Australia crush Bangladesh by eight wickets

Adam Zampa claimed his maiden five-wicket haul to help Australia boost their semi-final hopes at the T20 World Cup with an eight-wicket thrashing of Bangladesh on Thursday.

Zampa returned figures of 5-19 with his leg spin and combined with the Australian pace bowlers to skittle out Bangladesh for just 73 in the Super 12 contest in Dubai.

Skipper Aaron Finch, who hit 40, and David Warner put on 58 for the opening wicket as Australia romped home in 6.2 overs to move ahead of South Africa on net run-rate and boost their semi-final hopes.

Taskin Ahmed bowled Finch after the batsman smashed two fours and four sixes in his 20 ball knock, and Warner was out for 18 but the wickets remained minor blemishes in Australia's third win in four matches.

They are in a direct race with the Proteas to seal a final-four spot from Group 1 led by England who have effectively sealed one of the two semi-final places with four wins in as many games.

South Africa play England on Saturday after Australia take on the West Indies.

"Zampa's 5 for 19 was outstanding," said Finch. "It was a really clinical performance."

Left-arm quick Mitchell Starc bowled Liton Das for nought on the third delivery of the innings to set the tone for Australia's dominance.

Soumya Sarkar dragged a Josh Hazlewood delivery onto his stumps and Glenn Maxwell trapped Mushfiqur Rahim lbw for one as Bangladesh slipped to 10-3 and then 33-5 in 6.1 overs.

Captain Mahmudullah Riyad, who made 16, put up some resistence with a 29-run partnership with Shamim Hossain, who scored 19, before Zampa broke through with his second wicket.

Zampa struck again off successive balls of his third over to be on a hat-trick that nearly materialised with his opening ball of his final over but wicketkeeper Matthew Wade dropped a catch.

Zampa then took two more to wrap up the innings in 15 overs and surpass his previous T20 best of 3-14.

Bangladesh, who have now lost all their five matches, witnessed a second straight collapse after they were bowled out for 84 in the previous loss to South Africa.

"We have been outplayed by the opposition. I hope the supporters keep supporting us," said a rueful Mahmudullah.

"There are a lot of areas we have to look at, especially our batting. The wickets that we have played on have been among the best for batting."

Australia came out roaring in their run chase as Finch and Warner punished the opposition bowlers with hits all around the ground.

Mustafizur Rahman was taken for 21 runs in the fourth over.

Mitchell Marsh hit the winning six in his five-ball 16.

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Saad Rizvi stood by demand of French ambassador's expulsion: Sheikh Rasheed

Proscribed Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) chief Saad Rizvi stood by the outfit's demand for expulsion of the French ambassador when I spoke to him, Minister for Interior Sheikh Rasheed said Thursday.

In contrast to Rasheed, Mufti Muneebur Rehman had earlier this week claimed that the proscribed TLP had never wanted the government to expel the French ambassador, and nor did they want the closure of the country's embassy as he disputed reports that these were the group's key demands.

Addressing a press conference in Karachi, Mufti Muneeb had said: "The ministers lied [...] the people who held talks with TLP lied about [the group] asking for the French ambassador's expulsion, closure of the embassy, and severing ties with the Europen Union."

Rasheed, while speaking to journalists today after attending a ceremony of Rescue 1122, said he had convinced Rizvi the matter of the ambassador's expulsion would be discussed in the parliament.

"In this regard, I have signed an [agreement], which I stand by," the minister said, adding he was unaware of any talks that took place in his absence.

Meanwhile, in a major development earlier in the day, the Punjab home department sent a summary to Chief Minister Punjab Usman Buzdar for the revocation of the TLP's proscribed status, to which an initial approval has been granted.

Following the chief minister and the provincial cabinet's nod, the federal government will be moved to do away with TLP’s proscribed status, the home department said in a statement.

The Punjab government has also decided to remove the names of at least 90 activists of the proscribed outfit from the fourth schedule — in compliance with a secretive deal between the government and the proscribed TLP.

On November 2, the government began implementing its accord with TLP, with reports suggesting that it had released more than 800 supporters of the party arrested across Punjab.

