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  • Champions One Day Cup: Lions defeats Stallions in the first eliminator match

    Lions defeated Stallions by 12 runs in the first eliminator match of the Champions One Day Cup, with Stallions out of the race for the finals.

    In this match at Faisalabad’s Iqbal Stadium, the Lions scored 263 runs in the allotted 50 overs while batting first. In response, the Stallions scored 251 runs in the allotted 50 overs.

    Yasir Khan, 39; Muaz Sadaqat, 27; Hussain Talat, 32; Tayyab Tahir, 28; Muhammad Mohsin, 30; Muhammad Haris, 30; and Jahandad Khan, 36, were the standouts for Stallions.

    On behalf of the Lions, Sirajuddin took one wicket, Ahmed Daniyal 3, Sharon Siraj one, Khushdil Shah 3, and Faisal Akram took one wicket.

    Earlier in the Lions’ innings, the top-order batsman Rohail Nazir got out after scoring only eight runs, which Obaid Shah dismissed. The other player who got out of Lions was captain Imamul Haq, who Obaid Shah also caught with an incredible catch. On the way, Khai, Imam-ul-Haq scored 23 runs in 32 balls with the help of 3 fours.

    The Lion’s third out was Mohammad Talha, who faced 59 balls and scored 47 runs with two fours and two sixes, just three runs short of his half century.

    Aamir Yamin and Ahmed Daniyal performed exceptionally well for the Lions; Aamir’s 46 off 57 balls and Ahmed Daniyal’s 65 off 59 balls played a vital role in setting the Lions a target of over 260 runs.

    On behalf of the Lions, Umeer Yusuf, 4, Irfan Khan, 7, Khushdil Shah, 2, Sirajuddin, 7 and Faisal Akram, 2, could not score runs and did not enter double figures.

    On behalf of the Stallions, Ubaid Shah took three wickets, Haris Rauf took one wicket, and Adil Amin and Muaz Sadaqat took 2 and 2 wickets, respectively.

    In the qualifier played yesterday, the Panthers defeated Markhors by seven wickets and made it to the finals.

    The winner of today’s match, the Lions, will have to face Markhors to reach the final; the semi-final match between the two teams will be held on September 27 at Iqbal Stadium Faisalabad; the winner of this match will face Panthers in the final. , the final will be played on September 29.

  • IMF finally greenlights $7 billion loan for Pakistan, first tranche expected by September 30

    IMF finally greenlights $7 billion loan for Pakistan, first tranche expected by September 30

    The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Executive Board has finally approved the long-delayed $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) for Pakistan.

    The initial tranche of $1.1 billion is now expected to be released by the global lender on September 30.

    As per recent reports, this loan also carries an interest rate of less than 5 per cent.

    IMF is likely to release the second installment of loan within the ongoing fiscal year.

    It is worth noting that this bailout, according to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, would be Pakistan’s loan from the IMF.

    The Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Jameel Ahmed confirmed the approval from th IMF and saod that the country would get first installment soon as Islamabad has met all demands set by the lender.

    The approval of EFF follows confirmation of bilateral loans from China, UAE, and Saudi Arabia, totalling $12 billion.

    Pakistan and the IMF had reached an agreement on the 37-month bailout programme in July but it was repeatedly delayed as Islamabad was not included on the international lender’s agenda multiple times.

  • Which actors are Behroze Sabzwari’s favourites?

    Which actors are Behroze Sabzwari’s favourites?

     
    Veteran actor Behroze Sabwari has over fifty years of experience in the entertainment industry. When such a professional shared his favourites, we better pay attention.
     
    Talking to Gup Shab’s Vasay Chaudhry, Behroze revealed the names of his favorite actors. 
     
    The cohost Areej asked, “Sir, you have worked with many actors and actresses, who is your personal favorite actor, as an actor?”
     
     Behroze replied, “Oh, my personal favorite is Bushra Ansari because we have worked a lot together, and we have spent a lifetime together. Among the younger generation, there are many amazing ones, like Fawad Khan, who is fantastic and he is such a refined person, so as an actor, he’s number one, MashaAllah. There’s also Mahira Khan, because we did Humsafar together, the project that made both of them stars. At that time, they were just like they are now, and I swear, they’re still the same today.”

     
    Behroze Sabwari is currently starring in the drama serial Girhein and Bismil.

  • University student run over by campus bus in Multan

    University student run over by campus bus in Multan

    A young female student of Multan’s Muhammad Nawaz Sharif University of Agriculture was killed when a campus bus hit the bike she was driving on one of the pavements inside the campus.

    Manahil, 21, was studying in the fifth semester of biochemistry. Her bike was hit by a speeding university bus right when she entered the campus. She reportedly died on the spot.

    SHO Rao Mehtab told DAWN that the girl’s motorcycle hit the bus. However, instead of stopping, the bus ran over her.

    The SHO also said that the victim’s father Shaban did not want to lodge a complaint with the police.

    Vice Chancellor of the university Ishtiaq Rajwana told DAWN that CCTV footage of the incident showed that the girl tried to turn left but could not do so and rammed into the bus. He defended the bus driver, calling him “experienced” and said that “It was the fate of the girl that she came under the bus.”

    A viral social post is claiming that Manahil’s body was left in scorching heat on the campus for several hours, while officials waited for the Vice Chancellor to arrive. Her parents were told by university administration to sign papers that stated that they will not be filing cases against the university. Only then they will be allowed to take their daughter’s body home for burial.

