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Injured Rohit, Ishant left out of India squad for Australia tour

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New Delhi : India left out the injured duo of opener Rohit Sharma and quick Ishant Sharma from the test and limited-overs squads for their upcoming tour of Australia but will continue to monitor their progress, the cricket board said on Monday.

Ishant has been ruled out of the remainder of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) in the United Arab Emirates after suffering an abdominal muscle tear earlier in the tournament.

Rohit, who captains defending champions Mumbai Indians in the Twenty20 competition, has also missed the last two IPL matches with a hamstring injury.

“The BCCI medical team will continue to monitor the progress of Rohit Sharma and Ishant Sharma,” Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Jay Shah said in a statement.

Limited-overs stalwart Rohit has reinvented himself as a test opener and his injury creates uncertainty around who would partner Mayank Agarwal at the top of the batting order in the four-test series.

India have named Prithvi Shaw, KL Rahul and Shubman Gill in the test squad and one of them could land the role should Rohit fail to recover.

Uncapped quick Mohammed Siraj was also named in the 18-member test squad, which contains two wicketkeepers in Wriddhiman Saha and Rishabh Pant.

Pant was omitted from limited-overs squads where Rahul was preferred.

Four additional bowlers — Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Kartik Tyagi, Ishan Porel and T. Natarajan – will accompany the team on the tour.

India are scheduled to play four test matches in December-January, preceded by three one-day internationals and as many Twenty20 matches, though the exact itinerary is yet to be finalised.

The Virat Kohli-led team, who recorded India’s first-ever Test series victory in Australia last year, are scheduled to quarantine in Sydney next month.

Test squad: Virat Kohli (captain), Mayank Agarwal, Prithvi Shaw, KL Rahul, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, Hanuma Vihari, Shubman Gill, Wriddhiman Saha (wicketkeeper), Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Umesh Yadav, Navdeep Saini, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohammed Siraj
T20I squad: Virat Kohli (captain), Shikhar Dhawan, Mayank Agarwal, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Shreyas Iyer, Manish Pandey, Hardik Pandya, Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Navdeep Saini, Deepak Chahar, Varun Chakravarthy

ODI squad: Virat Kohli (captain), Shikhar Dhawan, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Shreyas Iyer, Manish Pandey, Hardik Pandya, Mayank Agarwal, Ravindra Jadeja, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Navdeep Saini, Shardul Thakur.

Power of the ‘Boycott’: Let France Know

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Dr M Ali Hamza

Unfortunately, the French government chose to follow an extreme version of secularism or laicity. Islamin crises or not is debatable. But moral, humanitarian, and constructive image of French president and westerns’ political elite is indeed in crises? Crises occur when leadership leaves behind the golden values of conduct and starts disregarding the efforts of predecessors. Macron’s statement is sheer disrespect to article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights that is observed in entire Europe, says ‘blasphemy is a limitation to free speech’. He and his supporters are also either ignorant or an insult to‘harm principle’ and ‘offense principle’ that lay down the principles for free speech. These principles are result of evolution in social-cognition of homo-sapiens.  As a consequence of more than two millenniums ofhuman learning, today even in secular countries publicly vilifying an act or object of religious worship is a crime, but Macron disgraces human learning. Standing withCharlie Hebdo’s profanity reveals the ill-bred political attempt of French president, because coming to power as a moderate and having no established party, ideology or tradition, Emmanuel Macron was free to govern France avoiding populist fanaticism, which is rapidly spreading across Europe and beyond. He was viewed as the one liberal, democratic politician who could curtail the tide of populism sweeping the globe. However, on the contrary, he has become the most populist leader in Europe.Today, self-proclaimed-seculars’ hatred towards Muslims has become a part of everyday speech for the French government as well as its media. Stigmatizing French Muslims as terrorists and separatists, branding Muslims of the world as radical, and labeling ‘Islam in crises’ is on top agenda of French government in particular and  western powers in general. How should Muslim world respond to such malicious, detrimental and unpropitious narrative built by Islamophobes?

