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Gary Kirsten’s resignation necessitates the appointment of a new white-ball coach by the PCB.

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Jason Gillespie was appointed as the interim coach for the white-ball format during the impending tour of Australia by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday, following Gary Kirsten’s resignation as the white-ball head coach.

Gary Kirsten’s resignation, which was approved by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), followed by the decision hours later.

The PCB announced the interim coach via a post on their official X account, which was previously known as Twitter.

The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced that Jason Gillespie will serve as the head coach of the Pakistan men’s cricket team during the upcoming white-ball tour of Australia. This was made possible by the acceptance of Gary Kirsten’s resignation.

In addition to his role as the head coach of Pakistan’s red-ball team, Gillespie will now also be responsible for the white-ball squad as they prepare for the difficult series against Australia.

What is the reason for Kirsten’s resignation as head coach?
Gary Kirsten and Jason Gillespie, Pakistan’s recently appointed instructors, and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have experienced a disagreement, according to sources who previously disclosed the situation. The coaching duo’s loss of selection powers attributable to the board’s decision is the source of the tension.

Sources also disclosed that Kirsten, despite her public silence, is dismayed by the change. He experiences a sense of marginalization as a result of the current selection committee’s increasing influence, particularly in the context of stewardship decisions and selection discussions.

See Additional Information: Gary Kirsten and Gillespie are appointed as coaches for white and red-ball cricket by the PCB.

The PCB’s decision has restricted the coaching duo’s responsibilities, according to a source, despite their appointment to revitalize Pakistan’s cricket team.

Following Pakistan’s defeat in the initial Test against England, a new selection panel was announced, marking the third in three months. It was comprised of Aaqib, Aleem Dar, Azhar Ali, Asad Shafiq, and Hassan Cheema, while the instructors and captain were excluded.

Soon, the PCB is expected to issue an official statement concerning Garry Kirsten’s resignation.

The PCB disclosed the central contracts for the 2024-25 international season, as well as the squads for the tours to Zimbabwe and Australia, on Sunday.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has upgraded the central contract list to include 25 players, while Fakhar Zaman, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Imad Wasim, and Iftikhar Ahmed have been removed.

The reports indicate that Kirsten conveyed his dissent regarding the squads.

Prior to the forthcoming tours of Zimbabwe and Australia, the cricket board also designated wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan as the captain of Pakistan’s white-ball team.

Australia roster for Pakistan
ODI squad: Mohammad Rizwan (c), Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Arafat Minhas, Babar Azam, Faisal Akram, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah (wk), Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Hasnain, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha (vc), and Shaheen Shah Afridi.

T20I squad: Mohammad Rizwan (c) (wk), Arafat Minhas, Babar Azam, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah (wk), Jahandad Khan, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Omair Bin Yousuf, Sahibzada Farhan, Salman Ali Agha (vc), Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufyan Moqim, Usman Khan.

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Kite flying and trade in Punjab will cost an arm and a leg.

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The Punjab government has declared a “complete” ban on kite flying and said that those who violate it will face harsh penalties.

With the passage of an amended law by the Punjab Assembly, kite flying is no longer punishable by bail.

Depending on the seriousness of the incident, the offenders could be imprisoned for three to seven years.

Anyone found to be involved in any linked activity, including kite manufacturers and distributors, could be fined between Rs500,000 and Rs5 million.

Anyone spotted flying a kite in Punjab faces a two-million rupee fine, three to five years in prison, or both.

A punishment of Rs. 5 million, five to seven years in prison, or both might be imposed on kite manufacturers or suppliers.

In case of a child, the violator will be fined Rs50,000 for the first time and Rs100,000 for repeating the crime.

Penalties for using life-threatening twine and flying kites have been announced by the Punjab government. Several casualties are reported in parts of Punjab due to use of dangerous thread.

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With SIFC assistance, Pakistan develops EV infrastructure.

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With major assistance from the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), Pakistan’s EV industry is expanding, and the government has announced plans to install 10,000 charging stations nationwide by 2030.

A 44% decrease in electricity tariffs for EV charging stations and the provision of $90 million for the development of charging infrastructure are only two of the significant milestones that the project has already accomplished. ADM Group, a Chinese company, has pledged $250 million to build an electric vehicle manufacturing plant in Pakistan.

According to industry standards, the next generation of electric vehicles that are scheduled for production will be able to go up to 300 kilometers between charges. In an effort to improve environmental sustainability, the government has put new rules for EV charging infrastructure into effect.

To date, the nation’s EV industry has received $250 million in private investment thanks to SIFC’s facilitation. The national EV strategy is being implemented by the council in collaboration with the government, ushering in a new era of ecologically friendly transportation in Pakistan.

It is anticipated that switching to electric vehicles will result in significant fuel import savings and a decrease in carbon emissions, supporting international environmental activities. Standards for the expanding EV ecosystem are intended to be established by the government’s regulations governing charging infrastructure.

The project is a component of a larger plan to create environmentally friendly transportation choices in Pakistan. According to officials, the lower electricity costs for charging stations will contribute to the increased consumer accessibility of electric vehicles.

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The NAB is taking action to extradite Malik Riaz to Pakistan in the 190 million pound case: Tarar

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Property tycoon Malik Riaz has been designated a proclaimed offender, and the NAB is working to have him extradited to Pakistan, according to Information Minister Attaullah Tarar.

Speaking about the Islamabad mega-corruption case, Atta Tarar stated that the NAB had made it clear that Malik Riaz’s investments in Dubai were money laundering.

He said that Malik Riaz and his son were the targets of numerous land-grabbing and corruption charges.

The Minister continued by claiming that the misuse of funds belonging to the Pakistani government is the worst example of corruption.

According to him, the ruling in the 190 million pound case has been portrayed as corruption by the international press.

He added that there is concrete proof of 190 million pounds in corruption.

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