Omar Ayub’s statement a continuity of party’s anti-State conspiracy: Talal Chaudhry

Fri, 12 Apr 2024, 11:34 PM

ISLAMABAD, Apr 12 (APP): Pakistan Muslim League-N’s Senator Talal Chaudhry on Friday critized the statement of Opposition Leader Omar Ayub Khanz saying his party’s narrative was the continuity of conspiracy against the country.

Omar Ayub in a statement had said that a protest movement would be initiated from Balochistan and later the scope of the protests would be expanded countrywide.

Talal Chaudhry said the party had no courage to express solidarity with the martyrs of Balochistan and condemn the acts of terrorists.

He said from the platform of Balochistan, speaking against the foreign investment in the province was a conspiracy.

He said those who made references against the judges and terminating their jobs were now politicking on the independence of judiciary.

Talal said calling the riots of May 9 a “political consciousness” was an utter expression of shamelessness.

He mentioned that after the positive indicators of economy and decline in inflation, the elements who earlier took the country to the brink of default had reactivated again.

Administration banns polythene bags in Quetta

Ali Ali

Fri, 12 Apr 2024, 11:26 PM

QUETTA, Apr 12 (APP):The Quetta administration has banned the use of polythene bags as part of its efforts to make the environment and city clean.

Commissioner Quetta Division, Hamza Shafqaat, stated on Friday that the decision to ban plastic bags was made in light of the Balochistan Assembly’s approved Bill of 2023.

“The drive has been launched on the instructions of Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfaraz Bugti,” the Commissioner maintained. He further warned that legal action will be taken against those who violate the order.

He emphasized the significance of public cooperation, urging people to play their role in making Quetta clean and green.

Chairman JUI (Sami) urges world to help resolve oppressed Palestinian issue

Ali Ali

Fri, 12 Apr 2024, 10:58 PM

By Rehan Khan

ISLAMABAD, April 12 (APP):Chairman of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (Sami), Maulana Hamid-ul-Haq Haqqani, underscoring the profound significance of Eid-ul-Fitr, said it serves as a beacon of unity, solidarity, and compassion, resonating with the plight of oppressed communities worldwide.

Addressing the gathering on Wednesday, he highlighted the enduring sacrifices made by the oppressed Muslims of Palestine, who steadfastly endure the relentless bombardment and persecution by the Zionist state of Israel.

In a stark condemnation, Haqqani lamented the deafening silence of international human rights organizations and the United Nations. He urged the world community and human rights organizations to come forward for resolving the issue and alleviating the sufferings of oppressed Palestinian.

Haqqani also urged to continue support for the oppressed Palestinians imploring faithful to offer prayers and extend various forms of assistance to address their plight.

He emphasized the imperative of collective action and solidarity in the face of injustice and oppression.

People visit Mausoleum of Bhutto Family’s martyrs on Eid’s 3rd day

Ali Ali

Fri, 12 Apr 2024, 9:24 PM

LARKANA, Apr 12 (APP):People from various districts of Sindh on Friday visited Garhi Khuda Bux Bhutto on the third day of Eid-ul-Fitr to offer Fateha at the graves of martyrs of Bhutto Family.

They visited the graves of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, Founder Chairman of PPP Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, laid wreaths and offered fateha.

They also laid wreaths at the graves of late Begum Nusrat Bhutto, late Shireen Amir Begum, Shaheed Mir Murtaza Bhutto and Shaheed Mir Shahnawaz Bhutto and offered Fateha.

The followers and well-wishers of PPP carried portraits of late Begum Nusrat Bhutto, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto, Chairman PPP Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and President Asif Ali Zardari on the occasion.

Kapp reprimanded for breaching ICC code of conduct

Ali Ali

Fri, 12 Apr 2024, 9:22 PM

ISLAMABAD, Apr 12 (APP):South Africa all-rounder Marizanne Kapp has been reprimanded for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the first ODI of the ICC Women’s Championship series against Sri Lanka in East London on Tuesday.

Kapp was found to have breached Article 2.3 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to “use of an audible obscenity during an International Match.”

In addition to this, one demerit point has been added to Kapp’s disciplinary record, for whom it was the second offence in a 24-month period, taking her total demerit points to two, said a press release.

Kapp received her first demerit point in the third Women’s T20I against Sri Lanka earlier this month.

Tuesday’s incident occurred in the 44th over of South Africa’s innings, when Kapp used inappropriate language after her dismissal.

Kapp admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by Shandre Fritz of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees, so there was no need for a formal hearing.

On-field umpires Karren Klaaste and Jacquline Williams, third umpire Lauren Agenbag, and fourth umpire Thomas Mokorosi levelled the charge.

Level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand, a maximum penalty of 50 per cent of a player’s match fee, and one or two demerit points.