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Pakistan's new Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa took his oath while being accompanied by his wife on stage. His supporters are calling this symbolic. They say it was a message to the Pakistani establishment. Molly Gambhir tells you how.

Gravitas: Symbolic? Pak Chief Justice takes oath accompanied by wife

<p>Justice Qazi Faez Isa was sworn in as the 29th Chief Justice of Pakistan during a ceremony held at Aiwan-i-Sadr in Islamabad on Sunday (September 17). The oath of office was administered by President Arif Alvi. Prominent figures like Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar and Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir were in attendance. Former Chief Justices Iftikhar Chaudhry and Tassaduq Jillani were also present at the ceremony.</p>

<p>One of Justice Isa's initial actions as Chief Justice was to establish a full court to address legal challenges related to a law that diminishes the authority of the Chief Justice. The hearing for these challenges is scheduled for Monday (September 18).&nbsp;Justice Isa promptly formed a full court to hear a series of challenges concerning the Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Act 2023.</p>

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<p>This law mandates the creation of benches to address constitutional matters of public importance by a committee of three senior judges from the court.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Suspension of SC (Practice and Procedure) Act, 2023</strong></h2>

<p>The enforcement of the SC (Practice and Procedure) Act, 2023, was previously suspended on April 13 by an eight-judge apex court bench. What is interesting is that the bench was led by outgoing CJP Umar Ata Bandial. Justice Bandial said the court needs&nbsp;to examine if any constitutional deviations occurred during the enactment of the law, reported Dawn.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Justice Isa's defiant stand&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>One of the key takeaways from the oath ceremony was the supportive presence of Justice Isa's wife alongside him. Serena Isa's presence is a show of defiance give the fact that the couple endured significant harassment, scrutiny, and persecution during the Imran Khan government's tenure, following a reference filed against Justice Isa for alleged undisclosed properties, with intelligence collection through illegal means.</p>

<h2><strong>2019 Faizabad verdict&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Justice Qazi Faez Isa authored the influential 2019 Faizabad verdict, which raised significant questions about the involvement of the establishment in Pakistan in the anti-government protests of 2017. Subsequent to the Faizabad verdict, the Imran Khan government sent a reference against Justice Isa to the Supreme Judicial Council through President Dr. Arif Alvi.</p>

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<p>This move was seen as an attempt to prevent Justice Isa from assuming the role of Chief Justice in 2023. After Imran Khan's ouster, he later admitted that filing the reference against Justice Isa was a "mistake" made at the behest of the establishment, presenting their concerns against Justice Isa.</p>

<p>Justice Qazi Faez Isa taking oath is also significant as President Alvi had forwarded the reference against Justice Isa four years earlier, leading to his and his family's intense&nbsp;scrutiny and harassment.</p>

<p>The presence of Justice Isa's wife during his oath-taking is seen as harkening back to the challenging times when they endured a witch hunt by the Imran Khan government. Justice Isa ensured&nbsp;that his wife stands by him as he assumes the role of Chief Justice.&nbsp;</p>

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Justice Qazi Faez Isa was sworn in as the 29th Chief Justice of Pakistan during a ceremony held at Aiwan-i-Sadr in Islamabad on Sunday (September 17). The oath of office was administered by President Arif Alvi.

Justice Qazi Faez Isa was sworn in as the 29th Chief Justice of Pakistan during a ceremony held at Aiwan-i-Sadr in Islamabad on Sunday (September 17). The oath of office was administered by President Arif Alvi. Prominent figures like Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar and Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir were in attendance. Former Chief Justices Iftikhar Chaudhry and Tassaduq Jillani were also present at the ceremony. One of Justice Isa's initial actions as Chief Justice was to establish a full court to address legal challenges related to a law that diminishes the authority of the Chief Justice. The hearing for these challenges is scheduled for Monday (September 18). Justice Isa promptly formed a full court to hear a series of challenges concerning the Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Act 2023. Also Read | Ex-Wagner fighters struggle to find jobs in Russia despite official pardon This law mandates the creation of benches to address constitutional matters of public importance by a committee of three senior judges from the court. Suspension of SC (Practice and Procedure) Act, 2023 The enforcement of the SC (Practice and Procedure) Act, 2023, was previously suspended on April 13 by an eight-judge apex court bench. What is interesting is that the bench was led by outgoing CJP Umar Ata Bandial. Justice Bandial said the court needs to examine if any constitutional deviations occurred during the enactment of the law, reported Dawn. Also Read | UAE willing to join South Korea’s KF-21 fighter jet programme, replacing Indonesia Justice Isa's defiant stand One of the key takeaways from the oath ceremony was the supportive presence of Justice Isa's wife alongside him. Serena Isa's presence is a show of defiance give the fact that the couple endured significant harassment, scrutiny, and persecution during the Imran Khan government's tenure, following a reference filed against Justice Isa for alleged undisclosed properties, with intelligence collection through illegal means. 2019 Faizabad verdict Justice Qazi Faez Isa authored the influential 2019 Faizabad verdict, which raised significant questions about the involvement of the establishment in Pakistan in the anti-government protests of 2017. Subsequent to the Faizabad verdict, the Imran Khan government sent a reference against Justice Isa to the Supreme Judicial Council through President Dr. Arif Alvi. Watch | Pakistan army gave cover fire to terrorists: India × This move was seen as an attempt to prevent Justice Isa from assuming the role of Chief Justice in 2023. After Imran Khan's ouster, he later admitted that filing the reference against Justice Isa was a "mistake" made at the behest of the establishment, presenting their concerns against Justice Isa. Justice Qazi Faez Isa taking oath is also significant as President Alvi had forwarded the reference against Justice Isa four years earlier, leading to his and his family's intense scrutiny and harassment. The presence of Justice Isa's wife during his oath-taking is seen as harkening back to the challenging times when they endured a witch hunt by the Imran Khan government. Justice Isa ensured that his wife stands by him as he assumes the role of Chief Justice. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

