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  • PSL 9: Quetta Gladiators defeats Lahore Qalandars by six wickets in last over thriller

    PSL 9: Quetta Gladiators defeats Lahore Qalandars by six wickets in last over thriller

    In the 28th match of Pakistan Super League 9, Quetta Gladiators defeats Lahore Qalandars by six wickets in last over thriller in national stadium Karachi.

    Lahore Qalandars won the toss and elected to bat against Quetta.

    Lahore Qalandars inning

    Lahore Qalandars scored 166 runs for the loss of 4 wickets. Captain Shaheen Afridi scored 55 runs while Abdullah Shafiq remained unbeaten by scoring 59 runs. Apart from this, Sahibzada Farhan scored 25 runs, Mirza Baig scored 12 runs, and Shai Hope scored 5 runs.

    On behalf of Quetta Gladiators, Abrar Ahmed took 2 wickets, Muhammad Wasim and Muhammad Amir took one wicket each

    Quetta Gladiators inning

    Chasing the target of 167, Quetta’s opener Saud remained unbeaten with 88 runs on 65 balls. Apart from this Jason Roy scored 18 runs, Rilee Rossow 13 and Khawaja Nafay scored 26 runs.

    In the last over, when Quetta needed 4 runs on last ball, Muhammad Wasim Jr. hits a six to Shaheen Afridi and led the team to the victory also in playoff stage of the event.

    From Lahore Qalandars, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Jahandad Khan took two wickets each.

  • Latif Khosa, Salman Akram Raja, and PTI workers arrested for protests against election ‘rigging’

    Latif Khosa, Salman Akram Raja, and PTI workers arrested for protests against election ‘rigging’

    Several leaders and workers belonging to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), including prominent figures such as Latif Khosa and Salman Akram Raja, were apprehended by authorities during widespread demonstrations across various cities in Pakistan. The protests, organized by the erstwhile ruling party on Sunday, were in response to alleged rigging in the recently held general elections on February 8.

    PTI supporters and activists took to the streets in nearly every corner of the country, staging rallies and protests in cities like Rawalpindi, Karachi, Kandhkot, Tank, and others. The demonstrations were fueled by PTI’s assertions of election result manipulation and the purported theft of the party’s mandate.

    In Lahore, a heavy police presence was deployed, resulting in the arrest of several PTI workers at GPO Chowk. Notably, PTI-backed Punjab Assembly lawmakers Hafiz Farhat Abbas and Mian Haroon Akbar were among those detained. Furthermore, PTI leaders Latif Khosa and Salman Akram Raja faced arrest in the city.

    Similar scenes unfolded in Multan, where Zahid Hashmi and Qasim Hashmi, both holding PTI tickets, were taken into custody. Meanwhile, in Karachi, security forces were stationed outside the Korangi Deputy Commissioner’s office in anticipation of PTI protests.

    In Rawalpindi, tensions escalated as PTI demonstrators clashed with paramilitary forces, following the prevention of a rally led by Seemabia Tahir from entering the city via the Khanna Pul route. Though some PTI workers were apprehended, Tahir managed to secure their release later on.

    Meanwhile, protests erupted in various other cities including Faisalabad, Vehari, Khushab, Islamabad, Multan, and Gujranwala.

    Addressing a mass rally in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur accused conspirators of attempting to overthrow their government in 2022. He demanded a judicial commission, led by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa, to investigate alleged electoral malpractice.
    “According to Form 45s, the PTI has won the general elections”, the KP chief minister claimed and demanded a judicial commission to probe the result tempering.
    Moving on to the reserved seats dilemma, Gandapur said that distributing PTI-backed Sunni Ittehad Council’s (SIC) reserved seats for minorities and women among other political parties was illegal and unconstitutional.

    Despite the arrests and legal challenges, PTI Senator Faisal Javed expressed confidence in the party’s resilience and the eventual release of its incarcerated founder, Imran Khan.
    PTI Senator Faisal Javed lauded the sacrifices and services of his party’s incarcerated founder and said: “Imran Khan did not disappoint the nation and the party.”
    The weather would change soon and Khan would be released, he hoped.
    “The nation has rejected “Form 47 government,” the PTI leader said and demanded that public mandate should be restored.

