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  • PSL 9: Karachi Kings defeats Lahore Qalandars by two wicket in a close encounter

    PSL 9: Karachi Kings defeats Lahore Qalandars by two wicket in a close encounter

    In the 10th match of HBL Pakistan Super League 9, Karachi Kings defeats Lahore Qalandars by two wickets in a close encounter.

    Karachi King’s captain Shan Masood won the toss and invited Lahore Qalandars to bat.

    Lahore Qalandar’s inning

    Lahore opener Sahibzada Farhan played an unbeaten innings of 72 runs off 45 balls, Sahibzada Farhan’s innings included 4 sixes and 4 fours. Apart from them, George Landa remained unbeaten with 26 runs, Reci van der Dawson also scored 26 runs. Shai Hope scored 21 runs and Jahandad Khan scored 12 runs.

    Mir Hamzah, Hasan Ali and Tabriz Shamsi took 2 wickets each for Karachi Kings. Lahore Qalandars scored 175 runs for 6 wickets in the allotted 20 overs.

    Karachi King’s inning

    Chasing the target of 176, Karachi Kings lost early two wicket on the total of 44 runs, but Kerion Pollard and Shoaib Malik made a partnership of 95 runs. Pollard scored 53 runs while Shoaib Malik scored 39 runs.

    In the last over Karachi needed 11 runs and Hassan ali hit a six on first ball of the last over and Karachi Kings mange to win the match on the last ball of the 20th over.

    From Lahore, Zaman Khan and Ahsan Hafeez took two wickets each.

  • FIA grills Asad Toor for hours in probe into anti-judiciary campaign

    FIA grills Asad Toor for hours in probe into anti-judiciary campaign

    The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) interrogated vlogger Asad Ali Toor for hours about a social media campaign that criticized the superior judiciary. This happened after the Supreme Court (SC) made a decision regarding the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) ‘bat’ symbol, as reported by The News on Saturday.
    A five-member joint investigation team (JIT) of the FIA has been conducting an inquiry to ascertain the facts behind an ongoing “malicious” campaign against the honourable judges of the apex court.

    JIT sources said on Friday that two bloggers, Asad Ali Toor and Imran Riaz, were found to be trolling judges of the top court, particularly Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa.

    “Asad Toor was rounded up for investigation on Friday and his statement was recorded about his motives behind the malicious campaign against the judges,” the sources said, adding that the journalist remained with the JIT at the FIA (Cybercrime Wing), along with his counsel and human rights lawyer Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir.

    Imaan Mazari posted on the social media platform X, formerly Twitter, saying that Toor and his legal team left the FIA Friday evening after his detention the same morning at 10:50am.

  • Know all about the lunch menu for members of Sindh Assembly

    Know all about the lunch menu for members of Sindh Assembly

    Newly elected members of the Sindh Assembly took oath today (Saturday) with a lavish lunch, reports Geo.

    The dishes include fish, chicken boti, BBQ, puri paratha, chicken korma, roghani naan, tea, and cold drinks.

    Apart from this, Kehwa was served to the members after the meal.

    @timesofkarachi Various dishes have been prepared for the food and drink of the newly elected members of the Sindh Assembly. Fish, chicken korma for lunch. Mutton Kadhi. Naan and cold drinks are included in the menu. Coffee, tea, coffee will also be served after the meal. #TOKAlert #SindhAssembly #Karachi ♬ original sound – Times of Karachi

    However, the session started with a delay of 40 minutes under the chairmanship of Speaker Agha Siraj Durrani, with the recitation of the Holy Quran followed by Naat and an oath-taking ceremony.

    Agha Siraj Durrani administered oath to the newly elected members of the Sindh Assembly. Among those who took the oath were the nominated Chief Minister of Sindh Murad Ali Shah, Faryal Talpur, Sharjeel Memon, Nasir Hussain Shah, and others. Members of the Sindh Assembly took oath in Urdu, English, and Sindhi.

    Out of 168 members of the Sindh Assembly, 114 belong to the Pakistan Peoples Party while 36 members belong to MQM-Pakistan.

  • Kiran Rao did something unusual when she divorced Aamir Khan

    Kiran Rao did something unusual when she divorced Aamir Khan

    Even though they got divorced, Aamir Khan is often seen in public with his ex-wife, Kiran Rao. Kiran was a big part of their daughter Ira Khan’s wedding. Recently, Kiran talked about her divorce with Aamir Khan for the first time.

    “Marriage can be tough for anyone,” said Kiran Rao, “We’ve had our disagreements, but we’ve never had big fights. It’s strange, but Aamir and I never really fought.” Kiran also mentioned that Aamir Khan Productions supported her latest film.

    From Kiran’s words, it’s clear that she still lives in the same building as the famous actor. Speaking to India TV, Kiran said that explaining things to the family was tough because society didn’t understand, and their opinions couldn’t be changed.

    Kiran explained that divorce is seen as a bad thing in society, but their situation was different. People usually think divorce means completely separating, but for them, it’s a different kind of divorce. It might take some time for society to understand and accept it.

  • Rambo got scared by one thing before he married Sahiba

    Rambo got scared by one thing before he married Sahiba

    Rambo and Sahiba are one of Lollywood’s power couples. The two have been married since decades, entertaining us throughout their marriage. And even though the two have always appeared happily in love, Jan Rambo developed cold feet just before the wedding.