Aggression and anger is not going to help-out.More the Muslims show aggression, the more they will be defamed as intolerant community. This does not meanto embrace silence and accept the absurdity instead we need to look for a better choice of action. Muslims are lucky enough to have the other option, the option of ‘economic boycott’. A boycott is an act of nonviolent, voluntary and intentional abstention from using, buying, or dealing with a person, organization, or country as an expression of protest, usually for moral, social, political, or environmental reasons. The purpose of a boycott is to inflict some economic loss on the target, or to indicate a moral outrage, to try to compel the target to alter an objectionable behavior.Few notable boycotts in recent history include: 1790s boycott against abolition of the slave trade in Britain advocated boycotting slave-produced sugar, the American boycott of British goods at the time of the American Revolution, Montgomery Bus Boycott and stores & businesses that discriminated against blacks were boycotted during American civil rights movement of the 1950s and ’60s, 1980s disinvestment movement in South Africa in opposition to country’s apartheid regime, Chinese boycott of American products to protest the extension of the Chinese Exclusion Act in 1905 , the boycott of Japanese products in China after the May Fourth Movement , crude oil embargo against the West by Arab countries in 1973.

Looking into the business Muslim majority countries offer to western world; in this case to France, can make us realize our strength on negotiation table. According to an annual report of United Nations COMTRADE Database on International Trade 2019, Pakistan imports from France were of US$420.09 Million,  Malaysia US$2.62 billion, Turkey US$7.41 billion, Dubai US$450 million,  Saudi Arabia US$4.59 billion, Qatar US$1.7 billion, Iran US$ 1.58 billion. Only 7 out of 50 Muslim majority countries’ annual import from France is more than US$16 billion. You can imagine the magnitude of dent Muslim world can cause to French economy, just through a steady consumer boycott. Besides some: though in fact there is none,  un-substitutable products, the substitutable consumer goods imported from France include beverages, dairy products, leather articles, perfumes and cosmetics, pharmaceutical products, medical apparatus, iron & steel, plastic etc. The products offered by France are not unique or indispensable.These all products are not bound to geographical constraints, neither France have monopoly in these and nor these products are impossible to reverse engineer.  So what is that restricting Muslim states to boycott these goods, nothing but the will, noting but absence of collective belief in one’s own abilities, and above all nothing but the deficiency of true love with the Prophet Muhammad  (Peace be Upon Him).

Today, boycotts are much easier to successfully initiate due to the Internet.Though to stretch the meaning and dig-out the potential power of the boycott, an organized consumer boycottis needed. A consumer boycott requires focus on long-term change of buying habits, and so fit into part of a larger political program, with many techniques that include a longer structural commitment by the governments to reform commodity markets, andpeople commitment to moral purchasing.Shouting, yelling, protesting, and raising slogans have temporary effects. Now is a time for Muslim world to call a firm boycott of French products against French profanity, for a permanent impact.  It is not just a state decision but a decision of individuals moral purchasing. To start with, there are around 40 French brands working in Pakistan, i.e LU Biscuits, Total Petroleum, BIC Manufacturing Company, Garnier, L’Oréal, Michelin etc. now it’s your call.

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FM urges UN to take action against anti-Islam narrative

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ISLAMABAD, OCT 26 (DNA) – Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has urged the UN to take notice and action against the hate based narrative against Islam. In a statement on Monday, he said there is resentment in the world over the blasphemous caricatures.

He said irresponsible statement of the French President has added fuel to the fire. He said nobody has the right to hurt the sentiments of millions of Muslims under the garb of freedom of expression.

The Foreign Minister said the seeds of hate that are being cultivated today will polarize the society and have serious consequences. Shah Mahmood Qureshi said the French Ambassador to Pakistan has been summoned to the foreign office to register protest.

On the instructions of the Prime Minister, the Foreign Minister said a comprehensive resolution will be presented at the next meeting of the OIC foreign ministers, proposing to observe 15th March as the international day against Islamophobia. = DNA

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Chairman NAB reviews under trial cases

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DNA

Islamabad: Oct 26 – A high level meeting was held on Monday with Justice Javed Iqbal  Chairman NAB in the chair. Hussain Asghar deputy Chairman NAB, Asghar Haider, prosecutor general, Accountability, Zahir Shah,Director General operations. DGs of all bureaus attended the meeting via video link.


The meeting reviewed the overall performance of bureau and expressed satisfaction over it.
The meeting reviewed under trial cases and decided that the prosecution and operation divisions would pursue the cases in coordination with after collecting evidence, verified documents and in the light of witnesses’ statements.

