The second T20 match between Pakistan and England will be played tomorrow in Edgbaston at 6:30 pm (PKT). The weather forecast predicts a cloudy day but there is little chance of rain during the second T20 match.
Weather website AccuWeather predicts that there is a 3 percent chance of rain at the end of the day and 0 percent chance during the match.
Earlier, the first T20 match between Pakistan and England was called off due to continuous rain on Wednesday.
America defeated Bangladesh by 6 runs in the second T20 match of three match T20 series in Prairie View Cricket Complex, Houston on Thursday.
In the match played in Houston, America scored 144 runs for 6 wickets, Monanik Patel scored 42 runs, Erin Jones scored 35 runs and Steven Taylor scored 31 runs.
For Bangladesh, Irshad Hussain, Sharaful Islam and Mustafizur Rehman took 2 wickets each.
In response to the target of 145 runs, the Bangladesh team was bowled out for 138 runs in the last over, Najamul Hussain scored 36 runs and Shakibul Hasan scored 30 runs. Thus USA defeated Bangladesh by 6 runs in the second T20I.
USA gained an unbeaten lead of 2-0 n the series consisting of 3 matches.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has pledged $10 billion for investment in promising economic sectors in Pakistan.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi today, according to a post by Pakistan Television (PTV) on X.
The meeting focused on a wide range of bilateral issues, including cooperation in political, economic, social, cultural, and defence sectors.
During the discussion, Prime Minister Sharif emphasised the need to enhance existing cooperation and strengthen the strategic partnership between the two nations. He highlighted key areas such as information technology, renewable energy, and tourism as potential fields for increased collaboration.
Sharif also outlined steps his government has taken to ensure socio-economic stability and boost investor confidence in Pakistan.
He reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to effectively implement investment cooperation agreements in sectors like energy, port operations, wastewater treatment, food security, logistics, minerals, and banking and financial services.
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan expressed the UAE’s unwavering support for Pakistan and confirmed the UAE’s commitment to investing $10 billion across various sectors in the country, as stated by PTV.
The Prime Minister expressed his gratitude to the UAE leadership for hosting 1.8 million Pakistani expatriates and underscored Pakistan’s significant human resource potential that could be utilised in diverse sectors.
Suzuki Motor Corporation is poised to bolster its footprint in Pakistan with plans to establish a biogas plant in Karachi.
This strategic move was articulated by Kenichi Ayukawa, the Global Vice President of Suzuki Motor Corporation, during a high-level meeting held in Islamabad on Thursday. The meeting convened Ayukawa and Rana Tanveer Hussain, the Federal Minister for Industries and Production.
Hailing the delegation, Minister Hussain underscored the pivotal role of the automotive industry in Pakistan’s economic landscape. He highlighted its substantial contributions spanning employment generation, economic expansion, technology infusion, and industrial advancement.
Notably, the government is steadfast in its commitment to fortifying the local automotive sector, extending tax exemptions and other inducements to automakers, and investing in research and development initiatives.
Furthermore, to foster the adoption of cutting-edge technologies, incentives are being extended for Electric Vehicles (EVs) and Hybrids, encompassing duty-free import privileges for plant and machinery essential for establishing EV manufacturing facilities.
This proactive stance has already yielded tangible results, with 43 companies securing manufacturing certificates for the local production of EV 2/3 wheelers.
Suzuki’s envisaged biogas plant in Karachi aligns with the broader strategy to enhance sustainability and operational efficiency while contributing to the nation’s energy diversification efforts.
This development signals a promising trajectory for Suzuki’s endeavors in Pakistan, reflecting a shared commitment to economic prosperity and environmental stewardship.
Actor, director and producer Nabeel Zafar was invited as a guest on the FHM podcast.
During the podcast, the actor expressed frustration with the lack of strong and unique scripts in today’s dramas, and stated that he will only consider taking on a character if the script meets his high standards.
Talking further about not working more in dramas and not portraying the role of an on-screen father, he said, “Nowadays, it has become a trend that when a film is not successful, its script is picked up and turned into a drama. We’ve essentially turned dramas into films, which is fundamentally wrong.”
“I decline roles because I’m not interested in playing a father figure on screen. I’ve already become a father in real life, and I don’t want to portray a character who gets divorced and then remarries, or one who asks his son if he’s eaten. I can’t relate to such storylines, which is why I turn down drama offers.”
A prisoner in Adiala jail has allegedly been gang-raped by fellow inmates, Geo’s Shabbir Ahmad Dar has reported.
The victim told the police that he was gang raped on May 18 at 11 o’clock in the night when two inmates forced themselves upon him together.