    In a recent interview, he revealed that Sahiba was so humble that she didn’t even wear her own shoes on set. He admitted feeling scared about their future together at first, but Rambo noted, “Sahiba changed a lot over time.”

    Rambo confessed, “Sahiba helped me become a better person, steering me away from past mistakes.”
    Rambo shared that Sahiba’s early movies weren’t doing well, so she was searching for a good co-star. “As we spent more time together for work, I got to know her better, especially admiring her respectful behavior towards women.”

    He confessed he first saw Sahiba’s picture in a newspaper interview and immediately fell in love with her. Convincing Sahiba’s mother, former superstar Nisho, took six years. They agreed after four years, with the condition to work for two more years before tying the knot.

    Rambo admitted his initial worries about whether Sahiba could adjust to his family’s lifestyle, given her celebrity background. He recalled, “Sahiba used to come to the set before our marriage, accompanied by her manager, a security guard, a driver, and a female servant who helped her with her shoes.”

    However, Rambo’s fears vanished after seeing Sahiba adapt after marriage. He praised Sahiba’s mother for raising her daughters well despite her own fame in the entertainment industry.

    Rambo concluded by saying, “My family now admires Sahiba, considering her a wonderful wife, and we couldn’t have asked for anyone better.”

  • Labourer’s stunning transformation at Kashees goes viral on social media

    Labourer’s stunning transformation at Kashees goes viral on social media

    Kashif, a stylist at Kashees Salon, works wonders by transforming laborers into stunning models, giving them a whole new look that boosts their confidence and reveals their inner beauty.
    Each makeover shows Kashif’s commitment to celebrating diversity and challenging stereotypes about beauty. His work reminds us that everyone has their own kind of beauty, waiting to be discovered.
    With every transformation, Kashif not only changes their appearance but also inspires others to feel good about themselves. Through his skills, Kashif spreads positivity and empowerment, making the world a more beautiful place, one makeover at a time.

  • Cricketers participating in PSL 9 get payments

    Cricketers participating in PSL 9 get payments

    Cricketers participating in the ninth season of Pakistan Super League (PSL) have received payments with most getting 70 percent of the amount under the contract. PSL is one of the few leagues in the world where the players don’t have to worry about payments.

    Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) initially created a system where the players are paid instead of the franchises, and the calculations are done later.

    This time too, 70 percent payments have been paid to the cricketers. According to the agreement, the rest of the money will be paid after the league is over, while most of the players have been paid a daily allowance of 50 dollars, the dollar rate has been fixed at 281, so each player is getting 14 thousand rupees per day, and the amount of the subsequent matches will also be paid when the teams of the playoff stage are decided.

  • Imran Khan confirms writing letter to IMF

    Imran Khan confirms writing letter to IMF

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has said on Friday that he has written a letter to International Monetary Fund (IMF), asking to look at the matter of poll rigging in Pakistan.

    “The letter to the IMF has been written and will be dispatched today. If the country gets a loan in such a situation, then who will return it,” Khan asked the media during a hearing of the £190 million reference at Adiala Jail.

    The former prime minister warned that taking the loan would cause more poverty, adding that unless the country invests in itself, its loans will continue to rise. 

    Khan’s update about the letter comes a day after PTI senator Ali Zafar announced that the party founder had decided to write a letter to the global lender, urging it to call for an audit of the February 8 election before it continues talks with Islamabad for a new loan programme.

    IMF has previously never commented on rigging allegations, nor is probing rigging part of its mandate. The Fund has reportedly said on Friday that it looks forward to working with the new government.

  • Putin wants Biden to become President despite son of b** comment

    Putin wants Biden to become President despite son of b** comment

    Russian President Vladimir Putin has given a meaningful response to US President Joe Biden’s rude remark calling him a son of a b***h.

    While addressing an event in California, Biden lashed out at Putin, calling him a “crazy SOB” in a sentence about threats to the world – including “that guy Putin and others”, the risk of nuclear conflict, and the existential threat to humanity from climate change.

    When a journalist asked Russian President Putin about the slur, he calmly replied that based on what Biden spoke, it can be said that his opinion about the American president was correct because Biden cannot say that Vladimir, you have done a great job, you have helped us.

    Putin added that he can understand the internal politics in America at the moment, and that’s why he wants Biden to become the president again.

  • Quality concerns prompt Toyota’s production line suspension

    Quality concerns prompt Toyota’s production line suspension

    In response to the discovery of irregularities in certification tests for diesel engines developed by affiliate Toyota Industries, Toyota Motors has announced the extension of the shutdown of two prominent production lines at manufacturing plants operated by Toyota group companies in Japan.

    The production lines, which were initially suspended on January 29, will now remain halted until March 1. Toyota Motors is set to make a crucial decision on March 1 regarding whether to reopen the production lines from Monday, March 4.

    The affected lines include one at Toyota Auto Body’s Inabe plant in Mie prefecture, known for producing the Alphard and Vellfire minivans.

    Additionally, one line at Gifu Auto Body’s main plant in Gifu prefecture, responsible for manufacturing the HiAce van, will also continue to be suspended.

    The decision to extend the shutdown comes as Toyota Motors is addressing the irregularities in certification tests, underlining its commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance.

    The company aims to thoroughly investigate and rectify the issues before considering the resumption of production.

    This development has significant implications for the automotive industry, as Toyota Motors is a major player in the global market.

    Stakeholders and industry observers await the decision on March 1, as it will shed light on the company’s strategy to address the challenges posed by the certification test irregularities.