Pakistan Cricket Board asking Muhamamd Rizwan to delete his X (formerly Twitter) post showing support for Gaza is a sorry state of affairs. Under duress from the International Cricket Board (ICC) and Board of Control for Cricket India (BCCI), PCB is stealing away freedom of expression from popular cricket stars. Instead of protecting the cricketers, the PCB is indulged in dealings that take it off course in controlling illegal betting. For the cricketers who wish to play good cricket and uphold principles, this is a morale-breaking reality. Pakistan cricket needs good performance as much as it needs ethical ownership of the sport.

French Ambassador to Pakistan H.E Nicolas Galey shared his experiences of living in Pakistan with host and journalist Fatima Zaidi. The envoy maintained that the scheme favoured Pakistani exports considerably in certain fields, particularly its fundamental industry -- textiles. The French ambassador also laid emphasis on cooperation in the field of agriculture as Pakistan was the fifth largest producer of milk globally. The French ambassador also expanded on prospects for Pakistani students, who want to pursue various disciplines in his country. The French ambassador also expressed his liking of Pakistani cuisine and said it was part of his journey of discovery in the country.

ISLAMABAD - Pakistani rupee on Monday witnessed 89-paisa devaluation against US dollar in the interbank trading and closed at Rs 285.28 against the previous day’s closing at Rs 284.31. However, according to the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), the buying and selling rates of the dollar in the open market stood at Rs 285 and Rs 287.5 respectively. The price of the Euro increased by Rs 4.51 to close at Rs 306.59 against the last day’s closing of Rs 302.08, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The Japanese Yen increased by 01 paisa and closed at Rs 1.90; whereas an increase of Rs 7.01 was witnessed in the exchange rate of the British Pound, which traded at Rs 353.64 as compared to the last closing of Rs 346.63. The exchange rates of the Emirates Dirham and the Saudi Riyal increased by 27 and 26 paisas to close at Rs 77.67 and Rs 75.04 respectively.

KYIV-Russian strikes overnight in the southern Ukrainian region of Odesa left eight people wounded and damaged a historic art museum, Ukrainian officials said on Monday, in the latest barrage of drones and missiles. Images released by officials from inside the Odesa Fine Arts Museum showed art ripped from the walls of the 19th-century building and windows blown out by the aerial bombardment. The governor of the Odesa region, Oleg Kiper, said most of the collection had already been removed during the war. Eight people were wounded in the Odesa region, he said. “It is a miracle that no one was seriously injured,” Prokudin said, specifying that a 54-year-old woman had been wounded.

Despite all the (understandable) focus on the Newcastle - Arsenal match, there was a full slate of Premier League action this weekend. Fulham 0 - Manchester United 1United needed a 91st minute goal from Bruno to take the points. Coming into the weekend, the three promoted teams had the worst ever combined points return at this stage of the season. Sheffield United 2 - Wolves 1Oliver Norwood converted a penalty in the 100th minute to snatch the points for the Blades. Everton 1 - Brighton 1An unfortunate own goal off Ashley Young cancelled out an early goal from Vitaly Mykolenko to split the points.

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National Assembly Speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf has urged all political factions to unite in dialogue, expressing concerns that incessant dredging up of past disputes was hindering the nation's progress. He pointed out that the political leadership must keep in mind the consequences of the ongoing predicaments. The comments of the NA speaker were in response to a query regarding the 2017 Faizabad sit-in, specifically whether all participants and facts should be revealed. Asked about the appropriateness of demanding accountability from former military officials, Ashraf said the practice of continually dissecting and disputing the past would stunt the march towards progress. NA Speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf further criticised the habit of raking up past controversies and remaining tongue-tied when they occurred.

Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) chief Maulana Saad Rizvi stated on Sunday that the Zionist regime's ambition of a 'Greater Israel' has been shattered by Hamas. Addressing the Toofan Al-Aqsa March, Rizvi called on the Pakistan government to announce practical support for the Palestinians. He also emphasised that global colonialists believed they had weakened Pakistan by burdening it with debt. Rizvi underscored that it was time to protect the Qibla, and pledged to stand in opposition to 'Greater Israel'. The TLP chief also stressed that the time had come to demonstrate the power that Allah Almighty had bestowed upon Pakistan.

