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News18
3 hours ago
- Politics
- News18
Delhi HC refuses bail to man accused of being ISIS operative
New Delhi, Jul 25 (PTI) The Delhi High Court has refused bail to an alleged ISIS member accused of procuring arms and ammunition for the proscribed outfit and using social media platforms to promote it. A bench of Justices Subramonium Prasad and Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar upheld a trial court's detention orders saying it was not mechanical in nature and said accused Mohd Rizwan Ashraf could not have been released on account of ongoing investigation as releasing him and others at a crucial stage would have impeded the probe. 'This court is satisfied that the trial court has applied its mind to the grounds which have been set forth. The trial court has categorically observed that the investigation progressed substantially during the (remand) extensions that had been granted by it and the investigation had not been stagnant. The order of the trial court extended custody not as a matter of routine but based on credible material outlining the investigative steps requiring completion," the bench said in its judgment passed on Thursday. Ashraf was arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in the case on October 1, 2023 under the provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). He challenged various orders of the trial court extending his custody on various occasions, including on February 24, 2024 when his judicial custody was extended by 25 days. On the same day, the trial court had dismissed his plea for default bail. Ashraf's counsel submitted that the orders were passed by the trial court in a mechanical and perfunctory manner and did not indicate any individual assessment of his role. The counsel argued the NIA failed to demonstrate why Ashraf's continued detention was necessary for the purpose of investigation. The high court said three accused persons, including Ashraf, were active members of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and they were propagating the ideology of the organisation and trying to recruit youth for its objectives. 'At the time when the remand orders were being considered, material was being unearthed to establish that the accused, including the appellant (Ashraf), were conducting recce at various Indian cities including, but not limited to, Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Surat for terrorist activities. The order observed aside from India, conspiracy was also being hatched in other countries. 'A money trail from Maldives was also being investigated. Material on record indicates that investigation was also underway to find out about other associates of the accused," the bench said. PTI SKV SKV AMK AMK view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Globe and Mail
19 hours ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
CF Industries' Ashraf K. Malik to Retire as Senior Vice President, Manufacturing and Distribution, April 1, 2026; Trevor Williams Named Successor
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CF), a leading global manufacturer of hydrogen and nitrogen products, today announced that Ashraf K. Malik, senior vice president, manufacturing and distribution, has informed the Company that he will retire from CF Industries effective April 1, 2026. Trevor Williams, an industry veteran with more than 30 years of experience in nitrogen and chemicals manufacturing, will join CF Industries upon Mr. Malik's retirement and succeed him as senior vice president, manufacturing and distribution. 'I am grateful for the many contributions Ashraf has made to CF Industries' success over the past 13 years,' said Chris Bohn, executive vice president and chief operating officer, CF Industries Holdings, Inc. 'He has played a pivotal leadership role as our network has grown over that time, driving our culture of safety excellence and helping the Company deliver industry-leading operational performance. I thank Ashraf for all he has done for the Company and congratulate him on a successful and rewarding career over the past 30-plus years with CF Industries, GrowHow UK, Terra Industries and ICI.' 'We are pleased to have Trevor joining us to succeed Ashraf,' said Bohn. 'We believe Trevor's commitment to safety, leadership, and deep expertise will serve CF Industries well as we build on our track record of operational excellence.' Mr. Williams most recently was the Executive Vice President and President of Nitrogen and Phosphate at Nutrien and was previously Senior Vice President of Nitrogen Operations at Nutrien. Before joining Nutrien (formerly Agrium) in 2011, he worked for Nova Chemicals in various engineering, leadership, and management roles. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Mount Allison University and a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering from the Technical University of Nova Scotia (Dalhousie). About CF Industries Holdings, Inc. At CF Industries, our mission is to provide clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably. With our employees focused on safe and reliable operations, environmental stewardship, and disciplined capital and corporate management, we are on a path to decarbonize our ammonia production network – the world's largest – to enable low-carbon hydrogen and nitrogen products for energy, fertilizer, emissions abatement and other industrial activities. Our manufacturing complexes in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, an unparalleled storage, transportation and distribution network in North America, and logistics capabilities enabling a global reach underpin our strategy to leverage our unique capabilities to accelerate the world's transition to clean energy. CF Industries routinely posts investor announcements and additional information on the Company's website at and encourages those interested in the Company to check there frequently.
