An experiment of artificial rain to combat the smog will be carried out for the first time in the country’s history, under supervision of Punjab University’s (PU) Centre for Integrated Mountain Research, Express Tribune has reported.
Professor Munawer Sabir who is heading the team has said that the experiment will be carried out in the Khanspur mountainous area. According to reports, the preparation to demonstrate the technology will happen in an area of one square kilometre.
The team plans to test artificial rain in Lahore after November 19, to counter the smog in the city.
Lahore on Wednesday topped the list of the most polluted cities in the world with the worst air quality levels. The United States Environmental Protection Agency regards air quality as satisfactory if the AQI is under 50.
Pakistan cricket team captain Babar Azam has given a pep-talk to the team in the dressing-room after they lost the semi-final to Australia in Dubai on Thursday. The young captain stressed it’s important to not point fingers at each other and that the entire team failed to play up to its potential in the heartbreaking loss on Thursday.
Talking about unity in the team, Babar said: “Everybody is sad, everybody is feeling the pain. We need to figure out where we went wrong and where we have to improve. No one will tell us this, we all know this. But we have to learn from this.”
“We have created a unit at the World Cup and this shouldn’t break. There should be no finger-pointing. We should not go into saying ‘he did this, he did this and all that’. We, as a team, did not play well. No one should point fingers at any other person.”
“We lost, it’s okay but we have to learn from this. We will. In the times to come, we shouldn’t make the same mistakes,” added the captain.
“I am telling you again, we shouldn’t let the unit break. We have worked hard to create this. One loss shouldn’t force anyone to leave this unit. As a captain, I am backing everyone. We have created a very good atmosphere in the dressing room, one that feels like family. Everyone has put in the effort. Every match, every player has taken up responsibility,” said Babar.
Babar Azam, Saqlain Mushtaq and Matthew Hayden are proud of their side despite a five-wicket defeat in #T20WorldCup semi-final. pic.twitter.com/kAem5PrWjj
“We will put in the effort, that is in our hands but the result is not. I know everyone is sad. But this will last for a short while. We will start thinking about where we went wrong and where we should have improved. Don’t get bogged down. Try lifting each other. Learn, there is a bit of sadness but we have to overcome that,” Babar concluded.
Pakistan posted 176 runs for the loss of 4 wickets on the board in their quota of 20 overs, thanks to fifties from Mohammad Rizwan and Fakhar Zaman. However, defending a total in Dubai proved difficult yet again as Pakistan paid the price for some ordinary effort with the ball and on the field.
Australia will face New Zealand in the final of the T20 World Cup in Dubai on Sunday
Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari meets Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman today in Islamabad.
Geo News reported that the PPP made contact with PDM after having resigned from all PDM offices in April 2021, saying that no party “should try and impose their will and dictation on any other political party”.
The meeting comes after the Opposition parties have “united” to adopt a joint strategy against the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government.
“We are going to communicate to the Speaker that he should give us in writing because we do not want to hear that we (the Opposition) have been pressing for a dialogue,” said Sherry Rehman.
The government has decided to provide gas to the residential sector only three times a day for cooking purposes throughout December to March to minimise gas shortages in Pakistan, reports Dawn.
“Gas to residential sector shall be provided three times a day for cooking only,” the meeting was informed by the Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division), who added that Regasified Liquefied Natural Gas (RLNG) diversion to domestic consumers is to be made bare minimum for stability.
Gas supply to power and fertiliser sectors of the country is expected to remain stable. Their supply and demand would remain unchanged.
This was all decided by Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) during a meeting presided over by Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar. This is part of the Gas Load Management Plan for winter 2021-22, which was presented to the committee.
It should be noted that the world is experiencing a fuel and gas shortage as recently it has been reported that the United States (US) government urged its citizens to leave Haiti because of the severe lack of fuel and closing down of gas stations in the country that have affected hospitals, schools, and banks.
During the meeting, Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) also presented their additional measures against illegal gains and other revised rules according to which fines have been revised for licensees. The maximum penalty for major violations now starts from Rs10 million to Rs500 million.
