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Two troops were martyred in North Waziristan gun battle with terrorists
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Two troops were martyred in North Waziristan gun battle with terrorists

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RAWALPINDI: The military’s media wing reported on Sunday that two soldiers were killed during a firefight with terrorists in the general region of Spinwam, North Waziristan district.

According to a statement from the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), Pakistani military successfully engaged the terrorists’ location. Two terrorists were also killed, and two others were captured. The terrorists who were still actively engaging in terrorist attacks against security personnel and the murder of innocent civilians had weapons and ammunition that had been hidden.

The two soldiers who died in battle were named as Sepoy Imranullah, 25, and Sepoy Afzaal Khan, 21. It stated that the region was being sanitised in order to get rid of any terrorists discovered there.

According to the ISPR, “Pakistan Army is dedicated to eradicate the threat of terrorism and such sacrifices of our gallant warriors further enhance our determination.”

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In her sun-kissed Sunday morning selfie, Katrina Kaif looks stunning

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Bollywood superstar Katrina recently shared a stunning selfie with her admirers, showcasing her unaltered beauty.

The actress posted a photo of herself without makeup. Her face was directly exposed to the sun, which made it sparkle even more. She had open hair and wore a straightforward black shirt.

When taking a selfie, Katrina showed her endearing smile and added the caption, “SunDaze.” Sonam Kapoor made a comment about Kat’s beauty, simply writing, “Lovely Kat.”

Together with Sonam, she received a lot of praise for her grace and understatement. One of them penned: “The queen of hearts, the most fashionable and well-liked.”

“Great appearance Female Superstar Katrina,” said another fan. A user wrote, “This picture made me miss the good old days.”

Fans and coworkers admire Kaif’s simplicity, and her father-in-law recently said in an interview: “We are all living with so much love. I think their meeting was predetermined by fate.

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Election day suo motu: ruling coalition submits motion for full court formation

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ISLAMABAD: The ruling parties, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), and the Pakistan Mulsim League-Nawaz (PML-N), demanded the formation of the Supreme Court’s full court bench on Saturday in order to hear the suo motu notice regarding the alleged delay in the general elections in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

The argument, made by Farooq H. Naek, Kamran Murtaza, and Masoor Usman Awan, also asked that Justices Ijazul Ahsan and Sayyed Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi be excluded.

The development occurs a short time after Chief Judge Umar Ata Bandial, who also established a larger bench to hear the issue, took a suo motu note of what appeared to be a delay in the polls for the assemblies, which dissolved in Punjab and KP on January 14 and 18, respectively.

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Pakistani rate hike worries will cause gold to fall for a second consecutive week

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While investors remained cautious about upcoming interest rate hikes by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to contain excessive inflation, gold prices slipped lower on Saturday and were headed for a second straight weekly decline.

Although rising interest rates raise the opportunity cost of storing the non-yielding bullion, gold is nevertheless regarded as a good inflation hedge due to its great sensitivity to changes in interest rates.

The price of gold (24 carats) decreased by Rs 1,000 per tola and Rs 858 per 10 grammes to settle at Rs 194,100 and Rs 166,409, respectively, according to data issued by the All-Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association (APSGJA).

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At a murder trial in South Carolina, Alex Murdaugh testifies in support of his own theory under duress

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When two days of dramatic testimony came to an end, Richard “Alex” Murdaugh, the disbarred South Carolina attorney on trial for the murders of his wife and son, floated an alternate idea for the jury by saying that he thought someone enraged over a fatal boating accident had committed the atrocities.

After hours of cross-examination in which a prosecution laid out a series of lies told by the defendant, including concerning his alibi on the night of the deaths, Murdaugh provided the idea, for which he conceded he had no evidence.On the evening of June 7, 2021, Murdaugh, 54, and his son Paul, 22, were shot dead at close range in dog kennels on the family’s estate. Murdaugh has denied any participation in their deaths. Yet, he has acknowledged to defrauding colleagues and clients of significant sums of money to support a drug habit, which may damage his credibility with the jury.

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Pakistan and Uzbekistan sign $1 billion trade pact

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In order to promote trade and make it easier, Pakistan and Uzbekistan signed a $1 billion trade deal on Friday at the Inter-governmental Commission (IGC).