Qazi Faez Isa takes oath as Pak's 29th Chief Justice, with wife by his side in defiance of Imran Khan

Justice Qazi Faez Isa is sworn in as the 29th Chief Justice of the country full court proceedings have been notified which will be presided over. Earlier on Sunday Justice Isa was administered the oath of President Arif Alvi and was sworn in during a ceremony in Islamabad.

Islamabad: Pakistani President Arif Alvi administers oath to Justice Isa

A controversial revelation has emerged in the 'cypher' case which reportedly led to now jailing of Imran Khan's ouster as prime minister. This has raised several questions including the timing of the revelation. A report by a US-based news publication, the intercept, is substantiating some of Imran Khan's claims the report says the US. Was secretly pressurising the Pakistan government to remove Khan from his position over his neutrality on the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This is according to a classified Pakistani government document

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<p>Russian President Vladimir Putin's announcement of 'special military operations' in Ukraine coincided with former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's visit to Russia in February 2022. Two months later, Khan was ousted from power after a no-trust-vote which the Pakistan-Tehreek-e-Insaf leader in a <a href="https://x.com/sidhant/status/1509571970903719938?s=20">purported <em>faux pas</em> during a television address</a> claimed was orchestrated at the US' behest. Later, the new Pakistani government under&nbsp;Shehbaz Sharif secretly sent weapons to Ukraine in exchange for a bailout from the International Monetary Fund, the money Pakistan desperately needed to stay afloat.</p>

<p>The above sequence of events, reflecting a behind-the-scenes manoeuvring between Washington and Rawalpindi are connected, according to an investigative report by The Intercept. It was basically a 'bullets for bailout' arrangement.</p>

<p>Rawalpindi is home to the Pakistani army's headquarters, a short distance away from the capital Islamabad.</p>

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<p>The Intercept report cited two sources with knowledge of the arrangement and access to internal Pakistani and American government documents to confirm the arrangement between the US and Pakistan, with Islamabad's authority deeply embedded within its military-intelligence nexus to take such strategic calls.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The report claims that ahead of Imran Khan's ouster from power, the US State Department diplomats privately expressed anger to their Pakistani counterparts over what they called Pakistan’s "aggressively neutral" stance on the Ukraine war under Khan.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>They warned of dire consequences if Khan remained in power and promised "all would be forgiven" if he were removed.</p>

<p>The developments in Pakistan after April 2022, the month when Khan was ousted from power, have put the South Asian nation among the ones who ended up assisting Ukraine's war effort against Russia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Following the secret arms supply to Ukraine, an IMF bailout was reportedly arranged for Pakistan at the US' behest, which allowed Islamabad to postpone -- if not prevent -- the economic catastrophe.</p>

<h2><strong>What does it mean?</strong></h2>

<p>Analysts cited by The Intercept said that Pakistani democracy may arguably be a casualty of war in Ukraine.</p>

<p>"Pakistani democracy may ultimately be a casualty of Ukraine’s counteroffensive," Arif Rafiq, a nonresident scholar at the Middle East Institute and specialist on Pakistan, was quoted as saying by The Intercept.</p>

<h2><strong>Pakistan dismisses report&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>In response to media inquiries, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, the spokesperson for Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, reportedly rubbished the investigative report as "baseless and fabricated."&nbsp;</p>

<p>She said, “IMF Standby Arrangement for Pakistan was successfully negotiated between Pakistan and the IMF to implement difficult but essential economic reforms. Giving any other colour to these negotiations is disingenuous. Pakistan maintains a policy of strict neutrality in the dispute between Ukraine and Russia and in that context, does not provide any arms and ammunition to them. Pakistan’s defense exports are always accompanied by strict end user requirements.”</p>

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Russian President Vladimir Putin's announcement of 'special military operations' in Ukraine coincided with former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's visit to Russia in February 2022.