HYDERABAD-The Deputy Commissioner Sanghar Imran-ul-Hassan Khowaja has said that casting vote was a national obligation and emphasized that by exercising the right to vote, individuals could select better representatives for the bright future of nation. While talking to APP here Sunday, the Deputy Commissioner highlighted that the responsibility of delimitation lies with the Election Commission, which has been completed and electoral lists will be displayed until the end of November. He further mentioned that the government was diligently working to provide relief to the public in every possible way. Along with the ongoing development projects, new schemes will be initiated for the welfare of the people and development of the district.

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From Tribune staff reportsPINSON — One man is dead following a mobile home fire in the 6700 block of Womack Road just outside the Pinson city limits, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. Just before 8 p.m. on Saturday, Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputies along with personnel from both Palmerdale and Glennwood Fire Departments were dispatched to the 6700 block of Womack Road in Northeastern Jefferson County on reports of a house fire. It was also reported that an elderly male may have been inside the home,” Lt. Joni Money of the JCSO said. “During the initial investigation, the body of one victim was located inside the home,” Money said. The State Fire Marshal’s Office and the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office are working in conjunction with Jefferson County Sheriff’s detectives to complete the investigation.

LAHORE - In a significant declaration, the Pakistan Ulema Council gathered over two hundred members of its Executive and Consultative Body to express solidarity with Pakistani forces in their fight against terrorism. The declaration, led by Central Chairman of the Pakistan Ulema Council Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi, highlighted the involvement of hostile powers, including India and its allies, in terrorist incidents within Pakistan. *Ulema, Mashaykh, and religious scholars from across the country voiced their support for Pakistan’s Army and security agencies in the battle against extremism and terrorism. Furthermore, the Pakistan Ulema Council affirmed its endorsement of the Paigham-e-Pakistan narrative and decrees, and plans to hold Paigham-e-Pakistan Conventions nationwide. The declaration also emphasised that attacks on Pakistan’s armed forces, security institutions, government, and non-government installations are not permissible under any circumstances.

Police held back protesters outside the residence of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday, amid widespread anger at the failures that led to last month's deadly attack by Hamas gunmen on communities around the Gaza Strip. ", a crowd in the hundreds pushed through police barriers around Netanyahu's residence in Jerusalem. "We don't know where they are, we don't know what condition they are kept in. I don't know if Kfir is getting food, I don't know if Ariel is getting enough food. When asked who is most at fault for the attack, 44% of Israelis blamed Netanyahu, while 33% blamed the military chief of staff and senior IDF officials and 5% blamed the Defense Minister, according to the poll.

Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab secured victory in the local government by-elections on Sunday as he got elected as the chairman UC-13 Saddar Town, Express News reported. According to unofficial results, Murtaza Wahab, representing the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), received 3,976 votes, while his rival, Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Noorul Islam, managed to secure 1,566 votes. According to details, Deputy Mayor of Karachi Salman Murad from the PPP also secured a significant win. Read More: Murtaza Wahab elected unopposedLast week, JI had filed a petition in the Sindh High Court, seeking to prevent Wahab from taking part in the by-elections. The petitioner reminded that the ECP has framed the code of conduct for Local Government Elections as per Constitutional provisions.

After hitting the post, Boldy's shot crashed into the back of unsuspecting Rangers goalie Jonathan Quick and rolled into the net. One split save from goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury later, and the Wild secured a much-needed but also well-deserved 5-4 shootout victory on Saturday at Xcel Energy Center to end their four-game slide. On their own streak, albeit the six straight win variety, New York arrived as advertised and established control quickly in the first period. That chased goaltender Filip Gustavsson from the game; he left after making just one stop on four shots, and Fleury took over in relief. Even after the Rangers answered back on a Chris Kreider deflection at 6:40, the Wild didn't look defeated.