Good morning, *|MERGE1|*. It’s September 21. Happy Tuesday!
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Yesterday, we hosted some female journalists from KPK. It was a pleasant experience to meet young motivated girls, with clear ambitions for the future. What surprised me was the fact that most of them were still doing their undergraduate degrees.
Also in an interesting development, Sindh Government has decided to arrest unvaccinated people in the province, following the new directions from the NCOC. So please get vaccinated!
Rain is expected today in Lahore, Islamabad and Peshawar.
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Laila-The Current
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Exclusive: Govt hiding list of gifts received by PM Khan?
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The federal government has denied giving out information about the exchange of gifts between Prime Minister Imran Khan and other heads of state, following a citizen’s petition against the matter.
What govt say?
Journalist Aamir Saeed Abbasi shared a picture of a notice on Twitter in which the government has termed the gifts as ‘classified’.
In the notice, it is mentioned that the matter is reflective of inter-state relations and the disclosure of such information potentially damages the interest of Pakistan in the context of international relations.
What do our sources say?
The Current’s sources have revealed that there is nothing that’s deliberately being hidden. They said that some countries do not like disclosing their gifts so they are marked ‘classified’.
According to them, a list may soon be provided of gifts without mentioning countries’ names.
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England cancels Pakistan tour
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The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Monday decided to cancel its tour to Pakistan.
“We understand that this decision will be a significant disappointment to the PCB, who have worked tirelessly to host the return of international cricket in their country. Their support of English and Welsh cricket over the last two summers has been a huge demonstration of friendship. We are sincerely sorry for the impact this will have on cricket in Pakistan and emphasise an ongoing commitment to our main touring plans there for 2022,” read the official ECB statement.
PCB chairman Ramiz Raja’s reaction:
Raja has expressed his disappointment over the ECB cancelling the Pakistan tour.
Read his complete statement.
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‘We miss you,’ woman tells Shehbaz Sharif
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A woman stopped Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President and Leader of Opposition, Shehbaz Sharif, at Jinnah International Airport, Karachi.
What did she say?
In the video, the woman with her family can be seen having a conversation with the former Chief Minister of Punjab. She said, “My heart breaks to see garbage in Lahore. We not only want to see you in Lahore but in Pakistan. We miss you.”
Watch the video here.
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Pakistan is Safe for Rosie Gabrielle and Shaniera Akram
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After the NZ team backed out from its series with Pakistan citing security concerns, Rosie Gabrielle and Shaniera Akram have come forward to express their opinion about Pakistan.
What did Shaniera say?
“There is no place in the world I feel safe than in Pakistan.”
What did Rosie say?
“I FELT SAFE IN PAKISTAN.” She also said she ‘found herself’ in Pakistan.
Background:
NZ Board called off the tour upon a security alert cited by their government and as soon as the news broke, several foreign cricketers including West Indies cricketer Darren Sammy, Sri Lanka’s Angelo Perera, Grant Eliot and WI’s Sherfane Rutherford voiced support for Pakistan.
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It was the top trend on Pakistani Twitter last night with cricket fans expresing thier sadness after Engalnd cancelled its tour to Pakistan.
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This hashtag was also trending for the very same reason.
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It has been two days but Pakistanis can’t seem to stop making fun of Goswami’s false statement.
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Today The Current recommends you to follow us on our social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube. We love making all the content for you.
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If you’re driving anywhere today, don’t speed. And if you’re working with your boss, don’t get into an argument (or, heaven forbid, ask for a raise!).
Check yours now!
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ON THIS DAY
International Day of Peace (United Nations) 2021
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Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on September 21. The UN General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, through observing 24 hours of non-violence and ceasefire.
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