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Nepal will take on the Netherlands in their first-ever match of the T20 World Cup at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, the Group D clash will be a historic clash for the Nepal cricket team. Meanwhile, the Netherlands have some experience in the shortest format of the game as they have made 5 appearances in the T20 World Cup history with their debut appearance coming in 2009. Netherlands have a 6-5 against Nepal overall, and their six meetings in the pandemic and post-pandemic eras have been dead even. Nepal has only featured in one previous T20 World Cup, but…

Japanese automakers Toyota, Honda, Mazda, Suzuki, and Yamaha have all admitted to irregularities in their vehicle certification processes. The companies confirmed that they obtained certifications for multiple models through improper testing methods, prompting the Japanese government to halt deliveries of affected vehicles. Toyota acknowledged on Monday that it had improperly obtained certifications for seven models, including three currently in production – the Corolla Fielder, Corolla Axio, and Yaris Cross. The remaining four models have already been discontinued. “The crux of the issue is that these vehicles were mass-produced and sold without undergoing the mandated certification procedures,” stated Toyota Chairman Akio…

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Electricity shortfall in Pakistan has reached 5,233 MW as summers intensify, Power Division sources told ProPakistani. Today’s power generation stands at 20,767 MW, while the demand has surged to 26,000 MW. Hydropower Plants 7,600 MW Thermal Power Plants 760MW Private Power Plants 8,000 MW Wind Power Plants 990 MW Solar Power Plants 132 MW Bagasse 185 MW Nuclear 3,100 MW Total 20,767 MW Sources said due to the current shortfall, load shedding is becoming more frequent across the country. Rural areas experience 8 to 10 hours of load shedding, urban areas face around 6 hours, and high-line loss areas endure…

Pakistani opener Imam ul Haq found himself in a war of words with Ahmed Shehzad during a discussion on comedian Tabish Hashmi’s talk show “Haarna Mana Hay.” The show, which focused on Pakistan’s chances at the upcoming T20 World Cup, featured Imam alongside Ahmed Shehzad, and retired cricketer Imran Nazir. During the show, host Tabish Hashmi playfully inquired whether influential players hold sway over the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) selection committee. The question alluded to speculations that Babar Azam, recently reinstated as captain after a brief removal, dictates team selection due to his star power, often favoring his close associates.…

Mondelez Pakistan has partnered with Shams Power to solarize its confectionary and powdered beverages plants and to take the installed capacity to around 2.2 MW of Solar on both sites. This initiative aims to enhance sustainability and reduce carbon emissions. Shams Power will install the equipment, manage the operation and maintenance of the solar systems throughout the agreement, and transfer the equipment to Mondelez Pakistan upon the term’s completion. This project is expected to contribute approximately 3.3 million units of clean energy annually to Mondelez’s electricity mix, offsetting around 1,500 tons of carbon emissions each year. This reduction in emissions…

Pakistan recorded monthly OMC sales of 1.39 million tons up by 7 percent year-on-year (YoY) and 26 percent month-on-month (MoM) in May 2024. According to Arif Habib Limited, this is the highest level of petroleum sales in 9 months. Meanwhile, the total sales during July-May (11MFY24) locked in at 13.83 million tons, down 9 percent YoY. High-Speed Diesel (HSD) sales reached 640,000 tons in May 2024, up by 18 percent YoY and 37 percent MoM. MS sales have increased by 1 percent YoY and 14 percent MoM to 610,000 tons during the period in review. Ex-Furnace Oil (FO) sales clocked…

Sri Lankan spinner Maheesh Theekshana has criticized the ICC for a sporadic World Cup schedule that he believes has been unfair to his team. Following Sri Lanka’s defeat to South Africa by 6 wickets on Monday, Theekshana expressed frustration over the lack of recovery time between matches due to extensive travel demands. In a post-match presser Theekshana revealed, “Exhaustion from travel and the long distance to practice forced us to cancel our training session,”While some teams enjoy the privilege of staying near the ground, ours is a hefty one hour and 40 minutes away. It’s simply unfair.” https://x.com/Sports_Himanshu/status/1797872211291709794 The Sri…

Defending Champions England will kickstart their campaign against Scotland today at the Kensington Oval in Barbados in their Group B clash of the T20 World Cup. Jos Buttler’s England will look to get off to a flying start against Richie Berrington’s Scotland who will make their fourth T20I World Cup appearance since its inception in 2007. George Munsey, Michael Munsey, and Richie Berrington are the pillars of Scotland’s batting line-up and Mark Watt is a left-arm mystery spinner who can turn the ball both ways with immaculate line and length. Jofra Archer’s successful return from injury gives depth and edge…

Pakistan’s hockey captain, Ammad Butt, has called on the nation to pray for the team’s success as they gear up for a critical match against France at the FIH Nations Cup. Butt emphasized the importance of the upcoming clash, stating that he expects the entire nation to support the team against France as the clash is extremely important for the future of Pakistan Hockey. Pakistan’s campaign in the tournament has been a mixed bag so far. They started with a 4-4 draw against Malaysia in their Pool B opener where they made a glorious comeback after conceding a 4-1 deficit…