Russian President Vladimir Putin's announcement of 'special military operations' in Ukraine coincided with former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's visit to Russia in February 2022. Two months later, Khan was ousted from power after a no-trust-vote which the Pakistan-Tehreek-e-Insaf leader in a purported faux pas during a television address claimed was orchestrated at the US' behest. Later, the new Pakistani government under Shehbaz Sharif secretly sent weapons to Ukraine in exchange for a bailout from the International Monetary Fund, the money Pakistan desperately needed to stay afloat. The above sequence of events, reflecting a behind-the-scenes manoeuvring between Washington and Rawalpindi are connected, according to an investigative report by The Intercept. It was basically a 'bullets for bailout' arrangement. Rawalpindi is home to the Pakistani army's headquarters, a short distance away from the capital Islamabad. Also read | Ukraine and Pakistan: Friends, enemies or frenemies? The Intercept report cited two sources with knowledge of the arrangement and access to internal Pakistani and American government documents to confirm the arrangement between the US and Pakistan, with Islamabad's authority deeply embedded within its military-intelligence nexus to take such strategic calls. The report claims that ahead of Imran Khan's ouster from power, the US State Department diplomats privately expressed anger to their Pakistani counterparts over what they called Pakistan’s "aggressively neutral" stance on the Ukraine war under Khan. Also watch | Reports: Pakistan steps up arms supply to Ukraine | Russia-Ukraine War × They warned of dire consequences if Khan remained in power and promised "all would be forgiven" if he were removed. The developments in Pakistan after April 2022, the month when Khan was ousted from power, have put the South Asian nation among the ones who ended up assisting Ukraine's war effort against Russia. Following the secret arms supply to Ukraine, an IMF bailout was reportedly arranged for Pakistan at the US' behest, which allowed Islamabad to postpone -- if not prevent -- the economic catastrophe. What does it mean? Analysts cited by The Intercept said that Pakistani democracy may arguably be a casualty of war in Ukraine. "Pakistani democracy may ultimately be a casualty of Ukraine’s counteroffensive," Arif Rafiq, a nonresident scholar at the Middle East Institute and specialist on Pakistan, was quoted as saying by The Intercept. Pakistan dismisses report In response to media inquiries, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, the spokesperson for Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, reportedly rubbished the investigative report as "baseless and fabricated." She said, “IMF Standby Arrangement for Pakistan was successfully negotiated between Pakistan and the IMF to implement difficult but essential economic reforms. Giving any other colour to these negotiations is disingenuous. Pakistan maintains a policy of strict neutrality in the dispute between Ukraine and Russia and in that context, does not provide any arms and ammunition to them. Pakistan’s defense exports are always accompanied by strict end user requirements.” WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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An indigenous Defence industry is a vital objective for India, given its security environment and strategic objectives. With eye on China and Pakistan, the Indian Defence Ministry has granted approval for the acquisition of a regiment of Pralay ballistic missiles for the army. the world's largest democracy has a substantial and growing defence budget - and a long history of defence industrial production. here's all you need to know.

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Pakistan has announced yet another round of fuel price increases, driving up the cost of gasoline and diesel to above 300 Pakistani Rupees. Since the caretaker administration took control of the economy on August 15th, fuel prices have climbed by a staggering 20%. This is the second price increase in the past two weeks.

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In the backdrop of a spiraling economic crisis, Pakistan gets a new chief justice Justice Qazi Isa has been sworn in as the 29 Chief Justice of the country.

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<p>The cash-strapped government of Pakistan is now drilling a massive hole in the pockets of its citizens by increasing prices of petrol and diesel.</p>

<p>The caretaker government late Friday (September 15) increased the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs 26.02 and Rs 17.34 per litre, respectively, to over Rs 330.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This is the second price hike in the last two fortnights since August 15. Fuel prices have increased by a whopping 20 per cent since the caretaker government led by Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar took over.</p>

<p>“Owing to the increasing trend of petroleum prices in the international market, the government has decided to revise the existing consumer prices of petroleum products,” the finance ministry said in a statement.</p>

<h2>Pakistan’s tax regime on fuel</h2>

<p>Pakistan currently levies no Goods &amp; Services Tax (GST) on petroleum products but it charges so-called petroleum development levy (PDL) of Rs 60 per litre on petrol and Rs 50 per litre on diesel.</p>

<p>On top of that, the government also charges a customs duty of Rs 20 per litre on petrol and diesel.</p>

<h2><strong>Inflation likely to increase</strong></h2>

<p>Pakistan’s Dawn reported that the country was expected to be hit by massive inflation as fuel prices continue to soar in a cash-strapped economy.</p>