  • Gold price closes week above Rs230,000 per tola

    Gold price closes week above Rs230,000 per tola

    In a notable development, gold prices in Pakistan witnessed a substantial increase, with the per-tola price surging by Rs1,600 in the local market.

    The gold rate climbed to a new height, reaching Rs230,200 in the domestic market, reflecting the ongoing economic dynamics.

    Specifically, the price of 10 grammes of 22-karat gold has also experienced an upward trend, trading at Rs180,913.

    This surge in gold prices is likely to impact various sectors of the economy, prompting investors and market observers to closely monitor the situation.

    Simultaneously, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has marked a week of positive trends and significant growth in business activities following the recently held general elections.

    As the business week concluded, the KSE-100 index stood at 65,793 points, indicating a gain of 468 points, or 0.70 per cent. 

    Throughout the week, the KSE-100 index reached its peak at an impressive 66,150 points, underscoring the confidence of investors in the market.

    However, it is noteworthy that the index experienced fluctuations, with the lowest point recorded at 65,187.

  • On Women’s Day, the world did not forget Palestinian women

    On Women’s Day, the world did not forget Palestinian women

    Palestinian women took center-stage in internet discourse surrounding Women’s Day on Friday with artwork and rich tributes.

    Al-Jazeera wrote about the five most prominent women from Gaza. From doctors to activists, these are some of the women showing bravery amid Israel’s war on Gaza. These women include Bisan the journalist, Dr. Amira Al-Assouli who saved the life of a child from Israeli snipers by risking her own life, Nadina Abdullatif the child activist from Gaza, Deema Alswiti who caught the world’s attention after posting about her life in Gaza and Sara Alsaqqa, the first woman surgeon in Gaza who safely brought a child in the world while stuck in a room during Israeli bombing.

    Instagram digital art-related page Yael Jamina Illustration posted a beautiful art piece in “honour of the heroic women and girls of Palestine”.

    Palestinian-Greek athlete Samia Kallidis posted a heartfelt women’s day message for the women of Gaza and called out the world for the blatant hypocrisy.

    APAN, a Pro-Palestine Account on X, posted detailed profiles of Palestinian activists featuring Hind Khoudary, Ahed Tamimi, and Muna el’Kurd.

    Communist Pastors shared a women’s day poster with the caption, “The Palestinian woman: the guardian of the dream and the shield of the revolution.”

    A netizen shared a poster by award-winning artist Marc Rudin which was published by the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine in 1980.

    Along with these beautiful art pieces, women all around the world took to roads for peaceful marches in commemoration of Women’s Day and raised slogans in solidarity with the oppressed women of Gaza.

  • Celebrities glam up for Jazz PSL 9 Party in Karachi

    Celebrities glam up for Jazz PSL 9 Party in Karachi

    PSL, the Pakistan Super League, is a big deal in Pakistan with loyal fans. Right now, PSL Season 9 is in full swing, and Jazz recently hosted a dazzling party at Karachi Beach to celebrate the ongoing excitement of Season 9.
    The event was a star-studded affair, with Pakistani celebrities like Hareem Farooq, Sidra Niazi, and Yashma Gill gracing the occasion, alongside international sensation Erin Holland.
    Against the backdrop of Karachi’s scenic coastline, guests enjoyed music and a tasty menu, highlighting the deep connection between cricket and entertainment in Pakistan.
    Here are some captivating moments from the Jazz PSL Party. Take a look:

  • Chahat Fateh Ali Khan Joins ‘Dil Ka Rishta’ app to find a soulmate

    Chahat Fateh Ali Khan may have recently lost an election, but he’s moving forward from the loss and trying something new: online soul mate searching using the ‘Dil Ka Rishta’ app.

    He’s said that he’s impressed by how many people are using the app and decided to give it a try himself. Chahat likes that users have given the app good feedback and thinks it’s a friendly place to be.
    Chahat thinks the app is great for finding a potential partner and wants to recommend it to others. He likes how easy it is to use and how well it matches people up.
    Overall, Chahat Fateh Ali Khan is excited to explore the shaadi app and hopes to find success in his search for love.

