Kazakhstan values its relations with Pakistan: ambassador

 

Direct air connectivity between Pak, Kazakhstan to further enhance public relations: Sanjrani

ISLAMABAD, NOV 12: Ambassador of Kazakhstan Yerzhan Kistafin met Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani at Parliament House. During the meeting both dignitaries discussed exchange of delegations at parliamentary and trade level between Kazakhstan and Pakistan.

Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani said that excellent economic relations between Pakistan and Kazakhstan will help further promote bilateral cooperation and economic and trade relations will also lead to significant progress in the development of the region.

Chairman Senate praised the steps taken to make economic and trade relations effective. The Chairman of the Senate said that direct air connectivity between Pakistan and Kazakhstan would be further enhanced and help promote public relations.

Sanjrani further said that “Fraternal and friendly relations between the two countries are an important part of our foreign policy,” the Chairman of the Senate said. The Upper House has Kazakhstan, Pakistan Friendship Group, which can further coordinate parliamentary relations between the two countries.

Ambassador of Kazakhstan praised Pakistan’s culture and hospitality and said Kazakhstan values its relations with Pakistan.

Kazakhstan’s ambassador told the Chairman Senate that delegations were gaining momentum at the trade level to strengthen trade and economic ties.

The Kazakhstan Business Forum is going to meet in which a delegation from Pakistan’s business community will participate.

He said steps are also being taken to promote cooperation in science and technology, education and other fields.

Chairman Senate praised the steps taken to make economic and trade relations effective. The Chairman of the Senate said that direct air connectivity between Pakistan and Kazakhstan would be further enhanced and help promote public relations.

Pakistan and Kazakhstan also have excellent relations at the level of international forums. Chairman Senate said Pakistan and Kazakhstan have often taken a similar stand on international and regional issues.

He said that the promotion of parliamentary relations would bring stability through cooperation in economic and economic sectors. Pakistan is working to further strengthen the promotion of connectivity with central goods countries.

Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani said institutional cooperation would help further enhance public relations.

Civil aviation will also be spoken to in this regard, he said. Chairman Senate said there are vast opportunities for investment in Pakistan. Kazakhstan’s investors can make use of investment opportunities in Pakistan.

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No anti-Pakistan elements in Afghanistan: FM Muttaqi

 

ISLAMABAD, NOV 12: Afghanistan’s acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi on Friday denied the presence of anti-Pakistan elements in his country, assuring that the Taliban-led government was making all-out efforts to ensure that Afghan soil was not used against any country.

Muttaqi, who is leading a 20-member delegation on a three-day visit to Pakistan, expressed the views while addressing a seminar at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad.

The Afghan official also confirmed that the interim government had facilitated talks between the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Pakistan government.

However, he refrained from elaborating on the role of Afghanistan’s acting Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani, who used to head the Haqqani network — the most violent faction of the Taliban — in the negotiations.

Earlier this week, Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry had announced that a complete ceasefire had been reached between the government and the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). At the same time, Chaudhry had said that the interim Afghan government had facilitated the negotiations — a claim reiterated by the TTP itself.

Addressing the seminar on Sunday, Muttaqi expressed the hope that talks between the two sides would be extended and welcomed the ceasefire reached between the Pakistan government and TTP.

“We hope that the temporary ceasefire agreed between the Pakistan government and TTP will lead to permanent peace,” he added.

Taliban government’s recognition

To a question about the rest of the world recognising the Taliban government and allowing women to work — one of the conditions that the international community has been pressing for recognising the Taliban government — Muttaqi acknowledged that initially, the Taliban government had announced conditions for women to be able to work.

“However, those were the initial days and we have progressed,” he said, claiming that all female employees in the health sector had returned to work in Afghanistan and around 75 per cent were back to work in the education sector.

As for international recognition, he said: “What we are experiencing is that we are being treated as the official government […] and we are being basically being recognised as the de-facto Afghan government.”

“A formal announcement [of the Taliban government’s recognition] may come at a later stage,” he added.

The foreign minister maintained that the Taliban-led government met the international standards for a government to be recognised.

“Can anyone say that we have not fulfilled these requisites?” he asked rhetorically.

He remarked that there were different forms of government in different countries, and “we do not know which form to adopt for being recognised.”

To another question, he maintained that the present Taliban setup was inclusive and consisted of members from multiple ethnicities.

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6 ways to eat your way to better mental health

 

From a young age, we are taught that eating well helps us look and feel our physical best. What we are not always told is that good nutrition significantly affects our mental health, too.

A healthy, well-balanced diet can help us think clearly and feel more alert.

It can also improve concentration and attention span.

Cookbook author Chantal Lascaris shares below six helpful (and admittedly, delicious) suggestions to keep in mind when it comes to eating your way to improve mental and physical well-being.

