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  • Former Australian batsman Stuart Law appointed US cricket team coach

    Former Australian batsman Stuart Law appointed US cricket team coach

    Former Australian batsman Stuart Law has been appointed as the head coach of the United States cricket team.

    Stuart has been appointed as the coach for the International Cricket Council (ICC) T20 World Cup.

    Stuart has represented Australia in one Test and 54 ODI matches. Law has played first-class cricket for Queensland, and in England.

    Law said in a statement that he is very excited to be selected for USA Cricket.

    On the other hand, Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell will also play American Major League Cricket, joining Washington Freedom along with Glenn Maxwell, Travis Head and Steve Smith.

    Major League Cricket will start on July 4 after the T20 World Cup, while Glenn Maxwell has taken a break from the Indian Premier League (IPL) due to mental and physical fatigue.

  • Terrorist attack on Japanese citizens in Karachi; all foreign nationals safe

    Terrorist attack on Japanese citizens in Karachi; all foreign nationals safe

    A terrorist attack targeted Japanese citizens after their vehicle was attacked by a suicide bomber in Karachi’s Landhi area. The foreign nationals remained safe while two terrorists involved in the barbaric attack were killed, according to the police.

    Deputy Inspector General (DIG) East Azfar Mahesar told Dawn that the incident took place near Murtaza Chorangi in Landhi, adding that the five foreign nations were travelling in a Hiace van.

    “All five Japanese remained safe. However, the private security guard with them was injured,” he said, adding that one terrorist was killed.

    “The Japanese nationals were on the way to Export Processing Zone from their residence in Zamzama, Clifton,” he said.

    There was another suicide bomber who was there for ‘backup’. He was gunned down by the Sharafi Goth police party patrolling the area.

    Some users on X (formerly Twitter) pointed out that the Japanese nationals might have been mistaken as Chinese since terrorists in Pakistan have been increasingly targeting Chinese nationals, most recently in Shangla where five Chinese nationals lost their lives.

    “No one has claimed responsibility so far,” the DIG said, adding that the vehicle carrying the Japanese nationals was bullet-proof.

  • Former Pakistani cricketers got stuck in Dubai after devastating rains

    Former Pakistani cricketers got stuck in Dubai after devastating rains

    Former Pakistan cricketers including Kamran Akmal, Misbah-ul-Haq, Umar Gul and Abdul Razzaq got stuck at the Dubai airport after flight operations were severely affected due to devastating rains in the Gulf metropolis.

    The flight supposed to carry Pakistan’s former cricketers had been further delayed.

    The four former Pakistani players have been at Dubai Airport since 1 pm Wednesday. All the passengers including the players have now been told to take a flight tomorrow morning.

    According to the schedule, the players were to leave Dubai for Houston at four o’clock in the evening on Wednesday.

    Former captain of the Pakistan cricket team, Misbah-ul-Haq, was angry with the attitude of Emirates Airlines and wrote on X, “It’s strange that you @emirates start boarding process and after two hours suddenly tells everyone to go back as the flight iscancelled. People are made to stand in lines with children for hours and hours for nothing at the end. Worst behaviour of an airline ever in my life.”

    “First we were asked to board, then after two hours the flight was canceled, people were standing in queues with children for hours, waiting for us for 30 hours. The situation is understood, but if an honest answer is not given, then anger comes.”

    Kamran Akmal retweeted the tweet and wrote, “Disappointing service by @Emirates at DXB.”

    A 75-years-old has been broken due to torrential rains in the states of UAE including Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi.

  • Terrorist threats on Adiala Jail; Interior Ministry tells SHC

    Terrorist threats on Adiala Jail; Interior Ministry tells SHC

    The Ministry of Interior has told the Sindh High Court that there are dangers of terrorist attacks on Adiala Jail, citing an intelligence report.

    The Ministry said this in a report it submitted to the court in the case regarding security measures being provided to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Founder Imran Khan in Adiala Jail.

    The report said that military installations in Rawalpindi are on terrorists’ target list.

    “The terrorism is a plan hatched by agencies of hostile countries and banned groups,” said the ministry claiming that hostile agencies and anti-Pakistan elements wanted to spread political chaos in the country.

    The Court directed authorities to beef up security protocols and arrangements for incarcerated Imran Khan and other prisoners in Adiala Jail.

    The Chief Justice stated, “Since there is a threat of attack from the outside, the federal government will have to look into this matter,” the court declared, adding that it had sought a report considering the seriousness of the matter.

  • Nawaz ‘was not’ ready to become prime minister for fourth time, says senior PML-N leader

    Nawaz ‘was not’ ready to become prime minister for fourth time, says senior PML-N leader

    Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader Senator Irfan Siddiqui has said that former prime minister and party supremo Nawaz Sharif wasn’t ready to become prime minister for the fourth time.  

    “It was Nawaz’s own decision to not become the prime minister,” Siddiqui said while speaking on Geo News’ programme Aaj Shahzeb Khanzada Kay Sath on Wednesday.

    PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif became the country’s prime minister for the second time following the party’s nomination after Nawaz decided against running for the coveted post after returning to the country following a four-year self-imposed exile from London.

    The party eagerly awaited the veteran politician’s return and built its election campaign around him. They portrayed him as a saviour who could tackle the country’s problems and guide it to prosperity.