The meeting also reviewed improving the standard of conducting complaint verifications,inquiries and investigations.The meeting decided to further improve the functioning of forensic Science laboratory.It was decided to impart on job short courses for capacity building of investigation officers and prosecutors to enable them to meet modern day requirements as per law.


Chairman NAB directed to utilise all available resources for concluding the mega corruption white collar cases on scientific basis so that the corrupt elements could be punished.


Chairman NAB directed that the complaint verifications, inquiries and investigations should be taken to logical conclusion by taking the benefit of the collective wisdom of Combined Investigation Team (CIT). Proper monitoring of the performance of NAB headquarters and all regional bureaus would be ensured on the directives of chairman.By ensuring persistent  vigilance the required legal assistance could be provided if required.


Chairman NAB said right now 1230
Corruption references are under trial in different Respected Accountability courts of the country. The relevant DGs should ensure that the cases should be pursued in an effective way and make possible the recovery of looted money from corrupt events and subsequently deposit in the national exchequer.
Chairman NAB said that NAB is a national institution making sincere corruption elimination efforts.The performance of NAB has been lauded by reputed national and international institutes.The increase in receipt of complaints as comparing to last year’s shows enhanced confidence of people on Bureau.
He said NAB officers should utilise their energies on concluding  investigations, inquiries on merit in a transparent way. He said that the faith of NAB is corruption
Free Pakistan.NAB officers should ensure implementing zero tolerance policy sans caring about any propaganda or pressure as per law. He said that NAB is a people friendly institute . All the people visiting NAB should be dealt with respect and no laxity will be tolerated in this regard.

CDA, SBP sign MoU with 1Link to launch a mobile application

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ISLAMABAD: Capital Development Authority (CDA) in collaboration with the State Bank of Pakistan signed a MoU with 1Link to launch a mobile application for facilitating the masses in online banking here on Monday.

The MoU signed upon the special directions of the Chairman CDA, Aamir Ali Ahmad.Members Finance CDA, Members Administration, Director Generals, and Directors of CDA attended the signing ceremony.

From 1 Link side the Chief Executive Officer, Najeeb Agrawalaa was present at the occasion.Speaking at the occasion, Members Finance CDA said that whole world has been digitalized, therefore CDA has also decided to provide best facilities to masses.

The current era is the era of the digital transactions. Citizens will be able to pay their property taxes, sales taxes, revenue, water sanitation charges, land transfer charges, and other bills through this app. People will be able to pay their bills through branches of the State Bank while sitting at their homes.

They will also be provided with the receipts. CDA is committed to provide best facilities to the masses of capital, they added.CEO 1Link, Najeeb Agrawalla said that 1Link will provide three facilities to the customers including internet, mobile banking, and ATM banking.

Pak Navy establishes free medical, eye camp at Mubarak Village in Karachi

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KARACHI, OCT 26 (DNA) – The Pakistan Navy, in continuation to its efforts for uplift of health standards along the Coastal areas prominently under COVID-19 scenario, have established a Free Medical and Eye Camp here at Mubarak Village in collaboration with Rotary Club International, Al-Mustafa Trust & Sahil Welfare Association.

A qualified and dedicated team of doctors comprising Eye Specialist, Medical Specialist and GDMOs examined the patients on modern diagnostic equipment and extended free consultation, said a press release issued here on Monday.

The patients were also provided with free medicine and minor surgical and dental procedural treatments, if further stated. In addition, Patients were comprehensively briefed and enlightened about common infectious diseases and their preventive measures particularly on COVID-19 pandemic, it said.

Beside, patients were also educated about maintaining personal health & hygiene, child health care and sanitation of living areas. A large number of women and children suffering from various diseases benefited from the Medical/ Eye camp, the statement said.

Pakistan Navy as a manifestation of its commitment, provide continued quality medical treatment along Coastal belt. The present medical assistance drive is another demonstration of this Nobel resolve. = DNA

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15 dead, 1092 injured in 998 road traffic crashes in Punjab

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LAHORE, OCT 26 (DNA) – The Punjab Emergency Service (Rescue 1122) responded to 998 Road Traffic Crashes (RTCs) in all 36 districts of Punjab during the last 24 hours.

In these RTCs 15 people died, whereas 1092 were injured. Out of this, 655 people were seriously injured who were shifted to different hospitals. Whereas, 437 minor injured victims were treated at the incident site by Rescue Medical Teams thus reducing the burden of Hospitals.