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<p>Since the transport sector of the South Asian nation is powered by high-speed diesel, the price hike will have a highly inflationary impact on the prices of vegetables and other eatables.</p>

<h2><strong>Inflation in Pakistan</strong></h2>

<p>In August, Pakistan continued to grapple with high inflation, registering a rate of 27.4 per cent, surpassing the target. This was attributed to the challenging reforms required by the IMF for a loan.</p>

<p>Following the narrowly avoided sovereign debt default in July, thanks to a USD 3 billion loan programme from the IMF, Pakistan finds itself on a challenging path to economic recovery under a caretaker administration.</p>

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<p>The reforms associated with the bailout, including the relaxation of import restrictions and the removal of subsidies, have already contributed to a soaring annual inflation rate, reaching a historic high of 38.0 per cent in May.</p>

<p>Furthermore, interest rates were raised, and the Pakistani rupee depreciated significantly, dropping by 6.2 per cent last month, according to ARY News. Food inflation also remained high at 38.5 per cent in August, according to data from Pakistan's statistics department.</p>

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The cash-strapped government of Pakistan is now drilling a massive hole in the pockets of its citizens by increasing prices of petrol and diesel. The caretaker government late Friday (September 15) increased the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs 26.

The cash-strapped government of Pakistan is now drilling a massive hole in the pockets of its citizens by increasing prices of petrol and diesel. The caretaker government late Friday (September 15) increased the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs 26.02 and Rs 17.34 per litre, respectively, to over Rs 330. This is the second price hike in the last two fortnights since August 15. Fuel prices have increased by a whopping 20 per cent since the caretaker government led by Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar took over. “Owing to the increasing trend of petroleum prices in the international market, the government has decided to revise the existing consumer prices of petroleum products,” the finance ministry said in a statement. Pakistan’s tax regime on fuel Pakistan currently levies no Goods & Services Tax (GST) on petroleum products but it charges so-called petroleum development levy (PDL) of Rs 60 per litre on petrol and Rs 50 per litre on diesel. On top of that, the government also charges a customs duty of Rs 20 per litre on petrol and diesel. Inflation likely to increase Pakistan’s Dawn reported that the country was expected to be hit by massive inflation as fuel prices continue to soar in a cash-strapped economy. Watch: Gravitas: Is Pakistan nearing its end? × Since the transport sector of the South Asian nation is powered by high-speed diesel, the price hike will have a highly inflationary impact on the prices of vegetables and other eatables. Inflation in Pakistan In August, Pakistan continued to grapple with high inflation, registering a rate of 27.4 per cent, surpassing the target. This was attributed to the challenging reforms required by the IMF for a loan. Following the narrowly avoided sovereign debt default in July, thanks to a USD 3 billion loan programme from the IMF, Pakistan finds itself on a challenging path to economic recovery under a caretaker administration. Also read: Pakistani police recover five children from Sara Sharif’s grandfather’s house The reforms associated with the bailout, including the relaxation of import restrictions and the removal of subsidies, have already contributed to a soaring annual inflation rate, reaching a historic high of 38.0 per cent in May. Furthermore, interest rates were raised, and the Pakistani rupee depreciated significantly, dropping by 6.2 per cent last month, according to ARY News. Food inflation also remained high at 38.5 per cent in August, according to data from Pakistan's statistics department. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Cash-strapped Pakistan raises petrol prices to record high of over Rs 330 per litre

Pakistan held its discount rate steady for a second consecutive meeting, surprising market watchers who forecast more price increases. State Bank of Pakistan governor Jameel Ahmad said that the target rate is consistent with international monetary fund criteria for a tighter policy in advance of a loan programme review scheduled for November. Since January, Pakistan's monetary officials have pledged to hike rates by a total of 600 basis points in exchange for the country receiving 3 billion dollars in rescue funds. In a statement released on Thursday, the central bank confirmed that the target rate will remain unchanged at 22%.

Pakistan maintains key interest rate

<p>The Pakistani government is facing severe financial challenges as it has been unable to pay salaries to its diplomatic staff stationed at select missions for the past three months due to a severe dollar liquidity crisis, according to a report by the Times of India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As reported by The News International, press attaches working in diplomatic missions in the United States and Hong Kong, as well as press counsellors posted in Singapore, have not been compensated since June.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The report further states that Pakistan's finance ministry has indicated that salaries cannot be disbursed even for the month of September, citing exhaustion of the country's foreign exchange reserves.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This crisis is particularly concerning for Pakistani officials stationed in cities where the cost of living is high, such as Washington, D.C. and Hong Kong, as they now might have to face another month without salaries.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Top government sources quoted in The News International confirmed the prolonged salary delay, stating, “The press attaches working in Washington, D.C., and Hong Kong as well as press counsellor deputed in Singapore continue to live without salary from June.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>This is not the first time Pakistan has faced such challenges in paying its diplomatic staff. In the previous fiscal year (2022-23), the government confronted a similar issue, which was ultimately addressed with the approval of salaries through the supplementary grant by then Finance Minister Ishaq Dar for employees in the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pakistan’s economy has been struggling for several years, leading to considerable hardships for its population due to soaring inflation rates. The crisis has been further exacerbated by depleting foreign exchange reserves and skyrocketing energy prices.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Despite receiving approval for a long-awaited $3 billion bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) aimed at helping Pakistan avoid default on its debt repayments, Islamabad is grappling with the challenge of meeting the conditions imposed by the lender, further complicating the nation's financial outlook.&nbsp;</p>

