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Two Japanese climbers, Ryuseki Hiraoka and Atsushi Taguchi, have gone missing during their attempt to summit the 7,027-metre Spantik Peak in Gilgit-Baltistan. An army aviation operation is scheduled to commence on Thursday, weather permitting after initial ground rescue efforts on Wednesday failed to locate the climbers. Hiraoka and Taguchi, who were climbing in Alpine style without porters, reached Camp 2 at an altitude of 5,300 meters between Shigar and Nagar districts on Monday. However, when another seven-member Japanese expedition team arrived at the camp the following day, the two climbers were nowhere to be found. Upon discovering their absence, the…

Former Pakistan team manager, Mohammad Hafeez, has expressed concerns over wicketkeeper-batter Azam Khan’s fitness and commitment to international cricket. Hafeez highlighted Khan’s lack of progress despite being given a fitness plan and ample amount of time in International cricket, emphasizing the fitness level required to survive in a mega-event like the T20 World Cup. “The whole Pakistan team can cover two kilometers in 10 minutes, while Azam Khan will take 20 minutes to cover the distance,” Hafeez stated. His comments reflect growing frustration within the team management about Azam’s fitness levels, which are seen as inadequate for international standards. “Sadly,…

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has announced a three-day holiday for Eid-ul-Adha, according to a notification. As per the notification issued on Thursday, all public and private offices in the province will be closed from June 17 to June 19. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif recently approved the Cabinet Division’s proposal for the Eid-ul-Adha holidays. These holidays will be from June 17 to June 19. With the weekend falling on June 15 and 16, citizens will have five days off to celebrate Eid-ul-Adha. The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee confirmed that Eid-ul-Adha would be observed on June 17, following the sighting of the…

The Nassau County International multi-purpose stadium in New York is set to be dismantled, marking the end of its short-lived stint as a cricket venue which was built for the 2024 T20 World Cup. Built-in a record 106 days specifically for the 2024 T20 World Cup, the $30 million stadium quickly became a focal point of international cricket. The construction featured a pitch made from special soil imported from Adelaide Oval in Australia, aiming to provide top-notch playing conditions. Despite the rapid construction and high investment, the stadium faced relentless criticism for its inconsistent bounce and sluggish outfield. The pitch,…

Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport faced significant disruptions today, with six flights canceled and a PIA flight delayed, 24NewsHD TV Channel reported on Thursday. Flights from various airlines, including Emirates, Air Sial, Serene Air, and Air Blue, affected passengers on multiple routes. The six canceled flights are: Air Blue Flight PA 171 from Karachi to Jeddah Serene Air Flight ER 501 from Karachi to Islamabad Air Sial Flight PF 122 from Karachi to Islamabad Air Sial Flight PF 144 from Karachi to Lahore Air Sial Flight PF 146 from Karachi to Lahore Emirates Flight EK 604 from Karachi to Dubai Pakistan…

Unveiled in China last month, Oppo’s Reno 12 and Reno 12 Pro are set for a global launch on June 18th. The venue? Ibiza, Spain – cleverly dubbed “A.Island” by Oppo. The double-meaning wordplay hints at a central theme: Artificial Intelligence (AI), also labeled “A.Island” because Ibiza is an island. This focus on AI is underscored by Oppo’s teaser image showcasing “AI Portrait” and “AI LinkBoost” features. The company promises even more “GenAI” capabilities for these upcoming smartphones. Debuting in Europe first, the global versions of the Reno 12 and Reno 12 Pro will eventually be available in other regions.…

Netherlands will take on Bangladesh in the 2024 T20 World Cup at Kingstown, St Vincent in their third match of the Group D. Coupled with the travel stress, Bangladesh is dealing with the heartbreak of a close defeat to South Africa where they lost by 4 runs at the Nassau County Cricket Stadium. Both teams are struggling with their batting order in this T20 World Cup. Max O’Dowd has been the only batter who has scored a fifty for the Netherlands. Towhid Hridoy has been Bangladesh’s best batter so far for Bangladesh. Logan Van Beek’s bowling has been phenomenal with…

Babar Azam, Pakistan’s cricket sensation, created a heartwarming moment just before the highly anticipated T20 World Cup clash against India on June 9. The incident unfolded after the national anthems were played, setting the stage for a blockbuster encounter at the Nassau Cricket Stadium. A young fan approached Babar Azam with evident excitement, which quickly turned into tears. “I met this kid during the Pakistan-India game when he came to me after the National Anthem. He was excited and suddenly started crying,” Azam recounted. The star batter was initially worried about why the child was crying but soon realized they…

The All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) has rejected the imposition of a 10 percent GST, calling it “disastrous for the survival of the already crisis-ridden print media” and urged the government to continue the exemption. In an immediate response to the Federal Budget 2024-25 presented in the National Assembly on Wednesday, APNS President Nazafreen Saigol Lakhani and Secretary Sarmad Ali highlighted that increased production costs due to the depreciation of the rupee had already burdened the newspaper industry.   “The imposition of GST on newsprint imported by the newspaper industry would be disastrous for the survival of the already crisis-ridden…

Faisal Edhi of the Edhi Foundation has taken significant steps to enable people to earn a decent livelihood by establishing the Edhi Institute of Science and Technology. This technical training institution offers free vocational training to anyone interested in improving their lives through hard work. On Wednesday, behind Terminal 1 of Jinnah International Airport, a group of seven to ten young men in dark blue overalls adorned with the Edhi logo were seen diligently working on the engines of Edhi air ambulances. These students are part of the first batch of the Edhi Institute, now entering their final month of…