The police says a case has been registered at the Sadar Baruni police station on the complaint of the victim.
Journalist Iqrar Ul Hassan is well-known for his show ‘Sar e Aam,’ where he uncovers many mafias and criminals.
He has faced several disputes and was threatened and attacked many times.
Recently, Iqrar Ul Hassan has been involved in a conflict with Peer Haq Khateeb, a well-known figure who has thousands of followers for spiritual guidance. Khateeb is famous for his spiritual advice, and many people ask him for help. Videos showing what seem like him performing miracles are popular on social media. But Hassan says Khateeb is lying and that his powers aren’t real. They’ve challenged each other repeatedly.
Yesterday, Iqrar ul Hassan’s car was allegedly attacked in Gujranwala while he was on his way to a university talk. Allegedly, individuals sent by Haq Khateeb damaged his car’s windscreen and threw acid at it. Hassan has shared a video of the attack and provided his statement.
Iqrar was previously attacked while pursuing an officer, resulting in injuries. He is safe this time.
Here is what Iqrar said:
A husband in Egypt divorced his new bride for an absurd reason.
During a hearing at the family court of Cairo, the lawyer of the woman revealed that the morning after the wedding, the woman’s husband started quarrelling with her because of the colour of her eyes after she took off her contact lenses post- event.
The real colour of his wife’s eyes is green which the husband did not know about.
To end the quarrel, the wife tried to tell her husband that poor eyesight compelled her to always wears contact lenses and take them off only when she sleeps, but all was in vain.
On the other hand, the ex-husband of the woman said that since the wife’s eyes are green, their children could also have green eyes — citing that as the reason for asking for a divorce.
According to Al Arabiya News, the woman belongs to Cairo, the capital of Egypt, and is a law student.
This Eid ul Azha, there are three exciting Lollywood films set to hit cinemas. Many people eagerly wait for Eid to enjoy a day out with family and friends at the movies. Unlike Eid Ul Fitr, which had only one Pakistani film, ‘Daaghabaazdil,’ this time we have three options to choose from. Additionally, ‘JEE Ve Sonheya,’ featuring Imran Abbas and Indian actress Sim Chahal, was initially banned but later released after Eid.
UmroAyyar – A New Beginning
This upcoming Pakistani fantasy film is about Umro, a character from the classic Urdu novel.
Cast: Ali Kazmi, Farhan Tahir, Hamza Ali Abbasi, Manzar Sehbai, Sana Fakhar, Sanam Saeed, Simi Raheal, Usman Mukhtar. The genre of the film is sci-fi movie. It is directed by Azfar Jafri and produced by VR Chili Production.
Abbhi
Humza, a young Kashmiri boy, flees to AJK with his brother after their father’s death and pursues his passion for music in Muzaffarabad, but struggles with haunting childhood memories. A chance encounter with a Lahori tourist, Zara, encourages him to move to Lahore to chase his dreams and overcome his past. The film is directed by Asad Mumtaz and produced by Ali Chaudhry, Gohar Mumtaz, and Muhammad Waleed Abbas. The screenplay is written by Shoiab Rabbani. The genre of the film is drama.
Cast:
Gohar Mumtaz, Hareem Farooq, Hina Bayat, Kubra Khan, Mahmood Aslam, Shahzad Nawaz, Usman Peerzada
Bhediya: A scientist’s theory
The film suggests that humans evolved from animals, but today’s humans quickly revert to animalistic behavior, forgetting their values. ‘Bhediya’ tells the story of one such person who seeks revenge, blurring the lines between humans and animals. This individual’s quest for inner satisfaction transforms them into a ‘Bhediya’, losing their human identity. It is directed by Shahzad Billa and the screenplay is written by Tofiqe Shah, produced by Mukhtar Ahmad Khawaja. The gernre of the film is action and adventure.
Cast: Ali Khan, Baba Khan, Sarfaraz Khan, Shafqat Cheema, Shahzad Billa, Sidra Noor, Sumaira Saghir, Syed Amar
Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif has reached the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on a one-day-long visit to hold discussions with President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan regarding the shared interests of both countries.
The vice president and Chairman of the Presidential Court of the UAE, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, received PM Shehbaz at the airport. Multiple individuals, including Pakistani Ambassador to the UAE Faisal Niaz Tirmizi and UAE Ambassador to Pakistan Hamad Obaid, were also present at the airport.
This is Shehbaz Sharif’s first visit to the UAE after becoming prime minister of the country. Top federal ministers, including Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ataullah Tarar, and Special Assistant to Prime Minister Tariq Fatemi, are accompanying Shehbaz on his visit