on the display of weapons and firing incidents. Effective monitoring was ensured through control rooms and CCTV cameras during polling day. Kamyana stated that Elite, Dolphin, and Police Response Unit (PRU) teams patrolled the city effectively during the polling day. He added that Lahore Police front-line soldiers demonstrated excellent performance on the election day.
By-Election-2024 polling completed in NA-196
LARKANA, Apr 21 (APP): Registered male and female voters in NA-196 (Kamber-Shahdadkot-I) in Kamber-Shahdadkot district used their right of vote to elect candidate for National Assembly of Pakistan.
After the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) announced holding By-election for the seat on April 21, 2024 in the wake of the Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari won two National Assembly seats. He retained the NA-194 Larkana constituency, leaving the NA-196 seat in Kamber- Shahdadkot vacant.
Polling for NA-196 (Kamber-Shahdadkot-I) started at about 303 polling stations throughout in the various Union Committees of Kamber, Shahdadkot, Sijawal Junejo, Mirokhan and QuboSaeed Khan Talukas of Kamber-Shahdadkot district of NA-196(Kamber-Shahdadkot-I) of the district, at 8.00 a.m continued till its fixed time till 5.00 p.m without any break.
Polling continued during nine hours fixed period in a completely peaceful atmosphere and no untoward incident was reported at any polling station in any part of the Constituency of NA-196(Kamber-Shahdadkot-I). At some polling stations some voters, who reached within the specified time, were allowed to cast their votes, as per rules/laid down procedure.
In the morning polling started at slow pace with nominal numbers of voters, gained increased participation by large number of ladies and gents, besides large number of youths of 18 years of age and remained the same mode of voting till the end of fixed time of polling.
At various polling station of various Union Committees of Kamber, Shahdadkot, Sijawal Junejo, Mirokhan and Qubo Saeed Khan Talukas of Kamber-Shahdadkot district of NA-196(Kamber-Shahdadkot-I) the rate of casting of votes was 402 out of 600, 255 out of 900, 988 out of 1600 and 350 out of 1100 upto 4.30 p.m.
During the visit by reporters, to some of the Polling stations set up at Government high school Shahdadkot, Government Higher Secondary School Mirokhan, Government Primary School Sijawal Junejo, Government Girls College Mirokhan, a large number 423781 registered male and female voters were seen participating in the polls and casting their votes.
Candidates have setup their camps 500 yards away from the Polling stations to issue the voters number slips from the electoral rolls to the registered voters to help cast their cast voters.
Various teams of Journalists, who visited various polling stations found appearance of voters at the polling stations set-up in the NA-196(Kamber-Shahdadkot-I) in the Kamber-Shahdadkot district which were busy in exercising their right of franchise in favor of their favorite candidates in the By-election. However the contesting candidates belonging to PPP and TLP also visited the polling stations of their respective areas.
The voters who turned-up at the polling stations were being allowed to poll their votes after showing CNICs. The team of media-persons observed 25 to 35 percent turn-out at these polling stations of various Union Committees of Kamber, Shahdadkot, Sijawal Junejo, Mirokhan and QuboSaeed Khan Talukas of Kamber-Shahdadkot district of NA-196(Kamber-Shahdadkot-I) of the district.
Counting of votes was started in the presence of the election agents of the candidates, soon after the closure/completion of polling at all the polling stations. Counting is continuing till filing of this report and results are expected sometime late in the night.
The Rangers and Police deployed at the polling stations and the special mobile teams of Police and Rangers, besides the local administration vigilantly supervised/monitored the polling process to ensure safe, secured and peaceful elections.
The District Returning Officer(DRO)/DC Kamber-Shahdadkot , Returning Officer/Assistant Commissioner Shahdadkot, DIG Police Larkana, Wing Commander Shahbaz Rangers, SSP Kamber-Shahdadkot also visited various polling stations of the Constituency and review the arrangements.
West Indies Women beat Pakistan by two wickets
KARACHI, Apr 21 (APP): Nida Dar reached the significant milestone of 100 wickets, becoming the second Pakistani women’s bowler and the 27th overall to achieve this feat.
However, despite her remarkable achievement, the West Indies Women secured a thrilling last-ball victory with two wickets to spare in the ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25 fixture held at the National Bank Stadium on Sunday, taking a 2-0 lead in the series.
The visitors found themselves at 213 for five in 48 overs while chasing a target of 224 for victory. Requiring five runs off the last over and three runs off the final ball, a boundary off an outside edge from Karishma Ramharack’s bat dashed the hopes of the home team.