The government signed an accord with the proscribed outfit on Sunday, under which workers of the organisation who are not facing any formal criminal charges were to be released. The amnesty will also extend to the party's top leader, Saad Rizvi.

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PM Imran emphasises role of scholars in guiding nation to path of progress

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday stressed the importance of scholars in guiding a nation to the path of success and called for bringing an "intellectual revolution".

Addressing a ceremony at the Academy of Literature after inaugurating the Hall of Fame, the premier began by highlighting the role of scholars during the golden age of Islam. "Scholars played a massive role [during that time] ... when a civilisation is on the path to progress, they make scholars their role models. They give a sense of direction to a nation."

But when scholars go astray, then the civilisation declines, he said. "Scholars guard a nation's point of view."

The premier also lamented the fact that citizens were not informed about the history of Islam. "They are not aware that this was the biggest revolution, that there is no other parallel [in history]."

He said that Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) had brought about an "intellectual revolution" and not one through the sword. "People's characters changed."

He added that it was necessary to inform the younger generation of this revolution as they were facing "immense pressure" due to social media and media in general. "Today, a child has access to content through his mobile phone, which on one hand provides knowledge and is positive, but on the other it is X-rated."

That's why the country's scholars, TV and film producers have a great responsibility towards the younger generation, he said.

"You can't close down social media. It is a reality," he said, adding that several times he has been informed about objectionable content on social media. "I inform the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority and they block the site, but the next day another one pops up."

So while we can't stop social media, we can equip our children with the necessary information and teach them how to deal with such content, he said.

Circling back to the importance of scholars, the premier called them "opinion-makers". "They protect the direction a nation is heading in, and teach people how to differentiate between good and bad."

Calling the decline of the country's morality and ethics as the "biggest crisis", he said that he is always asked why he is after "two big families" for doing corruption — an apparent reference to the Sharifs and Bhutto-Zardaris.

"I don't have anything personal against them, in fact I used to be friends with them." He noted that the revolution Holy Prophet (PBUH) had introduced was based on morality, to encourage the good and to condemn the bad.

"A nation dies when it loses the ability to differentiate between good and bad [...]. When you see something wrong and don't call it out, that means that your decline has begun."

PM Imran also said that there was a massive difference between the morality and ethics of Western countries as compared to ours. He said that money has no standing in the British parliament, unlike the Senate of Pakistan where there are countless allegations of horse-trading.

The premier noted that the country was faced with two challenges; the first being that people had accepted corruption, and the second was social media.

"People tell me that you don't shake the hand of the opposition leader. [But] he is facing corruption allegations worth billions. If I shake his hand, I make it [the crime] acceptable in society."

Once again giving the example of England, he said that a minister who was facing corruption allegations was not allowed to enter parliament until he was cleared of the charges.

"Their standards are higher than ours and that is why I have made the Rehmatul-lil-Alameen Authority, the purpose of which is to provide children with a role model; Holy Prophet (PBUH)."

He noted that closing down social media was not an option, and the younger generation should be informed about the qualities of one of the world's greatest leaders. "If we want to uplift the ethics of our society, we need to give our children an alternate message."

Concluding his speech, the prime minister said that the government will "honour and raise the level" of scholars in society. "But you will have to take responsibility for an intellectual revolution in society."

He stated that he was informed by provincial police chiefs that sex crimes were on the rise in the country, and highlighted the benefits and cons of mobile phones. "Three years ago, the entire nation stood up for the Zainab case. Now you read the newspapers and see a multitude of such news, but there is no reaction."

He noted that the material from Pakistani films was being sourced from Bollywood, which had taken it from Hollywood. "We don't envisage the repercussions of the culture that is coming in."

He said that Indian films had changed drastically over the last few decades. "New Delhi is called the rape capital. We take in that culture and it has its effects. So, this is where scholars come in and have to guide society."

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PM Imran emphasises role of scholars in guiding nation to path of progress

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday stressed the importance of scholars in guiding a nation to the path of success and called for bringing an "intellectual revolution".

Addressing a ceremony at the Academy of Literature after inaugurating the Hall of Fame, the premier began by highlighting the role of scholars during the golden age of Islam. "Scholars played a massive role [during that time] ... when a civilisation is on the path to progress, they make scholars their role models. They give a sense of direction to a nation."