    After the February 8 polls, where major political parties like PML-N, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf-backed independent candidates, and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) didn’t win enough seats for a clear majority in the National Assembly, PML-N chose Shehbaz as their candidate for prime minister.

  • Yashma Gill defends game nights, exercise in Ramzan, urges personal worship

    Yashma Gill defends game nights, exercise in Ramzan, urges personal worship

    Yashma Gill defends game nights, exercise in Ramzan, urges personal worship
    During Ramzan, the trend of game nights became increasingly popular among celebrities. Some engaged in physical sports such as badminton and tennis, while others played board games before Sehri.

    This trend gained momentum rapidly, with game nights being organised at what seemed to be, a regular basis.
    Actor Yashma Gill attended these game nights and even hosted one during the Ramzan. After she was criticised for being a part of these events, Yashma has now responded to comments.

    Gill said, “During Ramzan, we stay up until Sehri and also engage in worship, so game nights are a good idea. Physical activity is important for health. People who criticize us should focus on their own worship instead of commenting on our activities. We also engage in worship, but along with that, there’s a bit of physical activity. We have more time, so we adjust our shooting schedules accordingly.”

  • Finance Minister Aurangzeb meets Donald Lu in Washington DC

    Finance Minister Aurangzeb meets Donald Lu in Washington DC

    Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb held a high-level meeting with the United States State Department Assistant Secretary Donald Lu at World Bank headquarters in Washington to discuss financial reforms that Pakistan is planning to implement.

    The meeting was held in the background of the Finance Minister’s visit to Washington in order to finalize talks about the latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout package.

    Aurangzeb and the US official focused on upgrading economic partnerships, with emphasis on alternate energy, agriculture, climate resilience and technology.

    Aurangzeb was positive about the investment opportunities by America in information technology, renewables, agriculture and minerals extraction.

    He also pledged close collaboration with the US International Development Finance Corporation and Exim Bank for mutual development.

    Aurangzeb has been conducting high-level meetings with top officials in the US on the sidelines.

  • Arooj Aftab collaborates with ‘Thor’ Star Tessa Thompson for first music video

    Arooj Aftab collaborates with ‘Thor’ Star Tessa Thompson for first music video

    Pakistani singer Arooj Aftab has exciting news for her fans. She’s releasing her first music video for the song ‘Raat Ki Rani.’ And guess what? It’s directed by Tessa Thompson, the famous American actor known for playing Valkyrie in Marvel movies. This is her first time directing a music video, adding to the excitement.

    Aftab made the announcement on her Instagram, posting a casual black and white photo with Thompson. “Raat Ki Rani is my first music video ever, and you get to see Tessa Thompson as your favorite film director on earth.”

    Aftab also shared her thoughts on Thompson, saying, “Her work and her personality are incredibly inspiring and strong. This project is really special to both of us. I am extremely thankful. And the music video will be released tomorrow.”

    In response to Aftab’s heartfelt announcement, the star from Creed shared the post on her own Instagram Story. She added a touching note, saying, “This caption touched my heart. Love you, my debut sis, Arooj Aftab. Thank you for trusting me.” The music video will premiere on April 18 at 6:00 PM Pakistan Standard Time.

    ‘Raat Ki Rani’ is a big moment for Aftab. She became famous worldwide with her Grammy-winning song Mohabbat.
    Next, Aftab will perform at the famous Glastonbury Festival in London this June.

  • Assailants reveal sinister motive of firing at Salman Khan’s home

    Assailants reveal sinister motive of firing at Salman Khan’s home

    The Mumbai Police has finished their interrogation of the people who shot at Bollywood star Salman Khan’s house.

    According to reports from Indian media, the two gunmen who fired at Salman Khan’s house in Mumbai’s Bandra area were caught in Bhoj, Gujarat. Both of them are from Bihar area in Gujarat state.

    Unit 9 of India’s Crime Branch completed the investigation and gave the report to the local court, revealing that the gunmen wanted to kill the Bollywood superstar. After opening fire, they threw their guns into the Surat river.

    Now, the police want the court to keep the two suspects for 14 days to find out who planned the attack. Earlier, the suspects were already with the police for nine days.

    The suspects told the police they shot at Salman Khan’s house because gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, who’s in jail, paid them to do it.
    The police told the media the suspects didn’t want to hurt Salman Khan or his family, but to scare people.

  • Three billion rupees ka scam: Taylor Swift fans looted with fake tickets to concert

    Three billion rupees ka scam: Taylor Swift fans looted with fake tickets to concert

    As Taylor Swift’s UK tour approaches, fans are being warned about scams that have already cheated thousands of people out of more than £1 million or more than three billion rupees.
    Lloyds Bank says about 3,000 fans have been tricked since July, losing an average of £332 each, with some losing over £1,000.
    Most of the scams happen on Facebook, where more than 90 percent of cases come from fake ads or posts. It’s not just Swift fans getting targeted; scams for other artists like Beyonce, Coldplay, and Harry Styles have gone up too.

    Unofficial Facebook groups are part of the problem. They’re popping up to buy and sell tickets, with many listings on Facebook Marketplace. Scammers promise cheap or sold-out tickets, then disappear once they get the money through bank transfers.

    To stay safe, Lloyds Bank says only buy from trusted places. If possible, use debit or credit cards for more protection.
    As Swift’s tour gets closer, fans need to be careful and listen to warnings to avoiding getting scammed out of their concert experience.