Former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi criticises PCB for poor decisions, claiming Pakistan cricket is in 'ICU.' He questions Shadab Khan's recall, citing lack of standout performances. Afridi highlights a lack of continuity and accountability within PCB, and the damaging blame culture that affects players and staff. He urges PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi to focus on one job.
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Union Minister Pralhad Joshi criticizes the Karnataka government for imposing a garbage cess in Bengaluru. BJP leaders claim the Congress-led government is taxing everything due to financial mismanagement. Protests are planned against the price hikes in essentials like milk, electricity, and now waste management fees. The new garbage tax is set to burden residents and businesses from April 1.
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Pakistan's defence minister admitted to undertaking "dirty work" for the United States and the West for three decades, acknowledging it as a mistake that led to suffering. Following the Pahalgam attack, which resulted in 26 deaths, the government responded by suspending the Indus Waters Treaty, closing the Attari ICP, and reducing diplomatic staff.
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