Australia has won a warmup T20 World Cup match against Namibia with coaching and support staff in the team.
Under the leadership of Mitchell Marsh, Australia, with only nine players available in the line-up, needed other players to complete the bowling innings. So Kangaroos chief selector former captain George Bailey, head coach Andrew Macdonald, fielding coach Andre Borwick and batting coach Brad Hodge did the fielding duties.
Among the coaching and support staff, George Bailey and fielding coach Andre Borwick remained on the field until the end of the bowling innings.
Despite taking six wickets for 50 in the 12th over, the Australian team failed to dismiss the entire Namibian team. Namibia scored 119 runs for the loss of nine wickets in 20 overs while the Kangaroos achieved the target with the loss of three wickets in just 10 overs.
This is the first time in the history of T20 World Cup warm-up matches that a coaches and support staff played a match.
Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo clinches yet another record Cristiano Ronaldo scoring 35 goals in one season in the Saudi Pro League.
Ronaldo broke Abdul Razzaq Hamdullah’s record of 34 goals in one season seven years ago.
In the Saudi Pro League match against Al Ittihad, Cristiano Ronaldo scored in the last minute of the first half to give Al Nasr Club the lead.
The second half began and Ronaldo scored another goal in the 69th minute, also taking the Saudi league record for most goals scored in a season with 35.
In the last 20 minutes of the match, Al-Nasr Club scored two more goals, Al-Ittihad Club scored two goals in the match, Al-Nasr Club won the match by four goals.
Al-Hilal finished first in the Saudi season while Al-Nasr finished second for the second year in a row.
Apple is expected to introduce new MacBook Pro models featuring OLED displays in 2026, according to market research firm Omdia. This anticipated shift is predicted to significantly increase the demand for OLED technology in the notebook market, potentially reaching over 60 million units by 2031.
OLED, or organic light-emitting diode, panels offer several advantages over traditional display technologies. Each pixel in an OLED screen can be individually controlled, allowing for more precise colour reproduction and deeper blacks. OLED displays also boast superior contrast, faster response times, better viewing angles, and greater design flexibility.
In addition to the MacBook Pro, Apple plans to implement OLED displays in its iPad Pro lineup starting in 2024. This move is expected to triple the demand for OLED tablets compared to the previous year. Apple’s strategy includes extending OLED technology to other iPad models, such as the iPad mini and iPad Air. This transition is likely to influence competitors and could drive the demand for OLED tablets to exceed 30 million units by 2029.
Recent reports indicate that Samsung has begun developing an 8-inch OLED display panel for the iPad mini, with predictions that Apple will update both the iPad mini and iPad Air with OLED technology by 2026. Additionally, last year, Samsung was rumoured to be investing $3.14 billion into its Asan, South Korea, facility to produce OLED panels for forthcoming 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models.
Apple’s adoption of OLED displays across its product lines marks a significant evolution in display technology, promising enhanced user experiences through improved visual quality and device performance.
Gold prices in Pakistan experienced a downturn on Tuesday, mirroring the global trend of decrease.
According to the latest data provided by the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the price per tola of gold stood at Rs240,300, marking a decrease of Rs500 within a single day.
Similarly, the price of 10 grammes of gold witnessed a decline, reaching Rs206,018 after experiencing a decrease of Rs429, as reported by APGJSA.
In contrast, silver rates remained unchanged at Rs2,800 per tola.
This drop in prices contrasts with the situation on Monday when gold prices surged by Rs800 per tola in Pakistan.
It’s noteworthy that just last month, gold reached an all-time high of Rs252,200 per tola in the local market, reflecting the volatility and fluctuations within the precious metals market.
Internationally, the price of gold also saw a reduction on Tuesday. APGJSA reported an international rate of $2,339 per ounce, with a $20 premium, marking a decrease of $4 during the day.
I recently watched ‘Poppay Ki Wedding’ and thoroughly enjoyed it. The movie tells the story of a modern man who returns to his hometown for his sister’s wedding, only to find out that his family has arranged his marriage to a stranger. Determined to challenge traditional customs, he sets out to catch a glimpse of his future wife’s face before the wedding day.
The cast, including Khushhal Khan, Nazish Jahangir, Rehan Sheikh, Shamyale Nasir, Sara Aijaz Khan, and Aleezay Rasul, deliver impressive performances in this romantic comedy. The film’s writers and directors, Kanza Zia and Ammar Lasani, deserve credit for giving new faces a chance to shine in roles that fit their characters perfectly. The film introduces new faces that fit their roles perfectly.
The story is engaging, with Poppay navigating his conflicting desires and family pressures, all while maintaining a light-hearted, comedic tone.Chu Chu, Poppay’s friend, and Mooda, who is Poppay’s uncle, are standout characters who add a lot of humor to the story. The music in the film is exciting and enhances the film’s lively atmosphere.