Eat your vegetables – raw

From the staples lettuce and spinach to chopped carrots and cucumber, raw vegetables are packed with fibre and plant compounds that offer an array of benefits for your health.

Skeptical?

You don’t just need to take the salad queen’s words for it – a study of 422 young adults found that eating raw vegetables was associated with good mental health and mood.

Go nuts

While you may not have previously thought to include nuts and seeds in your salads, options like pistachios, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, almonds, and peanuts, all make for highly nutritious additions!

A word of caution, however, is to look for the raw or dry-roasted varieties to ensure you aren’t crunching on something that’s loaded with added salt, sugar, and other preservatives.

A protein fix

Eating salads doesn’t mean that you need to cut chicken, fish, or meat from your diet.

Several studies have shown a direct link between meat consumption and lower levels of depression and anxiety.

Right as grain

Adding whole grains, such as cooked brown rice, quinoa, and barley, to your salads brings a new texture to the dish, with a variety of new flavours as well.

Available at most grocery stores, they’re a good source of fibre and protein, helping you to feel full and satisfied for longer.

A fruitful outcome

Even though most people tend to think of salads as a combination of vegetables, fresh fruit can be added as a different and delicious topping – with added health benefits!

The nutrients found in both fruit and vegetables can have a positive impact on our brain chemistry, which in turn positively influences our mood, memory, and cognitive abilities.

A diet that’s high in these things also tends to reduce the risk of being diagnosed with an anxiety disorder – making regular salads as good for you, as they are to eat!

Herbs and more herbs

You’re likely no stranger to using herbs to add flavour or fragrance to a dish.

And doing so with your salads brings its own benefits.

Fresh herbs like basil, mint, rosemary, parsley, sage, and coriander, bring unique flavours to any salad, as well as some interesting health effects.

Research has shown, for example, that a compound in rosemary and sage may have anticancer properties, while cilantro may help to fight inflammation.

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Turkish president inaugurates Turkic Council General Secretariat building

 

ANKARA, NOV 12: Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan along with leaders of the Cooperation Council of Turkic Speaking States (Turkic Council) attended Friday the official opening ceremony of the council's general secretariat building in Istanbul.

 

Erdoğan met with the heads of member states at the secretariat office in the historic Sultanahmet district ahead of the 8th Summit of the Turkic Council.

 

The ceremony was attended by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

 

Also present was Prime Minister Viktor Orban representing Hungary as an observer state.

 

Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov represented his country for the first time as an observer.

 

Turkic Council Secretary General Baghdad Amreyev also attended the ceremony.

 

Erdoğan and the foreign dignitaries later left for the Democracy and Freedoms Island in the Sea of Marmara to attend the summit being held under the theme "Green Technologies and Smart Cities in the Digital Age."

 

Important decisions on the functioning and future of the organization including the changing of its name to the Organization of Turkic States and the adoption of a "Vision Document" for the next two decades are expected to be taken at the summit, the Turkish Presidency said Thursday in a statement.

 

Ways to further develop cooperation among the friendly countries in every field will also be discussed at the summit, during which Turkey will assume the presidency of the organization from Azerbaijan.

 

Also, Erdoğan will hold bilateral talks with his counterparts on the sidelines of the summit, the statement added.

 

The Turkic Council was formed in 2009 to promote cooperation among Turkic-speaking states.

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‘It was just not his day’: Babar Azam backs Hasan Ali after costly blunder in semi-final

 

ISLAMABAD, NOV 12: Pakistan captain Babar Azam offered consolation to teammate Hasan Ali whose costly mistake in the field allowed Matthew Wade to secure Australia’s thrilling victory in the Twenty20 World Cup semi-final on Thursday.

Having conceded 44 runs in four wicketless overs, Hasan had more disappointment to face in the dramatic closing stages of the see-saw match at the Dubai International Stadium.

With Australia needing 22 runs off the last two overs, Wade took a wild swing at Shaheen Shah Afridi’s third ball and sent a skier towards Hasan who spilled the catch on the leg-side.

Wade responded by hitting three sixes in a row to complete an excellent chase against the tournament’s form side.

“If the catch was taken then the scenario would have been different but it is part of the game,” Babar told reporters.

“He is one of my main bowlers and he has won many matches for Pakistan. Players drop catches but he is a fighter and I will back him.

“Everybody doesn’t perform every day. There is a day when one performs. It was just not his day. He is down and we will lift his mood.”

Babar felt 176-4 after being put into bat was a decent score by the 2009 champions.

“We started off well with a good total but unfortunately the finish wasn’t good,” Babar said.

“The way we played the tournament and boys fought, I keep the belief that we will continue with this.”

