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FAISALABAD
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RIME Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that the masses through power of their vote need to avenge the rigging of 2018 general elections during the upcoming general elections by defeating the political masquerades of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI). He said on Sunday that PTI chief and his clique was brought to power during 2018 rigged polls but the people of Faisalabad would defeat them in the general elections by massively supporting the PML-N candidates. Addressing a ceremony after laying foundation stone of development projects, including Faisalabad Satyana Bypass linking Motorway-3, the prime minister said during the PTI’s four years rule, not a single brick was laid on the projects initiated by the PML-N government rather a barrage of baseless and awkward allegations were levelled
against the opposition leadership. “Imran Niazi was made the prime minister through rigged polls (Jhurloo elections), with malfunctioning of RTS and the PML-N was deprived of its seats”, he added. The prime minister sneered that contrary to Imran Niazi’s tall claims for a
vast network of public welfare projects, nothing tangible could be witnessed. Where were those 300 billion dollars, they claimed were parked abroad, he remarked and jeered that not a single penny could be brought back. The prime minister further castigated the PTI chairman for his claims against
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seeking financial support from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and said rather he reneged on the agreement and conspired and burdened the coalition government. The ceremony was attended by ministers, parliamentarians, relevant authorities, party leaders and a large number of people. The prime minister said if the people give mandate to the PML-N in the next general elections, Nawaz Sharif would be the prime minister and under his guidance, he would work as an ordinary worker. “We, all along with our coalition partners in the government, shall set the country on path of progress and prosperity,” he declared. The prime minister also commended Nawaz Sharif for initiating billions dollars CPEC projects and said during his tenure, inflation was locked at 3.5 per cent. If the people decided to bring Nawaz Sharif to power in the upcoming elections, within a decade, the former prime minister would transform the country to compete India on the economic fronts, he added.
Victory revives Pakistan’s glory in world junior squash championship LAHORE
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif conveyed his heartfelt congratulations to Hamza Khan after he won the World Junior Squash Championship, Pakistan’s first in the tournament since 1986. On Sunday, Khan secured the tournament by defeating Mohamed Zakaria of Egypt with a score of 3-1 during the final match held in the coastal city of Melbourne in Australia. “Pakistani squash is back!” posted the Twitter account of the World Squash Federation (WSF), the global governing body for the sport, sharing a video of Khan’s
winning moment. Khan had trained under the supervision of Pakistan Army’s Coach Asif Khan for two months before heading to Australia to partake in the championship. According to the Express Tribune, Khan trained under the supervision of Asif Khan, who is associated with the military, for two months before heading to Australia to partake in the championship. In a statement by the PM Office, Sharif expressed his gratitude to the new champion for bringing the title back to Pakistan after a gap of 37 years. He noted that Khan’s victory evoked memories of Jansher Khan’s triumph in the 1986 World Squash Championship.
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Sharif extended his felicitations not only to Khan but also to his parents, coach, teammates, and the entire nation for this historic achievement. He emphasised that the entire nation takes pride in Khan’s outstanding performance, which has raised the national flag high in the sport of squash. Looking ahead, the prime minister expressed hope that Khan would continue to excel in the game and lead Pakistan to further success, making the country an invincible force in squash. The prime minister also acknowledged the collective efforts of national players who have brought laurels to Pakistan in various sports, including mountaineering, boxing, and squash, over the last fifteen months.
Pakistan crush India to win Emerging Asia Cup ISLAMABAD
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Pakistan dominated from start to finish as they thumped India by 128 runs in the final of the ACC Men’s Emerging Cup 2023 in Colombo, Sri Lanka on Sunday. Having set a massive 353-run target for India to chase, Pakistan bowlers bowled shrewdly and with balance. Sufiyan Muqeem claimed three wickets while a bunch of others picked two a piece. Earlier, Tayyab Tahir was the star of the show as Pakistan posted 352-8. After being invited to bat first, Pakistan openers Saim Ayub and Sahibzada Farhan formed a solid 121-run stand for the opening wicket before the former departed for 59. One-down batter Omair Yousuf contributed a run-a-ball 35 before Farhan vanished for 65. This is when Tahir walked in and began to run Indian bowlers ragged. He took just 71 balls for his 109 laced with 12 fours and four maximums as Pakistan finished with a gargantuan total of 352-8 at the end of their allotted 50 overs. Almost all the Indian bowlers were expensive on the day, with only Nishant Sindhu (948-1) conceding under six runs an over. Harshit Rana (6-51-1) and Manav Suthar (9-68-1) caught the worst of beatings on what was an unforgettable day overall for the Indian ball hurlers. Felicitations pour in Hailing the victory, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said it showed “how passionate and resolute our youths are”. “I am determined more than ever before to prioritise the promotion of sports through maximum facilitation,” he asserted. Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said he was looking forward to more feats from Pakistan’s sportsmen after today’s cricket and squash wins. The PTI also congratulated the team on their win.