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India Today
13-07-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Pakistan Cricket Board under fire for illegal activities, financial irregularities
The Auditor General of Pakistan has exposed a number of financial irregularities running into millions of rupees, illegal appointments and award of contracts in the Pakistan Cricket Audit report has mentioned several instance of irregularities including a payment of 63.39 million rupees to the police for meals for providing security during international report also mentioned unauthorised appointment of three coaches in the under -16 age group at the high performance centre in Karachi for a total salary of 5.4 million rupees, and irregular award of ticketing contracts without open The PCB during the fiscal year June 2023 and July 2024 has had two separate chairmen in Zaka Ashraf and Mohsin former test captain Ramiz Raja was removed as Chairman in December 2022 the PCB has had three Chairmen including Najam Sethi from December 2022 to June 2023, Zaka Ashraf June 2023 to January 2024 and Mohsin Naqvi February 2024 to report also mentioned overpayment to match officials on account of match fees 3.8 million rupees, irregular appointment of Director media for 900,000 per month and unauthorized payments of 4.17 million rupees to Chairman from February to June 2024 as payment of utility charges, POL and accommodation even while the Chairman was holding the office of Interior Minister and all his benefits stood covered under the report has also highlighted how a Director Media was appointed in October 2023 without any process as the post was advertised on August 17 but the appointment, day of application, approval of appointment, issuance of appointment letter, signing of agreement and joining was all done on the same day October 2, is not the first time the AG Pakistan has flagged irregularities in the spending of the PCB and its activities but so far no Chairman has ever been held accountable in fact Najam Sethi and Zaka Ashraf both served multiple tenures in the AG has noted that money has been spent without authorisation or proper bids. It cited examples of 19.8 million being spent on diesel for bulletproof vehicles provided by Punjab government, 22.5 million being spent on hiring of coasters, 198 million loss due to award of media rights at less than reserved price, irregular award of international broadcasting rights without open competition USD 99 million and non-recovery of outstanding sponsorship amounts to the tune of 5.3 billion rupees etc.- EndsMust Watch
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First Post
04-07-2025
- Politics
- First Post
‘Was always an attempt from our end': Top Pak journo on how Trump came into India-Pakistan ceasefire scene
Najam Sethi, a senior Pakistani journalist deemed close to the establishment, recently admitted on air that it was Islamabad that approached the Trump administration several times during the four-day military conflict with India read more A top Pakistani journalist has punctured the Pakistani narrative of 'victory' over India in the recent military standoff, revealing how Islamabad repeatedly pressed the Donald Trump administration of the US to get the ceasefire done with New Delhi. Najam Sethi, a senior Pakistani journalist deemed close to the establishment, recently admitted on air that it was Islamabad that approached the Trump administration several times during the four-day military conflict with India in May. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD He also hailed Pakistan's lobbying efforts in Washington DC and credited them for persuading Trump to help broker the ceasefire. Pakistan was dying for a ceasefire and had been lobbying to approach Trump for the same. India kept rejecting. Story of Pakistan's 'victory' by Najam Sethi. - @pakistan_untold — Imtiaz Mahmood (@ImtiazMadmood) July 4, 2025 'We have been thanking Trump (for ceasefire). We thanked him back then too for this initiative (ceasefire). India didn't do the same … Trump kept on saying that he brokered a ceasefire. But Modi rejected this claim and said that it was the DGMOs who got it done,' Sethi said. 'It was always an attempt from our end to keep a relationship going with Trump. And we have been successful. We tried from all ends … a lot of lobbying companies were operating. It was a concerted effort,' the senior journalist said. The admission by Sethi has once again revealed Islamabad's duplicity, as it projected a defiant stance during the military hostilities while secretly lobbying for US mediation. India has consistently asserted that its military actions were a response to Pakistan's aggression, and it was Pakistan that ultimately sought a ceasefire. Prime Minister Narendra Modi explicitly denied any third-party mediation during a recent phone call with Trump, emphasising that the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) from both sides had agreed to a ceasefire on May 10. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD India's strikes on Pakistan's air bases and its assertive naval manoeuvres reportedly marked a significant turning point in the four-day conflict, pressuring Islamabad to agree to a ceasefire. Previously, Najam Sethi acknowledged that India had effectively neutralised Pakistan's air defence systems, leaving its airspace exposed during Operation Sindoor. During a Pakistani TV news discussion, Sethi noted that the Indian Air Force's strategic drone-led attacks crippled Pakistan's defences.
