The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that players who failed to pass or were unable to attend the previous fitness tests will be given another opportunity to qualify. According to media reports, the new round of fitness tests is set to commence on September 30, where 8 to 10 players are expected to participate. In the previous fitness tests, some players were unable to attend, while a few others couldn’t meet the required standards. The PCB has decided to provide a second chance to ensure that no player faces penalties based on fitness alone. This decision allows players to…
Author: Hasnain Abid Khanzada
Paris: Indian javelin throw star Neeraj Chopra, who secured the silver medal in the Paris Olympics, has admitted his defeat to Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem. Chopra revealed that his first two throws were good, but he fouled, which frustrated him and made him lose focus. He stated, “Had I managed to control my emotions and aggression in the crucial round of the Paris Olympics, I could have won the gold medal. But I gave my best, and it was Arshad Nadeem’s day. There are still areas I need to improve.” It is worth noting that Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem made history at…
Renowned cricketer Mohammad Yousuf has stepped down from his position as a member of Pakistan’s national team selection committee due to personal reasons. In a statement posted on social media, Yousuf shared that he resigned from the selection committee based on personal matters. He expressed pride in contributing to the success of the Pakistan team and voiced his unwavering belief in the talent and passion of the players. Yousuf also extended his best wishes for the team’s future triumphs. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed Yousuf’s voluntary resignation but acknowledged that he will continue to play a significant role in…
Dublin: Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has been fined €91 million ($101.6 million) by the European Union’s Data Protection Commission (DPC). The fine was imposed due to Meta’s negligence in storing users’ passwords as plain text rather than encrypting them in their internal system. In March 2019, Meta Ireland informed the DPC about the breach, stating that users’ passwords were not exposed to external parties. During the investigation, several violations of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) were uncovered, including Meta’s failure to notify the commissioner promptly about the data breach, failure to properly document the breach, inadequate security…
A team of researchers has developed a new variety of golden lettuce that can address vitamin A deficiency. The scientists have introduced an innovative method of “biofortification” that increases the natural levels of beta-carotene in green plant tissues by up to 30 times the usual amount. Once consumed, the human body converts beta-carotene into vital vitamin A, which is crucial for improving immunity, growth, and vision. Vitamin A also aids the proper functioning of internal organs like the heart, lungs, and other tissues. Published in *The Plant Journal*, the researchers emphasized that micronutrient deficiency, often referred to as “hidden hunger,”…
Mumbai: A notable theft has occurred at the residence of South Indian actor Mohan Babu, where a thief made off with 1 million Indian Rupees. According to Indian media reports, the theft was committed by the actor’s own employee, who has since been arrested by the police. An FIR registered at the Pahari Sharif police station indicates that the theft took place on Sunday when the employee stole the money from the personal secretary’s bag. After an investigation, the suspect was apprehended in Tirupati and subsequently transferred to Hyderabad, where he was formally taken into custody on Wednesday. The police…
Lahore: Singer Waris Baig has revealed that renowned Bollywood filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt apologized to him for copying one of his songs. In a podcast interview, Waris Baig stated that Mahesh Bhatt included his song in his hit film “Murder” without permission. However, Bhatt later reached out to apologize, explaining that he was unaware that the song belonged to a Pakistani artist. Waris Baig further commented that many of his songs have been copied over the years. He noted, “If someone copies my song, I don’t take it to heart. Nowadays, YouTube sends strikes to those who copy, but during the…
Abu Dhabi: Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai has clarified why she takes her daughter, Aaradhya Bachchan, everywhere with her. At a recent awards function in Abu Dhabi, when Aishwarya walked the red carpet with Aaradhya, a journalist asked her why she brings her daughter everywhere. Aishwarya replied, “Because Aaradhya is my daughter. Wherever I go, she will be with me.” Just a week prior, Aaradhya accompanied Aishwarya to Paris Fashion Week. Aaradhya is often seen at various personal and showbiz events alongside her mother. Aishwarya has faced criticism from some individuals for bringing Aaradhya to glamorous events at such a young…
Lahore: The Anti-Terrorism Court in Lahore has summoned lawyers for final arguments in the honey trap case involving writer Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar. During the hearing, Judge Arshad Javed considered the bail application of the accused, Mamnoon Haider, who allegedly abducted Khalil-ur-Rehman through a honey trap. The accused’s lawyer requested a postponement of the hearing due to prior commitments, which the court granted, rescheduling it for October 5. The petitioner argued that he has no connection to the Khalil-ur-Rehman honey trap case and was implicated solely because he is friends with the accused. He stated that the police have yet to present…
Karachi: Bushra Iqbal, the former wife of late TV anchor Aamir Liaquat, has announced that she is personally fighting a legal case to seek justice for her ex-husband. In a social media post, Bushra Iqbal stated that she is representing Aamir in the case related to the leaked inappropriate videos. “I am fighting this case as his lawyer, relying on Allah, the ultimate guardian,” she wrote. “Your prayers give me strength and courage. Please keep me and the children in your special prayers.” Bushra emphasized that those who build their desires at the cost of someone’s dignity should face consequences.…