Like every year, Pakistan is expected to be hit by a major gas crisis, reports Geo News.
One of the reasons is that local discoveries of gas have witnessed a dip, so the domestic gas reserves are reduced, the sources explained, adding that the local gas supply stood at 4,300 mmcfd a few years back but now it has depleted and stands at 3,300 mmcfd.
Actor Ushna Shah has extended support to cricketer Hassan Ali, after the pacer has received criticism from a section of cricket fans after yesterday’s Match.
Australia defeated Pakistan on Thursday night by 5 wickets in Dubai in the second semi-final. Hassan Ali dropped a catch of Matthew Wade at a crucial moment, which is being termed as the turning point of last night’s match. Matthew Wade scored scored 41 on 17 balls.
“Please remember that Hassan Ali, a human, dropped a difficult catch during a difficult moment. No Pakistani is feeling as bad as he is. The team got as far as they did due to camaraderie and support, let’s follow their example and be kind to them all, including & especially him,” she wrote in a tweet.
Please remember that Hassan Ali, a human, dropped a difficult catch during a difficult moment. No Pakistani is feeling as bad as he is. The team got as far as they did due to camaraderie and support, let’s follow their example and be kind to them all, including & especially him.
In another tweet, the Balaa diva thanked Pakistani team for their performance in the tournament.
Dear team Pakistan, THANK YOU We are so proud of you, and we are so grateful for the joy and unity you’ve given us as a nation this tournament. #Teampakistan#T20WorldCup21
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senator Faisal Vawda filed a petition at the Islamabad High Court (IHC) seeking a stay against the proceedings of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) in his disqualification case, reports Geo Urdu.
Chief Justice IHC Athar Minallah dismissed the case and rejected Vawda’s petition.
Vawda had adopted the stance that the case against him in the ECP had become invalid as the body could not make a decision within the time limit. The ECP was bound to decide the complaints within 60 days after he was elected. He requested the court to turn down the ECP decision dated October 12 and declare the case against him null and void.
Justice Athar Minallah questioned, “Why are you afraid of being investigated by the ECP? Your application is inadmissble, it is rejected.”
Pakistan wicket-keeper batter Mohammad Rizwan played a sensational innings of 67 runs in a high-pressure semi-final against Australia in Dubai on Thursday.
Ahead of the semi-final, Rizwan’s availability for the big game against Australia was in doubt due to illness.
Thankfully for Pakistan, he was declared fit and made a massive impact after being put in to bat first by the opponents.
After the innings, Matthew Hayden revealed just how special a performance it was from Rizwan.
“Rizwan, you probably didn’t know was actually in hospital just a night ago suffering with some sort of lung condition. This is a warrior,” Hayden said.
“He has been brilliant through it (the campaign) and he’s got great courage, as has Babar. Fantastic tonight from him.”
Rizwan struggled initially to find his touch, but Babar Azam at the other end kept the scoreboard ticking. Soon, Rizwan got going after smacking Josh Hazlewood for a six in the fourth over.
Once Babar was dismissed, he ensured that he batted as deep into the innings as possible, keeping one end tight till the 18th over. Thanks to some fiery shots by Fakhar Zaman in the end, Pakistan set a target of 177 for Australia to chase down.
Playing in the first ICC semi-final of his career, Rizwan made his night even more memorable. En route his 67, he also became the first player in the history of the game to score 1,000 T20I runs in a calendar year.
He also broke the record England’s Jos Buttler had just set for the most runs by a keeper in a Men’s T20 World Cup. Buttler, who broke Craig Kieswetter’s record from 2010 in this year’s edition, had scored 269 runs to his name before England crashed out last night in the semi-final.
Rizwan now has 281 and is only behind his fellow opener Babar Azam for most runs in this year’s T20 World Cup.
Fellow cricketers and people from the cricket fraternity took to their social media to praise the 29-year-old cricketer.
