'Everything changed on Friday,' says NZ Cricket chief David White

New Zealand Cricket Chief Executive David White Sunday admitted that the board was initially satisfied with security arrangements in Pakistan which is why they sent their team to the country.

New Zealand made headlines around the world when the cricket team called off its ODI and T20 series minutes before the toss for the first ODI between the two sides was scheduled to take place in Rawalpindi.

New Zealand had arrived in Pakistan after 18 years to play a cricket series.

However, White said that "everything changed" on Friday.

"The advice changed, the threat level changed and, as a consequence, we took the only responsible course of action possible," he said.

White said that it was unfortunate that the series was abandoned at the last minute, adding that there was no way that it could be held after the intelligence of a potential attack was received.

"What I can say is that we were advised this was a specific and credible threat against the team," White said.

White some information had been shared with the Pakistan Cricket Board, however, "specific details could not, and will not, be disclosed - privately or publicly", New Zealand Cricket chief executive David White said.

"We had several conversations with New Zealand government officials before making the decision and it was after informing the PCB of our position that we understand a telephone discussion was conducted between the respective prime ministers," he added.

He acknowledged that it was a "terribly difficult time" for Pakistan cricket but reiterated that New Zealand had no other option.

NZ cricketers arrive in Dubai
The New Zealand cricket team arrived in Dubai early Sunday after fleeing Pakistan but officials refused to give details of the security threat that forced them to abruptly cancel their tour.

"The BLACKCAPS have arrived in Dubai after leaving Islamabad on a charter flight last night," New Zealand Cricket said in a statement.

"The contingent of 34 players and support staff are now settling into their Dubai hotel and undergoing their 24-hour period of self-isolation."

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PM Imran Khan initiates dialogue with Taliban for inclusive govt

After having intense discussions with Afghanistan’s neighbours in Dushanbe, Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Saturday he has initiated dialogue with the Taliban for an inclusive government to include Tajik, Hazara and Uzbek ethnicities.

The prime minister, who paid a two-day visit to Tajikistan mainly to attend the 20th Shanghai Cooperation Organization Council of Heads of State (SCO-CHS), met with the leadership of Afghanistan’s neighbouring countries, including Iran, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.

“After meetings in Dushanbe with leaders of Afghanistan’s neighbours and especially a lengthy discussion with Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon, I have initiated a dialogue with the Taliban for an inclusive Afghan govt to include Tajiks, Hazaras & Uzbeks,” PM Imran Khan said in a series of tweets.

He said that after 40 years of conflict, this inclusivity will ensure peace and a stable Afghanistan, which is in the interest not only of Afghanistan but the region as well.

Since the Taliban’s announcement of an interim government, which mostly comprises of hard-line members of the movement, the international community has urged them to include other groups and women in the set-up.

Pakistan has also asked the Taliban to fulfil the promises made to the world for an inclusive government.

While addressing a press conference on Friday, along with President Emomali Rahmon in Dushanbe after holding one-on-one meeting and delegation-level talks, PM Imran Khan stressed that the establishment of an inclusive government with all ethnic groups on board was a must to achieve sustainable peace and stability in the war-torn country.

The prime minister said besides having wide-ranging talks to strengthen bilateral cooperation in diverse areas, they discussed the most important issue of the situation in Afghanistan.

He said that peace and stability in Afghanistan was very important, especially for the Afghan people, who have been suffering for the last 40 years and that he and President Rahmon discussed how they could ensure peace and stability in Afghanistan.

He described the conflict between the Tajiks and the Taliban in Panjshir as “worrying” and said that the two countries agreed to try their best to resolve the issue through dialogue.

The prime minister had said that as Afghanistan is comprised of various ethnic communities including 45% Pashtuns as well as Tajiks, Uzbeks, Hazaras, “We urge (the Taliban) for an inclusive government”.

He added that they cannot dictate Afghanistan but urge them as friends to resolve the (Panjshir) issue through dialogue and also open the blockade for humanitarian aid.

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PM Imran Khan initiates dialogue with Taliban for inclusive govt

After having intense discussions with Afghanistan’s neighbours in Dushanbe, Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Saturday he has initiated dialogue with the Taliban for an inclusive government to include Tajik, Hazara and Uzbek ethnicities.

The prime minister, who paid a two-day visit to Tajikistan mainly to attend the 20th Shanghai Cooperation Organization Council of Heads of State (SCO-CHS), met with the leadership of Afghanistan’s neighbouring countries, including Iran, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.

“After meetings in Dushanbe with leaders of Afghanistan’s neighbours and especially a lengthy discussion with Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon, I have initiated a dialogue with the Taliban for an inclusive Afghan govt to include Tajiks, Hazaras & Uzbeks,” PM Imran Khan said in a series of tweets.

He said that after 40 years of conflict, this inclusivity will ensure peace and a stable Afghanistan, which is in the interest not only of Afghanistan but the region as well.

Since the Taliban’s announcement of an interim government, which mostly comprises of hard-line members of the movement, the international community has urged them to include other groups and women in the set-up.

Pakistan has also asked the Taliban to fulfil the promises made to the world for an inclusive government.

While addressing a press conference on Friday, along with President Emomali Rahmon in Dushanbe after holding one-on-one meeting and delegation-level talks, PM Imran Khan stressed that the establishment of an inclusive government with all ethnic groups on board was a must to achieve sustainable peace and stability in the war-torn country.

