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  • Haaray huye lashkar ka jeeta hua sipahi; Social media reacts to Naseem Shah’s tears

    Haaray huye lashkar ka jeeta hua sipahi; Social media reacts to Naseem Shah’s tears

    Fast bowler Naseem Shah got teary-eyed on Sunday after Pakistan’s shocking loss to India in the International Cricket Council (ICC) T20 World Cup.

    For the first time in the T20 World Cup, the Pakistani team was able to all out the Indian batsmen, but despite the excellent performance of the bowlers, the team could not win the match, scoring 113 runs for the loss of seven wickets in the allotted 20 overs. India won by six runs. Naseem Shah was on the wicket for the last ball, scoring 10 runs off four balls while he also took three wickets for 21 runs in four overs.

    The depressed bowler was comforted not only by fellow cricketer Shaheen Afridi, but Indian cricketers too, who kept patting his shoulder while shaking hands with him.

    Many social media users also praised Naseem Shah’s performance, some even said that he is the full Pakistani team for them.

    Most were furious that the hardworking Naseem bears the brunt for the team’s failures.
    Here are some social media reactions:

  • Pakistan team needs major surgery, Chairman PCB after India defeat

    Pakistan team needs major surgery, Chairman PCB after India defeat

    Chairman of Pakistan Cricket (PCB) Board Mohsin Naqvi has said that the national team needs not a small but a big surgery, adding that it is time to give opportunities to the talent sitting on the sidelines.

    Expressing disappointment over the defeat of the national team against India, a match Pakistan could have won, Naqvi told journalists, “Today’s defeat was disappointing in all respects, Pakistani cricket is at its lowest level at this time. It seemed that the cricket team would be fine with a minor surgery, but after today’s very poor performance, it is certain that a major surgery is needed.”

    Promising a “big change” soon, Naqvi went on to point out, “Our biggest challenge is to improve the performance of the team. We have to prepare a team for the Champions Trophy and it is time to sit outside and give a chance to new talent. The nation does not expect such a disappointing performance from the cricket team.”

    The carelessness and irresponsibility of batsmen in the T20 World Cup made Pakistan lose a match they had almost won.

    Pakistani batsmen could not achieve the easy target of 120 runs against India. Fakhar Zaman, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim tried to hit long when they had to score singles and scored singles when they had to score big.

    India won the match by six runs and made Pakistan’s access to the Super Eight almost impossible.

  • iPhone users may be able to lock Messages, Photos in iOS 18

    iPhone users may be able to lock Messages, Photos in iOS 18

    The upcoming iOS 18 is anticipated to introduce a new security feature that allows users to lock individual apps, according to several sources familiar with the development.

    This feature is set to provide users with the ability to lock native iPhone apps such as Mail, Messages, Notes, Phone, Photos, Safari, and Settings, among others, thereby offering an additional layer of privacy and security.

    To unlock a locked app, users will need to authenticate via Face ID, and it is expected that Touch ID or an iPhone’s passcode will also be compatible with this feature.

    It remains unconfirmed whether this functionality will extend to third-party apps from the App Store.

    Currently, Apple permits certain content to be secured behind Face ID, Touch ID, or a passcode, such as notes in the Notes app and photos in the “Recently Deleted” and “Hidden” albums within the Photos app.

    The upcoming iOS 18 feature will expand this capability, allowing for entire apps to be locked, even when the iPhone itself is unlocked.

    iPhone users have previously resorted to using Screen Time or Shortcuts to lock apps, but these methods will become obsolete with the new iOS 18 functionality.

    Apple is set to unveil iOS 18 during its WWDC keynote on Monday. The initial iOS 18 beta is expected to be available to Apple Developer Program members immediately following the keynote, with a public release anticipated in September.

  • Two Ahmadis shot dead by teenager in Mandi Bahauddin

    Two Ahmadis shot dead by teenager in Mandi Bahauddin

    Two members of the Ahmadi community were shot dead by a teenager in Mandi Bahauddin on Saturday. The primary suspect was arrested soon after, along with the alleged murder weapon.

    The victims were a 50-year-old man and a 25-year-old man, as per Dawn. While the former was on his way back from offering prayers, the latter was on his way to the market when they were shot dead in the Saddullapur area of Phalia Police Circle.

    District Police Officer (DPO) of Mandi Bahauddin confirmed to Dawn that the main killer who was involved in both shootings was arrested along with the weapon used in the murder from Saadullahpur.