But when scholars go astray, then the civilisation declines, he said. "Scholars guard a nation's point of view."

The premier also lamented the fact that citizens were not informed about the history of Islam. "They are not aware that this was the biggest revolution, that there is no other parallel [in history]."

He said that Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) had brought about an "intellectual revolution" and not one through the sword. "People's characters changed."

He added that it was necessary to inform the younger generation of this revolution as they were facing "immense pressure" due to social media and media in general. "Today, a child has access to content through his mobile phone, which on one hand provides knowledge and is positive, but on the other it is X-rated."

That's why the country's scholars, TV and film producers have a great responsibility towards the younger generation, he said.

"You can't close down social media. It is a reality," he said, adding that several times he has been informed about objectionable content on social media. "I inform the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority and they block the site, but the next day another one pops up."

So while we can't stop social media, we can equip our children with the necessary information and teach them how to deal with such content, he said.

Circling back to the importance of scholars, the premier called them "opinion-makers". "They protect the direction a nation is heading in, and teach people how to differentiate between good and bad."

Calling the decline of the country's morality and ethics as the "biggest crisis", he said that he is always asked why he is after "two big families" for doing corruption — an apparent reference to the Sharifs and Bhutto-Zardaris.

"I don't have anything personal against them, in fact I used to be friends with them." He noted that the revolution Holy Prophet (PBUH) had introduced was based on morality, to encourage the good and to condemn the bad.

"A nation dies when it loses the ability to differentiate between good and bad [...]. When you see something wrong and don't call it out, that means that your decline has begun."

PM Imran also said that there was a massive difference between the morality and ethics of Western countries as compared to ours. He said that money has no standing in the British parliament, unlike the Senate of Pakistan where there are countless allegations of horse-trading.

The premier noted that the country was faced with two challenges; the first being that people had accepted corruption, and the second was social media.

"People tell me that you don't shake the hand of the opposition leader. [But] he is facing corruption allegations worth billions. If I shake his hand, I make it [the crime] acceptable in society."

Once again giving the example of England, he said that a minister who was facing corruption allegations was not allowed to enter parliament until he was cleared of the charges.

"Their standards are higher than ours and that is why I have made the Rehmatul-lil-Alameen Authority, the purpose of which is to provide children with a role model; Holy Prophet (PBUH)."

He noted that closing down social media was not an option, and the younger generation should be informed about the qualities of one of the world's greatest leaders. "If we want to uplift the ethics of our society, we need to give our children an alternate message."

Concluding his speech, the prime minister said that the government will "honour and raise the level" of scholars in society. "But you will have to take responsibility for an intellectual revolution in society."

He stated that he was informed by provincial police chiefs that sex crimes were on the rise in the country, and highlighted the benefits and cons of mobile phones. "Three years ago, the entire nation stood up for the Zainab case. Now you read the newspapers and see a multitude of such news, but there is no reaction."

He noted that the material from Pakistani films was being sourced from Bollywood, which had taken it from Hollywood. "We don't envisage the repercussions of the culture that is coming in."

He said that Indian films had changed drastically over the last few decades. "New Delhi is called the rape capital. We take in that culture and it has its effects. So, this is where scholars come in and have to guide society."

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48% of eligible population partially vaccinated in Pakistan: Umar

National Command and Operations Centre (NCOC) head and Planning Minister Asad Umar Thursday said that 48% of the population has received at least one COVID-19 jab and appreciated the Punjab government for taking lead in the vaccination campaign from other provinces.

Taking to Twitter, Asad Umar said that more than half of Punjab’s eligible population has received at least one jab of the coronavirus vaccine.

“Punjab becomes the first province to have more than half of its eligible population with at least one dose at 52%,” he tweeted.

In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the federal minister revealed that 48% eligible population has received at least one dose of COVID-19. He maintained that Sindh’s 40% and Balochistan’s 17% population have partially been vaccinated so far.

“Federal territories leading in vaccination with Islamabad 87%, AJK 59% and GB 54%,” he added. Over all, Pakistan’s 48% of eligible population has received a fist vaccine dose, the minister said.

