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Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel have placed Pakistan in a commanding position.

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3 months ago

Farwa

At lunch on the second day of the first Test here on Thursday, Pakistan reached 256-4 thanks to the efforts of Mohammed Rizwan and Saud Shakeel, who frustrated Bangladeshi spinners.

As play continued on the second day, Shakeel and Rizwan were undefeated at 57 and 24, respectively, with 158/4 on the scoreboard.

As Rizwan challenged Bangladeshi bowlers with his fast-paced blow, the left-hander took center stage.

With two boundaries in the next ball, Rizwan finished his half-century in 63 balls with a boundary off Nahid Rana.

As he approached his 80s after hitting more than 150 balls, Shakeel remained unaffected on the opposite end.

When the first session came to a conclusion, Shakeel was at 86 and Rizwan was still undefeated at 89.

Previous to this, the pair did a great job of keeping Pakistan on course with an undefeated 44-run partnership after Bangladesh responded with the highly sought-after scalp of Saim Ayub, who amassed 56 off 98 deliveries with the aid of four fours and a six.

Together with Saim, Shakeel scored 98 runs for the fourth wicket, forming another significant partnership for Pakistan.

Prior to this, Pakistan lost three wickets in nine overs after being placed to bat first, which was a catastrophic beginning.

Due to the soggy outfield caused by overnight rain in the city, the first Test between Pakistan and Bangladesh was delayed in its start.

With Hasan Mahmud out for a superb flying catch by Zakir Hasan, Pakistan lost their opening batsman Abdullah Shafique (2) in the fourth over.

Leading batsman Shan Masood (6) and superstar Babar Azam (0) were taken out by Shoriful Islam, leaving Pakistan trailing 16-3.

Right up until Saud joined him, Saim Ayub clutched onto one end of the stick, and the two of them worked together to help Pakistan recover.

with halftime, Pakistan’s score was 81-3, with Saim and Saud still unbeaten with 42 and 28, respectively.

In case you missed it, the day was intended to last 30 minutes, but only 48 overs were bowled today due to the delayed start of the game. Still, only 41 years could be bowled because to the poor light, significantly curtailing the activity.

August 21 to September 4, when the two matches in the series will take place at the same location, is when the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) will culminate.

In the 2023–25 ICC World Test Championship, Pakistan is presently ranked sixth. In the competition, they have participated in two away series; they have defeated Australia 3-0 and defeated Sri Lanka 2-0.

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Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub, Shan Masood (c), Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Ali Agha, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Khurram Shehzad, Mohammad Ali are the Pakistani teammates.

Bangladesh: Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Kumer Das, Mehidy Hassan Miraz, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana, Mominul Haque, Shadman Islam, Zakir Hasan, and Shakib Al Shanto (c).

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SIFC Introduces Green Tourism: Boosting Tourism with Global Events

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15 hours ago

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An effort to boost Pakistan’s tourist industry’s international appeal is being spearheaded by the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), which is focusing on ecotourism.

Promotion of Pakistan as a tourist destination abroad is the goal of the project.

As part of green tourism, more than 30 government entities work together. International and local sporting events are a means to an end for “green Pakistan” in its mission to promote the nation.

Pakistan is a great destination for those seeking religious, mountaineering, and heritage-based tourism.

Green tourism allows users to arrange a variety of services, including tours, lodging, and more, through mobile applications.

One of SIFC’s goals is to increase the country’s visibility abroad by hosting major international events that adhere to green tourism principles.

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Minister of Finance Reaffirms Unwavering Support for APM Terminals Group in Effort to Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation

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15 hours ago

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Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, Pakistan’s Minister of Finance, has promised the APM Terminals Group his full support in creating an environment that is both business-friendly and conducive to investment.

In Islamabad, he met with a group of APM terminals who had come to hear him speak. Keith Svendsen, CEO of APM Terminals, was in charge of the group.

Muhammad Aurangzeb, a senator from Pakistan, expressed his approval of APM Terminals’ investment plans.

Following last month’s signing of a memorandum of agreement to strengthen bilateral cooperation, the meeting’s emphasis was on the actions taken to date.

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In the Face of Terrorism, Beijing Reaffirms Its Will to Assist Pakistan

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15 hours ago

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Repairing relations damaged by recent attacks on Chinese nationals in Pakistan, China has pledged to aid Pakistan in its fight against terrorism and economic and social growth.

Lin Jian, spokesman for the Chinese foreign ministry, restated the common enemy status of terrorism during his routine briefing in answer to a query on the safety of Chinese nationals in Pakistan.

He emphasized that stopping terrorist attacks and other tragedies from happening again is everyone’s job.

The protection of Chinese nationals, projects, and institutions abroad is our utmost priority, he stated emphatically.

According to him, China and Pakistan are prepared to stop any effort to damage ties between the two countries and will make sure that terrorists face consequences for their actions.

“Our ironclad friendship has taken deep roots among our people,” the official added, adding that China and Pakistan are all-weather strategic cooperating partners.

The Chinese ambassador to Pakistan, Lin Jian, reaffirmed China’s commitment to helping Pakistan advance economically, socially, and personally. Following recent attacks on Chinese people in Pakistan, China moved to mend bilateral ties by reiterating its support for Pakistan’s counter-terrorism initiatives and socio-economic development.

Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian reaffirmed that terrorists are an ally of no humanity during his routine briefing in answer to a query on the safety of Chinese citizens in Pakistan.

He emphasized that stopping terrorist attacks and other tragedies from happening again is everyone’s job.

The protection of Chinese nationals, projects, and institutions abroad is our utmost priority, he stated emphatically.

According to him, China and Pakistan are prepared to stop any effort to damage ties between the two countries and will make sure that terrorists face consequences for their actions.

“Our ironclad friendship has taken deep roots among our people,” the official added, adding that China and Pakistan are all-weather strategic cooperating partners.

Lin jian stated that China will maintain its assistance for Pakistan as the country works to improve the lives of its citizens via economic and social development.