Asia Cup 2023 schedule has been announced. The event will start with the match between Pakistan and Nepal that will be played on 30 August in Multan.
Teams are divided into two groups:
Group A
Pakistan
India
Nepal
Group B
Bangladesh
Afghanistan
Srilanka
Here is the schedule for Asia Cup 2023:
While the Mayor of Karachi, Murtaza Wahab, works on improving the infrastructure of his city, a toddler has died after falling into an uncovered manhole in Malir’s Memon Goth.
As reported by _, the incident took place in the area of Jamot Mohalla on Monday where the sewer was left open.
“Where do we go, which door to knock? There is no one to hear about the loss,” says the grieving father, Abdur Rehman, who has now lost his only son. He pointed out that the manhole had been without a lid for more than 15 days while complaints had been lodged by locals to the union council but staffers said that they did not have a lid to cover the sewer.
In June, Mayor Wahab promised to make the city ‘Clean and Green’. So far, he has banned plastic bags, improved basic infrastructure and provision of street lights, but sewers remain uncovered, making the roads a danger zone for pedestrians and bikers.
On meeting Rehman, Karachi’s Deputy Mayor Salman Abdullah Murad offered his condolences. He promised to take action against the officials responsible for maintenance.
In a recent appearance on an Indian show, renowned cricket commentator and former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra claimed that Pakistan, England, Australia and India will make their way into the semi-finals of 2023 One Day International (ODI) World Cup.
In his view, the Indian cricket team has an advantage over its opponents considering their recent performances. Expressing a strong hope in the team, he further claimed that India will have the advantage of playing in the comfort and familiarity of its homeground since the country will be hosting the tournament.
When it comes to Pakistan, Chopra believes that the team can make its way into the semi-finals due to their excellent performance in ODI whereas the talent and consistency of the Austrailians and English will lead them to the final four.
“I will be slightly surprised if any of them does not play the semi-finals, although you do get slightly surprised when the World Cup happens. The New Zealand guys are saying that they are also coming and it is an ICC event”, he added.
Earlier, another former Indian cricketer and Indian commentator, Sourav Ganguly, said that Australia, England, and India can reach the semi-finals but “You can never underestimate New Zealand in these big matches.”
After naming the four teams, Ganguly said, “I will pick five [teams for the semi-finals], and include Pakistan also.”
The upcoming ODI World Cup 2023 will be played in India in October-November.
Kya paya cricket team to stan karke? One by one, all the boys including Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf and Shadab Khan have been hitched just this year. Aur jo thori hope reh gayi thi, khatam hogayi because now rumors are surfacing that the captain himself, Babar Azam, is getting married.
According to Geo’s sources, Pakistan cricket team’s belobed captain is set to tie the knot after the upcoming World Cup and a wedding will be held in November, according to the cricketer’s close friend.
The source said Babar’s family want him to get married before the team jets off for their Australia tour in December.
The news publication further said the cricket player is set to marry his maternal aunt’s daughter.
Previously, Shadab Khan got married in a star-studded ceremony where close teammates like Babar and Shaheen were present.
Prominent sports management agency has called all the news surrounding Babar Azams wedding false in a tweet posted today.
The earth-shattering news of Kaptaan Babar Azam’s wedding in November is completely fake. In fact, this is a ‘news’ for even him and his family. Kindly avoid sharing the unverified news. Thank you
— Saya Corporation (@SayaCorps) August 15, 2023
Pakistani singer Asad Abbas has passed has passed away from double kidney failure. His death comes a few weeks after he went viral on social media, asking for financial aid to battle the disease. His official Facebook page has shared a post announcing his death, stating that the Coke Studio singer had fought till the end.
Asad Abbas, who had also sang the popular OST for the drama ‘Raqs-e-Bismil’, gave an interview to Daily Pakistan where he revealed he needed Rs 50 million for his treatment, confessing that his family had spent all their savings to fund his kidney transplant. Actors Imran Ashraf Awan and Adnan Siddiqui had come to the aid of the singer, requesting his followers to help Asad Abbas as he battled financial distress.
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Abbas had begun singing at age fourteen, rising to fame after winning the Pakistan Sangeet Icon competition. He was once the lead singer for the Meekal Hassan Band , and had also sung the track ‘Mahi Gal’ for Coke Studio Season 6.
Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has officially assumed office as the eighth caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan. The oath-taking ceremony took place at the President House, where President Arif Alvi administered the oath to Kakar.
The event was attended by former Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, former cabinet members, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani, caretaker Chief Ministers of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and other high-ranking officials from different sectors of the government.
Following the oath-taking, the caretaker PM Kakar was given a guard of honor at the Prime Minister’s House, symbolizing his official responsibility as the interim leader.
His initial responsibility is to announce his cabinet so that the electoral process is conducted smoothly.
Kakar’s appointment as the caretaker Prime Minister was unveiled on Saturday, following deliberations between Shehbaz Sharif and former opposition leader Raja Riaz. After several days of speculation, Kakar was officially designated for the role.