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The Pakistani government is facing severe financial challenges as it has been unable to pay salaries to its diplomatic staff stationed at select missions for the past three months due to a severe dollar liquidity crisis, according to a report by the Times of India.

The Pakistani government is facing severe financial challenges as it has been unable to pay salaries to its diplomatic staff stationed at select missions for the past three months due to a severe dollar liquidity crisis, according to a report by the Times of India. As reported by The News International, press attaches working in diplomatic missions in the United States and Hong Kong, as well as press counsellors posted in Singapore, have not been compensated since June. The report further states that Pakistan's finance ministry has indicated that salaries cannot be disbursed even for the month of September, citing exhaustion of the country's foreign exchange reserves. This crisis is particularly concerning for Pakistani officials stationed in cities where the cost of living is high, such as Washington, D.C. and Hong Kong, as they now might have to face another month without salaries. Top government sources quoted in The News International confirmed the prolonged salary delay, stating, “The press attaches working in Washington, D.C., and Hong Kong as well as press counsellor deputed in Singapore continue to live without salary from June.” This is not the first time Pakistan has faced such challenges in paying its diplomatic staff. In the previous fiscal year (2022-23), the government confronted a similar issue, which was ultimately addressed with the approval of salaries through the supplementary grant by then Finance Minister Ishaq Dar for employees in the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet. Pakistan’s economy has been struggling for several years, leading to considerable hardships for its population due to soaring inflation rates. The crisis has been further exacerbated by depleting foreign exchange reserves and skyrocketing energy prices. Despite receiving approval for a long-awaited $3 billion bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) aimed at helping Pakistan avoid default on its debt repayments, Islamabad is grappling with the challenge of meeting the conditions imposed by the lender, further complicating the nation's financial outlook. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Imran Khan's appeal to challenge the National Accountability Ordinance (NAO), 1999 changes was accepted by the Supreme Court (SC), which also revoked them on Friday. The reserved judgement was released by a three-judge panel led by Chief Justice Bandial and including Justices Ijazul Ahsan and Syed Mansoor Ali Shah. It included the restoration of graft proceedings against public officials that had been closed as a result of the changes.

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Can Pakistan ever live at peace? Islamabad's ties with every neighbouring country are falling apart. From Afghanistan to Iran to UAE, every neighbouring nation is distancing itself from Islamabad. Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

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After being blocked for nine days due to an exchange of fire between the security forces of Pakistan and Afghanistan, a crucial border crossing has now been restored to both foot and vehicle traffic. Muhammad Anas, a representative of the Torkham border crossing in the Khyber district of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

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Pakistan Chief Justice admits Imran Khan's plea on nab amendments

Pakistan: Chief Justice admits Imran Khan's plea on nab amendments

<p>Kusal Mendis' 91 and an unbeaten 49 by Charith Asalanka helped Sri Lanka edge out Pakistan by two wickets in a last-ball thriller of the Asia Cup to set up a final clash with India.</p>

<p>Chasing a DLS revised target of 252 in the 42-overs-a-side contest in Colombo, Sri Lanka needed eight from the final over and achieved the target with Asalanka's winning hit on the last ball at 1.07 am local time.</p>

<p>A raucous home crowd rejoiced but the result broke the heart of millions of fans awaiting an India-Pakistan final in the 50-over tournament, a prelude to the upcoming ODI World Cup.</p>

<p>The left-handed Asalanka held his nerve despite Shaheen Shah Afridi's two wickets in two balls in the penultimate over and the first four balls from Zaman Khan giving away just two runs and a wicket in the 42nd over.</p>

<p>Mendis set up victory with a 100-run third-wicket stand with Sadeera Samarawickrama, who made 48, but Asalanka took it on himself after their departure.</p>

<p>Off-spinner Iftikhar Ahmed took three key wickets including Mendis and Samarawickrama to keep the game in the balance till the last.</p>

<p>Earlier Mohammad Rizwan hit an unbeaten 86 to steer Pakistan to 252-7 after they elected to bat first in the rain-delayed start to the match.</p>