Co-chaired by the Uzbek Minister of Investments, Industry, and Trade Laziz Kudratov and the Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Ishaq Dar, the eighth session of the Pakistan-Uzbekistan IGC on trade-economic and scientific-technical cooperation was held in Uzbekistan to discuss trade relations.During the discussions, which were focused at boosting economic diversity, sustainable growth, establishing supply chain resilience, and a strong regulatory environment, both sides emphasised the enormous untapped potential in investment cooperation and bilateral commerce.

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PSL 2023: Islamabad United defeats Quetta Gladiators with ease

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At the National Bank Cricket Arena on Friday, Islamabad United defeated Quetta Gladiators by 63 runs in the 13th game of the eighth season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), as Gladiators were unable to reach the enormous 221-run goal set for them.

With the win, United’s points on the standings increased from four to six, guaranteeing them a berth behind Multan Sultan in second place.

Martin Guptill, Jason Roy, Will Smeed, Sarfaraz Ahmed (captain), Mohammad Hafez, Mohammad Nawaz, Odean Smith, Iftikhar Ahmed, Aimal Khan, Mohammad Hasnain, and Naseem Shah are the members of the Quetta Gladiators.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Colin Munro, Rassie van der Dussen, Shadab Khan (c), Azam Khan (wk), Asif Ali, Mubasir Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fazalhaq Farooqui, and Hasan Ali are the players for Islamabad United.

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Imran Khan is denominated from six NA seats by ECP

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Imran Khan, the leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), was disqualified from six National Assembly seats by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday.

The former prime minister, who was removed from office last year, was de-notified from his seats in NA 22 Mardan, NA 24 Charsadda, NA 31 Peshawar, NA 108, NA 118 Nankana, and NA 239 Karachi, according to a notification from the electoral administration.

An earlier decision to notify the PTI leader of his victory on seven seats in the by-elections held in October last year was made on January 19 by a three-member ECP bench led by Chief Election Commissioner Sikander Sultan Raja.

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Interest rates will rise according to SBP’s off-cycle assessment

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Investors claim that the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) may increase interest rates this week in an off-cycle review as the South Asian country is under pressure to improve its financial situation in light of a $1 billion loan tranche it is requesting from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

The central bank’s policy rate, which is currently 17%, is expected to raise by at least 200 basis points (bps), according to market participants in a recent treasury bill auction. The rates the Pakistani government established at the auction to raise the cash are the foundation for the anticipated hike.

In the sale on Wednesday, the government made Rs258 billion ($991.54 million).

The three-month, six-month, and 12-month tenor cut-off rates increased by 195 basis points, 206 basis points, and 184 basis points, respectively, from the previous auction.

The cash-strapped nation is taking important steps to obtain IMF funding, such as raising taxes, eliminating blanket subsidies, and placing artificial exchange rate controls. According to media sources, the agency anticipates a hike in the policy rate even if the administration anticipates reaching an agreement with the IMF soon.

The monetary policy committee of the central bank will meet again on March 16th. Nonetheless, off-cycle rate reviews are widespread in Pakistan.

A rate increase is approaching and might occur as soon as this Friday, according to Adnan Sheikh, Assistant Vice President of Research at Pak Kuwait Investment Company.

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Shoaib Akhtar mocks Kamran Akmal on live television, saying, “Sakreen nahi hota, screen hota hai”

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Shoaib Akhtar, a former top pacer for Pakistan, mocked Kamran Akmal on Wednesday for pronouncing the word “screen” incorrectly in English, stating “sakreen nahi hota, screen hota hai” (it’s not sakreen, it’s screen).

When asked to remark on the current Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches on a live TV show, Akhtar, who holds the record for throwing the fastest ball, was overheard referring to Akmal.

“While he [Akmal] was a match-winner and did a great job for Pakistan, I overheard him talking and overheard him say “sakreen.” Thus, it is a screen and not a screena. These details should be carefully documented, “When speaking with the host, Akhtar said.

“I did not try to disrespect Babar Azam, but he needs to better himself if he wants to be a huge brand,” he remarked in reference to Pakistan’s captain.

Internet users were not pleased with Akhtar’s remarks.