    Social media users are condemning the incident and asking the government to put an end to violence against minorities in Pakistan.

    Journalist Bilal Farooqi posted, “Two Ahmadis, Ghulam Sarwar, 62, & Rahat Ahmad Bajwa, 30, shot dead in Saadullah Pur, Mandi Bahauddin. The alleged killer, a madrassa student, was arrested and confessed he killed them because of their faith. When will this madness end? Please stop!”

    Netizen Rehana Khan posted the details with the caption, “A moment of shame for Pakistan.”

    Sabookh Syed posted a thread on X, showing video proofs of local TLP leadership threatening the Ahmadi community to not carry out Qurbani on Eid like Muslims or they will bear the consequences. “This horrific incident is further alarming given the public incitement by TLP leaders, who have openly called for violence against Ahmadis.”

    Meanwhile, Inspector General Punjab Usman Anwar pledged to bring all culprits before law. “Ensuring justice for the bereaved families will be a priority,” he said.

    Over the last few decades, Pakistan’s minority communities have borne the brunt of mob brutality, bomb attacks, arsons, lynchings and other forms of violence.

    Earlier this year, the president of the Ahmadiyya community in Bahawalpur’s Hasilpur district was shot dead by unknown assailants last month.

    In March, police said they had arrested two suspected killers of a man belonging to the Ahmadiyya community.

  • Gandapur vows to hang constitution’s violators

    Gandapur vows to hang constitution’s violators

    Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur vowed on Saturday to “hang” those who violated the country’s constitution, Geo News reported.

    “[I] swear to God, you will not be able to live in Pakistan, let alone Islamabad,” he said while addressing a public rally in Swat.
    “The constitution of Pakistan was violated. Those who break the constitution will be hanged,” Gandapur said.
    He asked those people to identify themselves, who filed fake cases against Imran Khan, alleging that Maryam Nawaz, Shehbaz Sharif, and President Asif Ali Zardari were responsible for cases against Khan.

    “We will have to hold them accountable for each day. We are silent just because of Imran Khan,” he added.

  • OGRA reduces LPG price to Rs234 per kg amidst cost-cutting measures by OGDCL

    OGRA reduces LPG price to Rs234 per kg amidst cost-cutting measures by OGDCL

    The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has announced a reduction in the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), providing relief to consumers who depend on LPG.

    According to a recent notification, LPG prices have been cut by Rs3.87, bringing the cost down to Rs234 per kilogramme. This new rate is effective immediately.

    This development follows a significant cost reduction in production by the Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDCL), attributed to the arrival of three ships carrying imported LPG.

    The increased supply has enabled OGDCL to lower production costs, subsequently leading to the reduced consumer prices.

    In a related development, the prices of petrol and diesel in Pakistan are also anticipated to drop from June 1. According to sources, petrol prices are expected to decrease by Rs5 per litre, while diesel prices may see a reduction of Rs4 per litre.

    The Ministry of Finance will announce the new rates after consulting with the Prime Minister.

    The OGRA summary proposing the price reductions will be submitted to the Petroleum Division by May 31st, sources added.

    This move is part of a broader strategy to alleviate the financial burden on the public by ensuring affordable fuel prices amidst fluctuating global oil markets.

  • The guy who bowled the super over against Pakistan on June 6

    The guy who bowled the super over against Pakistan on June 6

    Saurabh Naresh Netravalkar, who gave America a historic victory, is an Indian-American cricketer. He is a full-time software engineer and works in a corporation company.

    Netravalkar made his debut in first-class cricket for Team Mumbai in the 2013 Ranji Trophy and in 2014 he also started playing List A matches.

    He also represented India in the 2010 Under-19 World Cup, but he did not get much chance to play in India and came to America in search of better opportunities.

    In January 2018, Netravalkar was selected in the American cricket team and in October of the same year he became the captain of his team. Under the leadership of Netrawalkar, the US team played a series of international T20 matches against the UAE in February 2019 and in April 2019.

    Netravalkar played a crucial role in helping USA win the Super Over stage against Pakistan in the Group One match of the T20 World Cup.

  • Sajal Aly wants to work with THIS actor

    Sajal Aly wants to work with THIS actor

    Actress Sajal Aly has expressed her wish to work with Indian actor Ranbir Kapoor.  She is currently working on a TV drama serial with Hamza Sohail called ‘ Zard Patton ka Bunn’. In a recent interview with Fuchsia magazine, Sajal Aly and Hamza Sohail shared their thoughts on working in Bollywood. Sajal Aly said that she would be interested in working with Ranbir Kapoor.

