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PCB ‘dismisses’ objections over players support for Palestinians

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LAHORE: Pakistan’s cricket team, which is currently busy participating in the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup, has shown their firm support and shared their prayers for all Palestinians suffering at the hands of Israel.

However, there have been many questions raised by Indian fans and cricket experts on the players’ constant support for Palestine asking ICC — the governing body of the game — whether such moves were allowed in the tournament.

According to sources, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) rejected the objections over players’ conduct saying: “The team’s expression of solidarity was a personal decision.”

Pakistan’s national team on Wednesday, posted a picture of the Palestinian flag on their individual X, formerly known as Twitter, accounts to show that they stand in solidarity with Palestine and that they are praying for the people suffering there including children.

Prior to this Pakistan’s wicket-keeper batsman, Mohammad Rizwan, dedicated the team’s victory over Sri Lanka to his “brothers and sisters in Gaza”.

Meanwhile, Indian fans and cricket experts used the team’s support for Palestine to create controversies, claiming that the national team had violated ICC rules.

Sources from PCB added that the team is “allowed to express whatever they wanted to,” and that the players “did not violate any code of conduct by the ICC or PCB”.

The Health Ministry in Gaza reports that at least 3,061 Palestinians have died and over 13,750 more have been injured as a result of Israel’s shelling.

Pakistan has categorically condemned the Israeli atrocities and called for an immediate cessation of the bombardment, which has not even spared hospitals or schools, in solidarity with its Palestinian brothers and sisters.

Even Pakistani cricket legends who are not participating in the team anymore showed their support for Palestine.

Moreover, Pakistan is set to face Australia tomorrow (Friday) in M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru after a few days of rest.

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Report: Solar is expected to set new records this year.

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In 2023, there was an expected 87% increase in growth. This year’s increase is 29% over the previous one, according to the research.

The cheapest source of electricity globally is solar power, and as such, it is expanding quicker than many anticipated, according to Euan Graham, an Ember electricity data analyst.

Ember estimates demonstrate the rapid growth of solar energy: in 2024 alone, new solar capacity will surpass the 540 GW of additional coal power added globally since 2010.

Expected to add 334 GW, or 56 percent of the global total in 2024, China continues to lead the globe in this industry.

According to the survey, it is followed by the US, India, Germany, and Brazil. These five nations will account for 75% of the new solar capacity in 2024.

According to the research, maintaining the sector’s growth required grid capacity and battery storage.

“Providing enough grid capacity and developing battery storage is critical for handling electricity distribution and supporting solar outside of peak sunlight hours as solar becomes more inexpensive and accessible,” the statement stated.

“Solar power might continue to surpass forecasts for the remainder of the decade if these issues are resolved and development is sustained.”

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Attorneys and government discussing the Constitutional Court: SCBA

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We will hold conversations with government over their suggestions, the President of SCBA stated. The attorneys are to submit their recommendations to the Supreme Court Bar for discussion.

He said that any constitutional choice made without legal counsel would be considered “mere consultation.”

“We are having discussions with the government about the constitutional court, which is something that the bar councils all over Pakistan used to demand,” Shahzad Shaukat stated.

He claimed that the lawyers were pleased with the law minister’s pledge that he had patiently listened to our position.

As stated by the president of the SCBA, “We will jointly give better constitutional proposals over the issue.” The lawyers have organized a committee.

Bar councils are stakeholders and would be given due consideration, according to previous remarks made by Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar.

Representatives from bar councils would also be present at the news conference, according to Azam Nazeer Tarar.

After the legal community’s objection to the proposed constitutional amendment, the decision was made to engage with the bar associations.

A constitutional law intended to establish judicial changes, including the creation of a constitutional court, is about to be presented by the coalition government in power.

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Punjab imposes Section 144

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According to specifics, section 144’s implementation aims to guarantee a safe testing environment and discourage cheating.

The notice states that unconnected people’s mobility would be prohibited within 100 yards of the exam centers, and that only candidates and supervisory staff will be permitted within the exam centers.

Furthermore, it is forbidden for protests and demonstrations to take place close to the exam centers in the following cities: D.G. Khan, Sahiwal, Rawalpindi, Sargodha, Gujarat, Rahim Yar Khan, Lahore, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Faisalabad, Multan, Bahawalpur, and Bahawalpur.

These steps are being done to protect applicants from outside help and to make sure everything is secure throughout the MDCAT exam.

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