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Coronavirus pandemic has affected sports events across the globe in the worst possible manner, with Pakistan Super League (PSL) being no exception. Several foreign players have been forced to quit their teams and leave for their home countries, fearing they might get stuck in Pakistan during the pandemic. ALSO READ The Man Who Got Lahore Qalandars into the Semi-Finals Quits PSL 2020 South Africa and Lahore Qalandars all-rounder, David Wiese, is the latest player who is quitting PSL and heading back to his home country. David Wiese took to Twitter to break the news. It’s been an amazing experience playing for Lahore Qalandars in this year’s PSL. Unfortunately, this is the end of the tournament for me but I would like to thank each and every Qalandars fan for all your support! I’ve really enjoyed my time in Pakistan and hope to be back soon! Wiese had been instrumental for Lahore in this year’s PSL. In his last match against Sultans, Wiese claimed two wickets as Lahore progressed ..

The Pakistan and Bangladesh cricket boards have decided to postpone the upcoming One-Day International and Test in Karachi to a later date. The two boards will now work together to identify a future opportunity to complete the ICC World Test Championship commitment. ProPakistani had already reported that the BCB had decided not to tour Pakistan and the PCB was informed of this decision a few days ago. ALSO READ Bangladesh Refuses to Tour Pakistan for Remaining Matches The first Test of the series was played in Rawalpindi from 7-10 February, which Pakistan won by an innings and 44 runs. The Bangladesh men’s national cricket team was due to arrive in Karachi on 29 March to play an ODI on 1 April and the second ICC World Test Championship Test from 5-9 April. The schedule had been revised on Bangladesh’s request but the coronavirus pandemic has forced the boards to postponse the series altogether. Meanwhile, the PCB has also indefinitely postponed the Pakistan Cup one-day tournament..

Australia and Lahore Qalandars’ batsman, Chris Lynn, is quitting Pakistan Super League (PSL) and immediately heading back to his country amid Coronavirus pandemic. It was just last night when Chris Lynn’s memorable innings of 113 off just 55 balls against Multan Sultans helped Qalandars reach the semifinals of the PSL for the first time ever in the history of the league. ALSO READ Lahore Qalandars Lose David Wiese Just Before PSL Semi Final In an Instagram post, Lynn informed his followers that he is quitting PSL 2020 with immediate effect. Thoroughly enjoyed my time at the PSL. Unfortunately, in these circumstances, I’ve chosen to head home. I’ve always said there is more to life than cricket and this is certainly one of these cases. I have full faith in the Lahore Qalandars to go all the way but more importantly have fun lads! Thank you to everyone involved, Pakistan you have been a blast. Once Lynn lands in Australia, he will spend two weeks in self-isolation as per government..

Gul Nisa, a female commando serving in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Police, has been selected for the United Nations (UN) peacekeeping mission. Gul hails from Tank, a remote region of KP, and joined KP Police’s Elite Commando Force 5 years ago. Along with 24 other female officers, Gul will join the already deployed Pakistani soldiers on UN peacekeeping missions. ALSO READ Pakistani Commando Wins Gold Medal in International Shooting Event Pakistani soldiers have been contributing to the UN efforts of promoting and maintaining peace since 1960. Especially, Pakistani female peacekeepers have always played a central role in ensuring peace in lawless regions of the African continent. Last month, the UN recognized the efforts of the Pakistani female soldiers deployed in Congo and awarded them with a prestigious UN Medal. Pakistan’s first-ever Female Engagement Team (FET) has been working under the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in Congo.

According to a new report from CNBC, both Apple and Google have started blocking applications relating to COVID-19 that are not from recognized entities. The tech giants are rejecting apps from developers and are directing users to the WHO website. Most of the applications are designed to display statistics regarding the virus outbreak and the countries labelled as a pandemic. On Sunday, Apple posted a statement on its developer website saying it would accept coronavirus-related apps only from “recognized entities such as government organizations, health-focused NGOs, companies deeply credentialed in health issues, and medical or educational institutions.” Apple wants to ensure that all data sources are reputable and correct. Apple is urging developers to mark their submissions as part of a “Time-Sensitive Event” to expedite the review. This will help in getting the applications approved quickly. According to Apple: Communities around the world are depending on apps to be credible ..

To curb power theft and address billing issues, Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO), in cooperation with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), has decided to install 1.7 million modern meters based on advanced metering infrastructure (AMI). The total cost of the initiative will be around $300 million. Not only will the move help in saving traditional meter reading expenses, but it will also eliminate line losses. Since, AMI based meters continuously transmit information to a central control room, incidents of transformers and meters catching fire will also decline significantly across the provincial capital. Moreover, LESCO consumers will be able to check their electric load, voltage, and bill at any time. Project Details Of the total project cost, ADB will pay almost 78.5% while LESCO will fund the remaining expenses. Under the project, 1,474,532 single-phase and 213,120 three-phase AMI based meters will be installed in LESCO’s south and central circles. 28,753 old industrial and..