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A mysterious “dragon ball” was discovered on a Japanese beach

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Police and villagers in a coastal town in Japan are baffled by a massive iron ball that washed up on a nearby beach. Apart for the fact that it is not anything that would explode, authorities are currently at a loss as to what exactly it is.

The 1.5-meter-diameter sphere has been the focus of hysterical rumours since it washed up on Enshu Beach in Hamamatsu, a city on the nation’s Pacific coast, according to local media.

 Actor Kartik Aaryan celebrates five years of "Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety"
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 Actor Kartik Aaryan celebrates five years of “Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety”

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As Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety celebrates its fifth anniversary, Kartik Aaryan shares the film’s climactic scene on Instagram to share memories.

Together with the video, Kartik also wrote a touching and charming thank-you note. “This day changed into Friendship’s Day five years ago,” he wrote. And Sonu grew to be an integral part of our lives. Thank you Sonu ko apne dil se lagaane ke liye,” was written in the caption before the hashtag “5 years of Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety.” was added.

One of the most cherished moments from the movie is depicted in the clip he uploaded, in which Sonu, portrayed by Kartik, asks his pal Titu to pick between him and Sweety, the woman he is about to marry.

Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety, directed by Luv Ranjan and starring Kartik, Nushratt, and Sunny Singh, was released in 2018. Alok Nath, Ishita Raj Sharma, and Ayesha Raza were also present in the movie.

The movie Shehzada, starring Kartik Aaryan, recently hit theatres. In the upcoming movie Selfiee starring Akshay Kumar, Nushratt Bharuccha will appear.

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Please leave now! An Indian company uses work-life balance software

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In order to ensure that its staff members maintain a healthy work-life balance, a small IT company in the city of Indore in central India developed software that alerts them when it is time for them to leave for the day.

The software from Softgrid Computers has a notice feature that activates after a worker’s shift is done, informing them that “the office system will shut down in 10 mins” and pleading with them to “please go home.”

The action comes as studies and attention on the detrimental effects of extended work hours on employees’ relationships and health around the world have intensified. For instance, the World Health Organization issued a warning in 2021 that working 55 or more hours per week can increase stroke risk by 35% and heart disease death risk by 17%.

The idea behind this, according to Chief Executive Ajay Golani, is to give employees a decent work-life balance so they can spend time with their family and loved ones.

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As the PM announces significant austerity measures, salaries are reduced and “unnecessary” excursions are disallowed

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In an effort to save $200 billion and keep the government afloat as it prepares to comply with IMF requirements, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif revealed a slew of austerity measures on Wednesday.

Pakistan is failing to comply with the IMF’s stringent requirements despite its desperation to access the next tranche of its $1.1 billion credit facility.

Pakistan is under pressure from the IMF to increase its pitifully meagre tax base, eliminate exemptions for the export industry, and increase artificially low energy prices that are designed to aid low-income families.

The country is in desperate need of money as it fights a devastating economic crisis, since the foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) barely cover one month’s worth of imports.

The premier said that the ministers and advisers to the premier had “voluntarily” opted not to accept wages from the government in order to save millions for the national exchequer while speaking at a press conference surrounded by the leadership of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM).

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PSL 2023 standings: Multan Sultans remain in first place following MS vs. KK match

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Multan Sultans kept the top spot on the points table after winning the 11th game of the eighth season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

Karachi Kings, meanwhile, stayed in fourth place.

On Wednesday, Sultans defeated Kings by 3 runs in an exciting match.In addition to receiving the Supernova Trophy, the victor will also receive a check for Rs120 million, while the losers will each receive a check for Rs48 million.In addition to receiving the Supernova Trophy, the victor will also receive a check for Rs120 million, while the losers will each receive a check for Rs48 million.

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CJP issues a suo motu notice about election delays in Punjab and KP

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Wednesday night, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Punjab elections appeared to be delayed. Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial took a suo motu notice of the situation and also convened a larger court to hear the matter.

The change occurs two days after Punjab and KP provincial assembly elections were set for April 9 by President Dr. Arif Alvi, a decision that was denounced by the government as “illegal and unconstitutional.”

