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New Zealand, Australian cricketers lead player picks at PSL 10 draft

Lahore: New Zealand batting ace Kane Williamson and Australian David Warner among the 14 players from New Zealand and Australia cricket to be picked in the platinum category among the foreign players picked during the player draft of the Pakistan Super League 10 at the iconic Hazoori Bagh, Lahore Fort here on Monday.

Australian opener David Warner was the first to be picked by Karachi Kings in the platinum category while Kane Williamson was also picked by the Kings in the supplementary category.

The Kiwi players topped the list as eight Kiwi players including Kane Wiliamson (Karachi Kings), Dary Mitchel (Lahore Qalandars), Adam Milne (Karachi Kings), Mark Chapman (Quetta Gladiators), Michael Bracewell (Multan Sultans), Finn Allen (Finn Allen), Tim Seifert (Karachi Kings), and Kyle Jamieson (Quetta Gladiators) were picked roped in by the six PSL franchises. As many as three Kiwis were roped in by Karachi Kings.

The Australian cricketers were second on list of the most-wanted players during the HBL PSL 10 draft as six were drafted by different franchises. David Warner (Karachi Kings), Matthew Short (Islamabad United), Max Bryant (Peshawar Zalmi), Benjamin Dwarshuis (Islamabad United), Riley Meredith (Islamabad United) and Sean Abbott (Quetta Gladiators) are the players who picked.

Five West Indian cricketers were picked at the PSL 10 player draft while three of them were hired during the supplementary category. The five WI players included Jason Holder (Islamabad United) Gudakesh Moti (Multan Sultans), Alazari Joseph (Peshawar Zalmi), Johnson Charles (Multan Sultans, Shai Hope (Multan Sultans). Three WI cricketers were picked by Multan Sultans for PSL 2025.

Bangladesh tigers also did well at the auction as three Bangladeshi players were picked at the PSL Player Draft 2025 and the players are fast bowling sensation Nahid Rana (Peshawar Zalmi), Rishad Hussain (Lahore Qalandars) and Liton Das (Karachi Kings).

Two Englishmen Tom Curran (Lahore Qalandars), Sam Billings (Lahore Qalandars); two South African Corbin Bosch (Peshawar Zalmi) and Rassie van der Dussen (Lahore Qalandars); two Sri Lankan Kusal Prera (Lahore Qalandars), and Kusal Mendis (Quetta Gladiators) and as many Afghani cricketers in Najibullah Zadran (Peshawar Zalmi) and Mohammad Nabi (Karachi Kings) were picked by the franchises.

One each American, UAE, Irish cricketer each in Andries Gous, Muhammad Naeem and Josh Little respectively were picked at the auction of the PSL 10. Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi have reserved their picks from the supplementary category.

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DIG Police Larkana takes notice of female murder

Larkana: Deputy Inspector General of Police Larkana (DIG) Nasir Aftab has taken strict notice of the case of the husband killing his wife and injuring a young man on the charge of blacking near Chattingi area of New police station of Shikarpur district on Monday.

He orders issued to bring the accused involved in the murder and wounding of the youth under the law.

DIG Larkana said. that on the case of killing his wife Musmat Sahiba Brohi and injuring Lal Bakhsh, husband Wahid Bakhsh Brohi on the charge of blacking near Chittingi area of Shikarpur police station. Taking strict notice, orders have been issued to arrest the accused involved in killing and wounding.

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Poultry association attributes rising chicken prices to supply, demand gap

Islamabad: Pakistan Poultry Association (PPA) on Monday identified a significant gap between supply and demand as the primary cause of the recent surge in chicken prices, particularly with the ongoing wedding season.

Chicken, a versatile and affordable protein source, has traditionally been a staple in households worldwide. However, its rising cost has left consumers struggling to adjust their meal plans.

Hamza Sarosh, an executive member of the PPA, talking to reporter, explained that poultry production has slowed in the past two months, and high demand in wedding seasons further causes the chicken shortage in the market.

He added that this reduction in production has led to higher prices for consumers, although there was no issue with the availability of feed for the chickens.

