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  • What if Babar Azam proposes to Nazish Jahangir? Her answer will surprise you

    What if Babar Azam proposes to Nazish Jahangir? Her answer will surprise you

    Pakistani actress Nazish Jahangir was recently asked by one of her fans about cricket team captain Babar Azam.

    The actress held a question and answer session on Instagram where fans asked her questions while a few gave her some advice which was shared by the actress.

    A fan asked Nazish that if Pakistan team captain Babar Azam proposed marriage to her, what would be her answer?

    In response, the actress said, “I will apologize [say no].”

    This screenshot of Nazish Jahangir’s Instagram story is viral on various social media platforms with users commenting on it.

  • Muhammad Rizwan ruled out of New Zealand series

    Muhammad Rizwan ruled out of New Zealand series

    Pakistan cricket team wicket keeper batsman Muhammad Rizwan has been ruled out of T20 series against New Zealand due to a hamstring injury in the third match of the T20 series in Rawalpindi.

    Rizwan was playing on 23 runs but could not continue and left the field.

    The team doctor has advised complete rest for Muhammad Rizwan after an examination and as a precautionary measure the medical team has stopped him from playing.

    Pakistan Cricket Board has confirmed Rizwan’s unavailability for the remaining matches of the series.

  • First India will come to Pakistan, then we will discuss other options: Mohsin Naqvi

    First India will come to Pakistan, then we will discuss other options: Mohsin Naqvi

    Chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Mohsin Naqvi has said that first the Indian team will come to Pakistan and then further options can be discussed.

    Talking to media in Lahore yesterday, Chairman PCB said, “If the option of India-Pakistan series comes up, then we will see. Pakistan team is very busy till the Champions Trophy.”

    Talking about the team’s head coaches, he said, “Head coaches will be announced in a few days. Selectors are consulting with each other for the vice-captain, I think the decision will be made after the New Zealand series.”

    Mohsin Naqvi confirmed that a board has been formed on Ihsanullah’s injury. “They will determine who neglected the treatment. If we have to send Ihsanullah to America, we will send him there. Strict action will be taken against those who neglect the treatment. Every player is important, I am monitoring Azam Khan’s injury myself.”

    In responce to question on upgradation of stadiums he said, “Foreign companies have been contacted for the upgradation of domestic stadiums, there has been a delay of one and a half months due to contact with international companies.”

    India is not agreeing to visit Pakistan for the Champions Trophy 2025 scheduled in Pakistan. India did not visit Pakistan for the Asia Cup 2023 due to which a hybrid model was announced.

  • Babar Azam becomes highest run-scoring captain in T20 Internationals

    Babar Azam becomes highest run-scoring captain in T20 Internationals

    Babar Azam, the captain of the Pakistan cricket team, has won another big honor as he becomes the highest run-scoring captain in T20 Internationals.

    The batting star broke the record of Australia’s Aaron Finch who scored 2,362 runs in 76 innings as a captain.

    The Pakistani maverick crossed the milestone in his 67th inning by scoring the 28th run of his innings in the match against New Zealand yesterday.

    Babar Azam has also become the first Asian cricketer to hit 400 boundaries in T20 Internationals, alongside crossing the milestone of 400 boundaries in T20 Internationals.

    Earlier, Ireland’s Paul Stirling hit 407 fours in T20 Internationals.

  • Team AsAgonxi8 wins Gamer Galaxy PUBG Mobile Pakistan tournament by one point

    Team AsAgonxi8 wins Gamer Galaxy PUBG Mobile Pakistan tournament by one point

    Pakistan PUBG mobile team AsAgonxi8 has won the Gamer Galaxy PUBG tournament by just one point. This event was organized by Gamer Galaxy with a prize pool of Rs 25 lakh.

    On day three of the finals, team 52 was on top with 150 points while team i8 was in 2nd position with 139 points. Team i8 manage to finish first, before the beginning of the last match of the day with 212 points, while 52 was on 2nd position with 196 points.

    52 played phenomenally in the last match by scoring 16 kills. But it was team i8’s star player, Cryptoo who led the team to glory by scoring five decisive eliminations.

    Team i8 won the event with a lead of only one point as they scored 218 points while 52 were the runner up with 217 points.

    Cryptoo was also named the MVP (Most valuable Player) of the event with 43 eliminations.

  • Pakistan defeats India by 2-1 in karate combat competition in Dubai

    Pakistan defeats India by 2-1 in karate combat competition in Dubai

    Pakistan has defeated India by 2-1 in the karate combat competitions held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

    In Karate combat 45, the first fight between Pakistan and India was between Rizwan Ali of Pakistan and Poon Gupta of India, in which the Pakistani fighter knocked out the opponent in the beginning.

    For the second fight, Faizan Khan came to arena in place of Uloomi Kareem to face Himanshu Kaushik. Uloomi Kareem was deprived of participation in the fight due to unequal weight.

    Faizan fought well against the Indian opponent, but he failed to overcome him, so the match was tied one by one.

