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Pak vs SA: Mystery shrouds Mohammad Hafeez’s availability for T20I series

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LAHORE : Pakistan announced its 20-man squad for the upcoming T20I series against South Africa on Sunday and the team’s all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez along with Wahab Riaz were found excluded from the squad.

Following the announcement, the 40-year-old all-rounder took to his Twitter to share the details of the squad with a cryptic caption: “Indeed ALLAH is with the patient”.

However, a well-placed source within the PCB told the publication that just before the first T20 against New Zealand on December 18, Hafeez through an email had communicated to the board that he would not be in a position to participate in the three-match home series against South Africa due to his prior commitment with the T20 league in the UAE.

“Yes, he had sent an email to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) around December 15 which said that he would not be in a position to figure in the T20 series against South Africa due to his commitments with the T10 League in the UAE. Even then we tried to convince him to join the bio-secure bubble on February 3 to which he did not agree,” the source disclosed.

‘We have our limitations’

Pakistan and South Africa cricket authorities have already signed an MoU through which all the selected players for the T20 series will have to join the bubble on or before February 3.

“We have our limitations. Though we wanted to include Hafeez for the series he was adamant to join only on February 5 after playing his last T10 League match on February 4.”

“Since he would be traveling back to Pakistan and in between, he would be out of the bubble for almost a day, and rejoining others could be a risky affair. The PCB on the other hand cannot go against the MoU so we have to stick to the agreement,” the board added.

The other side

Pakistan’s veteran all-rounder had brushed aside rumours about his unavailability for the T20I series against South Africa in a press conference a week ago.

“I’m fully available for the T20I series [against South Africa] as my priority is always playing for Pakistan. I was also given NOC for T10 League because it would not clash with Pakistan’s international commitments. I will also comply with all the bio-secure bubble requirements,” said Hafeez while speaking at the Sports Journalists Association of Lahore’s (SJAL) program “meet the press”.

Joining coronavirus bubble

The publication also highlighted that chief selector Mohammad Wasim talked to Hafeez on Saturday in an effort to convince him to join the bubble in time.

“He was not ready for that as he said he could only join the bubble on February 5. That is the reason Hafeez has been left out of the T20 series,” the source said.

The source added that the PCB comprehended the situation well in time and that was why it had approached Hafeez in December.

“Hafeez’s email came after PCB’s cricket operation department approached him to clarify his position. Hafeez clearly mentioned his inability to make himself available for the series.”

PM felicitates govt on making KP first province with health coverage for all citizens

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ISLAMABAD : Prime Minister Imran Khan took to Twitter on Monday to congratulate the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government for making KP the first province in Pakistan with universal health coverage for all KP-domiciled citizens.

“40,000,000 residents covered with free health insurance,” he tweeted, adding each family will get free treatment of up to one million in a year at over 400 government and private hospitals across Pakistan.

Earlier, KP Chief Minister Mahmood Khan tweeted that with today’s launch of Sehat Card in Southern districts, KP will become the first province to have universal coverage of health insurance for 100 per cent population.

“It’s a big step towards achieving the dream of welfare state on pattern of Riasat e Madina as envisioned by Imran Khan.”

Coronavirus claims 26 more lives, infects 1,615 people in past 24 hours

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ISLAMABAD : The coronavirus claimed 26 more lives as another 1,615 people tested positive for the deadly disease during the past 24 hours across Pakistan.

According to the latest update released by the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), 1,615 new infections surfaced after 34,785 samples were tested during this period.The total number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in the country has soared to 546,428 with addition of the fresh cases while the countrywide death toll jumped to 11,683. There are a total of 33,493 active cases as 501,252 people have recuperated.

Since the first Covid-19 case was detected in the country almost a year back, Sindh has reported a total of 247,249 infections, Punjab 157,796, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 67,214, Balochistan 18,823, Islamabad 41,418, Azad Jammu and Kashmir 9,019, and Gilgit Baltistan 4,909.

Earlier, Federal Planning and Development Minister Asad Umar had said that Pakistan will likely get 17 million doses of AstraZeneca vaccine by March.

Turning to social media via his official Twitter handle, the federal minister announced, “Good news on covid vaccine front.” He added that Pakistan received a response letter from Covax which indicated “supply of up to 17 million doses of AstraZeneca in 1st half 2021”.

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Petrol Price In Pakistan Goes Up By Rs2.70 For February

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ISLAMABAD – The government on Sunday announced that the price of petrol for February will go up by Rs2.70 per litre. According to a notification by the Prime Minister Office, light diesel oil will also see a rise in price by Rs3 per litre, while high speed diesel will cost dearer by Rs2.88 per litre.

