Tag: sports
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PSL eliminator 2: Islamabad United defeats Peshawar Zalmi by 5 wickets
PSL eliminator 2: Islamabad United defeats Peshawar Zalmi by 5 wickets
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What a month!
While February flew by quite quickly in comparison to January (which felt like it lasted a century), looking back at the month, it feels like the general elections that took place on February 8 happened ages ago… Time can really mind-boggling like that. But, hold up! It has been one hell of a month in…
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‘Informed that PCB can’t go ahead with the anthem for reasons that I would not like to disclose’, says Ali Zafar
Every year, PSL songs take the limelight as fans get divided over the best Pakistan Super League song, comparing them to previous years, while artists take it as a challenge to put up their best. This year, The Current has exclusive insights to a new controversy, which involves a seasoned artist – Ali Zafar. A…
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Indian organisation goes viral for giving employees a day off after India loses World Cup
After India’s historic loss against Australia in the ICC Cricket World Cup final, fans were devastated. Some chose to lash out at Australian players, posting misogynistic and degrading slurs on the Instagram profiles of Australian cricket players Travis Head and Glenn Maxwell as well as their wives. READ MORE: ‘You can be Indian and also…
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Imam-ul-Haq set to tie the knot after World Cup
Cricketer Imam-ul-Haq is set to tie the knot soon. The Pakistani batsman is going to marry a Norwegian girl on November 25, according to Geo Super. The wedding festivities will begin in Lahore on November 23 and will include a Qawwali night. The Nikkah will take place on November 25, while the Valima will be…
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What made Pakistan volleyball team’s Brazilian coach burst into tears?
A video went viral on social media a few days ago featuring the Brazilian coach of the Pakistani volleyball team. In the video, Issanye Ferraz broke down in tears during a press conference after the Pakistani team defeated South Korea, thus qualifying for the quarter finals of the Asian Games 2023. In the video, Ferraz…
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Here are all the celebrities who attended Shaheen Afridi’s valima
Fast bowler Shaheen Afridi’s valima to Ansha Afridi was held on Thursday in a lavish ceremony in Islamabad, where several A-list celebrities and sports stars were present to celebrate the occasion. Check out some pictures of all the big names who were at the event. Former cricket star Shahid Afridi shared several pictures, posing along…
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Naseem out, Zaman in; Rauf to possibly play today against Sri Lanka
Right-arm fast bowler Zaman Khan has replaced Naseem Shah in today’s Asia Cup 2023 match against Sri Lanka. According to a press release issued by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Naseem Shah got injured on Monday in the last match against India. Pakistan team’s medical panel is continuously monitoring his health as the upcoming one-day international…
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‘Striving to bring back abducted football players from Dera Bugti,’ says interior minister
An operation is underway by the Frontier Corps Balochistan (North) for the recovery of six kidnapped footballers in Dera Bugti, Balochistan. Seven suspects have been arrested so far. On Saturday (September 9), six footballers were kidnapped by unknown armed assailants in Dera Bugti while they were on their way to Sibi to participate in the…