Navy Capabilities To Be Enhanced To Improve Service Delivery, President RutoMIAMI GARDENS — Miami Dolphins second-year running back De’Von Achane continues to be one of the NFL’s most electric, exciting players to watch. And better yet, he is seen with the ball in his hands more and more as he handles his increased workload in Year 2 without issue. Achane has stormed past last year’s total touches, 168 in 10 games this year after having 130 in 11 games in 2023. He surpassed his rookie-year carry total two games ago — now at 122 after having 103 attempts last season. And after catching 27 passes last year, his 46 thus far as a second-year pro have him within reach of doubling that mark by Sunday’s game against the New England Patriots . The best part about it all, as Achane has been productive at 4.3 yards per carry along with being more active catching passes, is he hasn’t brushed up with any injury concerns. This after the 5-foot-9, 188-pound speedster had a pair of knee issues in 2023, one which placed him on injured reserve to miss four games. “I feel good,” Achane said this week. “I’m just glad I’m 100 percent healthy. I didn’t have any injuries like I did last season, so I’m just trying to keep that up, just make sure my body is maintained for the rest of the season.” The concussion that took him out early in the first meeting with the Patriots, Oct. 6 in Foxborough, Massachusetts, didn’t even cost him the next game as he recovered over the bye week. He did return to action with a Guardian cap over his helmet, but Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders was the first one he played without it. In that 34-19 win against the Raiders , he had 17 carries for 73 yards and a touchdown, adding four catches for 32 yards. He had 21 touches, while rookie Jaylen Wright had six and veteran Raheem Mostert had three. Related Articles Coach Mike McDaniel went into the game expecting to distribute opportunities more among his three running backs, but Achane’s productivity again couldn’t be kept off the field. “De’Von’s play merited some extra snaps that we were kind of anticipating being a little more level,” he said. “He was really playing well, so in those situations we kind of lean on the hot hand, so to speak, and I think he’s really made it difficult in in-game situations, the last two in particular, to take him off the field. But we try to leave that room for guys to decide for us during the game on how much play time they’ll get and respond appropriately.” Achane hasn’t broken off as many long runs that led to his absurd modern-era record of 7.8 yards per attempt as a rookie, but McDaniel noted how Achane has been more consistent in the run game, turning plays that could go for loss of yards into significant gains. Catching passes was an emphasis for Achane this offseason, and he has a reception on all but five of his targets this season as he has become a go-to for quarterback Tua Tagovailoa while defenses focus in so much on wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. Related Articles “We basically just take what the defense gives us,” said Achane, feeling at some point defenses will adjust to open things back up for Hill and Waddle. “We’ve been doing it pretty much all season, so you expect for the defense to try to cover it.” Said offensive coordinator Frank Smith of Achane: “Whatever the game requires, he’s ready for it, and he’s done a great job with everything just making sure he’s ready to go for the season. “He handles everything like a professional, and he’s been helping us win. So, excited for everything he’s done.” Then, there’s the other side of Achane’s uptick in work. The other half of last year’s backfield duo, Mostert, isn’t seeing nearly as much action. “He’s doing a good job,” Mostert said of Achane. “He’s hot right now, and it’s good to see. He’s very impressive. “I’ve dealt with a lot, but I’m here to play a role. And that’s just to get myself better, get everybody else around me better. If my opportunity knocks, I just got to answer the door.” Mostert recently had a sit-down with McDaniel, with whom he goes back to time together in San Francisco, before either of them arrived in Miami. “We just try to see eye to eye. That’s the best thing we can do,” Mostert said. “We had a good conversation, and we see eye to eye now. Moving forward, I told him, he can always come to me, and I’m going to come to (him), as well. We have a lot in common, and a lot of things that we discussed. It was beneficial.”
