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n By Ehtesham Khan Female K-P Cop Helps Widow sildar and the district’s Patwari, under ber of inheritance cases are reported
Mansehra, Pakistan the court's orders, successfully handed in Malakand, Hazara, and the merged
Reclaim Encroached Land over the land to the deserving woman. tribal districts, mainly attributed to the
n a remarkable display of dedica- Talking to The Express Tribune, absence of revenue records.
tion and commitment, efforts of a ASP Nayab emphasized the effective- Since 2019, she said that 1,349
Ifemale police officer in Khyber- ness of women police officers in resolv- complaints related to property and
Pakhtunkhwa province helped in re- ing women's issues, and she underlined inheritance have been registered, with
claiming a widow's rightfully-owned the importance of women joining the 82 cases forwarded to the courts and
plot in Mansehra. police service. 20 successfully resolved through ne-
ASP Nayab Ramzan’s resolute ef- District Police Officer Zahoor gotiations. However, 905 cases remain
forts not only challenged the land ma- Babar Afridi commended the ongo- pending.
fia in the area but also spotlighted the ing campaign against land grabbers Naz explained that although they
significance of women police officers in in Mansehra, saying that numerous don't directly resolve inheritance dis-
addressing women's issues. pending cases have been resolved putes, they forward the requests to the
Despite resistance, Nayab stood so far, leading to the arrest of doz- relevant deputy commissioner's office,
firm alongside the widow, ultimately ens of individuals. which then engages the police and oth-
ensuring that the plot was restored to In Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and tribal er departments.
the latter’s possession, thus garnering areas, women frequently face inheri- With the passage of time, women
well-deserved praise on social media tance-related challenges after the pass- have learnt to raise their voice for their
platforms. ASP Nayab Ramzan’s resolute efforts have not only challenged the land mafia ing of their husbands. Speaking on the rights; women used to think a hundred
The efforts of the police force from in the area but also spotlighted the significance of women police officers in issue, K-P Ombudsperson Rukhshan- times before filing such complaints in
Shinkiari, in collaboration with Teh- addressing women's issues - Express da Naz revealed that a significant num- the past. – The Express Tribune

n By Siraj Khan A Spin on Cricket Greatness his yeoman services to Pakistan crick- to steal the thunder of Sir Viv’s amaz-
Boston, MA et. Taking the exercise further, I put ing exploits with the willow. However, I
down his statistics against Sir Vivian believe that greatness is awarded more
ir Vivian Richards was notori- Richards’ and attempted to compare to some than to others – often unfairly.
ous for punishing bowlers that greatness from a different lens. The media can make a hero of some-
Sdared to sledge him, so much so, Adding to it, are following impres- body and make another appear like a
that to avoid the wrath of Viv, many sive records that crown Younis Khan to villain. Cricket was never expected to
opposing captains greatness: be commercial entertainment, where
banned their play- Younis has made Test hundreds in players are auctioned and have a bid-
ers from the practice. all 11 countries that have hosted Tests, ding price for wearing colored clothes
However, playing for a world record. and advertising chewing gum. We live
Somerset in a county His century conversion ratio is over in a knowledge-based society and you
game against Glam- There are a lot of dedicated players out Ian Botham, regarded as one of the 50%, making more Hundreds than Fif- do not have to be a cricket fanatic to see
organ, Greg Thomas there in the field who are doing amaz- greatest all-rounders and one of ties. Only a few batsmen can boast of the overall performance of a sportsman.
attempted to sledge Richards after he ing things quietly, without making a England's greatest cricketers, rates such a record, one of which is Sir Don Just let the good old common sense
had played and missed several balls big deal, but somehow do not get the Richards as the greatest batsman he Bradman. Five of his Test centuries guide you fairly and help you under-
in a row. He took a jab at Richards attention they truly deserve - Dawn ever saw have been made in the 4th innings of a stand the playing landscape better.
with this gem "It's red, round and it's Test, the most by any, all of which have There are a lot of dedicated players out
about five ounces, in case you were of the post war era along with Sachin part of the West Indies four-prolonged played influential roles in bringing vic- there in the field who are doing amaz-
wondering." Richards hammered the Tendulkar to get featured in that team. pace attack during the late 1970s-early tory to Pakistan or have saved his team ing things quietly, without making a
next delivery for 6, straight out of Several prominent cricket personal- 1980s, rates Richards as the greatest from defeat. big deal, but somehow do not get the
the grounds and into a nearby river. ities including Imran Khan and writer batsman he witnessed in the last 50 Six Test double hundreds by him attention they truly deserve. We need
Turning back to the bowler, he said: John Birmingham are of the opinion years. Australian fast bowling greats is the joint most by a Pakistan player, to make the right judgment call and
"You know what it looks like, now go that Richards was the best ever bats- Jeff Thomson often regarded as the alongside Javed Miandad. One of two ensure that they get applauded and
and find it.” man against genuine fast bowling. Wa- fastest bowler in cricket history along Test players in cricket history to aver- cheered all the way.