A team doctor revealed opening batter Mohammad Rizwan, who top-scored for Pakistan with 67, had spent two days in hospital following a chest infection before being declared fit for the semi-final.

“The way he (Rizwan) played today he showed that he’s a team man,” Babar said. “I am very confident about his attitude and his performance.”

Vice-captain Shadab Khan also voiced support for Hasan, calling him a champion and urging fans not to resort to “personal attacks” against him in an Instagram post hashtagged #WeStandWithHasanAli.

“To all the fans, everyone goes through tough times, we are all human beings capable of errors. Remember the joy Hasan has given you, don’t do personal attacks please. He is Pakistan’s match-winner,” Khan wrote.

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EXCLUSIVE: Plz Don't be sad Pakistan; we already won T20 World Cup 2021 by defeating India

 

• Many many congratulations to Green Shirts especially Babar Azam who led the team all the way through to the semi-final with excellent performance

Exclusive by Farukh Shehzad / Editor-In-Chief

ISLAMABAD, NOV 11: Pakistan have put his best in today's semi final match against Australia. firstly, our players batted really well and put a big total on the board.

In the second innings, Pakistan players bowled superbly and took quick early wickets. Pakistan's players performed in the fielding department in a fabulous way from the start of the tournament till today's semi-final.

Unfortunately, we (Pakistan) could not be able to qualify for the final of T20 World Cup 2021 but still we love our players and skipper Babar Azam and all the coaching staff.

This is the time where we as whole Muslims need to back our green shirts, our lovely players at this time. We have to show them that the whole Muslims are standing next to all of you guys (Green Shirts). 

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T20 WC 2nd Semi Final: Australia beat Pakistan by 5 wickets

 

DUBAI, NOV 11: Australia has defeated Pakistan by 5 wickets in 2nd Semi-Final in T20 World Cup 2021 on Thursday.

Pak vs Aus: Finch wins toss, opts to field first

 

DUBAI, NOV 11: Pak vs Aus: Finch won the toss, opts to field first. The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup semi-final being played between Pakistan and Australia.

The match will decide New Zealand’s opponents for the grand finale after the Black Caps stunned favourites England on Wednesday night.

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Pakistan favourites against Australia in role reversal

 

Shoaib Malik and Mohammad Rizwan are fit to play

DUBAI, NOV 11: The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup semi-final being played between Pakistan and Australia.

The match will decide New Zealand’s opponents for the grand finale after the Black Caps stunned favourites England on Wednesday night.

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EXCLUSIVE: The spiritual atmosphere of Pak’s dressing room in T20 WC 2021

 

Exclusive Opinion by

Editor-In-Chief / Farukh Shehzad

Matthew Hayden says “There is that fantastic sense of Spirituality in Pakistan Cricket Dressing Room.”

After winning all of their three matches against world's top cricket teams in T20 World Cup 2021 the entire world praising and paying homage to Pakistan Cricket Team.

But one thing very interesting happened within these days of celebrations when former Australian batter Matthew Hayden who is working with Pakistan Cricket Team as Bating consultant in these days sharing Pakistan dressing room in Dubai, He during an interview expressed his views and expressions for Pakistan Cricket Team.

Australian Fast Bowler Brett Lee and Batsman Brade Hadden were also part of that interview and they delivered some interesting comments as well while praising Pakistan Player's and team.

Matthew Hayden said that people of Pakistan and India have deep rooted love for cricket and that I saw during Pakistan match against India in this T20 World Cup 2021.

Former Australian opener further said that I would always thought that Ashes Cricket Tournament which is played between Australia and England is the most famous and biggest event in cricketing world, but it is not... The case is totally different and now I realized that the game between Pakistan and India is much more bigger and emotional event in cricket as compared with Ashes Cricket Tournament because in Pakistan and India match two nations are involved with their passion.

Matthew Hayden said that I have never seen such a humbleness and discipline approach in Pakistan dressing room before this.

Pakistan team has huge passion and Babar Azam is a super solid leader and he gives high value to all players in the team including Shoaib Malik, M. Hafeez and other senior players.

Shoaib Malik and M. Hafeez in light of their experience give very interesting input to Babar Azam and he listens to the advice of both senior players and try to follow it always so, as a result these inputs helps Pakistan Team to improve their performance during the match, Hayden said.

Matthew Hayden while praising said one thing that make Pakistan’s dressing room really different from any other dressing room of the world and that is “Spirituality”, as he said “there is that fantastic sense of Spirituality in Pakistan Cricket Dressing Room.” And he admitted that i feel so privileged to be part of this Pakistan Cricket Team.

He said that the scenes are always beautiful and eye catching when I see Pakistani players offering prayer standing in one row with amazing discipline.

