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Pakistan set unwanted record in CT 2025 game against New Zealand

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Pakistan’s top-order batters found it tough to get going in their opening game against New Zealand in the Champions Trophy 2025, setting an unwanted record in the ODI format. Put to chase a 321-run target in Karachi, the hosts managed 22/2 in the first ten overs, their lowest in the first powerplay in ODIs at home. The national side’s lowest-ever powerplay score also came against New Zealand, when they managed to score just nine runs in the first 10 overs with field restriction in 2018. Pakistan vice-captain Salman Ali also acknowledged the dismal start with the bat after they were defeated by 60 runs in the opening game of the Champions Trophy 2025. “Our thrive was to restrict New Zealand around 270 or a maximum 300 runs because the pitch was such that it was a chaseable total if you start well. But we could not get the desired start in batting due to which we could not get the momentum and eventually failed to score as many runs,” he said in a post-match conference. Pertinent t...
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Rakesh Roshan says even choreographers and directors demand vanity vans today: ‘If you are needed on the set all the time, why do you…’

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‘Sanam Teri Kasam’ director reacts to producer’s sequel rights claim

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Days after ‘Sanam Teri Kasam’  producer Deepak Mukut claimed that he owns the rights to the film and director duo Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru cannot announce a sequel without his permission,  the latter has now responded to his statement. To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu – Click Here For the unversed, ‘Sanam Teri Kasam’ producer Deepak Mukut claimed earlier this week that all the IPs of the romance drama belong to him as the producer, and so do the rights for any sequel or prequel of the film. Therefore no one but him has permission to announce the sequel. Notably, his statement followed director duo Vinay Sapru and Radhika Rao’s confirmation statement to release  ‘Sanam Teri Kasam 2’ on Valentine’s Day 2026, since they already have a script for part 2 ready.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Directors RaoAndsapru (@sapruandrao) Responding to Mukut’s claim, Sapru has now clarified, “I want to put it...
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Magnitude 5.1 earthquake jolts Swat, adjoining areas

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SWAT: An earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale jolted Swat and its surrounding areas on Tuesday, the National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC) said The earthquake’s depth was recorded at 166 kilometers, with its epicenter located in the Hindu Kush Mountain range. Tremors were felt across Swat Mingora, Lower Dir, Chitral and adjoining regions, causing brief panic among residents. However, no immediate reports of damage or casualties were received. In September 2024, a 5.4-magnitude earthquake felt in parts of Pakistan, mostly Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab The National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC) confirmed that tremors were felt in Islamabad and parts of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Read More:  Magnitude 5.4 earthquake jolts Islamabad, KP cities The earthquake that was recorded at 1229pm PKT was of 5.7 Magnitude with a depth of 10km while its Epicenter was near DG Khan, says PMD in a statement. The quake jolted twin cities and several cities of Punjab and KP in...
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‘New Zealand most balanced side in CT 2025’

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Legendary Pakistan batter Mohammad Yousuf has shared his views on the teams looking strong ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025. The eight-team tournament will begin on February 19 as Pakistan will take on New Zealand in Karachi. They will face off in the tournament opener days after playing in the tri-nation series which New Zealand won after thrashing Pakistan in the final. Ahead of their Champions Trophy 2025 clash, former Pakistan batter Mohammad Yousuf has said that New Zealand looked like the most balanced team of the tournament. “It’s tough to pick a favourite. It’s a big tournament, and momentum can shift at any time. For me, New Zealand looks like the most balanced side. They have a well-rounded squad suited for subcontinent conditions,” he said in a chat with a private news outlet. The former batter mentioned the presence of as many as three quality fast bowlers alongside good spinners and a solid top six in batting. “Their wicketkeeper is an all-rounder, and they have t...
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Emergency declared in Rawalpindi amid severe water crisis

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RAWALPINDI: The Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) has declared emergency in Rawalpindi due to a severe water crisis triggered by drought, ARY News reported. According to MD WASA, Muhammad Saleem Ashraf, the city’s water shortage has worsened, with daily demand standing at 68 million gallons against a mere 51 million gallons available. He stated that the situation will become even more dire if February and March pass without any rainfall. The Meteorological Department has also predicted scarce rainfall, exacerbating the crisis. The constant increase in population and commercial activities has led to a depletion of water resources. WASA has launched an awareness campaign to encourage water conservation and has warned of stern action against those found wasting water. The drought has severely impacted dams and groundwater levels, which have dropped to alarming levels, with the water table plummeting to 700 feet below ground. To address the shortage, WASA is relying on water from the...
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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia vow to further cement economic ties

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Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have vowed to further strengthen economic ties for a shared future. The commitment was expressed during a high-level meeting between Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb and his Saudi counterpart Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Jadaan on the sidelines of the Emerging Markets Conference in historical Alula city of Saudi Arabia. The meeting underscored a shared commitment to build bridges of economic cooperation and advance mutual prosperity. The discussions highlighted opportunities for enhancing bilateral trade, investments, and financial collaboration, with both ministers expressing their dedication to unlocking the full potential of their countries’ strategic partnership. Read more: Saudi Arabia offers new opportunities for Pakistani travellers The ministers explored avenues for collaboration in key sectors, including infrastructure, energy, technology, and finance. Both sides emphasized the importance of continued dialogue and joint initiatives to f...
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