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PM to visit Kuwait to offer condolences on Sheikh Nawaf’s death

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ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar will pay a one-day visit to Kuwait tomorrow (Monday) to convey his condolences over the sad demise of Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, Foreign Office (FO) said on Sunday. A brief statement issued by the FO spokesperson said that the premier would convey sympathies and condolences to the royal family, the government and the people of the Arab state on behalf of the government and the people of Pakistan. Sheikh Nawaf passed away at the age of 86 on…

Australia announce 13-player squad for second Test against Pakistan

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Australia announced 13-player men’s squad for the second Test match as they are on track to play an unchanged XI in the second Test against Pakistan in Melbourne. The home side announced a trimmed-down squad Monday with back-up fast bowler Lance Morris omitted. The Aussies crushed the visitors by 360 runs inside four days at Perth on Sunday, with off-spinner Nathan Lyon taking his 500th wicket. Opener David Warner hit a battling 164 to ensure he retained his place for the Boxing Day Test in what is expected to be…

Manchester City’s lead slips; Luton’s Premier League match abandoned as captain suffers heart attack

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Luton’s Premier League match against Bournemouth was cut short due to a concerning incident involving their captain, Tom Lockyer.  Lockyer suffered a cardiac arrest during the game, prompting an abrupt stop to the match. The distressing situation saw Lockyer collapsing on the pitch, leading to immediate medical attention and the game being halted with a 1-1 score. Fortunately, Lockyer received swift medical aid and was stretchered off the field, receiving supportive applause from the audience. Luton later confirmed that Lockyer was stable and under care at the hospital.  The unfortunate…

US watchdog recommends blacklisting of India over religious freedom

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WASHINGTON: The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom reiterated its request to the Biden administration to designate India as a “country of particular concern” under the US Religious Freedom Act, citing its transnational repression against religious minorities. The US religious freedom watchdog, an independent federal government commission, said “recent efforts by the Indian government to silence activists, journalists, and lawyers abroad pose a serious threat to religious freedom”. “USCIRF implores the US Department of State to designate India a Country of Particular Concern due to India’s systematic, ongoing, and…

NAB allowed to execute arrest warrant for Fawad Chaudhry

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ISLAMABAD: Judicial Magistrate Yasir Mehmood has allowed the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to execute arrest warrant for former information minister Fawad Chaudhry and facilitate his participation in the ongoing investigation. Acting on the court’s directive, the NAB sought the arrest of Fawad Chaudhry on Saturday for alleged “misuse of authority” in a construction project. During the hearing presided over by Judicial Magistrate Yasir Mehmood, NAB officials, and the investigation officer were present. NAB officials informed the judge that Fawad’s custody was necessary for an inquiry into charges of “corruption and…

Australia asks Pakistan to bowl after winning toss in first Test

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As the much-anticipated Test series between Pakistan and Australia begins today, Australian captain Pat Cummins won the toss and asked Pakistan to bat at Perth Stadium on Thursday. For what is expected to be his final Test series, Aussie hard-hitter David Warner will be seen padding up with the pressure to score runs and maintain his position on the hard and bouncy pitch. Eyes will also be on whether opening partner Usman Khawaja wears shoes with messages of support for people in Gaza, having been told it is against ICC…

Australia asks Pakistan to bowl after winning toss in first Test

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As the much-anticipated Test series between Pakistan and Australia begins today, Australian captain Pat Cummins won the toss and asked Pakistan to bat at Perth Stadium on Thursday. For what is expected to be his final Test series, Aussie hard-hitter David Warner will be seen padding up with the pressure to score runs and maintain his position on the hard and bouncy pitch. Eyes will also be on whether opening partner Usman Khawaja wears shoes with messages of support for people in Gaza, having been told it is against ICC…