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Regarding Gary Kirsten’s resignation as head coach of Pakistan, Ramiz Raja said, “It’s not great news.”

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The sudden resignation of Gary Kirsten as head coach of the white-ball cricket team has prompted a warning from Ramiz Raja, the former chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

In April 2024, Kirsten was appointed by the cricket board for a two-year term. He did, however, leave the position on October 28 after only six months.

During Pakistan’s four-match T20I series against England in preparation for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, the South African took the lead.

Pakistan lost the series against England and were eliminated from the T20 World Cup group stage while he was the white-ball head coach.

Kirsten’s resignation, according to the sources, followed his arguments with the cricket board on central contracts and white-ball teams for the forthcoming tour of Australia and Zimbabwe.

Notably, in the past, the selection committee included voting members who were head coaches and captains of the various versions.

Nevertheless, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) restructured the selection committee after Pakistan’s crushing loss to England in the first Test match, eliminating the coach and captain from the process. This did not sit well with Gary Kirsten.

In a statement to the media, Ramiz Raja predicted that the cricket board will have trouble in the future recruiting elite international coaches.

“Hiring international talent won’t be an easy, straightforward task for Pakistan, especially when you consider the kind of backlash that Gary Kirsten’s resignation is likely to cause,” Ramiz stated.

It is imperative that you provide clarity regarding the role to the person you have engaged and involved. Gary Kirsten may or may not have received that clarity.

Pakistan needed an experienced hand, therefore her departure is not good news. Just before a tour, it doesn’t appear very well from a distance.

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UN Resolution 122: Ambassador Talks About Kashmir-Palestine Connections, Cites Rizwan Saeed

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Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, the ambassador of Pakistan to the United States, said that the problems of Palestine and Kashmir are comparable and had to be handled jointly. Speaking at a Pakistani Embassy Black Day event for Kashmir, he underlined the importance of increasing public awareness of the region, particularly in light of the impending U.S. elections.

Rizwan Saeed cited Resolution 122 of the UN Security Council, which forbids taking unilateral action over the Kashmir problem.

He asked human rights organizations and the world community to draw attention to the predicament of Kashmiris and called for unity among the community.

President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar all gave speeches at the ceremony. A film presentation about the fight for Kashmir’s independence was also shown.

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Security Forces Kill at Least One, Arrest Another Khwarij in Zhob District IBO

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One Khwarij was killed by security forces in an intelligence-based operation in the Sambaza, Zhob District, general area, while another was captured with injuries.

Security forces carried out the operation in response to Khwarij’s reported presence.

A fierce firefight broke out between Khwarij and the own troops throughout the operation, which led to one Kharji being sent to hell and another being captured with injuries.

Additionally, weapons and ammo were found among them.

A sanitization effort is underway to eradicate any other Kharji who could be in the vicinity.

Pakistan’s security forces, in tandem with the country, are resolute in their efforts to prevent any attempts to undermine the peace, stability, and advancement of Balochistan.

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US-Pakistan Discusses Democracy and Human Rights When Pakistani Ambassador Calls Congress

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Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, the ambassador of Pakistan to the United States, spoke with Congressmen Jim Mcgovern and Susan Wild over the phone recently.

The conversation centered on human rights and democratic values, as well as strengthening Pakistan-U.S. bilateral ties.

Throughout the call, the officials concurred that continuing contact is crucial to enhancing and growing Pakistan-U.S. ties.

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