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Pakistani Athlete Samar Khan Conquers Mount Elbrus

20Jun

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Pakistan, Sports

Pakistani Athlete Samar Khan Conquers Mount Elbrus

Samar Khan achieved the remarkable feat of being the first Pakistani woman to scale Mount Elbrus, the highest peak in Europe. She accomplished this in addition to snowboarding down the mountain, showcasing her exceptional skills and spirit for adventure sports Samar Khan, a remarkable athlete from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, has made history by climbing Mount Elbrus, the highest peak in Europe at 5642 meters. This incredible achievement makes her the first Pakistani woman to reach the summit of Mount Elbrus, a significant milestone for Pakistani mountaineering. Samar Khan's journey was made possible with the support of the Frontier Corps Khyber Pakhtunkhwa North, who sponsored her expedition. She expressed her gratitude to them for their crucial role in her successful climb. Hailing from...

Shahid Afridi Clears the Air on Viral Selfie with Pro-Israel Group

20Jun

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Global, Sports

Shahid Afridi Clears the Air on Viral Selfie with Pro-Israel Group

Former Pakistani cricket star Shahid Afridi is facing the heat after a photo emerged online showing him posing with members of a pro-Israel group. The group, identified as the North West Friends of Israel (NWFOI), shared the photo on social media, claiming Afridi expressed support for their cause. Afridi denies his association while the group said the cricketer was well aware of their cause. Pakistani cricket star Shahid Afridi has addressed the controversy surrounding a viral photo with members of the pro-Israel group, North West Friends of Israel, amidst the ongoing Gaza conflict. This triggered criticism in Pakistan, where the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a highly sensitive issue. The situation arose when the UK-based group posted a photo with Afridi on social media, claiming...

Kane Williamson Steps Down as New Zealand Captain

19Jun

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Kane Williamson Steps Down as New Zealand Captain

Kane Williamson made a surprising announcement today that he is stepping down as captain of the New Zealand white-ball teams and declining a central contract offered by the New Zealand Cricket Board. This decision comes after a rough T20 World Cup for the Blackcaps, where they were knocked out in the group stages for the first time since 2014. Kane Williamson has decided to step down as the captain of New Zealand’s white-ball cricket teams after their disappointing exit from the T20 World Cup. Williamson, one of the world's top batsmen, has also opted out of a national contract for the 2024/25 season. This marks the end of an era for New Zealand cricket, as Williamson led the team to three T20 World Cup semi-finals and the 2021 final, though they never secured a title. Fast bowler L...

Pakistan Knocked Out of 2024 T20 World Cup in First Round

14Jun

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Sports

Pakistan Knocked Out of 2024 T20 World Cup in First Round

Pakistan's 2024 T20 World Cup campaign ended in disappointment after rain forced the abandonment of the crucial match between the USA and Ireland in Lauderhill, Florida. This highly anticipated encounter, vital for Pakistan's qualification chances, was called off due to a wet outfield, resulting in both teams sharing a single point each. In a disappointing turn of events, Pakistan is officially out of the 2024 T20 World Cup. Rain called off the crucial USA vs. Ireland match in Lauderhill, Florida, sealing Pakistan's fate. Despite high hopes, the weather decided the outcome, forcing both teams to share points. This result means Pakistan cannot progress further in the tournament. This result means Pakistan's final group stage match against Ireland, scheduled for Sunday, will be a dead...

Haris Rauf: Fastest Pakistani Bowler to 100 T20I Wickets

14Jun

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Haris Rauf: Fastest Pakistani Bowler to 100 T20I Wickets

Fast bowler Haris Rauf became the quickest to reach 100 T20I wickets, achieving the feat in just 71 matches. He's the third-fastest bowler ever, with only Afghanistan's Rashid Khan (53 games) and Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga (63 matches) reaching the milestone faster. Rauf is also the second Pakistani bowler to grab 100 wickets, following leg-spinner Shadab Khan. In an exciting T20 World Cup match against Canada, Pakistan's Haris Rauf made history by becoming the fastest Pakistani fast bowler to reach 100 wickets in T20 Internationals. The match took place at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. Haris's 100 t20I wickets became a highlight point of his cricket career so far. Rauf achieved this milestone in just his 71st T20I match by dismissing Canada’s Shrey...