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Pakistan PM encourages national cricket team to play their ‘best game’ ahead of T20 World Cup final

Pakistan's Captain Babar Azam (2nd R) and England's Captain Jos Buttler (R) escort their teams onto the field during the ICC men's Twenty20 World Cup 2022 cricket final match between England and Pakistan at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on November 13, 2022 in Melbourne. (AFP)
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Updated 13 November 2022
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Pakistan PM encourages national cricket team to play their ‘best game’ ahead of T20 World Cup final

  • The British high commissioner to Pakistan calls the two sides ‘unparalleled in the world,’ advises them to ‘play well’
  • Ex-PM Khan asks the Pakistan team to play with 'attacking mindset,' benefit from the 'mistakes' of the rival team
Updated 13 November 2022
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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday encouraged Pakistan cricket team to play their “best game” shortly before they clashed with England in the Twenty20 World Cup final that is currently being played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia. 
Rain is widely expected to affect the crucial match today, though it has not dampened the spirit of the cricket fans. 
Pakistan’s prime minister and several other prominent personalities have shown excitement about the contest designed to identify the world’s best T20 cricket team. 
“Team Pakistan,” the Pakistani PM said in a Twitter post. “You have beaten all odds to reach the World Cup Final. I know you have the passion, motivation and determination to win. Believe in yourself & play your best game. The entire nation stands behind you. Good luck.” 

Sharif’s political rival, Imran Khan, also came up with a similar message to support the national cricket team. 
Khan, who won the 1992 World Cup against England at the same venue, asked the team to “enjoy the day” and benefit from the “mistakes” of the rival team. 
“My [message] to [Pakistan] cricket team today is the same I gave our team in the 1992 World Cup Final,” he wrote on Twitter. “First: enjoy the day as one rarely gets to play in a World Cup final & don’t get overawed by it. Second: you will win if you are willing to take risks & can cash in on mistakes by opponents. That means playing with an attacking mindset. Good luck; the whole nation is praying for your success.” 

The British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Christian Turner, said on the social media platform he was “very excited” that two best cricket teams had reached the World Cup final after 30 years. 
He shared a brief video clip of himself watching a cricket match before asking in Urdu if “England’s batting or Pakistan’s bowling” would carry the day. 
He described the two teams as “unparalleled in the world” while advising them to “play well.” 

The United States Ambassador, Donald Blome, also wished Pakistan “best of luck” while telling skipper Babar Azam to bring the World Cup home. 

 

 

England captain Jos Buttler won the toss and sent Pakistan in to bat. 
Pakistani cricket fans arrived at the stadium in sizeable numbers and started encouraging their team as the match began.

Topics: Pakistan ICC T20 World Cup T20 World Cup 2022 T20 World Cup final 2022

Pakistan warns of more rain, snow in north, urges tourists to avoid travel

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Pakistan warns of more rain, snow in north, urges tourists to avoid travel

  • Heavy snow has blanketed parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Galiyat, Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, cutting off several towns and villages
  • Communications Minister Aleem Khan has directed authorities to ensure highways remain open, fully operational under all circumstances
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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Friday warned of more rain and snowfall in northern parts of the country, urging tourists to avoid unnecessary travel as authorities moved to prevent weather-related emergencies.

Rescuers evacuated dozens of stranded residents and tourists to safety as heavy snowfall blanketed several mountainous areas, particularly in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, blocking roads and cutting off villages.

KP’s Khyber, South Waziristan and Swat districts were the most affected by heavy snowfall on Thursday, where authorities were clearing roads and providing food, warm clothes and bedding to affectees, according to Rescue 1122.

Heavy snowfall was also witnessed in Azad Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Murree and Galiyat where several vehicles were stuck on roads, while residents complaint of power outages in some areas, local media widely reported on Friday.

“The system causing rain/snowfall is active over northern parts of the country,” the PMD said in its advisory on Friday noon, predicting more showers and snow in the next few hours.

“Tourists [are] advised to stay vigilant and avoid unnecessary travel during rain and snowfall.”

Weather authorities this week forecast intermittent rains and snowfall in northern regions of the country between Jan. 21 and Jan. 24, with heavy snowfall likely in upper and hilly areas of the province.

Tens of thousands of tourists flock to Pakistan’s scenic north every winter to witness snowfall, often neglecting warnings from disaster management authorities.

In Jan. 2022, at least 21 people, including children, died after they were stuck in freezing temperatures during a snowstorm in the Pakistani hill station of Murree.

In view of the situation, Federal Minister Abdul Aleem Khan on Friday directed the National Highway Authority (NHA) to ensure that all highways remain open and fully operational under all circumstances.

“Minister has instructed NHA field staff to remain on high alert and to maintain 24/7 monitoring of weather conditions on highways in snowfall-affected areas,” the Pakistani information ministry said.

“He emphasized that ensuring uninterrupted traffic flow on national highways, particularly in upper regions, is a top priority.”

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