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  • PCB stops Shaheen Afridi from issuing any statement

    The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has stopped former T20 captain Shaheen Afridi from issuing any statement, says Jang.

    Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Mohsin Naqvi will visit the national team camp in Kakul today where he will meet Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi to discuss future plans.

    Sources say that Afridi had written a detailed tweet, but later he was stopped at the last moment from posting it. The bowler will put forward his reservations on the statement, allegedly issued without consultation.

    Mohsin Naqvi will also take Iftaar with the players in the camp.

  • Lawyers call upon the SC to use suo moto powers to probe IHC judges letter

    More than 300 lawyers across the country have urged the Supreme Court to initiate proceedings under Article 184(3) on the Islamabad High Court Judges’ letter to the Chief Justice of Pakistan alleging “interference” by the executive in judicial matters.

    On March 26, six IHC judges — Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kiyani, Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri, Justice Babar Sattar, Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan, Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir, and Justice Saman Fafat Imtiaz — wrote a letter to the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), demanding a judicial convention over the alleged meddling of spy agencies in legal matters.

    Last week, the CJP met with the Prime Minister to discuss this matter and it was mutually agreed to make an inquiry commission chaired by a retired judge to investigate the allegations.

    “We further call upon the Supreme Court of Pakistan to take cognisance of the matter in its jurisdiction under Article 184(3) of the Constitution as this issue eminently relates to the public interest and to the enforcement of fundamental rights,” the lawyers’ statement came after the commission was approved by the federal cabinet.

  • PTI alleges widespread rigging, boycotts Sindh Senate elections

    The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced that it will not take part in Senate polls in Sindh on April 2, citing alleged widespread rigging.

    “Senate elections are being won through rigging,” PTI leader Haleem Adil Sheikh said while addressing a press conference in Karachi on Sunday.

    He said that the people who won elections according to Form 45 are not members of the Sindh Assembly. Pointing out that six candidates supported by PTI were participating in the Senate elections in Sindh, he said they have decided to boycott the upcoming polls.

    “The incumbent government is going to be buried in a mass grave. We won elections on 180 seats in the general elections, but most of them were taken away,” he alleged.

    On Wednesday, 14 candidates decided to withdraw their nomination papers for the Senate elections in the province. Following this, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) is expected to secure one of the two Senate seats reserved for women without facing any competition.

  • All-rounder Aliya Riaz gets engaged to commentator Ali Younis

    Pakistan women cricket team all-rounder Aliya Riaz and Waqar Younis’ younger brother and commentator Ali Younis are engaged.

    The engagement ceremony was held in Wah Cantt with close relatives and friends joining in.

    Aliya Riaz has represented Pakistan in 62 ODIs and 83 T20Is. She has scored 1209 runs and 10 wickets in ODI matches, 938 runs in T20 matches and dismissed 20 players.

  • ‘Workload management’; PCB’s reason for removing Shaheen Afridi

    Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has given it’s reasons for removing Shaheen Shah Afridi from captaincy.

    In a statement, PCB has said, “Removing Shaheen Afridi from the leadership and handing over the responsibility to Babar Azam was a strategic step, which was aimed at ensuring high performance of the players considering the workload.”

    “Shaheen Afridi has undoubtedly proven himself to be a star fast bowler, he has led Pakistan’s pace attack for many years, the board understands the importance of rotation and rest to maintain his best performance” the statement said.

    The PCB said the decision was taken keeping in mind “workload management” to ensure that key bowlers remain at the top of their game.

    “The board does not want the national team to suffer from an injury crisis in terms of bowling resources like Shaheen Afridi was injured before the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 and Naseem Shah before the ICC One Day Cricket World Cup 2023.”

    The decision to change the captain shows the board’s determination to protect the players’ long careers and fast bowlers from injuries.

  • Petrol price increased by Rs9.66 to Rs289.41 per litre for next fortnight

    Petrol price increased by Rs9.66 to Rs289.41 per litre for next fortnight

    The already strained Pakistani populace, grappling with soaring inflation and costly transportation, faces yet another blow as the price of petrol in Pakistan has been increased by Rs9.66 per litre for the upcoming fortnight, driven by an uptick in international crude rates.

    In contrast, the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) has witnessed a reduction of Rs3.32 per litre.

    Following these adjustments, petrol now stands at Rs289.41 per litre, while diesel is priced at Rs282.24 per litre.

