Spain has defeated Italy by 1-0 in the Euro Cup football match today in Veltins Arena, Gelsenkirchen.
Spain took the lead in the 55th minute of the game. Italy’s Ricardo Calafiori put the ball into his own net, which Spain took full advantage of, and Spain’s one-goal advantage remained until the end of the game.
On the other hand, the match between Slovenia and Serbia was tied by one goal each.
Australia defeated Bangladesh by 28 runs under the Duckworth-Lewis system in the Super 8 stage match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
Australia won the toss against Bangladesh and decided to field first.
Bangladesh’s inning:
Batting first, the Bangladesh team scored 140 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in the allotted 20 overs.
Bangladesh captain Najam Al Hussain scored 41 runs off 36 balls, Tohid Riday scored 40 runs off 28 balls and Laton Das scored 16 runs.
Australian bowler Pat Cummins took 3 wickets for 29 runs and Adam Zampa took 2 wickets for 24 runs while Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stynes and Glenn Maxwell took 1 wicket each.
Australia’s inning:
In response, Australia scored 100 runs in 11.2 overs under the Duckworth-Louis system for the loss of two wickets.
David Warner scored 53, Travis Head scored 31 and Glen Maxwell scored 14 runs.
Rishad Hossein took two wickets for Bangladesh.
After the disappointing performance in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s T20 World Cup, there is a possibility of a change in the selection committee of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
According to Geo sources, a change is expected in the PCB selection committee after the team’s poor performance. There is a strong possibility that Wahab Riaz will leave the committee, but no immediate decision is expected regarding Babar Azam’s captaincy.
The Pakistan team has no white-ball match scheduled until November, so no decision is being made regarding Babar’s captaincy.
Meanwhile, there is a strong possibility that new players will be given a chance in the home series of the national cricket team against Bangladesh.
In March, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi formed a new selection committee consisting of 7 members, which did not have a chairman.
The selection committee included Muhammad Yusuf, Wahab Riaz, Abdul Razzaq, and Asad Shafiq, as well as the head coach, captain, and analyst.
The Pakistan Business Council (PBC), the country’s foremost corporate advocacy platform, has issued a stark warning regarding the potential consequences of the proposed budgetary measures on the salaried class.
In a letter dated June 20, 2024, the PBC expressed concerns that these measures would significantly hasten the brain drain in Pakistan.
Drawing on data from the recently released Pakistan Economic Survey 2023-24, the PBC highlighted a substantial increase in the number of highly skilled individuals seeking employment abroad.
The survey revealed that the number of highly skilled persons emigrating from Pakistan rose from 20,865 in 2022 to 45,687 in 2023, marking a 119 per cent increase.
Additionally, there was a 26.6 per cent rise in the emigration of highly qualified professionals and a 2.28 per cent increase in semi-skilled trades during 2023. Unskilled categories also saw an 8.7 per cent increase in emigration.
The PBC underscored that this 119 per cent surge in emigration is alarming, particularly as many of these individuals are experienced, high-quality professionals who are being lost to the formal sector.
The council cautioned that the proposed changes in tax slab rates, especially the earlier application of the 35 per cent top rate, would exacerbate this brain drain.
This warning follows the government’s decision to increase the tax liability for individuals earning more than Rs50,000 per month in the Budget 2024-25. The Finance Bill 2024 outlines that those earning Rs6 million or more annually (Rs500,000 monthly) would face an additional tax liability of Rs22,500.
Interestingly, this same tax increase applies to those earning up to Rs12 million annually (Rs1 million monthly).
The PBC also pointed out that the formal sector not only loses talent due to emigration but also suffers from the shift of professionals to the informal, untaxed sector. The council deemed the proposal to increase tax revenue from the formal sector as unjust.
It argued that, unlike the government which can print money and borrow to fund salary increases for its employees, the private sector would be adversely affected by a higher brain drain as professionals seek lower-taxed environments both within and outside Pakistan.
The PBC concluded by emphasizing that a vast majority of Pakistanis are seeking to move abroad due to inflation and high tax rates. The council stressed that further increasing the tax rate, while considering that salary income is taxed on a gross basis, is an anomaly that needs to be addressed.
In the 43rd match of ICC T20 World Cup, India defeats Afghaistan in Kingston Oval cricket stadium, Barbados.
Indian captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and decided to bat first against Afghanistan.
First inning:
India scored 181 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in the allotted 20 overs, with Surya Kumar Yadav leading the charge with 53 runs.
Apart from this, captain Rohit Sharma 8, Virat Kohli 24, Rishabh Pant 20, Shivam Dubey 10 and Harik Pandya got out by scoring 32 runs, Jadeja scored 7 runs and Akshar Patel scored 12 runs.
On behalf of Afghanistan, Fazalul Haq Farooqui and Rashid Khan took 3, 3 while Naveen ul Haq dismissed one player.
Second inning:
Chasing the target of 182, Afghnistan could only score 134 runs in alloted overs.