    “I would love to work with Bollywood director Imtiaz Ali and if given the opportunity, I would like to work with Ranbir Kapoor again,” she said.

    “There are many talented and experienced actresses in Pakistan, and I would prefer to work with them first,” saif her co-star Hamza Sohail, adding, “I think it’s important to explore the talent we have in our own country before looking elsewhere.”

    Sajal Aly has already worked in a Bollywood film, ‘Mom’, with the legendary actress the late Sri Devi.

  • Sarim Burney sent to jail, court rejects extension in physical remand

    Sarim Burney sent to jail, court rejects extension in physical remand

    Karachi court rejected the request to extend the physical remand of activist Sarim Burney in the case of human trafficking. He has been sent to jail on judicial remand.

    Burney was detained by the FIA on charges of human trafficking and fraud. He was produced in the court of Judicial Magistrate Sharqi after a two-day physical remand.

    Court proceedings

    The investigating officer of FIA requested an extension in the physical remand of the accused, claiming that the mother of an allegedly smuggled child, Afshin, had sold the baby girl to a woman named Madiha. Madiha had then reportedly sold the baby girl to another woman, Bushra. On the other hand, Sarim Burney Trust declared the girl an orphan in front of the family court.

    The investigating officer also complained in court that Sarim Burney is not cooperating in the investigation as he is not answering questions correctly. He pleaded that more than 20 victims have to be identified, but the accused is not helping the FIA in the investigation.

    The court raised the question of money exchanged with the person who adopted a baby girl Haya. A lawyer said that the person who adopted the girl paid three thousand dollars. The court asked if there is any evidence related to the money. The lawyer replied that FIA is trying to get digital and financial records from US authorities.

    FIA wants the case of minor girls to be tried without camera recordings, as it claimed that an organised group is involved. They also wanted Burney to get one more week on a physical remand.

    The court inquired if the biological parents of the girls were alive. The lawyer affirmed that the parents of the girls are alive and will get their statements recorded in court.

    Burney’s lawyer, Amir Nawaz Waraich, appeared in court and said that the family had been contacted, and they gave the girls willingly. He alleged that baby girl Haya’s mother was being blackmailed by the FIA for two and a half months.

    Burney’s lawyer defended his client by saying that the accused would answer the appropriate questions. Burney said that he had evidence in his mobile phone.
    However, the court asked Burney why he lied when he knew that the real parents of the girl were alive, to which Sarim said he did not know.

    The court expressed surprise at this answer and remarked that Burney is the head of the institution; how could he not know?

    Burney filed a bail application, but the court ordered the FIA ​​investigating officer to record his statement and sent him to jail on judicial remand until the next hearing, which is scheduled for June 10.

    A physical remand is a type of police remand in which the accused person is taken into custody so that the investigation can be carried out. However, in the Judicial remand

    Previously, the FIA claimed that Sarim Barney admitted to making a mistake in his initial statement. However, in a judicial remand, the accused is sent to jail.  Only after the judicial remand in Pakistan, the accused can file a bail petition before a judge.

    Read more: Sarim Burney admits to wrongdoing in human trafficking case

  • Gold price falls by Rs3,600 per tola to Rs239,400

    Gold price falls by Rs3,600 per tola to Rs239,400

    Gold prices in Pakistan witnessed a significant decrease on Saturday, with the rate of 24-karat gold falling by Rs3,600 per tola. According to the Karachi Sarafa Association, 24-karat gold was priced at Rs239,400 per tola.

    In tandem, the price of 24-karat gold per 10 grammes saw a reduction, now standing at Rs205,247, down by Rs3,086. The decline extended to 22-karat gold, which is now quoted at Rs188,143 per 10 grammes.

    Silver prices also experienced a drop in the domestic market. The rate for 24-karat silver decreased by Rs50, bringing the price to Rs2,750 per tola. Similarly, the price for 24-karat silver per 10 grammes fell by Rs43, settling at Rs2,358.

    On the global stage, spot gold concluded the week at $2,293 per ounce, marking a 1.4 per cent decline over the week. The drop in international gold prices has contributed to the downward trend observed in the local market.

    This decrease in gold and silver prices is reflective of broader economic factors influencing precious metals globally, impacting local market conditions.