The film features four songs: ‘Poppay di Shaan’ (the theme of the film), ‘Pardesi Larka’ ‘Aisa Ishq,’ and ‘O Khuda.’ Each song adds to the vibrant, festive feel of the movie.The film’s message about respecting our parents’ choices and decisions is a valuable one.
While Poppay’s journey from resisting arranged marriage to embracing it is entertaining, it also highlights the importance of family and tradition.This could be on time watch film recommend ‘Poppay Ki Wedding.’ It’s a fun, colorful, and heartwarming film that you can enjoy with family and friends. You won’t regret buying tickets for this entertaining movie.
One drawback of the film, in my opinion, is that Poppay’s cousin’s acting, while showing promise with her expressions, fell short in terms of her dialogue delivery. Her lines often felt forced or unnatural, which detracted from the overall impact of her performance.
After Iran mourned President Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a recent helicopter crash, the nation’s focus turns to an election next month for his successor, with the conservative camp seeking support from Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
The lead-up to the early vote on June 28 has opened up the field to a broad range of hopefuls from all political parties. The big question for them is how many candidacies will survive the vetting process in the Islamic republic.
President Raisi, who had more than a year left of his first term, died on May 19 alongside his foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and six others when their helicopter crashed into a fog-shrouded mountainside.
They were laid to rest in multi-day funeral rites drawing mass crowds of mourners.
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf (R) greets lawmakers during the inauguration session for the new Parliament in Tehran on May 27, 2024. — AFP
The June vote will be held during a turbulent time, as the Gaza war rages between Israel and Hamas, and amid continued diplomatic tensions over Iran’s nuclear programme.
Khamenei, who has the final say in all matters of state, has assigned Raisi’s vice president, Mohammad Mokhber, 68, to assume interim duties for the next few weeks and organise the June election.
Among other hopefuls, former nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili was one of the first to announce his candidacy.
Other contenders include moderate former foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, and centrist Ali Larijani, who served as the speaker in parliament.
Ex-president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has so far kept voters guessing and said he is “checking the conditions to decide whether to register”.
Under Iran’s election process, candidates will have several days to formally register, starting on May 30.
The final list, however, will depend on the outcome of the validation process by the conservative-dominated Guardian Council following a June 3 registration deadline.
Powerhouse Sajal Aly is an inspiration to many fans, not just for her performances but also for being remarkably level headed.
The actress recently gave an interview to Fuchsia Magazine at the launch event of Zard Patton Ka Bun. The conversation turned to society’s expectations, and Sajal did not hold back.
“Marriage is often pitched as the endgame for a woman in our society, but that’s not the truth. Marriage can be a beautiful and important part of a woman’s life, but it’s not the ultimate goal. What marriage should be is a support system, and that’s only possible if you find a supportive partner. A woman should always seek independence through education and never lose her sense of self.”
She also shared that, unlike her character Meenu, she never dreamed of becoming a doctor when she grew up. ‘I like always, connected deeply with the character of Meenu and loved being a part of a socially relevant show. Meenu’s story is so important, and I felt honored to bring it to life,” she remarked.
The toughest part of the show for her? Surprisingly, riding the bicycle. “The bike was too big and I fell down a few times. I was scared and hurt, but I didn’t give up,” she said.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced a public holiday today to celebrate Youm-e-Takbeer. Everything in the country is at a standstill, and the annual exams in schools have been delayed.
Shehbaz Sharif announced the holiday to commemorate the day when Pakistan conducted a successful nuclear test in Chaghai in 1998.
Provincial authorities postponed matriculation exams scheduled for today due to the public holiday.
All government departments, educational institutions, the Stock Exchange, and courts are closed across the country due to the holiday.
Pakistan, which is already suffering from inflation and has a stable economy, gets 120 public holidays annually. Due to a single day off, the national GDP faces a 1-2% loss, which equals more than Rs 100 billion. Economic analyst Khuram Shehzad said that a public holiday affects the national exchequer between $1.1 and $1.3 billion. He also added that the impact could be bigger if the holiday is “sudden.”
The federal government is currently considering salary increases for government employees in the range of 10 percent to 15 percent in the upcoming budget for 2024-2025, Geo News reported.
The government intends to increase revenue generation to strike a successful deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under Extended Fund Facility (EFF) at a range of $6 billion.
The Ministry of Finance wants to raise the salary by just 10 percent and there is another consideration to increase the monetization of cars by 20 percent to 25 percent for higher grade officers like grades 20, 21, and 22.
The monetary policy was introduced in 2012 for the basic purpose of reducing the burden on government expenditure, which was “in line with the observance of austerity measures and to eliminate misuse of official vehicles.”
The government is also considering pension reforms in the next budget including putting tax on pensioners who withdraw over Rs 100,000 per month.