Kakar took to X (former Twitter) to announce his resignation from Senate along with giving up membership of the Balochistan Awami Party (BAP)
The decision to outsource Islamabad International Airport was finalised on Tuesday. According to the details, the airport will be under third-party management for 15 years, with a non-refundable advance payment of $100 million in case of any third-party violations.
Administrative, financial, design, and construction responsibilities will be handled by the third party. They will also have the authorisation to construct shopping malls and brand shops within the airport. The third party will retain control over service charges, exchange rates, and shop rents as per the agreement.
According to ARY News, Customs, site security, and immigration services, on the other hand, will continue to be managed by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), according to sources.
Previously, the Aircraft Owners and Operators Association of Pakistan (PAOOA) expressed opposition to the government’s unilateral decision to outsource the country’s major airports without adhering to PPRA rules.
The association criticised the government for awarding contracts to IFC and the World Bank (WB) for the outsourcing of three airports. The association’s statement questioned the secrecy surrounding the outsourcing process, raising doubts about its transparency.
Pakistan’s Muhammad Asif has beaten seven-time world champion Stephen Hendry in in the qualifying round of British Open 2023.
Muhammad Asif, who got a two-year professional card for the WST( World Snooker Tour) in June 2022, tasted a major victory as he beat Hendry 4-2 in best of seven.
The qualifying round match between Hendry and Asif started on a negative note for the Pakistani, as the seven-time world champion pulled ahead, courtesy of a brilliant break of 73.
Asif, however, was quick to react and pulled back the game in the next three frames to move within the victory.
Hendry then managed to pull one back, edging Asif by the score of 74-43 in the fifth frame.
With momentum in his favor, Asif kept his nerves, halting Stephen Hendry’s comeback by winning the match-defining frame.
Shoaib Arif, the founder of Pro Snooker PK, congratulated the nation on the historic feat for the country and termed it as “A gift on the independence day”
On Monday evening, Sindh’s Chief Minister (CM) Murad Ali Shah, and the Leader of the Opposition in the dissolved Sindh Assembly, Rana Ansar, agreed on appointing Justice (retd) Maqbool Baqar as the eighth interim CM of Sindh. He will be taking his oath tomorrow.
Around midnight yesterday, Mayor Karachi Murtaza Wahab Siddiqui posted on X (former Twitter), “I would like to inform you that the consultative process between CM Sindh & Opposition Leader under Article 224(1A) took place on 12th, 13th & 14th of August. Both leaders have concurred to nominate Justice Maqbool Baqar as the interim Chief Minister of the Sindh Government.”
Sindh CM House issued a brief statement that said, “After three-day consultations between Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and Leader of Opposition in the dissolved provincial assembly Rana Ansar, the two have agreed on the appointment of retired justice Maqbool Baqar as caretaker chief minister.”
“The summary for the formal appointment of Justice Baqar has immediately been forwarded to the Sindh governor Kamran Khan Tessori,” the statement added further.
The ruling party in Sindh, PPP, proposed Justice Baqar’s name for the interim CM position.
Who is Justice Baqar?
Justice Maqbool Baqar is a retired judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan. Born in Karachi on April 5, 1957, Justice (retd) Baqar did his LLB from the University of Karachi in 1979. He became the Chief Justice of the Sindh High Court on September 20, 2013, and was elevated to a Judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan on February 17, 2015. Justice Baqar retired as a Supreme Court judge on April 4, 2022. His name was also under consideration in 2022 for the position of Chairman of National Accountability Bureau (NAB).
During his service at the SHC, Justice Baqar’s decisions in terrorism cases infuriated terrorist organizations, leading to an attack by Lashkar-e-Jhangvi in a bombing incident on June 26, 2013, in Karachi. He, along with law enforcement personnel, sustained injuries during the attack. He returned to work after undergoing months of restorative surgery.
One of his notable judgments is in the case of the Baldia factory fire, which resulted in significant compensation for the victims of the incident.
Justice (retd) Baqar has also frequently highlighted shortcomings within the judiciary. Even in his farewell address at the Supreme Court, he admitted, “I believe that despite our efforts, we have not met expectations. Backlogs and pending cases remain exceedingly high across all courts in the nation. This reality should concern all stakeholders. It is vital that we eliminate obstacles to swift and affordable justice and take steps to prevent unnecessary delays in adjudication with genuine dedication and a focused approach to fulfilling our constitutional role.”
On the occasion of Independence Day, President Arif Alvi conferred Pakistani citizens as well as foreign nationals for showing excellence and courage in their respective fields and for the martyrs of Covid-19, reports APP.
The investiture ceremony for these civil awards will take place on Pakistan Day, March 23, 2024.
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PRESIDENT’S AWARD FOR PRIDE OF PERFORMANCE
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LIST OF COVID-19 MARTYRS, TAMGHA-I-IMTIAZ