Can you imagine this guy played for his country today & gave his best. He was in the hospital last two days. Massive respect @iMRizwanPak . Hero. pic.twitter.com/kdpYukcm5I
U want to see a real hero,a lion .. here is rizwan,in hospital a day before the game and was superb today against aus. Salute ma man.. total respect..wat a guy..a real lion pic.twitter.com/qvi6UId253
Take a bow, @iMRizwanPak Very well played innings! Thank you for your service to the country despite all odds – on the field and off. Lots of respect ✊ #PAKvAUS
Mohammad Rizwan in hospital the night before the match against Australia. He had developed a severe chest infection and spent 2 nights in the ICU #T20WorldCup#PAKvAUSpic.twitter.com/E7qbcxdJmg
For me, Rizwan defined the spirit of Pakistan Cricket.
He was in ICU for 2 days but played today; hit on the face with a bouncer but went on to be the top scorer; kept the wickets with a vicious bruise on the face.
Meanwhile, Matthew Wade commended his batting partner Marcus Stoinis for the way he took on Haris Rauf in the 17th over and said that was indeed the turning point of the match. The slog overs also saw Hassan Ali dropping Wade off Shaheen Afridi in the 19th over, with the keeper-batter cracking the next three balls for sixes to seal their spot in the final.
Members of the united Opposition on Thursday met National Assembly (NA) Speaker Asad Qaiser twice and asked him to give them in writing the terms of engagements, which should include a categorical statement that it was the government that approached them for dialogue, reports Dawn.
“We are going to communicate to the Speaker that he should give us in writing because we do not want to hear that we (the Opposition) have been pressing for a dialogue,” said the parliamentary leader of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) in Senate Sherry Rehman.
“The steering committee will consider further action after receiving legislation in writing from the Speaker regarding the bills and ordinances to be discussed in the joint session,” said Sherry. “We believe in the supremacy of parliament and dialogue but obviously, our leadership will take the final decision after the steering committee deliberations,” she added.
Former Speaker NA Sardar Ayaz Sadiq said, “The Speaker called me and Naveed Qamar and said he wanted the government and the Opposition to sit down and talk about the 20 bills related to the ordinances. We responded that we will talk to the party leadership first.”
The Opposition parties had formed a steering committee on Wednesday to formulate a joint strategy after the government postponed Thursday’s joint session of parliament.
“The hasty convening of the joint meeting and then the hasty adjournment shows the seriousness of the government that had made sensitive and serious issues like legislation a child’s play,” said Shehbaz.
Supermodel Bella Hadid created headlines when science declared her the world’s most beautiful woman.
Bella’s eyes, eyebrows, nose, lips, chin, jaw and facial shape were measured and came closest to the Greeks’ idea of perfection.
She recently broke down in an emotional Instagram post that includes video footage of a recent interview with her friend, Willow Smith, along with photos of Bella crying.
In the video, Willow talks about feeling insecure at times and like she’s not good enough. “All humans are different, every single human has something so special and unique to offer,” Willow says in the video. “And people forget that everyone is basically feeling the same way: lost, confused, not really sure why they’re here.”
Bella started off her post by addressing Willow, writing, “I love you and your words. It made me feel a little less alone and that’s why I’d like to post this.” Bella, 25 continued, “This is pretty much my everyday, every night for a few years now.”
Bella then pointed out that social media is “not real,” adding, “for anyone struggling, please remember that.”
Hadid emphasized that when it comes to mental health, no two battles are the same and it’s an ongoing struggle. “Self help and mental illness/chemical imbalance is not linear and it is almost like a flowing rollercoaster of obstacles…it has its ups and downs, and side to sides,” she explains. “But I want you to know, there is always light at the end of the tunnel, and the rollercoaster always comes to a complete stop at some point.” She also notes that while feelings of sadness and helplessness can always start up again, it’s helpful to know that they ebb and flow by nature, which helps bring her solace that “even if it’s a few days, weeks, or months, it does get better.”
“It took me a long time to get that in my mind, but I’ve had enough breakdowns and burnouts to know this,” she continues, “if you work hard enough on yourself, spending time alone to understand your traumas, triggers, joys, and routine, you will always be able to understand or learn more about your own pain and how to handle it, which is all that you can ask of yourself.”