Sarosh emphasized that government intervention is crucial to support poultry farmers and increase production, which could help stabilize prices.

Sarosh does not foresee any decrease in chicken prices in the near future.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of National Food Security and Research has highlighted the need to boost chicken production and ensure a consistent supply of feed.

Abdul Sattar, Assistant Private Secretary at the Ministry, underscored the importance of addressing challenges faced by the private sector in accessing feed and producing chicks. Stabilizing the supply of chicken-related products, he noted, is essential to control prices.

The price hike has left many consumers frustrated, with some lamenting the unaffordability of chicken.

Nadia Mughal, a resident of the I-10 Sector, inquiring about the price, expressed, "This is unfair. The sudden surge has made chicken unaffordable, and I had to find alternative ingredients for my winter soup."

Usman, a customer from Chak Shahzad, shared, 'Due to high prices, I only buy chicken to serve guests. Otherwise, I'd prefer vegetables and other alternatives, as the dining table feels incomplete without it.'

Sharjeel, a shopkeeper in Aabpara market, explained that the price hike has reduced customer flow. "Before the price increase, we bought 10 to 12 maunds of chicken, but now we only purchase 7 to 8 maunds," he said.

Even the Sabzi Mandi, where chicken prices are determined, has been unable to mitigate the effects due to the shortage of supply in the capital.

Sajid Abbasi, Chairman of the Sabzi Mandi Committee, linked the price fluctuations to the imbalance between supply and demand, especially during festive seasons.

As chicken continues to be a key ingredient in popular dishes like chicken tikka masala, biryani, and soups, its rising cost is making it increasingly difficult for many households to afford.

The current price surge underscores the need for long-term solutions to support the poultry industry, ensure a stable supply, and stabilize prices for consumers.

Chicken, often a centre piece in gatherings and celebrations, is now becoming a luxury for many. Popular dishes like chicken tikka masala, biryani, and soups remain highly sought after but are increasingly difficult for households to afford.

The current situation highlights the need for long-term solutions to support the poultry industry and ensure stable pricing for consumers.

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Man shoots dead sister-in- law in Shahkot

Chichawatni: A man here on Monday killed his sister-in-law 30 years old over domestic dispute in Shahkot area.

The police spokesman said a man namely Ali Hassan opened fire and killed on his sister-in-law on the spot.

The accused fled away from the scene successfully, he added.

The spokesman said the police transferred the dead body to Tehsil Headquarter Hospital (THQ) for legal formalities.

The police registered a case against the accused and launched further investigation.

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Larkana Police handed over two missing girls their heirs

Larkana: Larkana police have handed over the two missing girls to their parents after searching for them in the limits of Saheer police station Mehar on Monday.

SSP Larkana Haseeb Javed Somar Memon said in this regard that the village of Wali Muhammad Gur of Mehar tehsil of Dadu district.

Two girls went missing from the area and they have been found and handed over safely to their parents, they said that 7-year-old Sawera daughter of Ahmed Ali Chandio and 8-year-old Alishafa daughter of Hassan Ali Chandio belongs to village Wali Muhammad Gur Tehsil Mehar District Dadu, who lost her way, Larkana Police have safely handed over the two girls to their heirs after necessary action.

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Senior journalist Javed Shahzad laid to rest

Rawalpindi: Senior journalist Javed, Chief Reporter of Daily Ausaf and ABN News who passed away due to cardiac arrest on Sunday, was laid to rest here at the Bara Qabristan (graveyard) in Chour Harpal on Monday morning.

Earlier, the funeral prayer of the senior journalist was offered at the graveyard, which was attended by a large number of people from all walks of life, including Pakistan Awami League chief Sheikh Rashid Ahmed, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader Dr Jamal Nasir, Pakistan Peoples Party leader Zamurad Khan, journalists and reporter employees.

Late Javed Shahzad had a heart attack and was taken to a hospital but he could not survive. He was the elder brother of Khurram Shahzad, senior reporter of Associated Press of Pakistan.