That there have been results does not mean the surfaces were result-oriented. The results have come despite the surfaces, not because of them. - Advertisement -Had we prepared sorting surfaces, regardless of results, Pakistan would have been on the map as a serious cricketing destination for teams and players to look forward to. The wickets we prepared have wasted the two marquee tours that would have changed the perception of Pakistan in the cricket world. Instead, they made us look so unattractive and hopelessly out of date as a destination for Test cricket.

Did You Know? Photo credit: © Sergei Belski-USA TODAY SportsThe Edmonton Oilers have played 51 games in Dallas since the Stars relocated from Minnesota at the start of the 1993-94 season. Last night was the first time in franchise history the Oilers have scored six goals in Dallas. It was an impressive win, and a rare one in Dallas, and it got me thinking about other stats and facts we might not know. Did you know Seattle has only had one set of BTB this season and it was their first two games of the year?

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Expecting IEA to evict TTP from the Afghan soil now is naiveté, for reasons previously explained; much that Kabul would badly want to extend control over the TTP enclave and ISIS areas of influence. Here again, since most TTP cadre has local blood on its hands, it demands repatriation in groups carrying arms, which is non-negotiable. The best course for TTP ‘black cadre’ is to assimilate and live in Afghanistan, to age and fade away, like the Arab Mujahideen in erstwhile FATA. Even if the trade bonus is underplayed, the geo-strategic dividend of a relatively peaceful, less militarised and less hostile Afghanistan would compel our decision-makers to shun any animosity towards Afghanistan. However, besides the cited constants, TTP remains the only variable in Pak-Afghan relations.

Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday said Islamabad, since he took office in April earlier this year, has had "a consistent back and forth of engagement with the United States (US)" and the itinerary of these engagements has been "far more comprehensive" than in the past. “We know what great, great things we’ve managed to achieve together when Pakistan and the United States have worked together.”Watch Foreign Minister @BBhuttoZardari share his insights on US-Pakistan relations and more at the @AtlanticCouncil. 🇵🇰➡️ https://t.co/4ft8QBq3su pic.twitter.com/iVmuoEjdvR — Atlantic Council (@AtlanticCouncil) December 20, 2022The "extraordinary" rain-induced floods, Bilawal said, were the worst the country has ever experienced, but he noted that "we didn't experience it alone". The devastating floods in Pakistan in 2022 were the worst since at least the historic floods of 2010. Watch @BBhuttoZardari explain at the @AtlanticCouncil: ➡️ https://t.co/4ft8QBq3su pic.twitter.com/qEbfcyN0KQ — Atlantic Council (@AtlanticCouncil) December 20, 2022"Before we were flooded, we were experiencing an extensive heat-wave and drought," he added, "you had forest fires raging in California.

Share:LAHORE - The elections for the new office-bearers of Pakistan Golf Federation (PGF) for the next four-year term were held and as result thereof, Lt Gen Qazi Muhammed Ikram HI(M) (Retd) unanimously elected as President of the PGF. Other elected office-bearers are AVM Tariq Mehmood Ghazi SI(M), Vice President, Khurram Khan, Vice President, Brig Sajid Akram SI(M) (Retd), Hony Secretary, Brig Zahid Hussain (Retd) Joint Secy and Brig Sohail Ishrat (Retd), Treasurer. The elected members of the executive committee are lady members Ayesha Fouzan, Attiya Anjum, Ayesha Hamid, Humera Khalid. The outgoing President Lt Gen Muhammed Hilal Hussain HI(M) (Retd) shared that some of his initiatives were a roaring success. Gen Qazi assured the House that initiatives taken by his predecessor were nice and ensured that those initiatives will be pursued to achieve desired results.

Contrary to the estimates by the IMF the Federal Board of Revenue estimates the shortfall to be around Rs 50 billion. Although sales tax has not yet been imposed on petroleum products, the development levy has been jacked up to somewhat make up for it. An interesting thing to note however is that despite PDL having increased by the government, the price of all petroleum products witnessed a net decline. This briefing was held on the same day when the announcement regarding the revision of prices of petroleum products came out. Time will tell whether or not the government is able to meet its expected revenue targets and ease the concerns of the IMF.