Yahoo
21 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
CF Industries' Ashraf K. Malik to Retire as Senior Vice President, Manufacturing and Distribution, April 1, 2026; Trevor Williams Named Successor
NORTHBROOK, Ill., July 24, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CF), a leading global manufacturer of hydrogen and nitrogen products, today announced that Ashraf K. Malik, senior vice president, manufacturing and distribution, has informed the Company that he will retire from CF Industries effective April 1, 2026. Trevor Williams, an industry veteran with more than 30 years of experience in nitrogen and chemicals manufacturing, will join CF Industries upon Mr. Malik's retirement and succeed him as senior vice president, manufacturing and distribution. "I am grateful for the many contributions Ashraf has made to CF Industries' success over the past 13 years," said Chris Bohn, executive vice president and chief operating officer, CF Industries Holdings, Inc. "He has played a pivotal leadership role as our network has grown over that time, driving our culture of safety excellence and helping the Company deliver industry-leading operational performance. I thank Ashraf for all he has done for the Company and congratulate him on a successful and rewarding career over the past 30-plus years with CF Industries, GrowHow UK, Terra Industries and ICI." "We are pleased to have Trevor joining us to succeed Ashraf," said Bohn. "We believe Trevor's commitment to safety, leadership, and deep expertise will serve CF Industries well as we build on our track record of operational excellence." Mr. Williams most recently was the Executive Vice President and President of Nitrogen and Phosphate at Nutrien and was previously Senior Vice President of Nitrogen Operations at Nutrien. Before joining Nutrien (formerly Agrium) in 2011, he worked for Nova Chemicals in various engineering, leadership, and management roles. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Mount Allison University and a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering from the Technical University of Nova Scotia (Dalhousie). About CF Industries Holdings, Inc. At CF Industries, our mission is to provide clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably. With our employees focused on safe and reliable operations, environmental stewardship, and disciplined capital and corporate management, we are on a path to decarbonize our ammonia production network – the world's largest – to enable low-carbon hydrogen and nitrogen products for energy, fertilizer, emissions abatement and other industrial activities. Our manufacturing complexes in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, an unparalleled storage, transportation and distribution network in North America, and logistics capabilities enabling a global reach underpin our strategy to leverage our unique capabilities to accelerate the world's transition to clean energy. CF Industries routinely posts investor announcements and additional information on the Company's website at and encourages those interested in the Company to check there frequently. View source version on Contacts For additional information:Media Chris CloseSenior Director, Corporate Communications847-405-2542 – cclose@ Investors Darla RiveraDirector, Investor Relations847-405-2045 –
Express Tribune
2 days ago
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Faheem slams Mirpur pitch
Faheem Ashraf's maiden T20I half-century went in vain as Pakistan suffered an eight-run defeat in the second T20I against Bangladesh. Photo: AFP Pakistan all-rounder Faheem Ashraf has voiced concerns over the pitch conditions at the Shere Bangla Stadium, attributing the challenging surface to hot weather and recent rainfall after Pakistan's defeat in the second T20I against Bangladesh on Tuesday. Speaking at the post-match press conference, Ashraf drew comparisons between the current surfaces and those seen during the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). "You mentioned the BPL and the current matches — the BPL takes place in December-January, so the weather is cold during that time, whereas now the weather is hot. So the pitches you're seeing now are totally different. At that time, there wasn't as much spin or grip, and the pace wasn't coming through like this," Ashraf remarked. Ashraf also emphasised how changing weather and ground conditions have impacted surface behaviour. He elaborated that while BPL pitches gradually improve for batting, the current series is unfolding on tracks that remain inconsistent in nature. "Early on in those matches, there's