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Yahoo
20 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Student abuse clip filmed in Pakistan, not Bangladesh
"How inhumane can it be for something to make this possible! This is how tickets to heaven are given in some madrasas in Bangladesh," reads a Bengali-language Facebook post on April 27, 2025. It includes graphic footage of a crying child suspended head down while other students read books inside a madrasa, an educational institution with a curriculum combining Islamic theology and general sciences (archived link). Similar posts spread on Facebook following reports of teachers physically assaulting students in madrasas in Bangladesh including an incident that allegedly led to the death of a young boy (archived here and here). But the circulating video is old and not taken in Bangladesh. A reverse image search of keyframes found it earlier posted on the Facebook account of Pakistan's Express News television channel on June 29, 2019 (archived link). "Man arrested for torturing a child hanging upside down in madrasa," reads the post's Urdu-language caption. Subsequent keyword searches found similar visuals embedded in Geo News and The Express Tribune reports in June 2019 (archived link). The incident occurred several months prior after which there was a settlement between the parties involved, according to The Express Tribune report. Police in Pakistan's Rawalpindi city said they conducted an investigation when the clip went viral and arrested the teacher who allegedly tied the child up (archived link). AFP reached out to the police but a representative said no update could be provided as the case is old.
Arab News
6 days ago
- Business
- Arab News
Army chief calls water Pakistan's ‘red line,' rejects any deal on Kashmir
KARACHI: Pakistan's army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, on Thursday called water his country's 'red line' and ruled out any deal on Kashmir during an address to university academics at the military's inaugural Hilal Talks forum. The forum is designed to engage Pakistan's academic community on national and regional issues, where the army chief spoke just days after a military standoff with nuclear-armed India in which both sides resorted to missile, drone and artillery strikes. Munir's statement followed India's unilateral suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, a World Bank-brokered agreement that has governed water-sharing between the two countries since 1960. Kashmir, a Himalayan region claimed by both India and Pakistan but ruled in parts, also remains a major flashpoint between both states. 'No deal on Kashmir is possible,' the army chief was quoted as saying by the military's media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), while addressing the forum. 'We can never forget Kashmir.' 'Water is Pakistan's red line,' he continued, 'and we will never compromise on the basic right of 240 million Pakistanis.' Munir said Pakistan would never accept India's dominance, adding New Delhi had tried to suppress the Kashmir issue for decades but that was no longer possible. The army chief spoke at the Army Auditorium in Rawalpindi where he was joined virtually by over 1,800 participants, including vice chancellors, senior faculty and students from across Pakistan. Hilal Talks is a newly launched initiative aimed at fostering sustained dialogue between Pakistan's military and its academic institutions, with a focus on national harmony. Munir urged educators to serve as custodians of Pakistan's story and builders of future generations. 'Teachers are Pakistan's greatest asset,' he said. 'Whatever I am today, it is because of my parents and my teachers.' 'You are the ones who must pass on Pakistan's story to the next generation,' he added. 'It is your responsibility to shape [students'] character.' The army chief reiterated India was stoking unrest in Pakistan's southwestern province of Balochistan, saying, 'The terrorist insurgents in Balochistan are a foreign-backed menace and have nothing to do with the local population.' He said it was important for Pakistan to become a strong state where all institutions operate within their constitutional limits and without political, financial or personal interference. 'We must reject any narrative that seeks to weaken the state,' he added.
The Guardian
22-05-2025
- Sport
- The Guardian
‘I'm the right man': Zak Crawley ignores pressure with century against Zimbabwe
If Zak Crawley showed little sign of the pressure he was under as he became one of three English centurions on the opening day against Zimbabwe, it is possibly because he did not know he was under any. The opener's place in the team was presumed to be at risk after a poor run of form was followed by heavy hints that Jacob Bethell would be parachuted straight into the team on his return from the IPL, but after scoring 124 – England's third-highest innings of the day after Ben Duckett's 140 and Ollie Pope's unbeaten 169 – the 27-year-old insisted he had heard no such rumours and had felt nothing from his coaches and colleagues except support. 'They obviously think I'm the right man for the job, and I have that belief in myself as well,' Crawley said. 'I love being around this group, and when you play for your country you're going to be surrounded by good players, and that pressure is going to be coming all the time. Throughout my career, from when I was very young until now, I've always been made a better player by people around me doing well and forcing me to be better.' There were times when it was not clear that Crawley was surrounded by particularly good players, as Zimbabwe toiled in the field with little by way of reward or inspiration. After frolicking through the day at 5.65 runs an over England were 498 for three at stumps, just eight away from the all-time record for the most runs in the opening day of a Test they set in Rawalpindi in 2022, after Crawley and Ben Duckett put on 231 for the opening wicket, just two short of the personal best they set on that same day in Pakistan. Only once in the last 50 years has any other pair of English openers scored more. Crawley's recent past had been filled with much less encouraging statistics. In his previous 10 Test innings he had averaged 11.3 with a high score of 29 and a low in New Zealand at the end of last year that lasted four weeks and involved being repeatedly hunted and humbled by Matt Henry, who dismissed him six times in six attempts and took a total of 33 balls to do it. And while he had enjoyed some success in his early-season appearances for Kent – scoring three half-centuries, one of them unbeaten – in the first innings of those games he had scored one, none, one and six. 'I actually felt in good touch before the New Zealand series,' he said. 'I got a couple of weird dismissals and a couple of decent balls and before you know it I'd had a terrible, terrible time. That's the nature of the beast in Test cricket. But I feel like I found some rhythm in the last few weeks and things like that don't really bother me. Like, good days and bad days. I try to forget them as quickly as possible and be as present as possible.' Zimbabwe go into day two hoping it will be possible for all their players to be present. Shortly after lunch their opening bowler Richard Ngarava pulled up while gently jogging around the outfield, doubling over in pain and variously feeling his back and his right hamstring before climbing gingerly into an electric buggy, dragging his left leg aboard with his right arm. He eventually returned, albeit looking far from comfortable, having apparently suffered nothing more serious than a back spasm and the hope is that he will be able to bowl on Friday. 'We'll reassess tonight and then in the morning we'll have a look,' said Charl Langeveldt, Zimbabwe's bowling coach. Sign up to The Spin Subscribe to our cricket newsletter for our writers' thoughts on the biggest stories and a review of the week's action after newsletter promotion Like the broad-shouldered Ngarava, the high-shouldered Blessing Muzarabani – the pair of them collectively known as the Twin Towers – bowled some excellent deliveries but was inconsistent. 'Stepping up to the next level of playing a team like England, you need to be able to challenge them for longer periods,' Langeveldt said. 'In our first period we were good, but then we struggled to contain them. With England they'll hit your good balls as well. You really feel for the guys, they tried really hard.'
