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Express Tribune
7 days ago
- General
- Express Tribune
Wildlife officer shot in anti-poaching raid
A team from the Punjab Wildlife Department came under armed attack during an early morning anti-poaching operation near Toba Tharola in Rahim Yar Khan district, leaving one officer injured and damaging an official vehicle. The assailants, suspected of illegally hunting endangered wildlife, fled the scene. An FIR has been registered at Derawar police station. According to the First Information Report (FIR) filed by Senior Wildlife Ranger Usman Khan, the department received a tip-off about illegal hunting activity involving the endangered Chinkara deer. Acting on the intelligence, a team led by Assistant Chief Wildlife Ranger Mujahid Kaleem, along with Ranger Nadir Ali, driver Amjad Farooq and other staff, reached the area around 5:50am on Monday. The team intercepted a suspicious white vehicle believed to be involved in poaching. As officials attempted to stop the car, one of the suspects, identified as Tahir, allegedly opened fire on the officers. Wildlife Officer Muhammad Safdar sustained injuries to his face and eye due to shattered glass from the vehicle's window, while the other suspects also fired shots before escaping under the cover of darkness. The FIR includes charges under Section 324 (attempted murder), Section 427 (mischief causing damage), Section 186 (obstructing public servants), and Sections 148 and 149 (rioting and unlawful assembly) of the Pakistan Penal Code. Additionally, Section 12 of the Punjab Protected Areas Act 2020 (amended 2025), which prohibits unauthorised hunting in protected zones, has also been invoked. The complainant stated that he can identify the attackers.
Free Malaysia Today
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Bomb explosion kills 7 in Pakistan's northwest
The vast majority of deadly attacks in Pakistan last year took place near the western border with Afghanistan. (EPA Images pic) PESHAWAR : At least seven people were killed and 21 others were wounded today when a bomb exploded at the guest house of a pro-government tribal elder in Pakistan's turbulent northwest, police said. The explosion took place in the town of Wana, the capital of South Waziristan district in the rugged Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province that shares a border with Afghanistan, as locals gathered for a jirga, or a council of elders. 'A local tribal elder Saifur Rahman was holding a jirga at his guest house when a bomb exploded, killing at least seven people while injuring 21 others,' Usman Khan, a local police official, told AFP. 'The nature of the blast is not clear yet,' he added. A senior administration official also confirmed the incident and the death toll to AFP, adding that Rahman was taken to the hospital. South Waziristan is one of seven remote districts bordering Afghanistan that remained a rebel stronghold for years, where the military has conducted several operations. Islamabad has encouraged tribal vigilante forces, known locally as peace committees, for years to defend their villages against rebels, including Pakistan's Taliban. Most have been disbanded following a dramatic improvement in security across the country after several military operations, the last of which was launched in 2014. Pakistan is grappling with a broad uptick in insurgency since the Afghan Taliban's return to power in Kabul in 2021. Islamabad claims rebels are now taking shelter in Afghanistan as they prepare attacks. Last year was the deadliest in nearly a decade in Pakistan, according to the Centre for Research and Security Studies in Islamabad, with the vast majority of the attacks near the western border with Afghanistan.