<p>Sri Lanka's bowlers took regular early wickets to check Pakistan's scoring, but Rizwan hit back with his 12th ODI half-century and a 108-run stand with Iftikhar, who made 47.</p>

<p>Fast bowler Pramod Madushan struck first as he bowled Fakhar Zaman for four with a yorker that raised the decibels in the ground.</p>

<p>Abdullah Shafique (52) and skipper Babar Azam (29) then rebuilt the innings in their stand of 63 despite surviving a few close calls including an lbw review off Dunith Wellalage.</p>

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<p>Azam looked to be getting into his groove with a few boundaries but was stumped off Wellalage, a left-arm spinner who was Sri Lanka's star in their previous loss to India with 5-40.</p>

<p>Shafique stood strong and hit two sixes en route to his maiden ODI fifty but soon fell to fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana, who quickly struck again.</p>

<p>Pakistan returned from a rain break on 130-5 with Rizwan digging deep and he got support from Iftikhar, who took his time to get his rhythm and hit two sixes in his 40-ball knock.</p>

<p>Pathirana sent back Iftikhar for his third wicket and Madushan took one more scalp of his own late on, but Rizwan remained unbeaten and finished with a boundary.</p>

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Kusal Mendis' 91 and an unbeaten 49 by Charith Asalanka helped Sri Lanka edge out Pakistan by two wickets in a last-ball thriller of the Asia Cup to set up a final clash with India.

Kusal Mendis' 91 and an unbeaten 49 by Charith Asalanka helped Sri Lanka edge out Pakistan by two wickets in a last-ball thriller of the Asia Cup to set up a final clash with India. Chasing a DLS revised target of 252 in the 42-overs-a-side contest in Colombo, Sri Lanka needed eight from the final over and achieved the target with Asalanka's winning hit on the last ball at 1.07 am local time. A raucous home crowd rejoiced but the result broke the heart of millions of fans awaiting an India-Pakistan final in the 50-over tournament, a prelude to the upcoming ODI World Cup. The left-handed Asalanka held his nerve despite Shaheen Shah Afridi's two wickets in two balls in the penultimate over and the first four balls from Zaman Khan giving away just two runs and a wicket in the 42nd over. Mendis set up victory with a 100-run third-wicket stand with Sadeera Samarawickrama, who made 48, but Asalanka took it on himself after their departure. Off-spinner Iftikhar Ahmed took three key wickets including Mendis and Samarawickrama to keep the game in the balance till the last. Earlier Mohammad Rizwan hit an unbeaten 86 to steer Pakistan to 252-7 after they elected to bat first in the rain-delayed start to the match. Sri Lanka's bowlers took regular early wickets to check Pakistan's scoring, but Rizwan hit back with his 12th ODI half-century and a 108-run stand with Iftikhar, who made 47. Fast bowler Pramod Madushan struck first as he bowled Fakhar Zaman for four with a yorker that raised the decibels in the ground. Abdullah Shafique (52) and skipper Babar Azam (29) then rebuilt the innings in their stand of 63 despite surviving a few close calls including an lbw review off Dunith Wellalage. Also read | IND vs BAN Asia Cup match: Head-to-head record of India vs Bangladesh, pitch report, weather update Azam looked to be getting into his groove with a few boundaries but was stumped off Wellalage, a left-arm spinner who was Sri Lanka's star in their previous loss to India with 5-40. Shafique stood strong and hit two sixes en route to his maiden ODI fifty but soon fell to fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana, who quickly struck again. Pakistan returned from a rain break on 130-5 with Rizwan digging deep and he got support from Iftikhar, who took his time to get his rhythm and hit two sixes in his 40-ball knock. Pathirana sent back Iftikhar for his third wicket and Madushan took one more scalp of his own late on, but Rizwan remained unbeaten and finished with a boundary. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>The father, stepmother and uncle of 10-year-old, Sara Sharif, have been charged with murder, said the United Kingdom’s Surrey Police, on Friday (September 15). This comes&nbsp;after the British police arrested Sara Sharif’s father Urfan Sharif (41), stepmother Beinash Batool (29), and her father’s brother Faisal Malik (28) on Wednesday upon their arrival after being on the run for a month in Pakistan.</p>

<p>Sara was found dead at her home in the southern United Kingdom town of Woking, Surrey on August 10 &nbsp;– a day after the couple fled Britain. Since then, the Surrey Police have been after the girl’s parents in relation to a murder investigation.</p>

<p>A post-mortem test revealed that the 10-year-old had sustained “multiple and extensive injuries” over a “sustained and extended” period of time.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Charges against the trio</strong></h2>

