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Day: June 10, 2021

Saudi Arabia approves Rs37.4 billion for Mohmand Hydropower Project

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Makkah

ISLAMABAD: Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) has approved Rs37.4 billion (SR901 million) for Mohmand Hydropower Project, said Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Pakistan Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Malkiy in a meeting with the Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Omar Ayub Khan in his office. The Saudi Ambassador apprised the minister about the successful … Read more

No income tax on pensions; PM Imran Khan rejects proposal

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Prime Minister Imran Khan

KARACHI: Prime Minister Imran Khan has outrightly rejected the proposal of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to impose income tax on pensions, sources said on Thursday. Initially, the FBR had proposed a flat 7.5 percent income tax rate on all pensions. But rejected by Prime Minister Imran Khan However, on resentment from various quarters, … Read more

MWL’s ‘Declaration of Peace in Afghanistan’ conference commences today

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MWL’s ‘Declaration of Peace'

MAKKAH: The Islamic Conference of Declaration of Peace in Afghanistan, aimed at consolidating peace in the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, began in Makkah on Thursday. The conference hosted by The Muslim World League (MWL) will be a milestone to enhance dialogue between senior scholars of Afghanistan and Pakistan in order to reconcile among fighting Afghani … Read more

Currency rates in Pakistan – 10th June 2021

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Currency Rates in Pakistan

Karachi: Latest Currency Rates in Pakistan today on 10th June 2021, Find currency rates of British Pound, Euro, Australian Dollar, Canadian Dollar, UAE Dirham, Saudi Riyal, in Rupees. All rates according to the open market. Currency Rates In Pakistan Today Check today’s list of foreign currency exchange rates in Pakistan today. (Updated, 10th June 2021). Currency … Read more

Pakistan launches Rs 70 coin to celebrate friendship with China

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pak china flag

Pakistan to launch Rs 70 coin to celebrate the 70th anniversary with China. Pakistan and China will celebrate 70 years of what has been a model mutual relationship. The Pakistan-China relationship has been re-enforced by a reliable policy of Pakistan towards China, regardless of who is in power, supporting China on its key international issues … Read more

Economic Survey: Pakistan’s agriculture growth almost meet 2.8% target

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Economic Survey

KARACHI: The agriculture sector growth declined to 2.77 per cent in the outgoing fiscal year 2020/21, compared with the growth of 3.31 per cent in the preceding fiscal year, the Economic Survey of Pakistan revealed on Thursday. However, the agriculture sector growth was almost near to the target of 2.8 per cent set for the … Read more

PSL 2021: Karachi Kings won the toss & elected to field vs Multan Sultans

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PSL 2021: Karachi Kings won the toss & elect to filed vs Multan Sultans

Today, Karachi Kings won the toss and elected to field first against Multan Sultans in the 16th match of Pakistan Super League’s (PSL) sixth edition.

 

 

Karachi Kings had a good run in the first phase of the PSL that was held in Karachi, as they won three out of five matches. The weather of Abu Dhabi will play a vital role in the winning of the team.

However, Multan has not performed well in this edition as they had managed to win only one out of five matches they played in the first leg of the tournament.

This match is the second leg between the two sides. Earlier, the first match between Karachi and Multan was played in Karachi. It was a one-sided match even after Multan sat a huge total, Karachi comfortably managed to chase the target and won the game with seven wickets in hand in less than 19 overs.

Squad for today’s match:

Karachi Kings: Imad Wasim, Martin Guptil, Babar Azam, Mohammad Aamir, Thisara Perera, Amir Yamin, Chadwick Walton, Sharjeel Khan, Waqas Maqsood, Muhammad Ilyas, Zeeshan Malik, Danish Aziz, Najeebullah Zadran, Arshad Iqbal, Qasim Akram, Abbas Afridi, Noor Ahmed, and Mohammad Haris.

Multan Sultans: Mohammad Rizwan, Rilee Rossouw, Shimron Hetmyer, Sohail Tanveer, Imran Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Shahn Masood, Johnson Charles, Usman Qadir, Sohail Khan, Suhaib Maqsood, Sohaibullah, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Shahnawaz Dahani, Muhammad Umar, Imran Khan Snr. Blessing Muzarabani, Asif Afridi, Waseem Mohammad, and Hammad Azam.