  • Asif Zardari elected as the 14th President of Pakistan

    Asif Zardari elected as the 14th President of Pakistan

    Lawmakers across Pakistan, the Senate, National Assembly, and the four provincial assemblies, cast their votes to elect the 14th president of the country and Asif Ali Zardari won by securing 411 votes.

    His opponent, Mehmood Khan Achakzai, secured 181 votes.

    The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) orchestrated the process, which unfolded between 10 am and 4 pm, with meticulous arrangements in place.

    The presidential race sees former President Asif Ali Zardari, representing a coalition of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), and other allied parties, vying for a potential second term. He faces stiff competition from Mahmood Khan Achakzai, President of the Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party and the joint candidate of the opposition.

    Polling stations were set up within the respective houses of parliament, where the election took place through a secret ballot. The Parliament House in Islamabad accommodated senators and MNAs, while the four provincial assemblies served as polling stations for provincial lawmakers.

    During the voting process, PPP Senator Sherry Rehman acted as Zardari’s polling agent, while Senator Shafiq Tareen represented Achakzai. Islamabad High Court Chief Justice Aamir Farooq presided over the proceedings at the Parliament House, with notable figures like Zardari’s children, Bilawal, Bakhtawar, and Aseefa Bhutto-Zardari, in attendance.

    However, not all political parties participated in the election. JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman and Jamaat-e-Islami decided against voting, citing concerns over the credibility of the process.

    The newly elected president of Pakistan is slated to be sworn in on Sunday at 4 pm at the President’s House. Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Qazi Faez Isa will administer the oath, with invitations already issued to guests for the ceremony.

    In the provincial assemblies, strict security measures were enforced to ensure a smooth and transparent electoral process. Election Commission members oversaw proceedings, guaranteeing fairness and peace throughout the voting.

    Despite tension and security concerns, the Election Commission upheld its decision to proceed with the scheduled polling, dismissing requests for postponement from opposition candidate Mahmood Achakzai. This commitment underscores the commission’s dedication to upholding democratic principles and adhering to electoral timelines.

  • How much did it cost Mukesh Ambani to get all three Khans together on stage?

    How much did it cost Mukesh Ambani to get all three Khans together on stage?

    During the recent pre-wedding celebrations of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant, Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Aamir Khan came together for a spectacular performance on stage, dancing to RRR’s hit song Naatu Naatu.
    Despite speculation about their fees, it has been revealed that the three Khans performed at the billionaire scion’s wedding without charging anything.

    Indian media outlet ‘Times Now’ has reported that the three biggest actors of the industry did not only participate wholeheartedly with their families but also declined any payment for their performance.
    Their decision to perform without payment was seen as a gracious gesture, especially considering the effort required to bring them together.

  • AP Dhillon has found ‘jannat’

    AP Dhillon has found ‘jannat’

    Amritpal Singh Dhillon, or AP Dillon as we know him, has found jannat, but it is not in a place you would expect.

    The singer recently shared captivating snapshots from his visit to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. In the Instagram caption, Dhillon described the mosque as “jannat” (paradise). The Punjabi music sensation has garnered international acclaim with five of his singles dominating the UK Asian and Punjabi charts. Notably, hits like ‘Majhail’ and ‘Brown Munde’ have even clinched top spots on Billboard’s chart.
    The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque holds a special place as one of the largest and most beautiful mosques in the world. Its stunning architecture and intricate designs attract visitors from around the globe, offering a glimpse into the rich heritage and tradition of the United Arab Emirates.
    During his visit to the breathtaking mosque, Dhillon admired the mosque’s beauty and dressed to show respect for local customs.Fans were deeply moved by his cultural immersion, recognizing the mosque as a beacon of peace and tolerance.

  • Newlywed Arisha Razi Khan embarks on Umrah journey

    Newlywed Arisha Razi Khan embarks on Umrah journey

    Arisha Razi Khan, who was once a child star and is now a successful actress, is off on a spiritual journey.

    Recently, she tied the knot with Abdullah Farrukh in a beautiful ceremony, looking stunning throughout the celebrations. She’s been appearing in many popular dramas lately and seems to be enjoying the new phase of life.

    After her wedding, Arisha went on a special trip to Madinah Munawarah and Makkah Mukarramah to perform Umrah. She shared pictures from her journey on Instagram, showing how happy and peaceful she felt in the holy places.
    Check the pictures below: