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  • Four bookmakers caught during IPL match

    Four bookmakers caught during IPL match

    The Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has identified four bookmakers from Mumbai and Jaipur during Indian Premier League (IPL) matches, expelling them both from the stadium.

    According to reports, the bookies were kicked out of the president’s box at the Wankhede Stadium during a match between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians, while two other bookmakers were kicked out of the Jaipur Stadium during a match between Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals.

    Bookies gain access to stadiums during most matches to eliminate the time lags often seen in live broadcasts, an activity infamously known as ‘pitch sliding’.

    In 2013, IPL was rocked by a major spot-fixing scandal where three Rajasthan Royals players were detained and eleven bookies were also arrested in the case. This resulted in two IPL franchises, Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings, being banned for two years and played a major role in tarnishing the league’s reputation.

    The allotment of passes in luxury boxes is a serious concern following the incident, while there is still no legislation to prevent bookies from ‘pitch sliding’ in a country where betting is illegal.

  • 14 members of Balochistan cabinet takes oath today

    14 members of Balochistan cabinet takes oath today

    Fourteen members of the Balochistan cabinet took oath today in a ceremony held at the Governor’s House in Quetta.

    Those who took the oath include Sadiq Umrani, Ali Madad Jattak, Zahoor Buledi, Noor Muhammad Dumar, Sardar Faisal Jamali, Sarfraz Domki, Abdul Rehman Khetran, Saleem Khosa, Asim Kurd Gello, Bakht Kakar, Tariq Magsi, Shoaib Nosherwani, Raheel Durrani, and Zia Langau.

    On March 2, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Sardar Sarfraz Bugti took oath as the Chief Minister (CM) of Balochistan.

  • Momina Iqbal offers explanation on cricketer messages comments

    Momina Iqbal offers explanation on cricketer messages comments

    Pakistani actress Momina Iqbal is angry with social media twisting her recent comments about getting messages from cricketers.

    In her Instagram story, she lashed out at those who are spreading lies for attention. “I never said anything bad or negative about any cricketer,” she remarked adding that even if someone messaged her, “I would have dealt with it myself.”

    The actress said it was wrong for people to spread negativity just to benefit themselves, calling out those who use controversies to get more attention for their channels.
    “I believe it’s crucial for us to respect each other. I think that being united and staying positive are essential for our nation’s well-being.”
    “Don’t spread negativity for no reason! I’m surprised at those who post anything just to get views.”

    Momina then asked her followers to focus on important things, like the incident where a Jaranwala woman, Maryam Bibi, died in the Millat Express. She wanted everyone to speak up about things that matter and not get into unnecessary arguments.

    The actress talked about a question Wasi Shah asked her in a recent interview about messages from cricketers. She said it’s normal to talk with cricketers because they’re all part of the entertainment world. Momina explained that these messages usually just have nice wishes and hellos, and she can’t remember the names of the cricketers specifically.

  • PTI leaders declare president, prime minister ‘illegal’ after first joint parliament session

    PTI leaders declare president, prime minister ‘illegal’ after first joint parliament session

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Omar Ayub Khan has declared the head of state, Asif Ali Zardari, “illegal” after the President’s first speech in parliament on Thursday.

    Zardari stressed the importance of meaningful dialogue between political parties to reduce the political crisis in Pakistan in his speech.

    The PTI leader raised questions on Article 41 of the Constitution, which states that a President is a representative of the federation, pointing out that Asif Ali Zardari hasn’t resigned as co-chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) as of yet.

    “Law is being violated in this House,” the PTI leader said that he tried to raise a point being a leader of the opposition, but he was denied the floor.

    “As per the law, the floor is given to the opposition leader whenever he asks,” he added.

    On the other hand, PTI chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan also criticized him, saying that “We do not recognize this president [Zardari]. [Not only this president, but Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the entire cabinet are also illegal.”

  • National Women’s Football Championship postponed

    National Women’s Football Championship postponed

    The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has announced that the National Women’s Football Championship has been postponed.

    The decision to postpone the league was made after feedback from several clubs about the dates clashing with the academic activities and championship dates. The National Football Championship was scheduled in Karachi from May 5 to 21.

    PFF said that It was a difficult decision. The next schedule will be announced soon after consultation.

  • Motorcyclist killed in collision with Maryam Nawaz’s protocol’s vehicle

    Motorcyclist killed in collision with Maryam Nawaz’s protocol’s vehicle

    A speeding vehicle of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz’s motorcade reportedly caused the death of a motorcyclist at the Chandowal Stop on Shakargarh Road, Narowal, Dawn reported on Friday.

    The CM was heading to Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur to join in the three-day Baisakhi festival celebrations. As her motorcade travelled from Narowal to Kartarpur, an Elite Force vehicle collided with a motorcyclist coming from the opposite direction. The motorcyclist, 23-year-old Abubakar from Jassar Town, lost his life on the scene.

    The CM’s motorcade did not stop to take the injured to the hospital.

    Ali Rizwan, a cousin of the accident victim, told Dawn that Abubakar was on his way to the gas station where he worked. He expressed frustration that no officials stopped their car to help the injured Abubakar, nor did they call Rescue 1122. Instead, he noted with disappointment that police officers arrived at the scene after the incident and washed away the blood from the road to eliminate the evidence.

  • Twinkle Khanna spills the beans: The surprising reason women over 50 shy away from red lipstick

    Former Bollywood star and author Twinkle Khanna has had an important conversation about aging and makeup. The columnist pointed out that women over 50 often feel shy when it comes to wearing red lipstick.

    In a recent video she shared, Twinkle openly discussed how women of a certain age may feel embarrassed about wearing red lipstick. She even demonstrated this by wearing red lipstick in the video to gauge people’s reactions.

    She wrote her on Instagram, “Do you see an age limit written on this lipstick?
    What unwanted makeup advice have you received recently?”

    Last year, Twinkle, the daughter of Bollywood legends Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia and wife of action star Akshay Kumar, celebrated her 50th birthday.

  • Your mobile SIM will be blocked if registered on invalid CNIC

    Your mobile SIM will be blocked if registered on invalid CNIC

    Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has ordered the National Database Registration Authority (NADRA) to block all phone SIMs that are registered on an invalid or expired identity card.

    The security czar visited the NADRA headquarters on Thursday in Islamabad and directed authorities to establish NADRA offices all over Pakistan, just as the model police stations were established in Punjab.

    He also stated that by establishing model NADRA offices, service delivery will be enhanced.

  • Five customs officers killed in firing incident in DI Khan

    Five customs officers killed in firing incident in DI Khan

    Local police have confirmed on Thursday that a firing incident in the Dera Ismail Khan district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) claimed the lives of six people, including five customs officers.

    Police officials stated that unknown attackers targeted the officers at Sago Road in Daraban tehsil of the district.

    Five customs officers and one passer-by were killed in the firing incident, police added.

    Attackers armed with weapons hid in bushes, then attacked the vehicle and quickly escaped on motorcycles without being stopped.

    Due to the attack, the driver of the customs vehicle lost control and collided with another vehicle, resulting in the death of the citizen.

    The bodies of the six individuals were shifted to the district headquarters hospital (DHQ).

    Police officials cordoned off the area of the incident, and investigations have started.

    Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur strongly condemned the incident, expressing regret over the deaths

  • Israel reportedly attacks Iran

    Israel reportedly attacks Iran

    Iranian state media has stated that the country’s air defence systems brought down three drones over the central city of Isfahan.

    According to latest development, the Iranian news agency Tasnim has cited “informed sources” as saying that “there are no reports of an attack from abroad against Isfahan or any other part of Iran”.

    Separately, an Iranian analyst argued on state television that mini-drones were flown by “infiltrators from inside” the country, according to Al Jazeera.

    The International Atomic Energy Agency says it can confirm that there has been no damage to Iran’s nuclear sites.

    Meanwhile, US media, citing senior US officials, also reported that Israeli missiles had hit an Iranian site.

    Iranian air defence systems were activated and flights across several areas including Tehran and Isfahan were suspended.

    Regional tensions rose following Iran’s retaliatory strike on Israel after an attack on its diplomatic premises in Syria.

    There are fears of all-out confrontation after Iran had been warning Israel that it would respond strongly to any aggression.