 

 

Full Schedule:

June 10, Thursday

Multan Sultans vs Karachi Kings at 6:30 PM

Peshawar Zalmi vs Lahore Qalandars at 11:30 PM

June 11, Friday

Islamabad United v Quetta Gladiators at 9:30 PM

June 12, Saturday

Quetta Gladiators v Peshawar Zalmi at 9:30 PM

June 13, Sunday

Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars at 6:30 PM

Multan Sultans vs Peshawar Zalmi at 11:30 PM

June 14, Monday

Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings at 9:30 PM

June 15, Tuesday

Quetta Gladiators vs Lahore Qalandars at 6:30 PM

Peshawar Zalmi vs Karachi Kings at 11:30 PM

June 16, Wednesday

Multan Sultans vs Quetta Gladiators at 9:30 PM

June 17, Thursday

Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi at 6:30 PM

Karachi Kings vs Lahore Qalandars at 11:30 PM

June 18, Friday

Multan Sultans vs Lahore Qalandars at 9:30 PM

June 19, Saturday

Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings at 6:30 PM

Multan Sultans vs Islamabad United at 11:30 PM

June 21, Monday

Qualifier (1 vs 2) at 6:30 PM

Eliminator 1 (3 vs 4) at 11:30 PM

June 22, Tuesday

Eliminator 2 (loser of Qualifier vs winner of Eliminator 1) at 9:30 PM

June 24, Thursday

Final (winner of Qualifier vs winner of Eliminator 2) at 9:30 PM

 

Squad and Players

Islamabad United: Shadab Khan (c), Ahmed Saifi Abdullah, Ali Khan, Akif Javed, Asif Ali, Brandon King, Colin Munro, Fawad Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Hussain Talat, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Mohammad Akhlaq, Musa Khan, Rohail Nazir, Umar Amin, Usman Khawaja, Zafar Gohar and Zeeshan Zameer

Lahore Qalandars: Sohail Akhtar (c), Ahmed Danyal, Ben Dunk, Callum Ferguson, Dilbar Hussain, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, James Faulkner, Maaz Khan, Mohammad Faizan, Mohammad Hafeez, Rashid Khan, Salman Ali Agha, Seekuge Prasana, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sultan Ahmed, Tim David, Zaid Alam and Zeeshan Ashraf

Peshawar Zalmi: Wahab Riaz (c), Abrar Ahmed, Amad Butt, Bismillah Khan, David Miller (partially available), Fabian Allen (partially available), Fidel Edwards (partially available), Haider Ali, Hazratullah Zazai, Imam-ul-Haq, Kamran Akmal, Mohammad Amir Khan, Mohammad Irfan Snr, Mohammad Imran Jnr, Mohammad Imran Randhawa, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Shoaib Malik, Umaid Asif and Waqar Salamkheil

Quetta Gladiators: Sarfaraz Ahmed (c), Abdul Nasir, Andre Russell (partially available), Arish Ali Khan, Azam Khan, Cameron Delport, Faf du Plessis, Hassan Khan, Jack Wildermuth, Jake Weatherald, Khurram Shehzad, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Usman Khan, Usman Shinwari, Zahid Mahmood and Zahir Khan

 

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The life-saving rat known as Magawa has saved many lives in Cambodia

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The life-saving rat

Awarded a medal for his bravery, the life-saving rat has been detecting landmines for a long time now, which has saved many lives.

People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals (PSDA), awarded a gold medal to the African poached rat who has been detecting landmines for a long time now.

A total of 39 landmines and 28 unexploded ordnance has been discovered by the life-saving rat in Cambodia, saving many lives.

APOPO, an anti-personnel landmines removal product development charity organization, where Magawa got his skills from, consider the life–saving rat their most successful rat as he cleared more than 141,000 square meters of land.