Times of Oman
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Times of Oman
Gladiators eye first final in six years as PSL playoffs begin today
LAHORE: With the group stages wrapped up in Rawalpindi, the 2025 Pakistan Super League (PSL) enters its business end as the action shifts to Lahore for the playoffs, culminating in the final on May 25. Quetta Gladiators and Islamabad United will face off in Qualifier 1 on Wednesday, while arch-rivals Lahore Qalandars and Karachi Kings clash in the high-stakes Eliminator on Thursday. Gladiators on the charge Gladiators' resurgence has been nothing short of remarkable. After a shaky start — losing two of their first three games — they turned the tide in dramatic fashion against Karachi Kings, pulling off a five-run win from the brink of defeat. That moment sparked a dominant run that saw them win all their remaining completed matches, finishing top of the table with a three-point cushion. Key to their turnaround has been Abrar Ahmed, who has emerged as one of the season's standout bowlers, combining a high wicket tally with exceptional economy. Mohammad Amir and Khurram Shahzad have delivered at crucial moments, while Faheem Ashraf has shown flashes of his best all-round form. Though captain Saud Shakeel's opening position remains a weak spot, the return of power hitters Finn Allen and Rilee Rossouw for the playoffs, along with the firepower of Hasan Nawaz and Khawaja Nafay, makes Quetta a formidable unit. With two chances at reaching the final, they are strong contenders for a first title since 2019. United's rollercoaster Defending champions Islamabad United had a rollercoaster ride. After five straight wins, a controversial decision to rest five players in their sixth game led to a dramatic collapse in form, with four consecutive losses threatening their playoff hopes. But the mid-season break seemed to reset their rhythm, and they stormed back with a commanding win over Kings, posting a tournament-high 251. Alex Hales' inclusion has offset the absence of Colin Munro, and his partnership with Sahibzada Farhan now forms arguably the league's best opening pair. Shadab Khan continues to lead with bat and ball, while Imad Wasim's economy rate of 7.06 stands out. While United's fast bowling unit — Ben Dwarshuis, Tymal Mills and Salman Irshad — lacks a truly elite name, their all-round depth makes them a potent threat. Kings progress Karachi Kings are back in the playoffs after a three-year gap, but their campaign has lacked consistency. Despite a strong top order featuring David Warner, James Vince (the second-highest run-scorer), and Tim Seifert, their domestic middle order remains vulnerable. That frailty has cost them dearly in key moments, including a dramatic collapse against Quetta and a capitulation against United where they lost 7 for 34. While Abbas Afridi leads the wickets tally and Mohammad Nabi has been the most economical spinner, the Kings' inability to build sustained momentum could be their undoing in the Eliminator. Qalandars survive Two-time defending champions Lahore Qalandars narrowly escaped an early exit with a clutch win in a rain-shortened game. Their top order, led by Fakhar Zaman and supported by Mohammad Naeem and Abdullah Shafique, has been explosive. However, their bowling — once their strength — has faltered. Haris Rauf's economy of 10.66 typifies their struggles. Compounding their woes is the absence of key overseas players like Sikandar Raza and Daryl Mitchell. Though replacements such as Kusal Perera and Shakib al Hasan have been drafted in, it remains to be seen whether Qalandars can rediscover their championship pedigree. As the playoffs begin, Quetta and Islamabad carry momentum, while Kings and Qalandars must dig deep to stay alive.
BBC News
18-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Lahore secure PSL play-off spot with Peshawar win
Lahore Qalanders secured a place in the Pakistan Super League play-offs at the expense of opponents Peshawar Zalmi with a 26-run win in were the only side that could supplant Lahore in the four-team knock-out stage but failed to chase down 150, finishing on 123-8 in a match that was shortened to 13 overs a side because of Fakhar Zaman anchored the Lahore innings, hitting 60 from 36 balls before he was bowled by Daniel Sams in the penultimate Naeem (22), Kusal Perera (17) and Asif Ali (18) all added swift runs as Lahore closed on had chosen to chase at the toss, but failed to get going in their reply, with Sams and Mohammad Ali's unbroken ninth-wicket partnership of 32 their largest of the Sams top-scored with 26, but five batters were dismissed for single figures, with left-arm seamer Salman Mirza taking move up one place to third, while Peshawar finish their season in is one remaining match in the season's first phase, with the already qualified Karachi Kings and Islamabad United facing off on PSL fixtures & results, table
