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Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi dropped from Pakistan squad for Test matches against England.

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MULTAN: Star batsman Babar Azam and fast bowlers Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah have been excluded from Pakistan’s squad for the remaining fixtures of the three-match Test series against England.

The newly constituted selection committee has announced the roster for the second and third Test matches, scheduled to take place in Multan and Rawalpindi on 15 and 24 October, respectively.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the squad via a press release on their official website.

The selectors have opted to rest Babar Azam, Naseem Shah, Sarfaraz Ahmed, and Shaheen Shah Afridi, considering the current form and fitness of these key players in anticipation of Pakistan’s future commitments in the 2024-25 international cricket season. Abrar Ahmed, currently recuperating from dengue sickness, was not available for selection,” the statement indicated.

The four players have been substituted by Haseebullah, Mehran Mumtaz, Kamran Ghulam (all uncapped), fast bowler Mohammad Ali, and off-spinner Sajid Khan.

Noman Ali and Zahid Mehmood, initially members of the original first Test team but later removed, have been reinstated in the 16-player roster.

Aqib Javed, the recently appointed member of the men’s national selection committee, stated that the decision to rest key players was made in the best interest of the Pakistan cricket team.

“The selection of the squad for the forthcoming Tests against England has posed a significant challenge for the selectors. Javed stated, “We have had to meticulously evaluate the present performance of players, the necessity to recover in the series, and Pakistan’s rigorous international schedule for 2024-25.”

“Considering these factors and prioritizing the welfare of Pakistan cricket and its players, we have decided to rest Babar Azam, Naseem Shah, Sarfaraz Ahmed, and Shaheen Shah Afridi.”

“We are assured that this hiatus from international cricket will enable these players to restore their fitness, confidence, and composure, guaranteeing their return in optimal condition for forthcoming challenges.”

“They continue to be among our most exceptional talents, with significant contributions yet to be made to Pakistan cricket.” We are wholly dedicated to assisting them during this time to ensure their robust return.

“Simultaneously, we are providing opportunities to uncapped players such as Haseebullah, Mehran Mumtaz, and Kamran Ghulam, in addition to Mohammad Ali, Noman Ali, Sajid Khan, and Zahid Mehmood.”

“They now have the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities against a formidable England team.” We are confident they will meet the challenge and capitalize on this opportunity in the next two Tests.

Pakistan Team for Upcoming Matches Against England
Shan Masood (captain), Saud Shakeel (vice-captain), Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Haseebullah (wicketkeeper), Kamran Ghulam, Mehran Mumtaz, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Huraira, Mohammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper), Noman Ali, Saim Ayub, Sajid Khan, Salman Ali Agha, and Zahid Mehmood.

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As of today, the F-8 Underpass is now open to traffic. Naqvi

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According to Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, traffic will begin to flow through the F-8 Exchange Underpass today.

During his inspection visit to the F-8 Exchange Interchange and Serena Interchange Projects in Islamabad, the minister made the statement.

According to him, the F-8 Exchange Chowk Interchange Project is still being worked on nonstop.

Serena Chowk Interchange will be opened in January, according to Mohsin Naqvi, and the construction will be finished in 60 days.

He said any kind of hindrance to the projects should be removed and projects be completed on time at all costs.

He said with the completion of the projects, citizens’ traffic woes will end.
The minister also ordered protection of trees during construction of projects.

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An event for medical training is being held at CMH Peshawar, and Major General Masood is distributing awards.

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Romina Khurshid Alam, the Coordinator of the Prime Minister’s Office, underlined the significance of gender-inclusive climate resilience during her presentation on climate change. This was done in light of the fact that Pakistan is seeing a worsening of the consequences of climate change.

When Alam was having a conversation with a group of people from the Green Tech Hub at NUST and UN-Women, he brought up the idea that women who live in rural regions are particularly vulnerable, but that they are also quite important in the process of creating solutions that are sustainable.

It was discussed by the delegation that the Green Tech Hub, which was formed in October at NUST, should be enlarged in order to foster innovation in the disciplines of climate adaptation and renewable energy. This was done in order to encourage innovation in these domains. For the purpose of bolstering the initiative, Romina Alam has committed to give assistance in the search of collecting funds and collaborations.

The necessity of providing women with the knowledge and tools necessary to create resilience was emphasized by Romina Alam, who also called for climate strategies that are inclusive and take into account the specific issues that women face and the potential that they have to take on leadership roles.

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Climate-related challenges are growing in Pakistan, and the prime minister’s climate aide is advocating for gender-inclusive climate resilience.

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During her presentation on climate change, Prime Minister’s Coordinator Romina Khurshid Alam emphasized the importance of gender-inclusive climate resilience in light of the fact that Pakistan is experiencing a worsening of the effects of climate change.

Alam brought up the fact that women living in rural areas are especially vulnerable, but they are also vital to finding sustainable solutions during a discussion with a team from the Green Tech Hub at NUST and UN-Women.

It was discussed by the delegation that the Green Tech Hub, which was established in October at NUST, should be expanded in order to encourage innovation in the fields of climate adaptation and renewable energy. In order to bolster the project, Romina Alam has committed to providing help in the pursuit of acquiring financing and collaborations.

The necessity of providing women with the knowledge and tools necessary to create resilience was emphasized by Romina Alam, who also called for climate strategies that are inclusive and take into account the specific issues that women face and the potential that they have to take on leadership roles.

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