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Digital space in Pakistan under threat: Bilawal PPP chief flays both bureaucrats and senior politicians for their lack of understanding of crucial issues SUKKUR Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has emphasised that the digital space in Pakistan is under threat, urging the youth to engage in “democratic and peaceful resistance” to secure digital rights, including high-speed internet. Addressing the 11th convocation ceremony of Sukkur IBA University on Tuesday, the PPP chairman said, “It is a matter of pride for me that this institution was established by my mother Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto during her second tenure as prime minister. The seed planted by her has now grown into a tree, earning recognition not only nationally but also globally.” He highlighted that students from across Pakistan and even international students from countries like SriLanka were receiving education at the university. Discussing the role of students in addressing national challenges and enhancing Pakistan’s global image, Bilawal said, “Students must utilise their knowledge for Pakistan’s development. “Today, we face challenges such as poverty, economic inequality and climate change. It is the government’s duty to control various aspects of governance, but when it attempts to overstep and control individuals or institutions, it is up to the youth to resist these efforts and assert their rights.” He reminded the audience that every generation has fought for its rights. “Democracy wasn’t handed to us as a gift; it was achieved through struggle. Generations of youth, using their education, voices, and skills, have defeated oppressors time and again. From the colonial era to today, the youth have been at the forefront.” He expressed concern about the current state of the digital space in Pakistan, calling upon the youth to engage in peaceful and democratic struggles for their digital rights. He criticised the outdated understanding of technology by decision-makers in Islamabad, stating, “How can bureaucrats in their 60s, who still use old Nokia phones, comprehend the rights of the digital generation? How would they understand WhatsApp, Netflix, or gaming? We must claim our rights from them.” He further noted the irony of how two young Pakistanis from Lahore were among the pioneers in creating the world’s first computer virus, showcasing the capabilities of Pakistani youth. Bilawal stressed the need for better internet access and data privacy protections for the younger generation. He announced plans to visit educational institutions across the country, including Sindh, to gather student feedback on proposed digital rights legislation. “Tag me on social media and share your suggestions,” he urged the youth, committing to raising awareness on the issue. Addressing climate change, he warned of severe consequences if its impact was not mitigated. “Pakistan risks devastating floods and infrastructure collapse if we fail to address climate change,” he stated. He criticised both bureaucrats and senior politicians for their lack of understanding of such crucial issues, focusing only on budgets and public sector development programmes. The PPP chairman lamented the absence of proper planning to combat climate change in the federal budget. He pointed out that Pakistan was among the top 10 countries most vulnerable to climate change. He urged developed nations to take responsibility, stating, “The industrialisation and capitalism of these countries have caused the climate crisis. While they amassed wealth, they ignored the damage inflicted on the rest of the world. Now, when others seek their fair share, they lecture us about climate change limitations. If these countries profited from industrialisation, others also have a right to that wealth. “We’re not asking for personal compensation but for funds to repair the damage they have caused.” Bilawal extended his best wishes to the graduating students, urging them to contribute to national progress through the power of education. He praised the Sindh government’s achievements in health and education, highlighting how students from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Punjab, and even Sri Lanka come to Sindh for quality education at institutions like IBA Sukkur, just as patients from across Pakistan seek treatment at Sindh’s hospitals. Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah said that Sukkur IBA University is the premier educational institution and a hallmark of excellence. He paid homage to the late Prof Nisar Siddiqui and Syed Khursheed Shah for their unparalleled contributions to the growth and excellence of Sukkur IBA University and appreciated the efforts of current university management. The chief minister mentioned that the government of Sindh was the largest sponsor to education in the country, reflecting its unwavering dedication to fostering academic progress and development. He announced that the Sindh government would extend financial support for the establishment of a new campus in Qambar Shahdadkot, enhancing educational opportunities in the region. Sukkur IBA University Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Asif Ahmed Shaikh addressed the gathering to celebrate the institution’s remarkable achievements and unwavering commitment to academic excellence. He highlighted significant milestones and outlined the university’s future aspirations. In his speech, the vice chancellor acknowledged Sukkur IBA University’s pursuit of the highest academic standards, inspired by the vision and legacy of its founding Vice Chancellor Prof Nisar Ahmed Siddiqui.Moscow's "patience has run out" after Ukraine used American-made ATACMS and British-made Storm Shadow long-range missiles in attacks on Russian territory after receiving the green light from Washington and London, according to French military expert and analyst Erwan Castel. Despite repeated provocations by the Ukrainian enemy, the Kremlin has always kept peace an option, Castel, who volunteered on the Donbass front from 2015 to 2023, said in an interview with Sputnik Africa. However, the military analyst stressed that when Russia's patience ran out, an Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile , capable of carrying nuclear warheads, was used conventionally to strike a Ukrainian military-industrial site. He also believes that Western troops "are already present" in Ukraine. According to him, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's refusal to supply Taurus missiles to Kiev, citing the need for German specialists, implicitly confirmed the presence of Western personnel supporting missile deployments in Ukraine. The military expert also asserted that French special forces, in particular, are present in Ukraine and are involved in the targeting of missiles: "My former regiment, where I served in France for over ten years, has units that have been deployed in Ukraine for over two years." He cited the bombing of a Ukrainian base near Kherson by Russian aerospace forces, an event that received brief attention in Western media due to the reported deaths of two French aid workers. The expert pointed out that the secrecy surrounding these ultra-modern weapons systems is deliberate, a practice shared by both Russia and the West : "The countries donating these hyper-technological weapons want to maintain this secrecy at all costs, I would say, concerning the entire communication and deployment network of the weapons." The French expert explained why is NATO enlargement a vital problem for Russia. He noted that strategic depth is very important, especially now, given the technological and military advancements that are effectively shrinking the battlefield.