    These fluctuations adhere to the government’s strategy of reflecting international market price variations in the domestic market.

    This move also marks another decrease in the consumer price of HSD, following a prior reduction in mid-March 2024.

  • Babar Azam appointed ODI, T20 captain

    Pakistan Cricket Board has appointed Babar Azam the captain of Pakistan ODI and T20 Cricket Team once again.

    In a statement issued by PCB said that the selection committee of Pakistan Cricket Board also reached Kakul last night and took Shaheen Shah Afridi into confidence on the board’s decision and also informed him about the future plan of the cricket board.

    According to the sources, the selection committee of the Pakistan Cricket Board also removed the reservations Shaheen Afridi had regarding Babar Azam Azam and then after the unanimous opinion of the committee, proposed to make Babar Azam the captain again.

    On the other hand, such news is also circulating on social media that Babar Azam has expressed his desire to captain all three formats, however, PCB sources say that Babar Azam has not imposed any such conditions.

    Babar Azam has represented Pakistan in 52 Tests, 117 ODIs and 109 T20Is.

    Babar Azam has led the Pakistani team in 71 T20 matches including the T20 World Cup. Under the captaincy of Babar Azam, Pakistan won 42 matches and the Green Shirts faced defeat in 23.

  • Here’s why Samsung is not making displays for the new iPhone SE

    Apple is currently in the development phase of the iPhone SE (4th generation), with reports indicating that the tech giant intends to utilise the same display technology found in the iPhone 13 for its upcoming model.

    In recent developments, it was revealed last month that three major companies—BOE, Samsung Display, and Tianma—were competing to secure contracts for supplying display panels for the iPhone SE 4.

    Initial bids for the panel prices were submitted, with Samsung Display proposing the lowest price at USD 30 per unit, followed by BOE at USD 35 and Tianma at USD 40. However, Apple remained firm on its budget, not willing to exceed USD 20 per unit.

    Recent reports from IT Home suggest that Samsung Display has opted out of the negotiations due to pricing issues.

    Consequently, Apple has forged a partnership with BOE, the second-largest supplier among the contenders, to procure display panels for the iPhone SE (4th generation) at a rate of USD 25 per unit.

    It’s noteworthy that, despite Samsung Display initially offering the lowest price, it was unable to further reduce its price point.

    On the other hand, BOE, which initially quoted USD 5 higher than Samsung Display, managed to undercut the South Korean company’s proposed price.

    This development marks a significant loss for Samsung Display, as it will not be providing display panels for the iPhone SE 4.

    Speculations arise as to why Samsung Display withdrew from negotiations.

    It is possible that the company recognised the potential for higher profits by focusing on supplying displays for the iPhone 15 series rather than pursuing contracts for the iPhone SE 4, where profit margins would be significantly narrower.

  • Ushna Shah hosts fun game night with celeb friends

    Ushna Shah hosts fun game night with celeb friends

    Ramadan brings people together, turning schedules upside down. Ushna Shah and her husband Hamza Amin are celebrating in Karachi, inviting industry friends over for a special game night. It’s a tradition to gather before Suhoor for fun and bonding.

    Stars like Iqra Aziz, Yasir Hussain, and Ali Rehman Khan joined the festivities. The event was a star-studded affair, filled with laughter and games.

    Check out some snapshots below:

  • Fiza Ali becomes emotional talking about the loss of her mother

    Fiza Ali becomes emotional talking about the loss of her mother

    Fiza Ali is so composed while acting, singing and hosting that it becomes difficult to remember that she is just as vulnerable as anyone of us when it comes to grief and loss.

    Fiza and Faraal appeared as guests on Wasi Shah’s show, where Fiza opened up about the losses she has experienced in life. Raised by a single parent, she saw her mother face numerous challenges to bring her up. The host asked what she misses most about her mom.

    Fiza Ali said, “I miss my mother the most. When my mother cried, I felt like hitting myself. She used to tell me, ‘It’s just a small injury, don’t cry.’ But I can’t help but cry. The kind of crying I need to do is in front of my mother. I miss her so much that I wish she was standing in front of me, and before I could express love or affection, I would cry for my mother first. I miss her a lot. What I couldn’t do, I need to do now by shedding tears over my mother’s complaints. That’s when I find comfort, by feeling close to my mother and crying.”