To gain his freedom, Khan Sahib agreed to retire from politics and go back to his legal practice in Peshawar. Martial Law was lifted in 1972 with the enactment of the interim constitution followed by a permanent version in August 1973. Like Yayha Khan, the outgoing Army Chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa has brought disrepute to his institution. There is no justification left for them to operate outside the barracks, their return is inevitable. ‘Barrackwalas’ have to return to their barracks where they rightfully belong.

Share:Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday in a response to recent terrorists attacks carried out by the outlawed Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), urged to rethink goverment’s policy towards TTP. In an interview with an American media outlet, Bilawal underscored the need for a comprehensive approach to dealing with TTP saying that we have to cooperate with the Afghan Interim Government to halt TTP from carrying out further heinous attacks.

Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Tuesday defended his recent 'butcher of Gujarat' remarks about Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying that he was "referring to a historical fact”. The foreign minister had said that instead of being punished for the 2002 massacre of over 2,000 Muslims in Gujarat, Modi was made the prime minister of India. He was banned from entering this country until he became prime minister. This is the prime minister of the RSS and the foreign minister of the RSS. In an interview with Bloomberg published today, the foreign minister defended his remarks, saying that he was “referring to historical reality".

Three of the projects support rehabilitation, housing reconstruction and the restoration of crop production for vulnerable communities, while the other two projects support mother and child healthcare services, according to the lender. The World Bank has approved a $500 million loan for the Sindh Flood Emergency Rehabilitation project aimed at rehabilitating damaged infrastructure, providing short-term livelihood opportunities, and strengthening the government’s capacity to respond to disasters. The project will help restore and improve critical irrigation and flood protection infrastructure, water supply schemes, roads, and related infrastructure. The lender has also approved $500 million for the Sindh Floods Emergency Housing Reconstruction project to support owner-driven and multi-hazard resilient reconstruction of core housing units. Another loan of $292 million has been approved for the Sindh Water and Agriculture Transformation project to increase agricultural water productivity, improve integrated water resources management, and restore crop production.

Share:SARGODHA - Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Industries and Production, Tasneem Ahmed Qureshi on Tuesday said that Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari had exposed the ugly face of Modi govern­ment before the world. Talking to media, he said the whole nation sa­lute to Bilawal Bhutto Zardari for his bravery and determination, adding that Bilawal Bhutto had ex­posed the ‘Modi Sarkar’. He said that India was involved in fanning ter­rorism in Pakistan, and promoting violence against Muslims in India and massacre of innocent Kash­miris in Occupied Kashmir. He said that pro­tests held in Sargodha like the rest of the country on Tuesday to show solidarity with the PPP Chair­man and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. The world needs to take stern action against Modi government to stop human violations in oc­cupied Kashmir, he added.

The TTP claimed several attacks in recent days, He submitted that the speaker could not bar a lawmaker from attending assembly proceedings for 15 sittings. At this, the bench questioned what was the stance of the speaker on 15 days and 15 sittings issues. The speaker’s counsel submitted that it had a real and a legal aspect. He submitted that the petition was not maintainable, adding that no petition could be filed against assembly proceedings. At this stage, the bench observed that apparently the time period of 15 days had been completed.

Is this a problem where the guys on the ice have to be better as a whole? From there, we looked at the current losing streak the Oilers are on and how it’s been extremely frustrating to see them lose three consecutive games against teams that they should be beating more often than not. We also touched on the Oilers’ line combinations that Woodcroft is running with right now and whether it’s time to finally split up Connor and Leon after a few consecutive games of lacklustre results. Despite his early success, it was interesting that the Oilers got this extension done now rather than waiting until the offseason when his price could have gone up. Lastly, we wrapped up the Tuesday episode of ON Radio with another thrilling round of Word Association, Tyler’s signature segment that he spends literally seconds working on.

Share:The political contest between the PTI and the PDM took another turn this week as days before the planned dissolution of assemblies in KP and Punjab, a no-confidence motion was submitted against Chief Minister Pervaiz Elahi in the Punjab Assembly (PA). As per the constitution, if a minimum of twenty percent of the total members move a no-confidence motion, it will have to be voted upon. Thus far, around 150 members have signed the motion with more members expected to join from outside of Lahore. This is being done to cover all the exits as it will strip the speaker of the power to dissolve the assembly. Some reports also suggest that other strategies are also being considered, such as Chaudhry Shujaat using his influence to bar MPAs from voting in favour of the CM in the no-confidence motion.