    Pakistan captain Shahzaib Rind and India’s Rana Singh landed in Maidan Arena for the decisive battle.

    At the beginning of the fight, Shahzaib hit Rana Singh with successive blows and made him so helpless that he was stuck in a corner and could not get up for a long time, so the Indian fighter was declared a technical knockout against Shahzaib.

    Pakistan won the match 1-2. After the fight, Shahzaib Rind raised the flag of Pakistan and India while giving a message of peace.

  • 2nd T20: Pakistan defeats New Zealand by 7 wickets

    2nd T20: Pakistan defeats New Zealand by 7 wickets

    In the second T20 match of five match T20 series, Pakistan defeats New Zealand by seven wickets in Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

    Pakistan skipper Babar Azam won the toss and invited the New Zealand to bat first.

    New Zealand inning:

    None of the New Zealand batsmen could last long against the Pakistani bowlers and the entire Kiwi team was bowled out for 90 runs in 18 overs. Mark Chapman was the top scorer with 19 runs.

    On behalf of Pakistan, Shaheen Shah Afridi dismissed 3 players.

    Apart from them, Muhammad Amir, Abrar Ahmed and Shadab Khan took 2, 2 wickets and Naseem Shah took one wicket.

    Pakistan inning:

    Pakistan successfully chase down the target in 12.1 overs for the loss of three wickets. Muhammad Rizwan was top scored with 45 runs, apart from this Irfanullah Niazi scored 18 and Babar Azam scored 14 runs.

    From New Zealand side Ben Lister, Ish Sodhi and Michael Bracewell took one wicket each.

    The first T20 match of the five-match series between Pakistan and New Zealand was abandoned due to rain.

    The first 3 matches of the T20 series between Pakistan and New Zealand will be played in Rawalpindi Stadium, while the remaining 2 matches will be played in Lahore.

  • Shoaib Akhtar reveals his million-rupees earning strategy

    Shoaib Akhtar reveals his million-rupees earning strategy

    Former national fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar known fondly as Pindi Express has revealed the secret of his success, a recipe to earn billions.

    A video clip of the pacer is going viral on social media in which he can be seen explaining a smart way to earn billions.

    Talking about his business strategy, Akhtar said, “I started buying small plots in different places in Islamabad. People used to criticize me and say why do you always buy these plots, but I knew that there will be modern development in these areas in the coming years.”

    He said, “I advised many people to buy land, but they did not listen to me, now the price of all land is 200 million Pakistani rupees. Now I gave the same advice to Shaheen Shah Afridi that he should buy land in Swabi area.”

    “I give the players a business plan through which they can be financially strong after their careers end,” he said.

    People on social media seem to be impressed with Shoaib Akhtar’s business style and smart way of building properties in big cities, with many praising him in the comments section.

  • Aleem Dar becomes world’s first umpire to hold THIS record

    Aleem Dar becomes world’s first umpire to hold THIS record

    Pakistan’s Aleem Dar has become the world’s first umpire to officiate for 25 consecutive years in a record 551 matches.

    Born on June 6, 1968 in Gujranwala, Aleem Sarwar Dar made his debut as an umpire on February 16, 2000 in the ODI match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan in Gujranwala. He soon found a place in the International Cricket Council (ICC) International Panel, from there becoming part of the Elite Panel.

    On October 21, 2003, he supervised the Test match between England and Bangladesh in Dhaka. On May 7, 2009, he started umpiring in T20 between Pakistan and Australia at Dubai Stadium.

    Dar, who has been awarded the best umpire in the world three times, has umpired in 231 ODI matches, 145 Test matches and 70 T20 matches.

    He received the Pride of Performance award in 2010 and the star award from the Government of Pakistan in 2013. He also has the honor of umpiring in five T20 World Cups. Aleem Dar oversaw the finals of the ICC Champions Trophy in 2006 and 2009, and was present in the finals of the ODI World Cup in 2007 and 2011. The final of Women’s World Cup in 2009 is also to his credit.

    He is also among the top three umpires who have officiated in 100 Test matches at the youngest age. Umpiring in the World Cup final at the youngest age is also his record. A member of the ICC Elite Panel for 19 consecutive years, Aleem Dar was nominated for the World’s Best Umpires six times.

    In 2008, he was named the best Asian umpire by the Asian Cricket Council.

    Aleem Dar received the World’s Best Umpire Award in 2009, 2010 and 2011 by the International Cricket Council. Aleem Dar was part of the field umpiring panel along with Ahs Raza in the rain-affected Pakistan-New Zealand T20I on Thursday. When he took to the field, he had a total of 25 years and 2 months in umpiring at that time.

  • DG Sports Board Shoaib Khoso removed from post

    DG Sports Board Shoaib Khoso removed from post

    Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) Director General (DG) Shoaib Khoso has been removed from the post.

    The removal notification has already been issued while an inquiry into an alleged fake degree and other allegations against Shoaib Khoso is going on.

    Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination Zahoor ul Haq has been appointed as the new DG Sports Board.