The Attorney General of Pakistan (AGP) and other legal professionals were consulted by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) amid the crisis, but no official announcement has been issued as of yet.

Before Sridevi's death anniversary, Khushi Kapoor and Boney Kapoor pay tribute to her
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Boney Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor, her spouse, pay tribute to the late actress Sridevi ahead of her fifth death anniversary.

On Instagram, Khushi posted a throwback photo of her and her mother from their 2017 vacation to Disneyland. In an unreleased photo, Sridevi may be seen kissing Khushi on the cheek. They appeared to be having a great time together.

The English actor from Vinglish dressed casually in a beige blazer and black slacks. Kapoor, meanwhile, sported a black long coat and trousers. She did not add a caption to the picture, but it is still clear that she misses her mother dearly.

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Boney Kapoor, the deceased wife’s spouse, wrote a touching tribute to her as well. He left a portrait of her with the inscription, “You left us five years ago… Your affection and memories will sustain us and be a part of us always.

“Jo chala gaya mujhe chodkar Wohi aajtak mere saath hai,” he wrote alongside sharing the photo on his Instagram account.

Janhvi Kapoor also wrote a touching letter to her mother earlier yesterday, saying, “I still think of you everywhere, Mumma, and still try to do everything with the intention of making you proud. She wrote, “Whatever I do and everywhere I go, it all begins and finishes with you.”

On February 24, 2018, Sridevi passed away in Dubai.

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Nida Dar of Pakistan surpasses all other women’s T20I wicket-takers

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With 126 wickets under her belt, Pakistani all-rounder Nida Dar on Tuesday passed Anisa Mohammed of the West Indies to secure the top spot in women’s T20 International cricket.

In Tuesday’s ICC Women’s T20 World Cup match against England, the right-hander reached the milestone.

The accomplishment was accomplished by the off-spinner in her 130th T20I game, who currently averages 18.18 with the ball.

Yet before destroying Pakistan by a record-breaking 114 runs in the match, England set the biggest score in Women’s Twenty20 World Cup history.

The seasoned all-rounder tied the mark on Sunday at Boland Park in Paarl during a Women’s T20 World Cup match versus West Indies.

Dar equaled former West Indies player Anisa Mohammed’s record of 125 wickets in women’s T20 international matches by taking two wickets for 13 in four overs.

Though West Indies eventually defeated Pakistan by three runs to end their group matches with two victories out of four, it was a bittersweet day for Dar.

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After their house collapsed, Aiman Khan suffered minor wounds

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KARACHI:  An explosion in a sewer line on Sunday caused the house of actors Muneeb Butt and Aiman Khan to collapse in half, with Khan suffering just minor injuries. Videos of the broken-down area of their house began to go viral on social media.

Muneeb Butt, Aiman Khan’s husband, has now disclosed that although no one was seriously harmed, they are all doing OK and recovering. For their prayers and support, he thanked the crowd.

“On Sunday, February 20, half of my house fell due to an explosion caused by accumulation of gases in our sewerage lines,” the actor wrote on Instagram. Glass fragments caused minor injuries to Aiman, and our housekeeper suffered burns, but Allah has been very merciful. They are both recuperating, thank Allah, he wrote.

Butt added that difficult circumstances serve as a reminder of what matters most in life, namely the security and well-being of your loved ones. “My family and I are incredibly appreciative of all the love and good wishes you have sent our way, and we ask that you keep us in your prayers. I’m grateful,” he added.

A wall collapsed earlier after a sewerage line ruptured from the buildup of fumes. Two kids and one domestic helper both had minor wounds.

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By asking a “Objectionable question” in a quiz, a lecturer at Comsats University was fired

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ISLAMABAD: Comsats University Islamabad (CUI) has fired a lecturer for asking a “objectionable” question in a test about the English language requirements for the Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (BEE) programme.

The Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) was informed that [an] investigation into the quiz’s content had been initiated in a letter from the CUI administration on February 2.

In accordance with the letter, the administration has already taken action and terminated the employment of lecturers (visiting faculty) as of January 5, 2023. The professor had also been added to a blacklist, it continued to state.

Students were “startled” to learn that the question asked them to write 300 words on the topic.

