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PCB questions ICC on India’s reluctance to participate in the Champions Trophy in Pakistan.

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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) dispatched a letter to the International Cricket Council (ICC). It requested clarification on India’s position for participation in the 2025 Champions Trophy, which is set to be hosted in Pakistan.

In a formal correspondence to ICC Chairman Greg Barclay, the PCB solicited information regarding the timing of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)’s notification to the ICC over its likely withdrawal from the event.

The PCB’s correspondence also seeks to ascertain whether the BCCI has provided an official, written denial to the ICC, detailing the rationale for the Indian cricket team’s possible non-participation. The PCB has requested the ICC to furnish a copy of any formal correspondence from the BCCI elucidating the reasoning behind their position. The PCB intends to meticulously examine these grounds to comprehend the rationale for the decision.

The ICC’s stance regarding India’s involvement

The PCB has urged the ICC to clarify its stance on the BCCI’s refusal to dispatch the team. The PCB requests clarification on the ICC’s intentions regarding the formal acceptance of India’s withdrawal and its implications for the tournament’s structure and schedule.

Strategy of PCB

The PCB has indicated its intention to seek legal counsel in light of the ICC’s statement, while also intending to confer with the Pakistani government to coordinate future steps. PCB authorities assert that should India officially withdraw and the ICC acquiesce to their absence, Pakistan may decline to compete against India in Champions Trophy matches held at any venue outside of Pakistan.

Sources indicate that PCB’s response strategy will be formulated following ICC’s official reply. The scenario underscores potential geopolitical tensions that may affect cricketing relations between the two countries.

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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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