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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in Sports

Laura Wright’s Anthem Performance Wins Pakistan Fans

Pakistan fans in Leeds were treated to a memorable moment on Wednesday when British soprano Laura Wright delivered a soulful acapella rendition of the national anthem before the England clash. Her performance quickly won praise from viewers in Pakistan, with some fans calling it emotional and even suggesting she receive Pakistani citizenship. Others were less convinced, while several focused on Pakistan’s performance. With England chasing a modest target, fans also suggested Aima Baig and Sahir Ali Bagga for future England tours. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

UK MPs support police decision to ban Israeli fans from Aston Villa game

UK MPs have expressed their support for the decision by police to ban Israeli football club Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from the match against Aston Villa in Birmingham after violence broke out at a derby match in Israel yesterday. The decision has been fiercely criticised by the UK government, which has framed the issue as a question of discrimination against Israeli fans. In a post on X, independent MP Ayoub Khan said: “To Keir Starmer and others who tried to make this about religion! Here’s more evidence. Even under the… Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in World

Covid-19 scare at Paris 2024 as several athletes test positive

Three years after the Tokyo Olympics were held amid strict precautions and with no fans because of the global Covid-19 pandemic, the virus has forced athletes to withdraw from events and has others donning masks once again at the Paris Games. Multiple Australian women's water polo players tested positive for Covid-19 in the days leading up to the opening ceremony, forcing them to isolate from other team members. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in World

‘Newton of Gaza’ creates system to light up family tent

Using two fans he picked up from a scrap market and rigged to some wires, teenager Hussam Al-Attar has created his own source of electricity to light up the tent where he and his family are living after being displaced by Israel’s assault on Gaza. In recognition of his ingenuity, people in the surrounding tent camp have given him a nickname: Gaza’s Newton. “They started calling me Gaza’s Newton due to the similarity between me and Newton,” said Al-Attar, who looks and sounds young for his 15 years. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in Entertainment

Hardest yet easiest decision: Mahira Khan expresses gratitude for love & prayers

Days after tying the knot with entrepreneur Salim Karim, A-list actor Mahira Khan expressed gratitude towards fans and friends for all the love and prayers. Taking to her Instagram stories on Wednesday, Mahira Khan penned a gratitude note to her well-wishers for the endless love and support on her wedding by saying, “I do ask for your prayers for me, Azzu and Salim.. in what was the hardest yet easiest decision of my life. I love you all so very much. Grateful. Always.” Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in Sports

World Cup 2023: BCCI receives flak for low crowd turnout

The ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 kicked off on Thursday with defending champions England taking on New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad and fans criticized the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for the contest having a low crowd turnout. Cricket fans turned to social media platforms to express their displeasure at the BCCI over it with their tweets. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in Sports

"India cannot deny visas to Pakistani cricket fans as per ICC laws": FM Jilani

Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani stressed that India couldn't deny visas to Pakistani cricket fans as the International Cricket Council (ICC) rules bind the host countries to cater to the demand. "As per ICC rules, providing visas to the fans is mandatory," the foreign minister remarked during a press conference. He added that Pakistani fans must get Indian visas and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) would take up the matter with the ICC. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

At least nine wounded in Denver mass shooting

At least nine people were wounded in a mass shooting early on Tuesday in Denver, in an area where basketball fans had been celebrating the Nuggets' first NBA title win, police said. A suspect was taken into custody. The suspect, a man, was one of the seven people who suffered injuries believed to be non-life-threatening. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in Sports

Glad tidings for cricket fans in Lahore, Rawalpindi

Lahore: Pakistan Cricket Board Management Committee Chairman Najam Sethi announced that Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2023 matches in Lahore and Rawalpindi would be played as mentioned in the schedule. Sethi thanked Punjab caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi for agreeing to share the cost of lighting routes during PSL matches in Lahore. The arrangement between the Punjab government and the cricket board is on a "one-off basis," claims a press release afterward published by the PCB. Read More…

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