usually a bit of grass, so the initial games can be slightly challenging, but later the pitches become good for batting. However, that's not the case in this series because the surface is becoming hard, yet underneath it still feels soft," he said. The 31-year-old also revealed insights shared by the ground staff. "We spoke with the groundsmen as well, and they said maybe due to the rains, the pitches haven't been prepared in the usual way," he revealed. "But if you compare it with the BPL, there's a big difference. I played last year and this year as well — the pitches in the BPL are much better compared to the ones we're playing on now," he concluded. Pak slip in rankings Pakistani cricketers have experienced a significant decline in the latest ICC T20I rankings, following inconsistent performances in the ongoing three-match T20I series against Bangladesh in Mirpur, where the national team has lost the first two encounters. Wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Haris has fallen 20 places, now sitting at 50th with 514 rating points. Out-of-form opener Saim Ayub dropped three spots to 64th, while top-order batter Hassan Nawaz saw a sharp decline, slipping 22 positions to 68th. Even players not part of the current squad, such as star batters Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, have not been spared, with both dropping one place to 13th and 14th respectively. Fakhar Zaman, who showed discipline in his batting across consecutive matches against Bangladesh, rose eight spots to 79th with 426 rating points. White-ball captain Usman Khan, who struggled with the bat and managed only nine runs off 23 deliveries in the second T20I, dropped 18 places to 93rd with 396 points. Australia's Travis Head continues to lead the T20I batting rankings, followed by India's Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma in second and third place, respectively. In the bowling rankings, pacer Abbas Afridi slipped two places to 22nd with 608 rating points, while Haris Rauf fell four spots to 24th with 593 points. Left-arm quick Shaheen Afridi, currently not part of the T20I squad, also dropped two positions to 36th with 591 points. Leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed showed improvement, climbing 12 places to 49th with 499 points. Vice-captain Shadab Khan fell four spots, landing at 65th in the latest update. New Zealand's Jacob Duffy retained his number one position in the T20I bowling rankings, followed by England's Adil Rashid and India's Varun Chakaravarthy in second and third place, respectively.
France 24
3 days ago
- Sport
- France 24
Bangladesh take second T20I for first series win over Pakistan
Ashraf hit an aggressive 32-ball 51 while debutant Daniyal smashed an 11-ball 17 but holed out off the second ball of the final over as Pakistan were all out for 125 in their chase of 134 to win in Dhaka. Earlier, Jaker Ali struck a 48-ball 55 as Bangladesh -- sent in to bat -- were bowled out for 133 in 20 overs, with Salman Mirza taking 2-17 and Daniyal close behind on 2-23. Left-arm Bangladesh pacer Shoriful Islam picked up his best T20I figures of 3-17 on a slow-paced Mirpur pitch as Pakistan lost their first five wickets for just 15 runs by the fifth over. Ashraf cracked four sixes and as many boundaries to raise hopes of a comeback win, but spinner Rishad Hossain bowled him in the penultimate over. Ashraf and Abbas Afridi, who scored a 13-ball 19, had revived the innings from 47-7 with a 41-run stand, but Bangladesh had the last laugh. Bangladesh won the first match at the same venue by seven wickets and took an unassailable 2-0 lead with the final match on Thursday, also in Dhaka. This was Bangladesh's first T20I series win over Pakistan in four tries. Pakistan lost opener Saim Ayub to a run out for one in the first over before Islam dismissed Fakhar Zaman (8) and Mohammad Haris (0) to hit Pakistan hard at the top. Bangladesh skipper Litton Das praised a team effort. "It's wonderful to win back-to-back series," said Litton, who also led the team to a 2-1 T20I series in Sri Lanka last week. "This shows good improvement in our standards." Pakistan captain Salman Agha rued his side's batting lapses. "We thought 134 would be gettable but we lost too many wickets early on and that's something we must address quickly," said Agha. Earlier, Jaker smashed five sixes and a boundary for his third T20I half century. Bangladesh had lost four wickets for 28 by the sixth over before Jaker and Mahedi Hasan revived the innings with a 53-run stand for the fifth wicket. Mahedi scored a 25-ball 33 with two sixes and as many boundaries.
