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  • VIDEO: Shoaib Akhtar slams ‘fat and unfit’ Sarfaraz after defeat to Windies

    A day after Pakistan faced a humiliating seven-wicket defeat to West Indies in their opening fixture of the 2019 ICC World Cup, Shoaib Akhtar has gone on to slam skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed for being “fat and unfit”.

    Pakistan were left red-faced on Friday when their batting order collapsed and the entire team went back to pavilion for just 105 runs. Windies, on the other hand, chased the target at the loss of three wickets.

    With the cricket team being severely criticised after the match, former cricketer Akhtar, who is no new to controversies, roasted Sarfaraz for his “lack of fitness” as the captain.

    “When Sarfaraz Ahmed came for the toss, his stomach was sticking out and his face was so fat,” he said.

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    “He’s the first captain I’ve seen who is so unfit. He’s not able to move across and he’s struggling with wicket-keeping,” he added.

    “Speechless” was Akhtar’s first reaction as the result of the match came out.

    “Okay, the match is over. Recollecting my thoughts and emotions. We have to back these boys, they are representing our nation. They need our support throughout the World Cup,” he said in a subsequent tweet.

    Sarfaraz, during the post-match press conference, said he has full faith in the team and believes that the players will come back stronger after the disappointing result.

    The Greens will next take on hosts and hot favourites England on Monday.

  • Pakistan’s Offbeat Tourist Spots

    Pakistan’s Offbeat Tourist Spots

  • The road less travelled – Pakistan’s offbeat tourist locations

    The road less travelled – Pakistan’s offbeat tourist locations

    Can’t figure out where to spend your summer break this year? Been to all the popular tourist spots? We have you covered. Take a break from your regular routine and plan a trip to one of these offbeat places in Pakistan:

    Kumrat Valley

    Naran, Kaghan aur Hunza toh sab hee jaatay hain garmion ki chution main. But if you truly want to enjoy natural beauty, Kumrat Valley is the place to go. This area is not as well known as the rest which means it is still untouched. The location is perfect for those who don’t like the rush. Visit this place before its natural beauty is replaced by architectural infrastructure.

    Gorakh Hill Station

    Also known as the ‘Murree of Sindh’, the Gorakh Hills are magical. The best part is that the holiday destination is relatively inexpensive. It’s best to go there with company, unless you’re a loner, as there is not much to do there except enjoy the sunset and sunrise and camp out in the open with a bonfire.

    Astola Island

    Everyone is familiar with the beauty of Pakistan’s northern areas, but a few have taken the time to discover the mesmerizing charm of the country’s coastal south. Clear blue water and white sandy beaches, what’s Maldives?

    Kanhatti Gardens

    Soon Valley is a breathtaking vista of natural beauty comprising of lakes and springs, lush green fields and gardens. Though many people visit Soon Valley, they often miss out the Kanhatti Gardens.

    Kanhatti Garden’s name is derived from ‘Kanhat’, a special rock found at natural water spring. Visit the Soon Valley and Kanhatti Gardens this summer and enjoy eating fresh almonds, apricots and pineapples there.

    Rama Meadows

    If you ever happen to find yourself in surrounded by clear, ice-cold water flowing in streams, sheep and cows grazing in peace and pine trees all around, then you are probably in Rama Meadows. Rama is located on the foothills of Nanga Parbat and no picture can do justice to the beauty of the place.  

    Take a virtual tour of these places by watching the video below and then make your decision.

  • Kashif Abbasi Explainer

    Kashif Abbasi Explainer

  • Malaysian PM proposes freeing East Asia of US dollar for trade

    Malaysian PM proposes freeing East Asia of US dollar for trade

    Malaysian prime minister (PM) has said that East Asia should consider a common regional trading currency to promote commerce and free the region from relying on dollar transactions, a private media outlet reported Thursday.

    According to reports, Mahathir Bin Mohamad said the proposed currency could be used for regional trade, but would not replace national currencies for use at the domestic level.

    “In the Far East if you want to come together, we should start with a common trading currency, not to be used locally, but for the purpose of settling of trade,” he was quoted as saying.

    “At the moment, we have to depend upon the United States (US) dollar but it is also not stable. So the currency that we propose should be based on gold as it is much more stable.”

    Mahathir, who is serving his second term in office, has a reputation of being a financial maverick.