The new prices will take effect at midnight and as has become recent practice, may undergo revision before February 15.

A similar revision was done on January 15 for the remaining two weeks of the month.

Two days ago, citing sources in the petroleum division, reported that the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has sent a summary of the prices of petroleum products in which it has proposed an increase of Rs12 per litre for petrol and Rs10 per litre for diesel.

Russia, Azerbaijan, Armenia working group meets

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MOSCOW, JAN 31: The trilateral working group of Russia, Azerbaijan and Armenia on Nagorno-Karabakh held its first meeting in Moscow on Saturday.

The meeting was co-chaired by deputy prime ministers of the three countries, according to a statement by the Russian government.

“The parties agreed to establish the expert subgroups related to railway, automobile and intermodal transport; transportation, including security, border, sanitary, veterinary, phytosanitary, and other types of control,” the statement noted.

The expert groups will be established by Feb. 2 and they will hold their first meetings by Feb. 5.

The trilateral working group was scheduled to convene its next meeting in Moscow, with the date to be set by the co-chairs in due course.

What happened in Karabakh?

Relations between the former Soviet republics had been tense since 1991, when the Armenian military occupied Nagorno-Karabakh, internationally recognized as an Azerbaijani territory, and seven adjacent regions.

When new clashes erupted on Sept. 27, 2020, the Armenian army launched attacks on civilians and Azerbaijani forces and even violated humanitarian cease-fire agreements.

During the six-week-long conflict, Azerbaijan liberated several cities and nearly 300 settlements and villages, while at least 2,802 of its soldiers were martyred. There are differing claims about the number of casualties on the Armenian side, which, sources and officials say, could be up to 5,000.

The two countries signed a Russian-brokered agreement on Nov. 10, 2020 to end the fighting and work towards a comprehensive resolution.

A joint Turkish-Russian center became operational on Saturday to monitor the truce. 60 Russian and 60 Turkish troops are on duty.

On Jan. 11, the leaders of Russia, Azerbaijan, and Armenia signed a pact to develop economic ties and infrastructure to benefit the entire region. It included the establishment of a trilateral working group on Karabakh.

The cease-fire is seen as a victory for Azerbaijan and a defeat for Armenia, whose armed forces have withdrawn in line with the agreement.

Violations, however, have been reported in the past few weeks, with some Armenian soldiers said to have been hiding in the mountainous enclave.

Football: Brazil’s Palmeiras win Libertadores title

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ANKARA, JAN 31 – Brazilian football club Palmeiras shutout rival Santos 1-0 to win the 2020 CONMEBOL Libertadores title on Saturday.

A very late header by winger Breno Lopes brought the victory in the final that was held in Rio de Janeiro’s famed Maracana Stadium.

The final was scheduled for November 2020 but the match was postponed to January because of the coronavirus pandemic.

The match was played without fans due to health reasons.

Palmeiras previously won the Libertadores title in 1999.

Azerbaijan marks founder’s 137th birth anniversary

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Mammad Amin Resulzadeh strived for Azerbaijan’s independence, people’s rights throughout his life

BAKU, JAN 31 – Mammad Amin Resulzadeh, the founder of Azerbaijan, one of the first democratic republics in the Muslim world, is being commemorated on his 137th birth anniversary.

Having played a significant role in the formation of the modern Azerbaijani national identity, Resulzadeh struggled for his country’s independence, people’s rights and enlightenment of the society through his press and political activities.

Besides Azerbaijan, he is also remembered in Turkey where he spent some years of his life.

Resulzadeh’s expression “Once raised, the flag never falls!” became the motto of the independence movement in Azerbaijan in the 20th century.

Early life

The first and only president of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic was born in Novhani village, Baku in 1884. He studied at the Russian-Muslim Secondary School and then at the Baku Technical College.

Interested in politics since an early age, he struggled against Russia’s Tsarist regime politically, and also wrote in various newspapers and magazines.

In 1909, he fled to Iran due to persecution, began publishing ‘Iran-e Now’ (New Iran), a daily newspaper, and became one of the founders of the Democratic Party of Iran.

Following the Russian troops’ invasion of Iran, Resulzadeh came to Istanbul, the then capital of the Ottoman Empire.

In 1913, he went back to Baku and became a member of the Musavat (Equality) Party. He was elected as its chairman four years later.