The prime minister said besides having wide-ranging talks to strengthen bilateral cooperation in diverse areas, they discussed the most important issue of the situation in Afghanistan.

He said that peace and stability in Afghanistan was very important, especially for the Afghan people, who have been suffering for the last 40 years and that he and President Rahmon discussed how they could ensure peace and stability in Afghanistan.

He described the conflict between the Tajiks and the Taliban in Panjshir as “worrying” and said that the two countries agreed to try their best to resolve the issue through dialogue.

The prime minister had said that as Afghanistan is comprised of various ethnic communities including 45% Pashtuns as well as Tajiks, Uzbeks, Hazaras, “We urge (the Taliban) for an inclusive government”.

He added that they cannot dictate Afghanistan but urge them as friends to resolve the (Panjshir) issue through dialogue and also open the blockade for humanitarian aid.

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India used Afghan soil against Pakistan: NSA Moeed Yusuf

National Security Adviser (NSA) Dr Moeed Yusuf has underlined the need for the international community to engage the new Afghan government.

In an article published in UK’s Independent magazine, Moeed Yusuf said the new Afghan government needs engagement and assistance, leaving the country on its own like past, will not bring good results.

The NSA said the new Afghan government has hinted to jointly work with the international community for reconstruction of the war-hit country.

It is the responsibility of the international community not to allow to take the humanitarian crisis in place in Kabul.

He said Pakistan always supported political solution for the Afghan issue and the 20-decade-long war has badly affected Pakistan. He said regional spoilers like India, created false narratives and used Afghan soil for terror activities in Pakistan to destabilise Islamabad.

“More than 80,000 Pakistanis sacrificed their lives, while the country faced the loss of $150 billion,” the Pakistani NSA said in his article.

“Pakistan’s expectations of the new government are identical to those of the west,” said Yusuf. “We have repeatedly called for a government that caters to and protects the rights of all Afghans while ensuring that Afghanistan’s territory is not used for terrorism against any country.”

 

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India used Afghan soil against Pakistan: NSA Moeed Yusuf

National Security Adviser (NSA) Dr Moeed Yusuf has underlined the need for the international community to engage the new Afghan government.

In an article published in UK’s Independent magazine, Moeed Yusuf said the new Afghan government needs engagement and assistance, leaving the country on its own like past, will not bring good results.

The NSA said the new Afghan government has hinted to jointly work with the international community for reconstruction of the war-hit country.

It is the responsibility of the international community not to allow to take the humanitarian crisis in place in Kabul.

He said Pakistan always supported political solution for the Afghan issue and the 20-decade-long war has badly affected Pakistan. He said regional spoilers like India, created false narratives and used Afghan soil for terror activities in Pakistan to destabilise Islamabad.

“More than 80,000 Pakistanis sacrificed their lives, while the country faced the loss of $150 billion,” the Pakistani NSA said in his article.

“Pakistan’s expectations of the new government are identical to those of the west,” said Yusuf. “We have repeatedly called for a government that caters to and protects the rights of all Afghans while ensuring that Afghanistan’s territory is not used for terrorism against any country.”

 

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Corona psoitivity ration falls below 5 percent in Pakistan

Pakistan has reported 2,512 new COVID-19 cases during the past 24 hours at the positivity rate of 4.4 per cent, ARY News reported on Saturday, quoting National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC).

According to the latest NCOC figures, COVID-19 has claimed 63 more lives across the country during the said period, pushing the overall death toll to 27,135.

The daily tests conducted during the period to determine COVID-19 infections were 57,077 out of which 2,512 turned up positive.

Overall 1,129,562 people have recovered their health back from the pandemic, including 3,610 in the past 24 hours.

The number of critical patients stands at 5,117. The COVID-19 positivity rate remained 4.04 per cent during the last 24 hours.
Sindh remains the worst-hit province with 449,349 COVID-19 cases, followed by Punjab with 420,615 infections.
Islamabad has registered 103,923 cases so far, while 170,738 cases have been reported in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).

Balochistan has registered 32,722 cases. Azad Jammu and Kashmir 33,682 cases and GB has reported 10,232 infections so far.

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Corona psoitivity ration falls below 5 percent in Pakistan

Pakistan has reported 2,512 new COVID-19 cases during the past 24 hours at the positivity rate of 4.4 per cent, ARY News reported on Saturday, quoting National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC).

According to the latest NCOC figures, COVID-19 has claimed 63 more lives across the country during the said period, pushing the overall death toll to 27,135.

The daily tests conducted during the period to determine COVID-19 infections were 57,077 out of which 2,512 turned up positive.

Overall 1,129,562 people have recovered their health back from the pandemic, including 3,610 in the past 24 hours.

The number of critical patients stands at 5,117. The COVID-19 positivity rate remained 4.04 per cent during the last 24 hours.
Sindh remains the worst-hit province with 449,349 COVID-19 cases, followed by Punjab with 420,615 infections.
Islamabad has registered 103,923 cases so far, while 170,738 cases have been reported in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).

Balochistan has registered 32,722 cases. Azad Jammu and Kashmir 33,682 cases and GB has reported 10,232 infections so far.

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