  • Uber will start deactivating riders with low ratings

    Uber will start deactivating riders with low ratings

    Uber announced that it will be
    deactivating those riders that are constantly receiving bad reviews from the
    drivers and consequently have received an overall below average rating.

    Riders may lose access to Uber if
    they develop a significantly below average rating. Initially, the company will
    notify the rider when its rating starts to dip. The company will send tips on
    how to get their rating back-up such as speaking politely to the driver, not
    asking the driver to speed up or not leaving the trash in the car.

    Drivers with the help of the feature would choose from a list of reasons such as

    Wait time

    Patience

    Number of riders

    Attitude

     Wanted new route or any other.

     If a rider got the same “tag” twice within a span of 30 days, a notification would appear when they open the Uber app to let them know that their behavior is affecting their rating.

    According to Uber’s head of safety
    brand and initiatives, Kate Parker:

    “Respect is a two-way street, and so
    is accountability. Drivers have long been expected to meet a minimum rating
    threshold. While we expect only a small number of riders to ultimately be
    impacted by ratings-based deactivations, it’s the right thing to do.”

    Uber has always emphasized both the
    riders and drivers to follow its community guidelines. With the new change now
    set to take place, things will even out for both of the sides and will
    encourage everyone to behave in the right manner.

  • JK Rowling to release four new Harry Potter books

    JK Rowling to release four new Harry Potter books

    JK Rowling is to release four brand new stories associated with the wizarding world of Harry Potter over 20 years after the first novel was published.

    The series of short e-books set to explore the “traditional folklore and magic at the heart of the series” will be released by Pottermore Publishing.

    They’re designed to focus on specific Hogwarts lessons, including Foretelling, Herbology and Defence Against the Dark Arts. 

    The first two books “A Journey Through Charms and Defence Against the Dark Arts” and “A Journey Through Potions and Herbology” will be released on 27 June.

    “A Journey Through Divination and Astronomy” and “A Journey Through Care of Magical Creatures” are expected to follow soon after.

  • Iman Aly on living with Multiple Sclerosis

    Supermodel Iman Ali, on World Multiple Sclerosis Day, has opened up about living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

    Taking to Instagram, Aly wrote, “Maybe some of you know already that I am living with Multiple Sclerosis. It is a part of my life now and my lifestyle has completely changed. My speech, movements, everything is impacted. But I am fighting on, like all the other patients who are living with this disease.”

    She explained that MS affects the nerves in the brain, and the most common symptom is blurred vision and when there is a relapse, blurred vision is also accompanied by dizziness.

    She encouraged everyone to show support to those who suffer from the disease and raise awareness on the subject.

    Following this, there was a flood of supportive and encouraging comments on Iman’s picture and several users also shared their own personal stories or of their near and dear.

    Despite her medical condition, Iman continues to live her life to the fullest. She recently tied the knot and will soon be seen in Tich Button, alongside Farhan Saeed and Feroze Khan.

    According to the MS Society, UK, multiple sclerosis is a condition that affects your brain and spinal cord as a result of which you experience symptoms like blurred vision and problems with how you move, think and feel. Once diagnosed, MS stays for life, but treatments and specialists can help manage the condition and its symptoms.

  • VIDEO: Malala trolls India at World Cup 2019 opening ceremony

    VIDEO: Malala trolls India at World Cup 2019 opening ceremony

    Taking a hilarious dig at Pakistan’s arch-rivals, world’s youngest Noble Peace Laureate Malala Yousafzai has trolled India at the star-studded opening ceremony of World Cup 2019 in London.

    During the ceremony held at Buckingham Palace, a short competition called the 60-second challenge was held. One cricket legend and a celebrity represented each team that had to score as many runs as possible in the given sixty seconds.

    For India, former skipper Anil Kumble and Bollywood actor Farhan Akhtar took part in the game. They, however, managed to score only 19 runs, while Pakistan scored exactly the double.

    Sharing her thoughts over Pakistan maintaining the seventh place with 38 runs, Malala trolled the Indian team saying that in comparison, they came in last with only 19 points.

    “Pakistan, we were okay, not too bad, came number seven, but India came last,” she said, after which the audience broke into laughter.

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    “They tried their best and we appreciate their hard work,” Malala added.

    Cricketing legends like Viv Richards, Jacques Kallis, Brett Lee and Kevin Pietersen were among other notable participants.

  • Celeb inspired EID Shopping

    Celeb inspired EID Shopping