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PSL 2021: Wahab Riaz considers Haider Ali as a key player of his team

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PSL 2021: Wahab Riaz considers Haider Ali as a key player of his team

Peshawar Zalmi captain Wahab Riaz believes that young Haider Ali will be crucial to his team’s victories in the final six matches of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) season in Abu Dhabi. Riaz stated during a virtual press conference that Ali’s aggressive batting is vital for the Zalmi team. Wahab Riaz stated, “You have … Read more

PSL 2021: Sohaib Maqsood acknowledged, “This could be my way back into the Pakistan team”

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"This could be my way back into the Pakistan team," Sohaib Maqsood

Sohaib Maqsood of the Multan Sultans has stated that a strong effort in the remaining Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches could be his ticket back into the national team. In January 2016, Maqsood last appeared for the national team. Prior to the PSL’s suspension earlier this year, the 34-year-old scored 135 runs in five matches. … Read more

Electricity bills of over Rs25,000 likely to be taxed further

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Electricity bills of over Rs25,000 likely to be taxed further

KARACHI: The domestic consumers might face another financial burden in the shape of withholding tax on electricity charges of over Rs25,000/month, sources said on Thursday. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has proposed the government impose withholding tax on monthly bills exceeding Rs25,000 and made it a part of the Finance Bill, 2021, they added. … Read more

Sleeping baby girl killed by a dog that crept into her room

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Baby girl

A three-month-old sleeping baby girl, Mia O’Connell, was asleep in her bed in County Waterford, Ireland when a dog crept in and attacked her, causing serious head injuries.

Damien Geoghegan, Mayor of Waterford, said that the residents were dazed by the death of their baby girl.

“It was very sad news to wake up to this morning that a three-month-old child had lost her life in such tragic circumstances,” he said.

‘It has rocked the community here in west Waterford and particularly in the village of Clashmore, which is a lovely, quiet, rural village in west Waterford.

‘My sympathies certainly go to the family and everybody’s thoughts and prayers will be with them in the coming days and weeks and months ahead.

‘People are just stunned today at the news – everybody is just really, really saddened.’

Forensics continued to work at the scene on Monday and an inquest will be held at a later date.

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Sunil Grover opens up about working with Kapil Sharma

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Sunil Grover

Sunil Grover has described Kapil Sharma as a “funny” man and has speculated on the possibilities of the two working together again following their split. In an interview, Sunil Grover discussed the potential of collaborating with his old colleague Kapil Sharma in the future. The two comedians had a public spat a few years ago, … Read more

Virat Kohli shared his adorable childhood photo on social media

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Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli took the internet by storm when he shared an unseen and adorable childhood picture of himself on social media.

Considered one of the greatest players to have ever stepped on a cricket pitch, Virat Kohli has a massive fan following not only in India but across the whole world.

The ace cricketer makes headlines not just for his performances on the pitch but also for his personal life and is quite active on social media.

He recently took social media by storm as he shared his childhood picture that has never been seen before.

The Indian Captain was interacting with his fans on Instagram and one of the fans requested him to share his childhood photo.

Adhering to the demand of his fan, Kohli shared an adorable picture and it is going viral. Everything about the pic has been winning hearts.

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Photos: When cropped blazers became the ultimate fashion statement

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cropped blazers

While the slouchy, oversized jacket never goes out of style and continues to reign supreme in the fashion world, another jacket trend has steadily risen to the top and has already received celebrity endorsement. While cropped jackets became popular, blazers have taken their place as a transitional piece between casual and formal wear. Some celebrities, … Read more

Barbie Dolls have come to life! Meet real-life Ukrainian Barbie Doll

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Barbie Dolls have come to life, meet real-life Ukrainian Barbie Doll

We now live in a world where Barbie dolls are not just playthings. Barbie dolls have now come alive to become living people. Valerie Lukyanova of Ukraine is one of those girls who desire to look so much like a Barbie doll. She transforms herself into a living Barbie doll with the help of some … Read more

Budget 2021-22: Shaukat Tarin Presents National Economic Survey

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Budget 2021-22: Shaukat Tarin Presents National Economic Survey

Federal Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin presented the National Economic Survey for the financial year 2020-21. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad, Shaukat Tarin said that the financial year 2021 started during the global pandemic of coronavirus. He said that with the effective policy of this government, the effects of the COVID-19 were eliminated and economic … Read more

PSL 2021: Shoaib Malik believes his batting and fitness are at a good level

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PSL 2021: Shoaib Malik believes his batting and fitness are at a good level

Shoaib Malik, an experienced Pakistani all-rounder for Peshawar Zalmi, believes his batting and fitness are up to the mark. Malik was in excellent form with the bat before the postponement of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) earlier this year. He scored 101 runs in five games, averaging 33.66, and strike rate of 124.69. Malik stated … Read more

