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Ahsan Ramzan won the Asian U21 Snooker Championship

4Jul

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Ahsan Ramzan won the Asian U21 Snooker Championship

Ahsan Ramzan, a 17-year-old cueist from Pakistan, has won the Asian U21 Snooker Championship. The tournament was held in Tehran, Iran, from June 19-24, 2023. Ramzan defeated Iran's Milad Pourali Darehchi in the final, 5-2. Ramzan is the first Pakistani to win the Asian U21 Snooker Championship. He is also the reigning IBSF World Snooker Champion, which he won in March 2023. In the final, Ramzan took a commanding lead, winning the first four frames. Darehchi won the next two frames, but Ramzan closed out the match with a 101-27 victory in the seventh frame. Ramzan's victory is a major achievement for Pakistan snooker. It is the first time that a Pakistani has won an Asian U21 Snooker Championship, and it comes just months after Ramzan won the IBSF World Snooker Championship. Ra...

Dead body of mountaineer Ali Sadpara finally found

22Jun

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Dead body of mountaineer Ali Sadpara finally found

Sajid Sadpara and his team of mountaineers found Ali Sadpara's body on June 8, more than two months after he went missing on K2. Sadpara, along with Iceland's John Snorri and Chile's Juan Pablo Mohr, had been attempting to summit the world's second-highest mountain when they lost contact with base camp on February 5. The bodies of Ali Sadpara and other collogues were found at an altitude of 8,400 meters (27,559 feet), on the slopes of the Bottleneck, a notoriously dangerous section of K2. The discovery of the bodies brings an end to a long and difficult search. Sadpara's family and friends never gave up hope of finding him alive, but they had also prepared for the worst. Ali Sadpara had a long list of impressive ascents to his name, making him a highly experienced mountaineer. He...

Shell Petroleum to Roll Back from Pakistan

15Jun

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Shell Petroleum to Roll Back from Pakistan

Shell Petroleum, one of the world's largest oil and gas companies, has announced plans to roll back its operations in Pakistan. The company has been operating in Pakistan for over 50 years but has faced increasing challenges in recent years. Including security concerns, political instability, and a challenging regulatory environment. Shell Petroleum's decision to roll back its operations in Pakistan is a significant blow to the country's economy. The company employs over 3,000 people in Pakistan, and its operations contribute billions of dollars to the country's GDP. Shell's departure is likely to lead to job losses and a decline in economic activity. The reasons for Shell's decision to leave Pakistan are complex. The company has cited security concerns, political instability, and a...

13Jun

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Bykea app got hacked

Hackers hacked Bykea, a leading ride-hailing and mobility app in Pakistan, today, June 13, 2023. The hackers gained access to the app's database and stole the personal data of millions of users. Moreover, including their names, email addresses, and phone numbers. Users on social media reported the hack after they started receiving abusive messages when they tried to log in to the app. Bykea confirmed that the app was hacked in a statement, saying that it was working to fix the issue and that user data was safe. Security experts warn that the data stolen in the hack could be used for malicious purposes, such as identity theft or fraud. They recommend that users change their passwords for Bykea and other online accounts and be on the lookout for phishing emails and o...

Javed Sheikh charged Rs 1 for SRKs father’s role in Om Shanti Om

5Jun

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Pakistan, Showbiz

Javed Sheikh charged Rs 1 for SRKs father’s role in Om Shanti Om

In a surprising turn of events, reports surfaced indicating that veteran actor Javed Sheikh had willingly chosen to charge a mere Rs 1 for his portrayal of Shah Rukh Khan's father in the blockbuster film "Om Shanti Om." This revelation left fans and industry insiders astonished. As Sheikh's contribution to the film held immense significance. However, his performance garnered wide appreciation. Throughout his career, Sheikh actively participated in numerous successful films, both in Bollywood and Pakistani cinema. His decision to embrace the role of SRK's father for such a nominal fee was perceived as an active display of goodwill and camaraderie. The reason behind Sheikh's decision to charge only Rs. 1 remains unclear. Some speculate that it was a symbolic gesture to show his sup...