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Pakistan beats Nepal by 238 runs

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In the first match of the Asia Cup 2023 held yesterday (30), hosts Pakistan easily secured a win against Nepal by 238 runs.

Pakistan Captain Babar Azam scored 151 runs in a superb inning, which included 14 fours and 4 sixes.

This was Azam’s 19th ODI hundred and Iftikhar Ahmed smashed 109 off 71 balls.

Babar’s 151 off 131 deliveries and his double-century fifth-wicket stand with Iftikhar provided Pakistan a strong total of 342-6 after the hosts won the toss and elected to bat in the Group A game.

Nepal, making its first appearance in the Asia Cup, was bowled out for 104 in 23.4 overs.

Imam Ul Haq and Fakhar Zaman opened the Pakistan innings. However, they could not get off to a successful start and the first 2 wickets fell at 25 runs.

Zaman scored 14 runs while Ul Haq scored 5 runs.

Mohammad Rizwan put on an 86-run stand for the third wicket with Captain Azam.

Rizwan scored 44 runs and Iftikhar Ahmed scored 109 runs not out.

Sompal Kami took 2 wickets for Nepal.

At the end of 50 overs, Pakistan scored 342 for 6 wickets.

The first 3 players of Nepal were out at 14.

Aarif Sheikh and Sompal Kami kept the game going until the fourth wicket fell at 59 runs.

Due to the skillful bowling of the Pakistan team, eight Nepalese batsmen left the field without scoring beyond 10 runs.

Shadab Khan took 4 wickets for 27 runs.

Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf took 2 wickets each.

At the end of 23 overs and 4 balls, the Nepali team was able to score only 104 runs.

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Forests on state lands to be designated as reserves

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The Ministry of Environment has decided to designate several forests located on state owned lands as official forest reserves.

Deputy Minister – Anton Jayakody has stated that such forests, each spanning 05 hectares or more, have been identified in every district.

Special priority will be given to designating forest reserves on mountain peaks.

In the first phase, 20 forests in districts including Monaragala and Ampara have been selected under the new program named ‘Vanaspathi’,  he said.

He further said the initiative aims to protect these forest areas and expand the country’s forest cover.

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No cases filed against 22 banned pyramid schemes – CBSL

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Although the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has banned 22 institutions operating illegal pyramid schemes, no legal action has been taken against any of them so far, according to reports.

This was disclosed during a workshop held at the CBSL yesterday (July 08) on the dangers of pyramid schemes.

According to CBSL officials, after initial investigations, the files were handed over to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for further inquiry.

The CID’s Financial Crimes Unit has reportedly completed its investigations and submitted findings to the Attorney General’s Department, which is responsible for filing cases.

However, it was noted that not a single case has been filed to date.

The CBSL states that investigations will be continued against companies engaged in these illegal practices and hopes at least one or two such cases would be filed by the end of this year or early next year (2026).

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NPP’s Nishantha Jayaweera sworn in as MP

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U. D. Nishantha Jayaweera was sworn in as a National People’s Power (NPP) National List Member of Parliament before the Speaker of the House – Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, today (July 09).

He fills the Parliamentary seat left vacant following the resignation of Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma last month.

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