In order to play Pakistan in a four-match T20 series before the T20 World Cup in June, England players chose to skip the IPL finals, drawing criticism from former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram. The former bowling coach of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) has echoed the criticism of the move voiced by former Indian cricket players like Sunil Gavaskar and Irfan Pathan. The legendary Pakistani player remarked, “If you cut salaries, will it affect anything if your team doesn’t win after reaching the playoffs? ” to an Indian media outlet. “Your boys leave at the last hurdle because they have…
Author: Iqra Khan
Bollywood icon and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) owner Shahrukh Khan was hospitalized in Ahmedabad due to a heat stroke while supporting his team during the IPL qualifier match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Concerned fans flooded social media with wishes for his speedy recovery. Thankfully Shahrukh has been discharged and is doing well. His presence has always been a source of motivation for KKR whose stellar performance secured them a spot in the final. Key players like Mitchell Starc, Venkatesh Iyer, and Shreyas Iyer shone, contributing to the team’s triumph.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif today visited the Islamic Republic of Iran to attend the funeral ceremony of President Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian and their companions, who embraced martyrdom in a tragic helicopter accident in the Eastern Azerbaijan province of Iran on 19 May 2024. The Prime Minister was accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar. In his meeting with His Eminence, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif offered condolences on behalf of the people and Government of Pakistan. …
Petroleum Minister Musadik Malik’s said on Wednesday that pakistan wants to buy Iranian gas but cannot pay the international sanctions. Addressing at the Pakistan Energy Symposium in Islamabad, the minister of petroleum said “a system free from sanctions was required for obtain Iranian gas. He recalled back the previous extensions and waivers given to nations such as Turkiye, Iraq, and Azerbaijan.While detailing with the government’s plans to increase domestic petroleum product output, Musadik Malik criticized the unaffordability of Pakistan’s $18–24 billion yearly import cost for gas and oil. He listed steps being taken to boost local production of oil and gas, such as…
Islamabad: Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI), and Shell Pakistan Limited jointly hosted the Pakistan Energy Symposium. This significant event was produced by the Nutshell Group and took place at a local hotel. The Pakistan Energy Symposium Powering the Future brought together public stakeholders, policymakers, thought leaders and industry specialists to chart out a course for Pakistan’s sustainable energy future. Deliberating on adding renewables to Pakistan’s energy mix Senator Dr. Musadik Malik, Federal Minister for Petroleum & Water Resources said “Pakistan has sunlight, wind, water, and nuclear energy. We can produce green electricity on a large scale. In…
Rana Sanaullah has been appointed Pakistan’s new Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC), a position that involves supervision of the nation’s sports sector, in a major reorganization of the government.The announcement comes as Ahsan Iqbal’s relieved from his additional responsibilities as the IPC minister. Ahsan Iqbal is the current Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recommendation led to President Asif Ali Zardari approving Rana Sanaullah’s appointment as the Political and Public Affairs Advisor.The development of interprovincial harmony and the maintenance of unified national policy across a range of industries, including sports, depend heavily on the IPC…
Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, approved the draft of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Tuesday, marking a significant milestone in the agreement’s advancement with Pakistan in energy sector. The development occurred two days after Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar reviewed the arrangements for the crown prince’s visit to Pakistan. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the decision was made during the cabinet meeting held with Prime Minister MBS in the chair.The cabinet meeting authorised the…
As the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) prepared to face Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the IPL 2024 Eliminator a startling report emerged revealing a significant disruption to their pre-match routine. The franchise set to fine-tune their strategies at the Gujarat College Ground in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, faced an unexpected hurdle. A critical security concern specifically revolving around the safety of star player Virat Kohli cast a shadow over the scheduled practice session. RCB found themselves compelled to cancel the pivotal practice session, leaving them with limited preparation time before the crucial showdown on Wednesday. As the IPL Eliminator approached, Royal Challengers…
Neuroscience and biomedical engineering startup BrainBridge has made a bold declaration of its intent to pioneer the world’s first head transplant system. Emerging from stealth mode the company unveiled its innovative approach blending advanced robotics and artificial intelligence to realize the once-fantastical notion of complete head and face transplantation. This groundbreaking endeavor offers a ray of hope to individuals afflicted with seemingly incurable ailments such as stage-4 cancer, paralysis, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s disease. By transplanting a patient’s head onto a donor body rendered brain-dead, BrainBridge aspires to conserve consciousness, memories, and cognitive functions, pushing the boundaries of medical possibility ever…
Cricket Australia made the announcement on Tuesday that pre-sale tickets for the India and Pakistan fan zones will open from June 4. Ticket prices range from $30 to $70 with discounts available during the first phase until June 14. Fans must register to avail the discounted tickets. In the second phase, tickets can be booked without registration. Pakistan is scheduled to play six white-ball matches in Australia, while India will face Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy later this year.