He was unanimously elected as the head of the Azerbaijani National Council, a legislative body, in 1918.

Azerbaijan Republic

On May 28, 1918, the Azerbaijani National Council, headed by Rasulzadeh, declared the independent Azerbaijan Democratic Republic.

The same year, the Ottomans and the newly formed Azerbaijan signed an agreement of friendship and cooperation.

When the Republic collapsed in 1920, Resulzadeh left Baku and directed resistance against Soviet Russia from the village of Lahij. The rebellion was crushed by the Soviet Russian army.

Resulzadeh was arrested and brought to Moscow. Although Joseph Stalin wanted him to collaborate with Soviet Russia, he refused the offer.

He then went on to live in different countries including France, Finland, Poland and Germany, and wrote against the Soviets for the world to know that Azerbaijan was under occupation.

Becomes Turkish citizen

In 1947, Resulzadeh settled in Turkey. He became a Turkish citizen under a Cabinet decree, and established the Azerbaijan Culture Association in 1949 in Ankara, which is still active.

He continued to write books, and held talks to convey the situation in Azerbaijan to the world.

He died on March 6, 1955 in Ankara, and was buried at the Cebeci Asri Cemetery in the Turkish capital.

Xiaomi Introduces Latest Entry-Level King: Redmi 9T

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Global technology leader Xiaomi today announced a newer variant to the highly-acclaimed Redmi 9T, the new king of entry-level. Redmi 9T was designed to deliver the exceptional performance and multi-day battery life that users crave without compromising on photography capabilities and overall design.

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Redmi 9T is a photography powerhouse with its 48MP AI quad rear-camera. The device’s 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera accommodates large group photos and wide landscape shots without cropping, while its 2MP macro lens and 2MP depth sensor enable stunning close-up shots with professional-level bokeh. Redmi 9T is also equipped with a new movie frame feature that gives photos a more cinematic look and feels without editing. It also sports a new time-lapse feature that offers various speed and duration values for shooting so users can capture creative time-lapse photos without tapping a DSLR or other professional camera.

Performance Shines Through With Powerful Chipset And High-Capacity Battery

Despite its lightweight design, Redmi 9T packs a punch with its 6,000mAh (type) battery and Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 662 chipset. Combined with its 11nm energy-efficient processor, Redmi 9T delivers higher performance with less heat production and lower power consumption than previous generations. Moreover, MIUI battery saving mode and reverse wired charging capabilities help maximize all-day, and even multi-day usage. Redmi 9T comes with 18W fast charging and an in-box 22.5W charger.

About Xiaomi Corporation

Xiaomi Corporation was founded in April 2010 and listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on July 9, 2018 (1810.HK). Xiaomi is an internet company with smartphones and smart hardware connected by an Internet of Things (IoT) platform at its core.

With an equal emphasis on innovation and quality, Xiaomi continuously pursues high-quality user experience and operational efficiency. The company relentlessly builds amazing products with honest prices to let everyone in the world enjoy a better life through innovative technology.

Xiaomi is currently the world’s third-largest smartphone brand and has established the world’s leading consumer AIoT (AI+IoT) platform with 289.5 million smart devices connected to its platform, excluding smartphones and laptops. Xiaomi products are present in more than 90 markets around the world.

In August 2020, the company made the Fortune Global 500 list for the second time, ranking 422nd, up 46 places compared to the previous year. Xiaomi also ranked 7th among internet companies on the list. Xiaomi is a constituent of the Hang Seng Index, Hang Seng China Enterprises Index, and Hang Seng TECH Index.

CDA to install lids of drain holes

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ISLAMABAD, JAN 31 (DNA) – Administration of Capital Development Authority (CDA) has directed the concerned authorities to promptly install the lids of drain holes, main holes, gutters, and sewerage across the city. Opened holes are dangerous for the lives of the citizens. People have also been asked to take great care.

According to detail, lids of main holes and gutters in the city could not be installed for decades. These opened holes have caused a number of accidents. However, the current administration of CDA has directed to cover all the opened holes as soon as possible.

The departments of environment, city sewerage, road and markets have been directed to cover opened holes of all the departments including IESCO, SNGPL, PTCL, NTC and others without showing any difference. The said departments will also be asked to themselves take action to cover their opened holes in the city.

CDA’s department of services and engineering has started work on preparation of lids on a mega scale after getting directions from the administration.

The work on covering all the main holes, drainage holes, and gutter holes will be started next week. The administration of CDA has also directed the citizens to protect the main holes of their streets.=DNA

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