In 1999, Viv Richards was knight- sim Akram rates Richards as the great- with Dennis Lillee, rates Richards as age above 45 in all four innings. If I remove the numbers away to-
ed for his contribution to cricket. In est batsman he ever bowled to, ahead best batsman they ever bowled against. His Test average in a winning cause tally, I am left in awe that in his entire
2000, he was voted one of Wisden's of Gavaskar and Martin Crowe. Akram Former Australian captain Ian Chap- is 75.89; the third best for any player in career, Sir Vivian Richards those runs
Five Cricketers of the Century by a also rates Richards as the best and most pell, who is regarded as one of the best Test wins. (Min: 4,000 runs) Younis has that he has racked up have been made
100-member panel of experts, com- complete batsman he ever saw ahead cricket captains of all time, rates Rich- scored 4,857 runs in wins including 19 without ever wearing a helmet and
ing fifth behind Sir Donald Bradman, of Tendulkar and Lara. Crowe himself ards as the most intimidating and dan- centuries. that no other cricketer has shown his
Sir Garfield Sobers, Sir Jack Hobbs and rated Richards as the best batsman he gerous batsman he ever saw who often 70 sixes in Tests and comparatively quality and class, when the opposition
Shane Warne. In December 2002, he played against. Ian Botham, regarded changed the game simply by walking to only 56 in ODIs. Most batting greats and adversity has been the strongest, as
was chosen by Wisden as the greatest as one of the greatest all-rounders and the crease. I could go on and on. have it higher in ODIs. Younis Khan did throughout his career.
One Day International batsman who one of England's greatest cricketers, However, what I am writing is not And if that isn’t enough, add to it Try making a double-hundred against
had played to that date and as the third rates Richards as the greatest bats- his biography. Yet, being a man of num- 139 catches in Tests, the highest by a India in India!
greatest Test cricket batter. man he ever saw - ahead of Gavaskar, bers, I have that natural inclination for Pakistani who is also responsible for (Karachi-born, Boston-based
To mark 150 years of Test history Greg Chappell, Martin Crowe, Sachin quantifying greatness and accomplish- the highest number of run-outs of the Siraj Khan is a connoisseur of South
in 2013, Wisden named him in an all- Tendulkar and Brian Lara. Michael ment. One day last year, I was reading opposing team by his electric fielding. Asian films and music. He believes in
time Test World XI and slotted Viv Holding, often regarded as one of the an article on Pakistan’s Younis Khan, By keeping his statistics alongside art and culture as essential bridges
Richards at no 3, the only batsman greatest fast bowlers of all time and his superlative exploits on the field and those of Richards, in no way am I trying between people and places.)

n By Saghir A. Aslam ones that take your individual circum- emergency fund for unforeseen ex-
Rawalpindi, Pakistan Setting Goals: The First Step in stances and those of your family into penses?
(The following information is provided account. They should start with your Is there a community program or
solely to educate the Creating an Investment Plan goals and objectives and may encom- charitable cause you’d like to support
Muslim community pass planning for investments, retire- more robustly?
about investing and fi- ment, taxes, and wealth transfer. (Saghir A. Aslam only explains
nancial planning. It is align tactics, proactively address risks, the planning process. One of the most As you map out your goals, consider strategies and formulas that he has
hoped that the Ummah and chart our progress. common mistakes is thinking your the following: been using. He is merely providing in-
will benefit from this Too often, however, the planning situation is very simple and straight- Are you thinking of starting a busi- formation, and NO ADVICE is given.
effort through greater that could be the most valuable is over- forward so you don’t need a plan. ness? Mr Aslam does not endorse or rec-
financial empowerment, enabling the looked. The same people who would This misconception can stem from Are you exploring buying a second ommend any broker, brokerage firm,
community to live in security and dig- not dream of embarking on a two- a misunderstanding of exactly what home or is there another big purchase or any investment at all, nor does he
nity and fulfill their religious and moral week vacation to Italy without an hour- constitutes a plan and an assumption that you would like to make at some suggest that anyone will earn a profit
obligations towards charitable activities) by-hour itinerary may have just a basic that planning ought to be comprehen- point in the future? when or if they purchase stocks, bonds,
e plan our weekends. We outline of a plan for their retirement, sive enough to meet the needs of the Do you want to travel extensively or any other investments. All stocks or
plan our weddings, ca- which could last 20 to 30 years. rest of your life. Planning should meet after you retire? investment vehicles mentioned are for
W reers, and future. Plan- you where you are and reflect your cur- Have you promised your children illustrative purposes only. Mr Aslam is
ning not only helps set us up for suc- What drives this disconnect? rent situation. Your investment goals or grandchildren that you’ll help pay not an attorney, accountant, real estate
cessful outcomes in the future but can Many of us are intimidated by the and your plan will evolve with you over for their college education or for them broker, stockbroker, investment advi-
also help immensely in the present. It thought of putting our plans on pa- time. to study abroad? sor, or certified financial planner. Mr
helps us define and refine our goals, per. Others fail to grasp the value of Effective plans are generally the Do you need to build or rebuild an Aslam does not have anything for sale.)
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