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Former NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern Ties the Knot

13Jan

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Global

Former NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern Ties the Knot

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern quietly exchanged vows with her longtime partner, Clarke Gayford, during a private ceremony on Saturday. The intimate affair was held near Ardern's hometown of Waikato. Ardern, 43, and Gayford, 45, have been a couple since 2012. In a joyful celebration, former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her partner Clarke Gayford have officially gotten married in a private ceremony at Craggy Range Winery on the beautiful east coast of North Island. Originally planning to tie the knot in 2022, the couple faced delays due to Covid restrictions. This news comes just a few months after Ardern's surprise resignation in November 2023. In her final speech in parliament last January, she humorously urged her partner, "Let's finally get mar...

Zealandia Continent: New addition to the world

30Dec

By Aqsa Azam2 Comments

Global

Zealandia Continent: New addition to the world

Scientists are positive that they have found 8th hidden continent of the world name Zealandia. It was underwater for more than 1 billion years. It may be a sign of geographical and environmental changes coming to the world. Since the world witnessed its first human, the curiosity about earth began. Geologists believes that earth has changes a lot since its start. But for millions of years there were only 7 continents on the face of world. But in 1995 a strange underwater body discovered, which was mysterious enough to mankind. Reason was its unique crust and rock formation. For a longer period of time geologists believes that its a part of temporary land that submerged into continent. But recent findings made it eligible to called a full fledge Continent. They named it Zealandia. It i...

New Zealand to tour Pakistan twice next season

30Dec

By AbdullahNo Comments

Sports

New Zealand to tour Pakistan twice next season

Reports have confirmed that the New Zealand cricket team will tour Pakistan twice in 2022. The is done for compensation after NZ abandoned previous tour due to security issues. New Zealand abandoned the previous tour just a few hours before its first match and stated security issues to be the reason behind it The New Zealand Cricket Team, will tour Pakistan twice during the 2022-23 season. This tour is done in order to compensate the tour abandonment NZ did in the last season. The team would be revisiting Pakistan in December/January 2022. NZ cricket team would be playing two test matches and three ODIs during this visit. The second visit will take place in April 2023. NZ in this tour will go onto play 5 ODIs and 5T20s with the Pakistani team. Pakistan was delighted with the ne...

Adélie penguin makes 3000 km journey to New Zealand

18Nov

By Aqsa Azam2 Comments

Global

Adélie penguin makes 3000 km journey to New Zealand

Due to climate change or pollution, a rare Adélie penguin swims 3000 kilometers from Antarctica to New Zealand. Experts are saying its a worrisome situation for the marine life. CHRISTCHURCH, SOUTH ISLAND - For the third time a rare specie of penguins, Adélie penguin makes its way from Antarctica to shores of New Zealand. He swims around 1900 miles from his hometown. The juvenile male Adèlie, affectionately nicknamed ''Pingu'' by locals, reached Bridlings Flat Beach near Christchurch on Wednesday night. Seems like he came to find some food and warmth. Adèlie, a rare penguin specie only found at the coasts of Antarctica, more likely lost its way home to new Zealand. This critically endangered specie is on the verge of extinction by 2060. https://twitter.com/LewisPughFDN/stat...

‘CEO’ Pakistan Cricket Board ‘Wasim Khan’ steps down

29Sep

By Abdullah2 Comments

Sports

‘CEO’ Pakistan Cricket Board ‘Wasim Khan’ steps down

Reason's for Wasim Khan step down are still unclear. The PCB however says that it would set a meeting to discuss the matter Wasim Khan the former CEO of the Pakistan Cricket Board On Wednesday 29th September, the Pakistan Cricket Board came forward and announced that its CEO 'Wasim Khan' has resigned. This devastating news came in just weeks after both England and New Zealand cricket teams cancelled its tours in Pakistan. This news was nothing less than a heart break for Pakistani cricket fans. Wasim, who is Pakistani origin British cricketer has played a major role in bringing cricket back to Pakistan after 2009. He was looked up by Pakistani people as one of the only few people that can bring cricket back to the country. With Wasim Khan stepping down in such a crucial time, PC...