ISLAMABAD: Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam expressed his solidarity with the people of Palestine on Friday, sharing a poignant image on X (formerly known as Twitter).
The photo depicts a girl holding the Palestinian flag with a doll on her lap, symbolizing support for the Palestinian cause. Alongside the image, Babar Azam included a piece of poetry in the caption, conveying his empathy and solidarity.
In a separate announcement on X, Azam made the decision to step down as the captain of the Pakistan national team in all formats after the disappointing World Cup performance.
Reflecting on his captaincy journey, he recalled the moment he received the call from the PCB to lead Pakistan in 2019. Despite experiencing highs and lows both on and off the field over the past four years, Azam expressed his passionate commitment to upholding Pakistan’s pride and respect in the cricket world.
Acknowledging the collective efforts of players, coaches, and management that led to Pakistan’s ascent to the number 1 spot in the white-ball format, Azam extended gratitude to the passionate cricket fans for their unwavering support.
While describing the decision to step down as difficult, he emphasized that it felt like the right time for this transition in leadership.
Rupee Gains More Value On Friday On The Back Of Approval Of Economic Review By IMF
Menwhile, in Friday’s interbank session, the Pakistani rupee (PKR) showed resilience against the US dollar, appreciating by more than 88 paisa. The day concluded with the currency settling at PKR 286.5 per USD, a favorable shift from the previous day’s closure at PKR 287.38.
Throughout the trading day, the local unit reached an intraday high bid of 287.05 and a low ask of 286.75.
In the open market, the PKR saw a gain of 50 paisa. Exchange companies quoted buying rates for the dollar at 288 and selling rates at 289, contrasting with the earlier figures of 288.5 for buying and 289.5 for selling.