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
India blocks X accounts of top Pakistani journalists
As India-Pakistan tensions grow, the X (formerly Twitter) accounts of popular Pakistani journalists Hamid Mir and Najam Sethi were blocked in India on Friday. #Operation Sindoor India-Pakistan Clash Live Updates| Missiles, shelling, and attacks — here's all that's happening Pakistani Air Force jet shot down in Pathankot by Indian Air Defence: Sources India on high alert: What's shut, who's on leave, and state-wise emergency measures This action follows X's announcement on Thursday that it will block around 8,000 accounts after receiving orders from the Indian government. The list includes global news outlets and famous users, not just Pakistani individuals. PIB issues warning to public At the same time, the Indian government's official fact-checking handle, PIB Fact Check , posted an alert on X. It asked people to be very careful about what they read and share on social media during these tense times. PIB warned that platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, and X may soon be full of Pakistan-backed misinformation. 'It's important to check every piece of information carefully,' the post said. What should you do? The Press Information Bureau (PIB), which works under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, urged citizens to verify facts before forwarding any messages, especially those related to the Indian Armed Forces or the current situation with Pakistan . Live Events If you see anything suspicious, you can report it to PIB Fact Check. They've shared a WhatsApp number (+91 8799711259) and an email address for people to send screenshots or links of fake or misleading content. In times of tension, fake news can spread fear or confusion. That's why PIB is asking everyone to stay alert and help stop misinformation by reporting anything false or unclear.
News18
09-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
X Accounts of Leading Pakistan Journalists Blocked By India Amid Tensions
Last Updated: News18 X accounts of well-known Pakistani journalists Hamid Mir and Najam Sethi blocked by India. (This is a breaking copy. More details will be added.) First Published:
NDTV
07-05-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
"You Need To Sit In Pubs": Pak Journalist's Bizarre Suggestion To Counter India's Diplomacy In US Sparks Outrage
Quick Take Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. Pakistani journalist Najam Sethi suggested improving US diplomacy. He criticized Pakistani bureaucrats as timid and lacking assertiveness. Sethi emphasized the need for charm and cultural understanding in diplomacy. A Pakistani journalist's bizarre suggestion that Islamabad should send more people to the US to counter Indian diplomacy there is going viral online, sparking outrage among social media users. In an interview with Samma TV, Pakistani journalist Najam Sethi said that India possesses influence in the United States, whereas Pakistan lags. He called Pakistani bureaucrats "very timid" and suggested that his country should send some people to the US who are a little more "aggressive and charming" and who know the lingo and culture. "There is a big Indian lobby there, a lot of Indian Americans are in critical positions in both MNCs and corporations and the Senate. They have a big influence there. Pakistan needs to get active," Najam Sethi said. "Frankly, if you ask me we are not ready for such a diplomatic onslaught. I don't think our diplomats are strong and articulate enough to counter this onslaught. I think you need to galvanise academics and think tankers, but not bureaucrats. Bureaucrats are very timid people, they don't cross red lines. You need to be a little more aggressive and charming. You need to know the culture, sometimes you need to sit in pubs, sometimes you need to take a walk in the park. Sometimes you need to mix a little humour and sarcasm. This is diplomacy, person to person. Charm is very important," he added. Only Pakistan could think of such absurd idea on national TV Pak journalist Najam Sethi: 'To counter Indian influence in the US, Pakistan should send women to pubs to charm think tanks.' Debauchery seems part of Failed State Pakistan! @ImtiazMadmood — Nighat Abbas (@Nighat_Abbass) May 4, 2025 Najam Sethi's statement quickly caught the internet's attention. While he did not explicitly refer to women, internet users felt he was hinting at women. Sharing the video on X, one user wrote, "Only Pakistan could think of such absurd idea on national TV. Pak journalist Najam Sethi: 'To counter Indian influence in the US, Pakistan should send women to pubs to charm think tanks.' Debauchery seems part of Failed State Pakistan!" "Low-IQ Pakistanis always come up with low-IQ ideas," commented another. "Only Najam Sethi's brilliance could come up with such great ideas," sarcastically wrote a third user. "This man @najamsethi Sethi has gone mentally Broke. Najam Sethi has truly lost the plot. Suggesting #Pakistan send girls to charm #USofficials into turning against India is not just absurd-it shows the depths some in Pakistan are willing to sink to," commented another. Meanwhile, Najam Sethi's video surfaced amid tense India-Pakistan ties. Notably, on Wednesday, the Indian armed forces carried out missile attacks on nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir. The attacks were in response to the terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives on April 22.