According to supplementary registrar Naveed Ahmed Khan, the rector admitted his mistake when he called the lecturer to clarify the issue. As a result, the lecturer was fired. “He had stolen the inquiry from Google,” he claimed. The test, he claimed, was redone.

The exam procedure was mocked by a faculty member who questioned why the problem could only be taken into account after the students raised it. He questioned whether the lecturer’s termination had anything to do with the government becoming aware of the incident.

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China denies US assertion that it may arm Russia

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On Monday, Beijing retaliated against US reports that it was considering arming Russia to help it in its conflict in the Ukraine.

When questioned about the US allegations, Wang Wenbin, a spokesperson for China’s foreign ministry, responded, “It is the United States and not China that is continually transporting weapons to the battlefield.”

He said at a regular briefing, “We ask the United States to sincerely consider its own actions, and do more to ameliorate the situation, promote peace and dialogue, and cease assigning blame and disseminating misleading information.

The international community can clearly see who is urging discussion and promoting peace and who is stoking the flames and boosting opposition, he continued.

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The National Assembly is expected to approve the mini-budget today

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Aisha Ghaus Pasha, a state minister for finance, stated on Monday that the National Assembly is likely to pass the Finance (Supplementary) Bill 2023 today.

The minister further stated that the government has made the decision to have the lower house approve the mini-budget today. It should be emphasised that the Senate narrowly approved it the first time around.

The minister told reporters in Islamabad that virtual conversations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) were ongoing and that talks would also take place today.

Pasha thought that a staff-level deal with the IMF would soon be realised. “Things with the IMF are moving forward favourably. It’s unlikely that the agreement will be delayed further.

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Richa Chadha hopes to continue advancing independent film

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After the success of films like Masaan and Gangs of Wasseypur, Richa Chadha rose to fame. She now intends to work in independent film to use her art to further more important issues.

On discussing her goals for the future, she remarked, “Artists frequently experience emotional ups and downs, which helps them realise who they are and who they are not. Now that I feel I can and have made some little progress supporting the movies and scripts I stand behind, I am in a position to support more independent movies. When one first starts their career, they frequently hear things like, “Well, your work is ahead of its time.”

Perhaps everyone is producing quality indie films now that time has caught up.She continued, “I want to represent voices that don’t necessarily comply or toe the line. I am extremely interested to explore what it means to be an independent artist with pop objectives. The goal is to make this craft of filmmaking available to more people, she adds, adding that she is enthusiastic about partnerships and “very cool, well-written, clever independent films.”

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Imran Khan asks the Supreme Court to pay attention to audio leaks

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Imran Khan, the leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), made a Sunday appeal to the Supreme Court to consider his case for an inquiry into his personal audio leaks in light of the return of audio leaks in the nation’s political sphere.

He addressed the nation via a video link from his Zaman Park mansion in Lahore, saying, “I want the Supreme Court to also hear my case.”

When asked to comment on the multiple audio leaks involving him, his wife Bushra Bibi, and the leaders and allies of his party, Khan said: “Our fundamental rights were abused. if a secure line used by the prime minister to talk is breached.

The former prime minister, whose cabinet was removed from power as a result of a no-confidence resolution, requested that the supreme court establish a joint investigative team (JIT) or judicial commission to look into the alleged audio leaks from the PM House while he was still in office.

The nation’s highest court, however, rejected his plea and returned it, objecting to it on the grounds that it was unclear how Article 184(3) applied to the audio leaks case.

The PTI leader had asked the court to “declare that the contested activities, in particular, the illegal surveillance of the PMO and PMH and the publication of the surveillance material, particularly through the Audio Leaks, are unconstitutional and in breach of law.”

PSL 2023: Kings score a much-needed first victory by defeating Qalandars by 67 runs
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PSL 2023: Kings score a much-needed first victory by defeating Qalandars by 67 runs

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As part of the eighth game of the ongoing Pakistan Super League on Sunday at the National Bank Cricket Stadium in Karachi, Karachi Kings defeated Lahore Qalandars to earn its first victory.

The final over by captain Imad Wasim and the two dismissals by Akif Javed gave Kings the crucial advantage over Qalandars. Aamer Yamin and Mohammad Amir made two early forays for the Kings side, while Tahir Baig and Kamran Ghulam took the lead in the run-chase.