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan loses cool, throws helmet after dismissal
Mohammad Rizwan (Image credit: PSL) Islamabad United delivered a commanding performance to outclass Multan Sultans by seven wickets in their latest PSL encounter. Chasing 169, United cruised to victory in just 17.1 overs, courtesy of a scintillating unbeaten 80 from wicketkeeper-batter Andries Gous. Put into bat, Multan Sultans managed 168 for 5 in their 20 overs. Skipper Mohammad Rizwan and Usman Khan provided the foundation with a 65-run partnership for the second wicket. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Rizwan played the anchor's role with a 38-ball 36 before falling to Shadab Khan . Frustrated with his dismissal, the Sultans' captain Rizwan couldn't hide his emotions—storming back to the dugout and hurling his helmet to the ground in anger. WATCH: Usman Khan was the aggressor in the stand, smashing 61 off 40 deliveries. Brief contributions from Michael Bracewell (9), Iftikhar Ahmed (10), and Chris Jordan (6* off 5) pushed the total to a competitive score. Among the bowlers, Meredith (1/33), Holder (1/25), and Shadab (1/29) chipped in for United. In response, Islamabad got off to a brisk start with Sahibzada Farhan hammering 22 off 13 balls before falling early. Gous then took charge, dispatching the bowlers to all parts of the ground. His 45-ball blitz included 5 fours and 4 sixes. Colin Munro added 45 off 28 to keep the pressure on, while Mohammad Nawaz contributed a handy 21. Multan's bowlers couldn't find answers to United's fluent chase. Gous remained unbeaten as Islamabad finished on 171/3 with 17 balls to spare. The win adds vital momentum to Islamabad United's campaign, while Multan Sultans will look to regroup quickly after another missed opportunity. Get the latest IPL 2025 updates on Times of India , including match schedules , team squads , points table and IPL live score for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Don't miss the list of players in the race for IPL Orange Cap and IPL Purple cap .
Express Tribune
24-04-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
HBL PSL X standings: Islamabad United leads pack, Karachi Kings chasing
Islamabad United maintained their unbeaten run in the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 with a seven-wicket win over Multan Sultans in match 13, cementing their top spot in the standings. Defending champions Islamabad United recorded their fifth successive victory in PSL 10 after defeating Multan Sultans at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. Multan batted first and posted 168 for 5 in 20 overs, with Usman Khan contributing a gritty half-century. The total proved insufficient as Islamabad chased the target with ease, reaching 169 for 3 in just 17.1 overs. Andries Gous anchored the chase with an unbeaten 80 off 45 balls, hitting six fours and five sixes. His knock earned him the Player of the Match award. The result keeps Islamabad United unbeaten after five matches, putting them firmly at the top with 10 points and a net run rate of 2.342. Multan Sultans, in contrast, suffered their fourth defeat in five matches. With just two points and a net run rate of -1.764, they sit last in the standings. Karachi Kings hold second place with three wins in five matches, despite a negative net run rate of -0.215. Lahore Qalandars are third, with two wins in four games and a positive rate of 1.095. Peshawar Zalmi are in fourth with one win from four games, edging out Quetta Gladiators—who also have two points—on net run rate. Gladiators have played one game fewer. HBL PSL 2025 Points Table (After Match 13): Rank Team Matches Wins Losses Points Net Run Rate 1 Islamabad United 5 5 0 10 +2.342 2 Karachi Kings 5 3 2 6 -0.215 3 Lahore Qalandars 4 2 2 4 +1.095 4 Peshawar Zalmi 4 1 3 2 -0.844 5 Quetta Gladiators 3 1 2 2 -0.917 6 Multan Sultans 5 1 4 2 -1.764 Next, Lahore Qalandars will square up against Peshawar Zalmi on 24 April.
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Watch: Ubaid Shah's wild wicket celebration turns into an accident in PSL
Ubaid Shah smashed his own teammates Usman Khan after getting the wicket New Delhi: In the high-octane 12th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 between Multan Sultans and Lahore Qalandars, fans got more than just cricketing action — they got an unexpected comedy moment that's now going viral! The incident took place during a crucial moment when young Multan pacer Ubaid Shah dismissed a Lahore batter with a fiery delivery. Caught in the heat of the moment, Ubaid sprinted in wild celebration — but what followed looked more like a WWE move than a cricketing celebration. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! As he wheeled around with arms flailing in joy, he accidentally smacked teammate and wicketkeeper Usman Khan right on his head . Thankfully, no one was seriously hurt — and Usman, after a few seconds of surprise and laughter, got back up with a grin. The dugout and fielders couldn't stop laughing, and even Ubaid looked both shocked and apologetic as he checked on his teammate mid-celebration. The moment was caught on camera and quickly made its way across social media. Fans are now flooding the internet with hilarious captions and memes. While Multan went on to dominate the match, the internet crowned Ubaid Shah as the undisputed 'Meme King' of PSL 2025 — at least for now.