Earlier on October 31, The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) had decided to roll back all Covid-19 related restrictions from cities where at least 60 percent of the population had gotten itself vaccinated against the disease.

The decision had been made in an NCOC meeting headed by Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar after reviewing progress in vaccination campaigns in various cities.

In its statement, the NCOC had declared Islamabad, Mandi Bahauddin, Gilgit and Mirpur as “best cities” for achieving vaccination of 60 percent of their population.

Rawalpindi, Skardu, Hunza, Peshawar, Jhelum and other cities had been declared “vaccinated” as 40 percent to 60 percent of the population in the cities has gotten the coronavirus shot.

All virus-related curbs had been abolished from marriage ceremonies, social gatherings, businesses, indoor dining and sports activities in cities with a 60 percent vaccination rate. All public transport would be allowed to function with an occupancy level of 100 percent in these cities.

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Price of sugar in Pakistan shoots past price of petrol

Despite the government's claims of working to curb the prices of essential items in the country, the price of sugar continues to soar and has now crossed the price of petrol even.

Sugar is being sold as high as Rs150 per kg in different cities while petrol is currently being sold at Rs138.30 per litre in the country.

In the wholesale market of Peshawar, the price of sugar has increased by Rs8 per kg.

The president of the Sugar Dealers Association said that sugar is being sold at a wholesale rate of Rs140 per kg while the retail price has gone up from Rs145 to Rs150 per kg.

Meanwhile, in Lahore, the price of sugar in the wholesale market was Rs126 per kg yesterday and sources said that sugar dealers have increased the price by creating artificial shortage to make illegal profits.

The market sources said that the price of sugar in the wholesale market has increased by Rs9 per kg. The price of sugar in Akbari Mandi has risen to Rs135 per kg, whereas retail sugar is being sold at Rs140 per kg

In Karachi, the ex-mill price of sugar has now reached the highest level in history at Rs142 per kg, an increase of Rs12 from a day earlier.

In two weeks, the ex-mill price of sugar has gone up by Rs44 per kg.

With the increase in the ex-mill price, the wholesale price of sugar has gone up to Rs143 per kg, having risen by Rs19 over the course of a mere two days. and at the retail level, the increase in the price will have an impact on all ew sugar purchases.

A similar situation is being witnessed in Quetta, where the price of sugar has gone up from Rs124 to Rs129 per kg.

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Summary sent to CM Punjab for removal of TLP’s proscribed status

The Punjab home department on Thursday sent a summary to Chief Minister Punjab Usman Buzdar for the revocation of the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP)'s proscribed status.

According to a statement by the provincial home department, the summary has been forwarded to the chief minister after formal approval was accorded by the Punjab cabinet's sub-committee on law and order.

After approval from the chief minister and the provincial cabinet, the federal government will be moved to do away with TLP’s proscribed status, said the home department.

Earlier today, in compliance with a secretive deal between the government and the proscribed TLP, the Punjab government decided to remove the names of at least 90 activists of the proscribed outfit from the fourth schedule.

The decision was taken during a meeting chaired by Law Minister Punjab Raja Basharat in Lahore.

The meeting also decided to release 100 more activists of the proscribed organisation from different jails in the province. It reviewed the decisions taken by the steering committee formed to deal with all TLP-related matters.

Punjab Inspector General of Police (IGP) Rao Sardar Ali Khan, Additional Chief Secretary Home Zafar Nasrullah and others were present in the meeting.

What is the fourth schedule?

The fourth schedule is a section of the Anti-Terrorism Act under which someone who is suspected of terrorism is kept under observation. The list is referred to the police and other law enforcers for effective monitoring. If a fourth scheduler wants to move somewhere, he/she has to inform their nearby police station. The list also includes people suspected of involvement in anti-state activities and delivering hate speeches.

On November 2, the government began implementing the accord with TLP, with reports suggesting that it had released more than 800 supporters of the party arrested across Punjab.

The government signed an accord with the proscribed outfit last Sunday, under which workers of the organisation who are not facing any formal criminal charges were to be released. The amnesty will also extend to the party's top leader, Saad Rizvi.

Implementation of the agreement started after a Monday meeting of the steering committee formed by Prime Minister Imran Khan to work out how the deal would be executed.

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