Young bowler Akif Javed, who was brought into the Kings’ lineup to fill in for an injured Mir Hamza, struck twice in his third over to send the two batters back to the dressing room.

Imad then made matters worse for the defending champions by deceiving Hussain Talat with a spinning delivery. Talat missed it, and Matthew Wade quickly toppled the stumps.

David Wiese, a threatening hitter who departed the field after getting only nine runs, was taken out by Aamer, who then scored another wicket.

As Ben Cutting grabbed two wickets in his first over of bowling at a vital moment, Lahore Qalandars continued to lose wickets. Shaheen Shah Afridi, the team’s captain, and Sikandar Raza were both dismissed by the all-rounder.

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Quetta Gladiators defeat Karachi Kings in PSL 2023 thanks to Martin Guptill

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At the National Bank Cricket Arena in Karachi on Saturday, Quetta Gladiators thrashed Karachi Kings by six runs in the sixth game of the eighth season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

Quetta’s victory in the competition marked their first. Karachi, though, has already dropped three straight games.

Karachi, who had 20 overs to bat, were only able to reach 162-5 while attempting to reach a 169-run mark.

Despite scoring 71 runs in 49 balls and remaining unblemished, Kings all-rounder Shoaib Malik’s team was unable to cross the finish line. Eight fours and a six were in his innings.

Irfan Khan, meanwhile, managed to score 37 runs in 26 balls without being out thanks to one four and three maxes.

After losing three fast wickets, Karachi’s run chase got off to a terrible start. In contrast to James Vince, who briefly appeared to be in charge and was bowled for a duck, Sharjeel Khan and Haider Ali could only muster 22 runs in 14 balls.

After scoring 86 runs in 54 balls for the sixth wicket, Malik and Irfan appeared poised to chase down the mark, but Quetta’s bowlers, particularly Naseem Shah and Mohammad Hasnain, maintained their composure in the dying overs to secure their team’s victory.

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Shab-e-Meraj will be observed today all around the country

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The nation will observe the night of blessings on February 18 with the highest respect, according to Lahore (Saturday). Muslims observe it on the 27th night of Rajab (seventh month of Islamic Calendar). It is also known as Shab-e-Miraj-un-Nabi and Laylatul Meraj. Shab-e-Meraj is observed to commemorate the Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) visit to the presence of Allah.

On this day, Muslims assemble, pray, read verses from the Quran, and make supplications. They observe a daylong fast from sunrise to dusk.

The Holy Prophet (PBUH) was given the honour of Meraj when Hazrat Jibrael (a.s) arrived to greet the final prophet and went to see the Almighty on the Buraq on 27 Rajab-ul-Murajab.

On his visit to the Aqsa Mosque, Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) oversaw the prophets’ collective prayers.

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Meeting with the Swiss Ambassador to Pakistan by SAPM Jawad Sohrab Malik

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ISLAMABAD: On Saturday, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) Jawad Sohrab Malik and Swiss Ambassador Georg Steiner met to talk about improving their countries’ ties and their bilateral collaboration in many fields.

The SAPM emphasised Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s commitments to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations, which include promoting sustainable economic growth, the rule of law, resource management, and peace for the nation’s citizens.

Malik admired Switzerland’s International Cooperation Strategy 2021–24, developed by the Federal Council and emphasising sustainable economic growth, market development, job creation, combating climate change by managing natural resources, human development in terms of education and healthcare, and promoting peace, rule of law, and gender equality.

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If Afghanistan doesn’t take action against militant groups, FM Bilawal says, terrorism will spread beyond Pakistan

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Speaking at the Munich Security Conference in Germany, the PPP chairman said the “security and terrorist threat emanating out” of Afghanistan was the most crucial issue pertaining to the country in the region. He added that a whole “alphabet soup” of terrorist organisations were based out of Afghanistan.

He lamented that neither the international community nor the Afghan government had taken the situation seriously enough.

We are already observing an increase in terrorist activity in Pakistan after the fall of Kabul, but it won’t stop there if we and the interim government don’t take these groups seriously and they don’t exhibit the will and capacity to take on terrorist groups.