Overseas Pakistanis send record $26.7 billion in 11 months

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Dollar

KARACHI: Workers’ remittances registered a sharp growth of 29.4 percent to $26.7 billion during the first 11 months (July–May) of 2020/21, owing to a rise in the transfers through formal channels, the central bank said on Thursday. Overseas Pakistanis sent home $26.7 billion during July-May 2020/21, compared with $20.66 billion in the same period of the … Read more

Solar Eclipse 2021: ‘Ring Of Fire’ That Look Like ‘Death Star’ Observed Worldwide

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Solar Eclipse 2021: ‘Ring Of Fire’ That Look Like ‘Death Star’ Observed Worldwide

Today (June 10 2021) Northern Hemisphere witnessed a “ring of fire” in the sky as an annular solar eclipse is moving across our planet. However, this first solar eclipse of the year will not be observed in Pakistan. The eclipse will also be visible in Europe and Asia, North and West Africa, and North America. … Read more

The Qatari Businesswomen Association will attend SPIEF 2021

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Qatari Businesswomen

As part of the Qatari delegation that was the forum’s guest country, the Qatari Businesswomen Association (QBWA) attended the 24th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF 2021) in St. Petersburg, Russia. The opening of the Qatar Pavilion at the Forum was attended by the QBWA delegation, which comprised Board Members Awatef Al Dafaa, Natra Abdullah, … Read more

PSL 2021: Today’s schedule includes two matches

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PSL 2021: Today's schedule includes two matches

On Thursday, two matches from the sixth edition of the Pakistan Super League will be played in Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Stadium. The upcoming match is the first of a doubleheader. At 6:00 p.m. Pakistan standard time, Karachi Kings will meet Multan Sultan in the first match. Meanwhile, at 11 p.m., Lahore Qalandars will face … Read more

COAS, Christopher Elias Discuss Polio Situation In Pakistan

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COAS, Christopher Elias Discuss Polio Situation In Pakistan

Mr Christopher Elias, Chair, Polio Oversight Board, Global Polio Eradication Initiative, President Global Development Programme, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), today. Matters related to Pakistan’s commitment to comprehensive Polio eradication were discussed. COAS acknowledged the services rendered by Polio Health Workers for polio … Read more

Pakistan Should Prepare For Extreme Heat, Mercury High In Islamabad

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Met office predicts severe heatwave conditions for next week

The Pakistan Meteorological Department said the weather would remain hot and dry in most districts of the country on Thursday. But “rain with wind and thunderstorms is forecast in the eastern and central parts of the country from Friday to Monday”. On the other hand, complaints of load shedding have also surfaced in cities after … Read more

PSL 2021: Karachi Kings will continue their campaign against Multan Sultans

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PSL 2021: Karachi Kings will continue their campaign against Multan Sultans

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2021 season, which had been postponed, began on Wednesday in the United Arab Emirates with Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United. Multan Sultans will face reigning champions Karachi Kings in today’s match 16 on Thursday. Karachi Kings successfully started their title defense in Karachi. They played five games, three of which … Read more

Budget 2021-22: Direct, Indirect Taxes Will Likely To Rise

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Budget 2021-22: The federal budget is scheduled to be announced on June 11, but Revenue Division sources say top tax officials are still discussing key revenue measures. According to the report, contrary to the claims of the government’s economic team that the forthcoming budget will be tax-free, in fact, the budget is expected to impose … Read more

Asian stocks are trading in a tight range ahead of CPI and ECB meetings in United States

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Asian stocks

Karachi: Asian stocks rose slightly but remained within their previous trading range as investors focused on U.S. inflation data and the prospect of an upside surprise prompting the Federal Reserve to begin reducing its massive stimulus program Early European transactions have seen the Euro Stoxx 50 futures rise 0.52 %, the German DAX futures rise … Read more

Boman Irani’s mother passes away at 94

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Boman Irani's mother

Jerbanoo Irani, mother of the senior Bollywood actor Boman Irani, who played a pivotal role in several Bollywood films, has passed away, the actor reported on social media. Boman Irani shared a photo of his mother to his verified Instagram account, along with a long caption.   View this post on Instagram   A post … Read more

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