T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka beat debutants Namibia

Spinners Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga set up a comprehensive seven-wicket win for Sri Lanka against debutants Namibia in round one of the Twenty20 World Cup on Monday.

Theekshana returned figures of 3-25 and Hasaranga took two wickets to help dismiss Namibia for 96 in the second Group A encounter of the day in Abu Dhabi.

Namibia hurt Sri Lanka with three wickets in the chase but Avishka Fernando (30) and Bhanuka Rajapaksa (42) put on an unbeaten stand of 74 to steer the team home in 13.3 overs.

The left-handed Rajapaksa, who survived a dropped catch on 18, smashed four fours and two sixes in his 27-ball blitz.

But bowlers remained key to victory with quick Lahiru Kumara also chipping in with two wickets to bowl out Namibia in 19.3 overs after Sri Lanka chose to field first.

Craig Williams with his 29, skipper Gerhard Erasmus, 20, and JJ Smit, unbeaten on 12, were the only three batsmen to manage double figures.

Sri Lanka, champions in the 2014 edition, top the group table ahead of Ireland, who thrashed Netherlands by seven wickets in the first match that witnessed Curtis Campher taking four wickets in four balls.

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PM Imran, COAS briefed on pandemic response in NCOC visit

Prime Minister Imran Khan and Army Chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa on Monday visited the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), the nation's nerve centre in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

During their visit, NCOC Director General Maj Gen Asif Mahmood Goraya apprised the forum of the latest Covid-19 situation, measures in place to contain the spread of the disease, vaccine administration efforts, and the future Covid-19 management strategy, according to a statement issued by the NCOC.

In his remarks, Prime Minister Imran "appreciated the efforts of NCOC and all federating units for [a] synergised response during [the] pandemic for ensuring the safety and well-being of the people of Pakistan".

He directed all stakeholders to maximise their efforts for the mandatory vaccination drive and enforcement of the requisite non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs), the statement said.

Later, the premier presented an NCOC memento to Lt Gen Hamooduz Zaman Khan on his retirement. He was recognised for his "outstanding services" as the national coordinator at the NCOC and for playing "an instrumental role in the nation’s fight against Covid 19 through flawless management of resources and seamless coordination among all stakeholders".

Covid-19 cases have been on the decline in Pakistan. The country reported less than 1,000 infections for the third day in a row on Monday, recording 663 Covid cases during the last 24 hours.

On Saturday, NCOC data had shown that the number of critical patients, which was around 6,000 in August, had fallen to around 2,000.

Last week, in view of the slowing spread of the disease, the NCOC had lifted restrictions on one-day weekly closure of businesses and reopened cinemas and shrines for fully vaccinated people.

However, it kept NPIs in place from October 16 till 31 in districts with a high prevalence of coronavirus cases.

The forum also raised the number of guests attending indoor weddings from 200 to 300 and those participating in outdoor marriage events from 300 to 500. It further said the NPIs would be reviewed at a meeting set for Oct 28.

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'Govt has snatched people's right to live': Shahbaz lashes out at PTI in NA

Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Shahbaz Sharif said Monday the PTI-led government has snatched people's right to live, as he lashed out at it over rising inflation.

The Opposition leader, addressing the floor of the National Assembly, said: "Every child in the country is bearing witness to the worst government in the last 74 years."

He further criticised the PTI-led government's economic policies and said that there is no comparison between PTI's governance and Riyasat e Madinah.

"[As against present-day Pakistan] under PTI's rule, no one ever slept hungry in Riyasat e Madinah, exemplary justice prevailed there, and everyone was given their due rights," said Shahbaz.

"It startles us when the government compares itself with Riyasat e Madinah," he said while criticising the government's economic policies.

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'Govt has snatched people's right to live': Shahbaz lashes out at PTI in NA

Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Shahbaz Sharif said Monday the PTI-led government has snatched people's right to live, as he lashed out at it over rising inflation.

The Opposition leader, addressing the floor of the National Assembly, said: "Every child in the country is bearing witness to the worst government in the last 74 years."

He further criticised the PTI-led government's economic policies and said that there is no comparison between PTI's governance and Riyasat e Madinah.

"[As against present-day Pakistan] under PTI's rule, no one ever slept hungry in Riyasat e Madinah, exemplary justice prevailed there, and everyone was given their due rights," said Shahbaz.

"It startles us when the government compares itself with Riyasat e Madinah," he said while criticising the government's economic policies.

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Blast near Balochistan University leaves five injured

A blast took place near Balochistan University at Quetta's Saryab Road, leaving five people injured, police officials said Monday.

The blast took place near a police mobile, while police and rescue officials have started arriving at the scene. The nature of the blast is still uncertain, as police and counter-terrorism department (CTD) investigate it.

The rescue officials have shifted the injured people to the Civil Hospital Quetta and Bolan Medical Complex Hospital to provide them with necessary treatment.

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Blast near Balochistan University leaves five injured

A blast took place near Balochistan University at Quetta's Saryab Road, leaving five people injured, police officials said Monday.

The blast took place near a police mobile, while police and rescue officials have started arriving at the scene. The nature of the blast is still uncertain, as police and counter-terrorism department (CTD) investigate it.

The rescue officials have shifted the injured people to the Civil Hospital Quetta and Bolan Medical Complex Hospital to provide them with necessary treatment.

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T20 WC warm-up match: West Indies win toss, elect to bat against Pakistan

The West Indies on Monday won the toss and elected to bat first against Pakistan in a warm-up match for the ICC T20 World Cup. The match is being played at ICC Academy ground in Dubai.

On the other hand, Netherlands skipper Pieter Seelaar won the toss and elected to bat first against Ireland in the first round of the Twenty20 World.

It is the Group A opener in Abu Dhabi with the two teams fighting for a place in the Super 12 stage and Seelaar wants to put early pressure on the opposition. 

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