Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday dissolved the current selection committee of the national cricket team. According to PCB spokesperson, the current selection committee has been dissolved and the new selection committee will be announced soon. The PCB spokesman stated that the new selection committee would choose the squad-based only on merit and that decision-making would be transparent. Wahab Riaz, a former Test cricket player, was the head of the current selection committee, and other former Test players on the committee included Wajahatullah Wasti, Wasim Haider, Kamran Akmal, and Taseef Ahmed. On the other hand, seasoned all-rounder Imad Wasim announced…
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Sajjad Ali is ‘Online Web Editor of Khyber News. He is a journalist by profession and working in field for the last ten years. Previously he worked for national media organizations including ‘The Nation’ Daily Pakistan Today, Khyber News. He also worked in media development sector. He can be reached at sajjad.sovereign@gmail.com
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MOSCOW: Around eleven people have been arrested following terrorist attack on a concert hall in Moscow, Russian officials said. Reports from Russian state news agency Tass relayed the latest developments to Russian President Vladimir Putin. The attack, which occurred at Crocus City Hall in Krasnogorsk, Moscow, claimed the lives of approximately 115 individuals, including three children. Images circulated by Russian official media depicted emergency services still present at the site of the devastated concert hall, situated within a shopping complex and music venue with a capacity exceeding 6,000 people. This violent incident transpired shortly after Russian President Vladimir Putin secured…
MAKKAH: The former captain of the Pakistan cricket team, Babar Azam, performed Umrah in the blessed month of Ramadan. As soon as the Pakistan Super League-9 (PSL) ended, most of the cricketers have reached Saudi Arabia to get the blessing of Umrah in the month of Ramadan, former captain Babar Azam is also one of these cricketers. Regarding performing Umrah, Babar shared a picture and video on Instagram. In the picture, the can be seen standing in front of the Kaaba, which he captioned as: “Feeling blessed and spiritually uplifted after performing Umrah. A moment of reflection and peace”. Grateful…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Russia’s capital Moscow on Friday that left more than 60 people death and injured over 100 others. Pakistan Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra in a statement has condemned the terrorist attack in Moscow, describing it as “horrendous”, and expressed solidarity with the people of Russia. “We strongly condemn the horrendous attack carried out at a concert hall in Moscow. We express our deepest sympathies with the families of the victims. At this difficult hour, we stand in solidarity with the people and Government of the Russian Federation,” the spokesperson said. Foreign…
President Asif Ali Zardari delivered a resolute message during his address at the Pakistan Day Military Parade held at Shakarparian Parade ground in Islamabad on Saturday, reaffirming Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding its sovereignty. President Zardari stressed Pakistan’s dedication to maintaining peaceful relations with neighboring countries, emphasizing its status as a peace-loving nation and a responsible nuclear power. However, he made it clear that Pakistan stands prepared to defend itself against any aggression, with both its populace and armed forces poised to counter any threats to its security. He condemned terrorist groups’ efforts to destabilize Pakistan, highlighting the parade as…
GAZA STRIPE: Hamas has praised Russia and China for blocking the United States led Gaza ceasefire resolution at the the United Nations (UN) Security Council. Both Russia and China vetoed the resolution, which was aimed at supporting an “immediate and sustained ceasefire” and also condemned the Hamas on October 7 last year. Hamas expressed gratitude towards Russia, China, and Algeria for rejecting what they described as a biased American resolution that they believed favored Israel. They argued that the resolution would provide Israel with cover to carry out what they termed as a genocidal war against the Palestinian people in…
MOSCOW: Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said the country would seek out and “destroy” senior Ukrainian officials if they were found to be involved in the deadly shooting incident outside Moscow that left more than 60 dead and over 100 injured. In a statement on Telegram, Medvedev asserted, “If it is confirmed that these individuals are terrorists from the Kyiv regime… all of them must be located and ruthlessly eliminated as terrorists.” He also warned that any state official found guilty of such a crime would face consequences. Russian authorities have reported that at least 40 people lost their lives…
MOSCOW: The death toll in the Moscow concert attack has risen to “more than 60,” according to the Russian Investigative Committee’s statement on Saturday. Initial reports indicated 40 fatalities, but the number is expected to increase as authorities continue to examine the bodies of the deceased, stated the Investigative Committee. The attack on a concert hall in a Moscow suburb on Friday resulted in at least 60 deaths and over 100 injuries. Armed individuals opened fire at the concert hall, followed by a major fire that engulfed the building, as reported by Russian media. Confirmation of the incident came from…
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari extends warm greetings and best wishes to the nation on Pakistan Day. In his message, Zardari reflects on the historic significance of March 23rd, commemorating the passage of the Pakistan Resolution in 1940, which laid the groundwork for Pakistan’s independence. Zardari emphasizes the vision and determination of Pakistan’s forefathers, particularly honoring the commitment and sacrifices of Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah and his companions in turning Allama Dr. Muhammad Iqbal’s dream into reality. Highlighting Pakistan’s journey since independence, Zardari underscores significant achievements across various sectors, including the vital role of armed forces, civil administration, police, and…
RAWALPINDI: The Armed Forces of Pakistan, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) and the Services Chiefs have congratulated the nation on the 84th Pakistan Day falling today (March 23). In a message from the ISPR, they said that the promising day is reminiscent of great efforts of the Muslims of sub-continent when they determined their destiny in line with vision of the great leaders for a separate homeland for Muslims. They said that the historic day also reminds the nation of the greatest sacrifices and contributions of the forefathers which they made in the struggle for creation of the…