<p>In a statement, the Surrey police said that the trio has also been charged with causing or allowing the death of a child. They were arrested on Wednesday (Sep 13) from London’s Gatwick Airport, said the British police, after the three adults along with five children had been hiding in Pakistan since August 9.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>All three have been remanded in custody to appear at Guildford Magistrate’s Court later Friday (Sep 15), said the police. It added, “Sara’s mother has been informed of this latest development and is being supported by specialist officers.”</p>

<h2><strong>About the case</strong></h2>

<p>Last month, Urfan arrived in Pakistan and called 999 in the UK to report that his daughter was dead at his home in Woking after which the couple, five other children, aged between one and 13, and his brother, Faisal Malik, 28, went underground.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The arrests came days after Sara’s father and stepmother released a video claiming they are willing to cooperate with British authorities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Two men, aged 41 years and 28 years, and a woman aged 29 years were arrested on suspicion of murder after disembarking a flight from Dubai,” the Surrey police said on Wednesday.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Five children placed in Pakistan govt childcare facility</strong></h2>

<p>It was previously believed that Urfan’s five other children, aged between one and 13, were with the trio but it was not until Monday (Sep 11) that the children were recovered from Urfan’s father, Muhammad Sharif’s home, in the northern city of Jhelum in Pakistan by the country’s police.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Muhammad said he had been hiding the children in his home in Jhelum since their arrival on August 10. Earlier this week, a judge in Pakistan ruled that Sara’s five siblings should temporarily be sent to a Pakistan government childcare centre.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the ruling did not mention how long they would be kept in the government facility or where they would ultimately be sent.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em><br />
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The father, stepmother and uncle of 10-year-old, Sara Sharif, have been charged with murder, said the United Kingdom’s Surrey Police, on Friday (September 15). This comes after the British police arrested Sara Sharif’s father Urfan Sharif (41), stepmother Beinash Batool (29), and her father’s brother Faisal Malik (28) on Wednesday upon their arrival after being on the run for a month in Pakistan.

The father, stepmother and uncle of 10-year-old, Sara Sharif, have been charged with murder, said the United Kingdom’s Surrey Police, on Friday (September 15). This comes after the British police arrested Sara Sharif’s father Urfan Sharif (41), stepmother Beinash Batool (29), and her father’s brother Faisal Malik (28) on Wednesday upon their arrival after being on the run for a month in Pakistan. Sara was found dead at her home in the southern United Kingdom town of Woking, Surrey on August 10 – a day after the couple fled Britain. Since then, the Surrey Police have been after the girl’s parents in relation to a murder investigation. A post-mortem test revealed that the 10-year-old had sustained “multiple and extensive injuries” over a “sustained and extended” period of time. Charges against the trio In a statement, the Surrey police said that the trio has also been charged with causing or allowing the death of a child. They were arrested on Wednesday (Sep 13) from London’s Gatwick Airport, said the British police, after the three adults along with five children had been hiding in Pakistan since August 9. ALSO READ | Sara Sharif's dad and stepmom break silence in first video message since girl's death in UK All three have been remanded in custody to appear at Guildford Magistrate’s Court later Friday (Sep 15), said the police. It added, “Sara’s mother has been informed of this latest development and is being supported by specialist officers.” About the case Last month, Urfan arrived in Pakistan and called 999 in the UK to report that his daughter was dead at his home in Woking after which the couple, five other children, aged between one and 13, and his brother, Faisal Malik, 28, went underground. The arrests came days after Sara’s father and stepmother released a video claiming they are willing to cooperate with British authorities. “Two men, aged 41 years and 28 years, and a woman aged 29 years were arrested on suspicion of murder after disembarking a flight from Dubai,” the Surrey police said on Wednesday. Five children placed in Pakistan govt childcare facility It was previously believed that Urfan’s five other children, aged between one and 13, were with the trio but it was not until Monday (Sep 11) that the children were recovered from Urfan’s father, Muhammad Sharif’s home, in the northern city of Jhelum in Pakistan by the country’s police. ALSO READ | Pakistani police recover five children from Sara Sharif’s grandfather’s house Muhammad said he had been hiding the children in his home in Jhelum since their arrival on August 10. Earlier this week, a judge in Pakistan ruled that Sara’s five siblings should temporarily be sent to a Pakistan government childcare centre. However, the ruling did not mention how long they would be kept in the government facility or where they would ultimately be sent. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Sara Sharif case: Father, stepmother and uncle charged with 10-year-old’s murder in UK

<p><strong>PAK vs SL live streaming for FREE:&nbsp;</strong> Pakistan and Sri Lanka will square off against each other in the high pressure knock-out match on 14 September 2023. The team that will win the match will take on India in the finals of the Asia Cup 2023. India booked their seat in the final by defeating Pakistan and Sri Lanka in the Super four stage.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Currently, Sri Lanka and Pakistan have two points each from the games they have played so far in the super four stage. In the last match against India, Sri Lanka lost the match by 41 runs. On the other hand, Pakistan faced a humiliating defeat against team India. Men in blue washed out team PAK and won by 228 runs.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Here are the live streaming details of PAK vs SL Asia Cup 2023 Super Four&nbsp;</h2>

