Netherlands' Bas de Leede reacts after playing a shot during the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup ODI between Netherlands and Bangladesh at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on October 28, 2023. — AFPKOLKATA: All-rounder Bas de Leede demanded the Netherlands be afforded “bigger nation” status after defeating Bangladesh by 87 runs at the World Cup in Kolkata on Saturday. The Dutch, the only non-Test playing country at the tournament, now have two huge wins at this World Cup after also upsetting South Africa by 38 runs in Dharamsala. “I think obviously every win we get is going to be big for us and for cricket in the Netherlands,” said de Leede. Asked how the Netherlands will celebrate the latest win, de Leede replied: “Nothing too crazy.

Several countries, including the United States and Saudi Arabia, provide aid to Pakistan with the intention of improving the living conditions of its people and help­ing them escape poverty, inflation, and unemployment. However, it is disheartening to observe that the aid received from abroad, often in millions of dollars, does not reach the intended recip­ients but ends up in the pockets of high-ranking government officials. This aid is meant to bolster for­eign reserves, combat corruption, and counter terrorism. For example, $9 billion was al­located for flood victims in Paki­stan, yet the whereabouts of this substantial sum remain a mys­tery. It is time to end this corruption, as the people of Pakistan are frustrat­ed and yearn for justice.

I am writing to express my pro­found concern about Paki­stan’s persistent energy crisis, an issue that continues to adversely affect millions of citizens across the nation. This includes investment in energy infrastruc­ture, the development of renew­able energy sources, and mea­sures to reduce transmission and distribution losses. The media plays a vital role in raising awareness about the en­ergy crisis and holding authorities accountable for their decisions. It is my hope that Pakistan unites to address the energy crisis urgent­ly. Sustainable solutions must be found to ensure a consistent and reliable energy supply, improve the quality of life for all citizens, and boost economic development.

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar (left) and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. — PID/Presidency of the Republic of TurkiyeCaretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar Sunday congratulated the Turkish nation on celebrating its 100th Republic Day. As the Turkish Republic marks its centennial, we, in Pakistan, rejoice with our Turkish brothers and sisters on their innumerable accomplishments, he added. The prime minister went on to share Pakistan and Turkey's long-standing relations by highlighting a quote by Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. "May the special relationship between our two nations continue to flourish in all times to come," the prime minister added.

On Sunday, Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar extended his warmest greetings to the people of Turkiye on the occasion of the 100th Republic Day of the country. As the Turkish Republic celebrates its centenary, Pakistan joins in celebrating the numerous achievements of our Turkish brethren. The prime minister stressed the deep-rooted, fraternal relations between Pakistan and Turkiye, founded on shared religious, cultural, and historical ties. The prime minister said that the unique aspect of the Pakistan-Turkiye relationship, noting that it beats in the hearts of both nations. In conclusion, the prime minister expressed the people of Pakistan’s prayers for the continued prosperity and progress of the Turkish nation during the second century of the great Turkish Republic.

Yehia Sinwar, Hamas’ political leader, claimed in 2021 that the militant group had 500 kilometers (310 miles) of tunnels. Yehia Sinwar, Hamas’ political leader, claimed in 2021 that the militant group had 500 kilometers (310 miles) of tunnels. I am telling you that the tunnels we have in the Gaza Strip exceed 500 kilometers,” Sinwar said following a bloody 11-day war with Israel. During a 2014 war, Hamas militants killed at least 11 Israeli soldiers after infiltrating into Israel through tunnels. An additional layer of complexityYet in all those cases, advancing militaries did not face the challenge that Israel does now with Hamas’ tunnel system.

While its usually a 50% chance a team will win in PKs, the Bruins were 100% this year, going 4-0 in extra kicks heading into the Class 1A boys soccer state title game Saturday. The Bruins outlasted Forest Park in penalty kicks 3-1 to win the school’s first state championship in any sport. Bethany Christian junior goalkeeper Jacoby Reinhardt made three-straight saves, putting his team in position to win. Along with the aforementioned semistate win, he had two stops in a regional semifinal win over Westview. “It was just such a great team goal,” Bethany Christian coach Tony Janzen said.

This coal, a resource long recognised for its untapped potential, may just hold the key to a brighter future. This development is undoubtedly a game-changer, with far-reaching implications for Pakistan’s energy security and food production. To move forward, the government should focus on developing a comprehensive coal gasification policy. A collaborative approach will not only ensure a smooth transition but also pave the way for an integrated strategy to capitalise on Thar coal’s potential. The time for action is now, and the potential is too significant to ignore.

So he would use it working on issues related to community, not for personal concerns. The officers travel extensively within the country and go abroad using government facilities or fully funded programs, yet on return they claim TA/DA. In the absence of effective and just tax collection system, the country continues to plunge into chaos and poverty. For example, millions of vehicle taxes are collected in cities every day. It is only through course correction that we can save ourselves from disaster.

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HYDERABAD-Like other areas of the country, a Kashmir solidarity rally was organized in Hyderabad on Friday, as a Black Day protest against India’s unlawful occupation of Jammu and Kashmir Valley. The event was led by Commissioner Hyderabad Khalid Hyder Shah, Deputy Commissioner Tariq Qureshi and Mayor HMC Kashif Shoro. Addressing the participants, Commissioner Hyderabad Khalid Hyder Shah said that every Pakistani stands with the Kashmiris in their struggle for freedom. Social and cultural organizations led rallies to condemn Indian actions in the region and called for Kashmiris’ right to self-determination. Commissioner Larkana Division Abdul Wahid Shaikh was the chief guest at the event.

(Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)Zach Arnett and the Mississippi State football team will look to build momentum on the road once more. Here’s what their depth chart looks like vs. Auburn. Saturday afternoon, Zach Arnett and his Mississippi State Bulldogs have the opportunity to complete a 3-0 stretch in October that could actually significantly impact the way many view this Mississippi State football season. State Bulldogs are meeting up with Hugh Freeze and the Auburn Tigers in Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mississippi State football depth chart: Bulldogs offense vs. Auburn TigersOn the offensive side of things, the Bulldogs have Will Rogers listed ahead of Mike Wright.

The Montreal Alouettes have listed Cody Fajardo as their starting quarterback for Saturday’s regular season finale against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats despite the game meaning nothing in the standings. The 31-year-old has thrown for 3,792 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions this season and carried the ball 56 times for 338 yards and three touchdowns. The rest of the club’s lineup has remained mostly intact, though rookie Shedler Fervius will start over veteran slotback Jake Harty. The two teams met in last year’s East Semi-Final with the Alouettes coming out victorious by a score of 28-17. The Alouettes (10-7) will host the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (8-9) on Saturday, Oct. 28 with kickoff slated for 4:00 p.m. EDT.

Pakistani currency maintained its downtrend for the fourth consecutive day on Thursday but it resisted larger losses, signalling that the market would stabilise around Rs280 against the US dollar in inter-bank dealings. The uptick in demand for the US dollar and the downtick in foreign currency reserves came after the government let foreign companies send profits and dividends to their headquarters abroad. Market talk suggests that the demand for dollars surpassed their supply because the foreign currency was required to pay for imports and repay foreign debt. In open market, the rupee remained unchanged at Rs282/$ for the second consecutive day, according to the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan. Besides, the rupee depreciation and uptick in gold demand forced the pricing committee to revise up the rate.

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