The West Indies Women were in control of the match at 180 for three in 41 overs before Nida Dar initiated a middle-order collapse.
Nida, who joined Sana Mir as the only Pakistani bowler to claim 100 wickets, dismissed opener Rashada Williams and further dismantled the West Indies innings by accounting for Chedean Nation, Aaliyah Alleyne, and Chinelle Henry, leaving them struggling at 219 for seven after 49 overs.
Fatima Sana conceded only two runs off the first five balls of the final over and also claimed the wicket of Afy Fletcher. However, the disappointment was palpable as the ball found the boundary after brushing the outside edge of Ramharack’s bat.
Nida finished with impressive figures of 9-0-52-4, while Umm-e-Hani secured two wickets for 38 runs. Sadia Iqbal and Fatima Sana each picked up a wicket.
Stafanie Taylor played a pivotal role in the West Indies’ victory, crafting a well-constructed innings of 73 runs off 90 balls, including nine fours, before becoming the fifth wicket to fall, dismissed by Sadia Iqbal. This marked her 41st career half-century in 156 matches.
Taylor formed an essential partnership of 88 runs for the third wicket with Shemaine Campbelle, who contributed a valuable 73-ball 52 containing four fours. Campbelle had earlier combined for a 39-run partnership for the second wicket with skipper Hayley Matthews, who fell to a stunning catch by substitute Diana Baig after scoring 44 off 63 balls, including three fours.
Earlier Bismah Maroof and Sidra Amin propelled Pakistan to 223 all out in 48.5 overs.
Maroof scored a resilient 65 off 105 balls, her 21st half-century in 135 matches, while Amin struck four fours in her 70-ball 50, marking her eighth half-century in 65 matches. The duo stitched together an 80-run partnership for the second wicket from 115 balls.
The next notable partnership came for the seventh wicket, as Bismah Maroof and Najiha Alvi (25 runs off 28 balls, including one boundary) added 31 runs off 27 balls. Sadia Iqbal and Najiha Alvi put on 22 runs off 28 balls for the last wicket.
For the West Indies, Chinelle Henry claimed three wickets for 37 runs, Karishma Ramharack secured three for 48, and Afy Fletcher scooped two wickets for 46 runs.
Scores in brief:
West Indies Women beat Pakistan Women by two wickets
Pakistan Women 223 all-out, 48.5 overs (Bismah Maroof 65, Sidra Amin 50, Najiha Alvi 25; Chinelle Henry 3-37, Karishma Ramharack 3-48, Afy Fletcher 2-46)
West Indies 225-8, 50 overs (Stafanie Taylor 73, Shemaine Campbelle 52, Hayley Matthews 44, Chinelle Henry 23; Nida Dar 4-52, Umm-e-Hani 2-38)
Player of the match – Stafanie Taylor (West Indies Women)
Third ODI – Tuesday, 23 April, National Bank Stadium (3.30pm start)
First ODI – West Indies Women won by 113 runs
2 members gang involved in motorcycle theft arrested
RAWALPINDI, Apr 21 (APP):Police have apprehended two members gang involved in motorcycle theft and recovered 03 stolen motorcycles from their possession during crackdown here on Sunday.
Police have also recovered weapons used in the crime. The arrested accused were identified as Siraj and Shiraz. City Police have registered separate cases against both of them and further investigation was in progress.
SP Rawal Town appreciated the performance of police team and said that the arrested accused will be challaned with concrete evidence and will be punished.
Those who attack the lives and property of citizens cannot escape from the grip of the law, he added. Similarly, Saddar Barooni police held the suspect who was involved in broken shop and threatened to kill.
Ahsan along with his other accomplices ransacked the shop and threatened to kill them, two days ago. A case was registered in Saddar Barooni police station and further investigation was underway.
Students protest over closure of IBA Sukkur Mirpurkhas Campus
MIRPURKHAS, Apr 21 (APP): Students of IBA Sukkur Mirpurkhas Campus including over 155 middle-class students, mostly girls protested against the sudden closure of their campus on Sunday.
According to APP Correspondent, braving the scorching heat, they held placards and banners, urging authorities to reconsider their decision.
The students emphasized that IBA Sukkur Mirpurkhas Campus is the only standard educational institution in the area and its closure would deprive them of quality education.
They appealed to top officials including the President, Prime Minister and Education Ministers to intervene and save their campus, ensuring a secure future for over 150 students.