For Afghanistan, Azmatullah Umarzai scored 26 runs, Najibullah Zadran 19, Muhammad Nabi 18 and Rehmanullah Gurbaz 11 runs.
Jasprit Bumrah took and Arshdeep Singh too three wickets each while Kuldeep Yadav took two wickets for India.
In a candid and heartwarming episode of the FHM podcast, Pakistani actor Momal Sheikh shared a touching story about how she chose love over a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet Bollywood stars like Shah Rukh Khan. Momal revealed that she fell in love with her now-husband, Nadir, following him abroad to nurture their romance.
Reflecting on a crucial moment in her life, Momal talked about her father Javed Sheikh being included in the star-studded song “Deewangi” for the Bollywood movie Om Shanti Om in India. “My dad was shooting Om Shanti Om in India, and he asked if I wanted to visit,” she shared.
However, her heart was set on Nadir. “I had to choose between meeting Shah Rukh Khan and being with Nadir. So, I decided to go to London while my brother went for the song and got to meet everyone.”
Describing her journey to London as a “challenging romantic adventure,” Momal faced dramatic twists reminiscent of a Bollywood film. Upon arriving in London, she discovered Nadir had left for another city, a pivotal moment in their relationship.
She recalled, “Finding my Shah Rukh Khan was quite the romantic saga. When I reached London, Nadir had already gone elsewhere. So, I asked him straightforwardly if he wanted to marry me. He said yes without hesitation, and his mother met mine soon after. It all happened very quickly, like something out of a Kajol and SRK romance.”
Momal’s pursuit of love led to a swift engagement, despite her initial worries about family acceptance. She humorously likened their story to Bollywood plots but emphasized their families were supportive.
“I thought our parents might object, but no,” Momal shared. “They were surprisingly supportive. My father-in-law just wanted Nadir to secure a job before we proceeded with the marriage. He was a student when we fell in love. It was a classic case of engagement followed swiftly by marriage.”
Actors Sanam Saeed and Usman Mukhtar’s recent interview on Hum News with director Azfar Jafri had everyone laughing.
Director of ‘Umro Ayyar’ Azfar Jafri is an excellent mimic, and he had incredible impressions of Sanam and Usman. He described Usman’s on-set attitude and how he used to talk about the situation.
Furthermore, he imitated Sanam Saeed and remarked how serious Sanam is when working on a set.
Azfar Jafri mimicked Sanam Saeed’s straight-forward style, saying, “she says what needs to be said without caring how blunt it looks.” He also made Sanam’s perfect impression and even sounded like her.
Indian playback singer Alka Yagnik has left her fans and fellow artists stunned with a surprising announcement she has suddenly lost her hearing due to a viral infection.
In an Instagram post, Alka Yagnik asked her followers to keep her in their prayers at this difficult time, as doctors have diagnosed her with a rare hearing disorder condition. The Indian music community, along with her followers, have united to offer their love and well wishes for a swift recovery.
She posted a picture with the caption, “To all my fans, friends, followers and well wishers.
A few weeks ago, as I walked out of a flight, I suddenly felt I was not able to hear anything.
Having mustered some courage in the weeks following the episode, I want to break my silence now for all my friends and well wishers who have been asking me why I’m missing in action.
For my fans and young colleagues, I would add a word of caution regarding exposure to very loud music and headphones. One day, I wish to share the health perils of my professional life. With all your love and support I am hoping to recalibrate my life and come back to you soon. Your support and understanding will mean the world to me in this critical hour… ”
Alka Yagnik has sung many hit songs, including ‘Taal Se Taal,’ ‘Choli Ke Peeche,’ ‘Agar Tum Saath Ho,’ and ‘Tip Tip Barsa Pani.’
A mentally and physically challenged woman was allegedly raped by her relative in Basti Mochiwala near Lodhran district, Bahawalpur, on Tuesday.
The woman was allegedly assaulted in her house when all her family had gone to nearby fields to cut grass for their cattle, as per the police report.
On hearing the woman’s screams, local residents rushed to the scene while the suspect managed to flee. The victim’s father, Ramzan, alleges the suspect trespassed his house and raped his daughter, reports Dawn.
On her father’s complaint, Gailiwal police registered an FIR under section 376 of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) against the suspect and sent the victim for a medical examination.
The police took swift action and arrested the suspect.
Short video platform TikTok removed 93.5 per cent of controversial videos at the request of the government of Pakistan.
According to TikTok’s recent transparency report, the social media platform is actively working with the Pakistani government, and specifically the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), to address concerns about content removal.
In the second half of 2023, TikTok received 303 requests from the Pakistani government, resulting in the removal of 93.5 per cent of the reported content, while 270 accounts for violating community guidelines and 59 for violating local laws.
TikTok’s latest Community Guidelines Enforcement Report shows that the platform promptly removes content that violates its guidelines with a global rate of 99.5 per cent.