He said that it is a beautiful experience and phenomenal experience and cultural experience for me ever since I have joined Pakistan Cricket Team as batting consultant. Hayden said that this spiritual culture has touched my heart.

FAQ 1 : What makes Pakistan’s dressing room really different from any other in the world?

“Spirituality”, Matthew Hayden said “there is that fantastic sense of Spirituality in Pakistan Cricket Dressing Room.

FAQ 2 : What did Matthew Hayden say about Shaheen Afridi?

Hayden praised Shaheen Afridi by saying that he is a different cup of tea, he has excellent bowling skills with new ball.

FAQ 3 : What was the special thing that really inspired Matthew Hayden in 2021?

Matthew Hayden said that I have never seen such a humbleness and discipline approach in Pakistan dressing room before this. Hayded said the spiritual atmosphere in Pakistan cricket inspiring me a lot and M. Rizwan came to my room in hotel and gifted my “Holy Book of Quran-e-Majeed”, He said that love for beautiful religion Islam is getting increased in myself and I have started reading “Holy Book of Quran-e-Majeed”.

FAQ 4 : What kind of game cricket is according to Matthew Hayden?

Cricket is a kind of a VISUAL GAME and you can teach a lot of things in cricket, like batting tips, bowling tips with your gestures and body language now a days.

FAQ 5 : What is the major role of Shoaib Malik and M. Hafeez in Pakistan team?

Shoaib Malik and M. Hafeez in light of their experience give very interesting input to Babar Azam and he listens to the advice of both senior players and try to follow it always.

A question was asked from Matthew Hayden that have you felt any hardships and language barrier while communicating with Pakistani players because there are many players who cannot speak good English?

He replied that I do not feel any language barrier because there are few players in the side who can speak good English and they help me by translating the words of those players who cannot talk in English.

Pakistani Batting consultant Matthew Hayden also explained that cricket is a kind of a VISUAL GAME and you can teach a lot of things in cricket, like batting tips, bowling tips, fielding tips with your gestures and body language now a days.

Hayden praised Shaheen Afridi by saying that he is different cup of tea, he has excellent bowling skills with new ball, He can swing the bowl in both ways. Shaheen has really good control over his line and length.

Matthew Hayden also praised Haris Rauf Pakistan’s Fast Bowler.

In this conversation two other Australian players Brett Lee and Brad Haddin were also sitting.

Bret Lee also praised Pakistan’s overall performance in this T20 World Cup and said that Pakistan has very good chance to win T20 World Cup 2021 trophy.

Australian Brad Haddin praised and said that Pakistan traditionally is an emotional cricket team, On a given day Pakistan can defeat any strong team in the world and on the other side they can also be defeated by any small team.

Australian Brad Haddin said that in this T20 World Cup Pakistan has very good and solid opening pair Babar Azam and M. Rizwan.

Let's hope and pray that Pakistan continues this winning momentum and win T20 World Cup 2021 and bring the trophy to Pakistan.

Let us know in the comment box what you think of Pakistan’s performance so far?

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Twitter users can now edit tweets, but there’s a catch

 

Twitter users are finally getting what they have longed asked for: an edit button.

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Yes, users can now make changes to the tweets before posting them. But there is a catch here. They will have to pay to get this perk. 

Twitter is launching its new subscription-based service “Twitter Blue” in the United States and New Zealand today. 

In June this year, Twitter Blue was rolled out in Australia and Canada. 

The services are available across iOS, Android and the web for $2.99 per month and $4.49 NZD. The subscriber in Australia and Canada will have to pay $3.49 CAD or $4.49 AUD per month respectively to get these additional features and perks. 

Twitter has said that its free service is not going anywhere and the new subscription-based service is being released in addition to the free service. 

“Our hope with this initial phase is to gain a deeper understanding of what will make your Twitter experience more customized, more expressive, and generally speaking more,” said Twitter about its new services. 

What are the added features in Twitter blue? 

Those who sign up for a Twitter Blue subscription will get a set of added features and perks that include Bookmark Folders, Undo Tweet button, and Reader Mode.

With the bookmark folder, users can organize the content they have bookmarked into different categories. 

With the Undo Tweet feature, subscribers can edit their tweets before it is posted.They will get a 30-second window in which they can edit or delete the tweet before it is published.

Then there will be Reader Mode which will make it easier to read long threads by turning them into easy-to-read text. 

Twitter Blue users will also have more freedom to customize their profile on the app. They can use exclusive app icons, add colorful themes to their profile, and customize the navigation bar for quick access to various sections like inbox, profile, and bookmarks. 

How can users sign up for Twitter Blue? 

Twitter users in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Australia can sign up for Twitter Blue from their Profile menu.

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