<h2>Where to watch Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 live in India</h2>

<p>The broadcasting rights for PAK vs SL &nbsp;Asia cup 2023 Super 4 is purchased by Star Sports for television.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>The match shall be available on following channels:&nbsp;</strong><br />
Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 Hindi HD, Star Sports 1 Tamil SD + HD, Star Sports 1 Telugu SD+HD, Star Sports 1 Kannada</p>

<h2>Where to live stream Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 for free</h2>

<p>Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 live streaming will be available for free on the Disney+ Hotstar platform.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Here is the list of live streaming and broadcasting details in other countries:&nbsp;</strong><br />
Pakistan: PTV Sports and Ten Sports&nbsp;<br />
Bangladesh: Gazi TV<br />
United Kingdom: TNT Sports app<br />
Australia: Fox Sports and FOXTel app<br />
South Africa: SuperSport</p>

<h2>When will the&nbsp;Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 Pakistan vs Sri Lanka&nbsp;match be played?- Date</h2>

<p>Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 match will be held on 14 September 2023.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>When to watch Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 Pakistan vs Sri Lanka?- Time</h2>

<p>The match between Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 Pakistan vs Sri Lanka will kick off at 3:00 pm IST.</p>

<h2>Where will the Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 Pakistan vs Sri Lanka&nbsp;match be played? Venue</h2>

<p>Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 Pakistan vs Sri Lanka&nbsp;match will be played at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo</p>

<p><strong>Here’s everything you need to know about Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2023 Super 4</strong></p>

<p><strong>Date:</strong> 14 September 2023<br />
<strong>Time:</strong> 3;00 pm IST<br />
<strong>Venue:&nbsp;</strong>R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo<br />
<strong>Live Stream and Broadcast:</strong> Star Sports and Disney + Hotstar</p>

<h2>Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: Full Squads</h2>

<p><strong>Pakistan squad:</strong>&nbsp;</p>

<p>Babar Azam (c), Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Salman Ali Agha, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Haris, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Faheem Ashraf, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir (travelling reserve)</p>

<p><strong>Sri Lanka squad:</strong></p>

<p>&nbsp;Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka (c), Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Lahiru Kumara, Kasun Rajitha/Matheesha Pathirana<br />
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<p><em>With inputs from agencies&nbsp;</em></p>


PAK vs SL live streaming for FREE: Pakistan and Sri Lanka will square off against each other in the high pressure knock-out match on 14 September 2023. The team that will win the match will take on India in the finals of the Asia Cup 2023.

PAK vs SL live streaming for FREE: Pakistan and Sri Lanka will square off against each other in the high pressure knock-out match on 14 September 2023. The team that will win the match will take on India in the finals of the Asia Cup 2023. India booked their seat in the final by defeating Pakistan and Sri Lanka in the Super four stage. Currently, Sri Lanka and Pakistan have two points each from the games they have played so far in the super four stage. In the last match against India, Sri Lanka lost the match by 41 runs. On the other hand, Pakistan faced a humiliating defeat against team India. Men in blue washed out team PAK and won by 228 runs. Here are the live streaming details of PAK vs SL Asia Cup 2023 Super Four Where to watch Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 live in India The broadcasting rights for PAK vs SL Asia cup 2023 Super 4 is purchased by Star Sports for television. The match shall be available on following channels: Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 Hindi HD, Star Sports 1 Tamil SD + HD, Star Sports 1 Telugu SD+HD, Star Sports 1 Kannada Where to live stream Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 for free Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 live streaming will be available for free on the Disney+ Hotstar platform. Here is the list of live streaming and broadcasting details in other countries: Pakistan: PTV Sports and Ten Sports Bangladesh: Gazi TV United Kingdom: TNT Sports app Australia: Fox Sports and FOXTel app South Africa: SuperSport When will the Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 Pakistan vs Sri Lanka match be played?- Date Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 match will be held on 14 September 2023. When to watch Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 Pakistan vs Sri Lanka?- Time The match between Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 Pakistan vs Sri Lanka will kick off at 3:00 pm IST. Where will the Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 Pakistan vs Sri Lanka match be played? Venue Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 Pakistan vs Sri Lanka match will be played at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo Here’s everything you need to know about Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 Date: 14 September 2023 Time: 3;00 pm IST Venue: R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo Live Stream and Broadcast: Star Sports and Disney + Hotstar Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: Full Squads Pakistan squad: Babar Azam (c), Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Salman Ali Agha, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Haris, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Faheem Ashraf, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir (travelling reserve) Sri Lanka squad: Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka (c), Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Lahiru Kumara, Kasun Rajitha/Matheesha Pathirana With inputs from agencies

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