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CENTURION: South Africa tailenders Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen hung in against relentless fast bowler Mohammad Abbas for a tense two-wicket win in the first test on Sunday to seal the Proteas' place in next year's World Test Championship final . ET Year-end Special Reads What kept India's stock market investors on toes in 2024? India's car race: How far EVs went in 2024 Investing in 2025: Six wealth management trends to watch out for Jansen (16 not out) overshadowed Abbas' brilliant figures of 6-54 with a square driven boundary against the fast bowler as South Africa reached 150-8 just after lunch on Day 4 and escaped with a close win in the opener of the two-match series. "Quite an emotional moment for me, good advert for test cricket," said South Africa captain Temba Bavuma , who made 40. "We haven't been ruthless but have found a way to ensure the result was on our side. Lot of joy and happiness on our side, a bit of a rollercoaster, glad that we were able to get the result." Abbas, making a comeback after more than three years in the test wilderness, had knocked back South Africa's tricky chase of 148 runs in a marathon 13-over spell before lunch on Day 4 as the home team limped to 99-8, losing four wickets for three runs. However, Rabada changed gears in an unbroken 51-run stand with Jansen and made an unbeaten 31 off 26 balls with five fours to seal a memorable victory and denied Pakistan its first test win in South Africa in almost 18 years. 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But since then the Proteas have beaten West Indies, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka to stay on top of the table. "It (WTC final) is a big one, not just for myself but also the team and the coach," Bavuma said. "The way we started our campaign, against India and then New Zealand with a not-so-strong team, and the way we have gone through with our performances, not many gave us a chance." India, Australia and Sri Lanka are the other teams still in contention for next June's WTC final against South Africa at Lord's. Captain Temba Bavuma (40) and Aiden Markram (37) had thwarted Abbas for an hour after South Africa resumed at a wobbly 27-3, still needing 121 for victory. Bavuma's controversial dismissal punctuated a South Africa collapse in the latter half of first session with Abbas grabbing three off his six balls in a sensational home team collapse. Bavuma, who made 40, surprisingly didn't request a television review when replays suggested that Abbas' ball had brushed the batter's pocket and didn't make contact with the inside edge of the bat but the South African skipper walked back to the dressing room. Abbas bowled an unchanged marathon spell of 13 overs, but had to wait as Markram and Bavuma saw off eight overs from the fast bowlers. Resuming at 27-3, Bavuma and Markram showed plenty of patience against Abbas' probing line and length before the fast bowler finally got the breakthrough after the first drinks break. Abbas was rewarded for his brilliant seam bowling when he beat the outside edge of Markram's bat and knocked back the off stump. Bavuma survived a couple of close chances when he successfully overturned an on-field lbw decision against him early in the day and Naseem Shah couldn't hold onto a sharp catch at fine leg as he overstepped the boundary cushion while grabbing the ball over his head. South Africa had controlled the game at 96-4 before Bavuma's dismissal saw Abbas finding the outside edges of David Bedingham (14) and Corbin Bosch's (0) bat off successive deliveries and in between Kyle Verreynne dragged Naseem Shah's delivery back onto his stumps. Abbas found the outside edge of Rabada's bat in his first over after lunch that fell just short of wicketkeeper Rizwan before both tailenders took the team home. "Extremely proud of the efforts, but going forward we need to be ruthless," Pakistan captain Shan Masood said. "We keep making the same mistakes but we have to get over the line, seize moments." The second test begins at Cape Town on Friday. (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel )BancFirst Co. ( NASDAQ:BANF – Get Free Report ) announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, November 21st, Wall Street Journal reports. 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ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 12th Dec, 2024) A pivotal two-day seminar on Ageing and Inclusive Development convened in the capital, addressing pressing issues faced by Pakistan’s rapidly growing older population. Hosted by the Ministry of Human Rights in collaboration with the Foundation for Ageing and Inclusive Development (FAID)—a network member of HelpAge International—the event underscored the urgent need for policy interventions and innovative solutions to uplift the lives of older citizens. The seminar started with the launching of FAID and opened with remarks from Syed Moeez Kakahkhail, CEO of FAID, who highlighted the organization’s mission to advocate for the rights and inclusion of older people in national development strategies. “We aim to create an equitable society where every older person has access to the care, respect, and opportunities they deserve,” he said. Chief guest Ms Saba Sadiq, Parliamentary Secretary for the Ministry of Human Rights, lauded FAID and its partners for their advocacy efforts. She emphasized the government’s initiatives for senior citizens, including the establishment of specialized wards in hospitals. "Our government is committed to ensuring the dignity and well-being of older people," she stated, pledging continued support for initiatives aimed at improving their quality of life. Adding to this, Arif Shamim, Director General (Development) at the Ministry of Human Rights, announced plans for a state-of-the-art old age home in Islamabad. The facility, he said, would serve as a model for future projects, providing comprehensive care and support for older citizens. The event also featured a presentation by Mr Shahzado Khaskheli, FAID’s Head of Programs, who addressed the dire need for specialized geriatric healthcare. “Pakistan has only two trained geriatricians for a population of 13.5 million older people,” he said, calling for immediate investment in training healthcare professionals and adopting technological innovations to enhance care services. A lively panel discussion on Senior Citizen Acts and Geriatric Care brought together prominent voices, including Ms. Musarrat Rani, a seasoned health expert; Mr Ayyaz Ahmad, Director of the Drug Regulatory Authority of (DRAP); and Dr Irum Naveed, Deputy Executive Director of PIMS Hospital. Moderated by Dr Muhammad Arif of the Ministry of Human Rights, the discussion explored how to integrate geriatric care into Pakistan’s medical system. Panelists urged collaboration between the Ministry, FAID, and the Planning Commission to launch targeted capacity-building programs. During the session, Mr Sajjad Hussain Shah, Program Coordinator at FAID, introduced the newly launched Resource Center on Ageing, a digital platform aimed at advancing research and advocacy on ageing. The platform will house comprehensive data to support academicians, health professionals, and students in conducting research on ageing-related issues. Mr Shah described it as a groundbreaking initiative that will serve as a knowledge hub for stakeholders working on ageing in Pakistan. The day concluded with an urgent call to action: establish a senior citizen fund to finance healthcare and other essential services, and implement awareness campaigns on the care of older people in educational institutions and mass media. The second day of the seminar, for December 12, will focus on reviewing the implementation of Senior Citizen Acts in Pakistan's provinces and the Islamabad Capital Territory. It will also feature the launch of FAID’s landmark research study on the social protection of older people, offering critical insights into how policies can better serve this vulnerable population. With 13.5 million older people in Pakistan—a figure expected to rise dramatically in the coming decades—this seminar highlights the urgent need for a cohesive national strategy to address ageing and inclusivity.