  • Sindh govt unaware: NAB recovers Rs 6 trillion worth of land

    Sindh govt unaware: NAB recovers Rs 6 trillion worth of land

    The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has recovered 90 per cent of 18 lac acres of land in Sindh of which the provincial government was reportedly unaware.

    Prominent journalist Asif Bashir Chaudhary has revealed on a YouTube show ‘Talk SHOCK’ that NAB sent notices to the occupants of the land, ordering them to show the documents as proof of ownership. However, they failed to produce the required documents.

    “Possession land belongs to Sukkur and Karachi forest reserves,” he revealed, adding that the Ministry of Forest did not have a record of land.

    He revealed that Chairman NAB Lt Gen (retd) Nazir Ahmad, who had complete documents of recovered 16,200,00 acres, presented to Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah.

    The CM Sindh was, reportedly, unaware of the news.

    “The estimated cost of recovered land is six trillion rupees,” he concluded.

  • Imran Khan calls for PTI protest on Thursday

    Imran Khan calls for PTI protest on Thursday

    Founder Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan has announced that the party will hold a protest for judicial independence on the coming Thursday.

    Speaking to journalists in Adiala jail Rawalpindi, he stated, “We have our own protest on Friday and will hold a rally in Rawalpindi on Saturday. We will protest if it is not allowed.”

    Lambasting the incumbent government, Imran Khan said that the country has become a police state and declared that this “martial law” is even tougher than that of former dictators General Zia Ul Haq and General Parvez Musharraf.

    Talking about the Practice and Procedure Amendment Act, he said, “Now everything has been exposed and veils removed. The Practice and Procedure Act was aimed at hearing cases in an undemocratic manner.”

    Meanwhile, Chief Minister (CM) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Ali Amin Gandapur met Imran Khan in Adiala jail.

  • Gold price climbs to new record high of Rs275,500 per tola following Rs2,500 increase

    Gold price climbs to new record high of Rs275,500 per tola following Rs2,500 increase

    Bullion prices in Pakistan continued to climb on the  third trading day of the week as the rate for 24-karat gold was recorded Rs2,500 per tola higher than the previous closing.

    According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the price of gold in local market was reported at Rs275,500 per tola.

    The latest price of gold is the highest ever rate recorded for the precious metial in Pakistan’s history.

    Furthermore, the price of ten grammes of gold was quoted by APGJSA at Rs236,197 after a rise of Rs2,144 in today’s session.

    This follows a surge in yellow metal’s value witnessed in the international market. According to APGJSA, gold price in the global market increased by $25 on Wednesday, clocking in at $2,653 per ounce. This rate also includes a premium of $20.

    Gold price in Pakistan has increased by more than Rs50,000 per tola this year due to fluctuations in the international market.

  • Urmila Matondkar files for divorce

    Urmila Matondkar files for divorce

    Actress and politician Urmila Matondkar has filed for divorce from her husband, Mohsin Akhtar after eight years of marriage.

    Media reports state that Urmila wants to divorce from Mohsin and return back to acting, focusing on her career.

    Urmila and Mohsin tied the knot on 04 February, 2016, in Mumbai.
    She was last seen in the Marathi film ‘Ajoba’.
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    Here are pictures of them together:

  • No more bhikaaris; Saudi Arabia tells Pakistan to control beggars

    No more bhikaaris; Saudi Arabia tells Pakistan to control beggars

    The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has expressed serious concern over the growing number of Pakistani beggars coming to the Kingdom on Hajj and Umrah visas.

    Geo reports that sources in Pakistan’s Ministry of Religious Affairs have stated that Saudi authorities have warned about the beggars who come under the guise of Umrah and Hajj. If they are not controlled, it will have a negative impact on Pakistani Umrah and Haj pilgrims going to the Kingdom in the future.

    Local media reports suggest that the Saudi Ministry of Religious Affairs has asked the Pakistani government to take action against the beggars entering the country under Umrah and Hajj visas, or it will severely affect normal Pakistani pilgrims.

    Consequently, Pakistan’s Ministry of Religious Affairs has decided to bring an Umrah Act, according to which the government will regulate travel agencies conducting Umrah and Hajj and bring them under legal supervision.

    Earlier, it was reported that Pakistani beggars go to Saudi Arabia on Umrah visas and then take part in activities like begging there, which infuriates the governments of the Gulf countries. In turn, the Pakistani government also decided to block the passports of the people involved.

    Read more: Pakistanis involved in 50% of crimes in Gulf; shocking revelation in Senate

  • FBR to scrap non-filers category, aims to strengthen banking-based economy

    FBR to scrap non-filers category, aims to strengthen banking-based economy

    In a recent meeting with representatives of key industries, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial said that the government is planning to eliminate the category of non-filers, which will require everyone to make transactions through banking channels.

    This is a part of FBR’s transformation plan to curb cash flows in the economy.

    Langrial was of the view that non-filing is a fraudulent method established domestically. He said that the FBR will generate data to monitor citizens’ financial transactions.

    Most importantly, property transactions will be categorised into only two groups: ineligible and eligible.

    According to Dawn, businesspeople were briefed regarding the tax authority’s overhaul. Langrial said that the FBR has no option but to eliminate the issue of nil-filing and non-filing of returns.

    This step is crucial because if the situation does not get better, it will be nearly impossible for the government to collect taxes.

    It was revealed that the tax authority will establish disincentives for non-compliant taxpayers, starting with linking the availability of facilities such as investments and the opening of bank accounts to the filing of tax returns.

    There will be no monetary transactions, and the source of funds will have to be established through digital interventions.

    The meeting highlighted the potential tax gap across 20 sectors, with the largest gap reported in the textile sector at Rs700 billion.