The majority (69%) involved Motorbikes, therefore effective enforcement of traffic laws and lane discipline are essential to reduce this increase in the number of Road Traffic Crashes.

Further, the analysis showed that 445 drivers, 18 underage drivers, 161 pedestrians, and 501 passengers were among the victims of these road traffic crashes. The statistics show that 242 RTCs were reported in Lahore which affected 249 persons placing the Provincial Capital at top of the list followed by 75 in Gujranwala with 88 victims and at third Faisalabad with 67 RTCs and 81 victims 

The details further reveal that 1107 victims were affected by road traffic crashes including 885 males & 222 females, while the age group of the victims shows that 195 were under 18 years of age, 594 were between 18 and 40 years and rest of the 318 victims were reported above 40 years of age. According to the data 884 motorbikes, 124 auto-rickshaws, 89 motorcars, 40 vans, 09 passenger buses, 24 trucks and 113 other types of auto vehicles and slow-moving carts were involved in aforesaid road traffic accidents. = DNA

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Morocco strongly condemns anti-muslim attitude of French President

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DNA

ISLAMABAD, OCT 26 – Kingdom of Morocco strongly condemned, on Sunday, the continuing publication of cartoons insulting Islam and the Prophet Mohammed (P.B.U.H).

The Kingdom of Morocco denounces these acts which reflect the immaturity of their perpetrators and reaffirms that the freedom of some ends where the freedom and beliefs of others begin.Freedom of expression cannot, for any reason, justify the insulting provocation and the offense of the Muslim religion, which has more than two billion followers across the world.

As much as it condemns all obscurantist and barbaric violence allegedly perpetrated in the name of Islam, the Kingdom of Morocco stands up against these abusive provocations of the sacredness of the Muslim religion.The Kingdom of Morocco, like other Arab and Muslim countries, calls for stopping stoking resentment and for showing discernment and respect for otherness, as a prerequisite for living together and for a serene dialogue of religions.

Hashoo Group, Faysal Bank Limited join hands for a national cause

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KARACHI, OCT 26  – Faysal Bank in partnership with Hashoo Group has invited Overseas Pakistanis to open their Faysal Islami Roshan Digital Account. When maintaining a minimum deposit in their account, customers will be able to avail exclusive discounts at Pearl-Continental Hotels & Resorts and Hotel One properties across Pakistan.

In Phase one, customers may avail exclusive packages at all Hotel One and Pearl-Continental Resorts in Muzaffarabad, Gwadar, Bhurban, and Malam Jabba, with access to all Pearl-Continental and Marriott city hotels to be included soon after.

Hashoo Group is the leading owner and operator of hotels in Pakistan, running Pearl-Continental Hotels & Resorts, Marriott Hotels, and the Hotel One in the country, whereas Faysal Bank Limited is amongst the most significant and progressive Islamic banks  in Pakistan’s banking industry offering a wide range of Sharia compliant banking and investment solutions.

In this connection, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Hashoo Group and Faysal Bank Limited at Pearl-Continental Hotel Karachi on Monday, 26th October 2020.

At the MoU signing ceremony, Hashoo Group Deputy Chairman and CEO Mr. Murtaza Hashwani, expressed: “Working in line with the government’s mission to promote tourism – be it domestic, or international, we are pleased to collaborate with Faysal Bank Limited and offer their Pakistani clientele abroad a unique opportunity to explore the natural beauty and warm hospitality that our country is recognised for.”

Speaking at the signing ceremony, Mr. Yousaf Hussain, President & CEO – Faysal Bank Limited, said, “Faysal Bank is fully committed towards the State Bank led national cause of promoting the Roshan Digital Accounts.

Through Faysal Islami’s Roshan Digital Accounts, Overseas Pakistanis can now easily avail a range of Shariah compliant banking and investment solutions such as Islamic Naya Pakistan Certificates with only a few clicks on their mobiles or computer while in the comfort of their homes.

By joining hands with Hashoo Group we are happy to collaborate and promote fantastic deals to our Overseas Pakistani customers, so when they visit their homeland, they can explore and enjoy some of Pakistan’s top tourist attractions with ease, comfort and affordable rates that no one else is offering.”

This collaboration aims to make travel and tourism to some of Pakistan’s most exciting destinations more accessible for both individuals and families among Overseas Pakistanis and Faysal Bank Limited customers when they return to their native country.

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