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  • Kamran Akmal can’t watch matches because he didn’t get free passes

    Kamran Akmal can’t watch matches because he didn’t get free passes

    Cricketer Kamran Akmal has complained that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has forgotten about it’s former players. He asked how can he go to watch a match, when the board did not send free passes.

    The sensational matches of PSL are going on right now, but former cricketers are missing out from going to the stadium to watch them.

    PCB has banned free passes and tickets even before the start of the event, which has also affected former national cricketers.

    When the former national wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal, who participated in the PSL transmission of ARY, was asked about going to the match stadium, he said that he could not go.

    He demanded that Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi and the Chief Selector take immediate notice of the matter and give a “shut-up call” to the responsible persons.

    PCB traditionally used to send special passes to ex-national players for major cricket events in the country.

  • Karachi: Homeless siblings run over by car

    Karachi: Homeless siblings run over by car

    An unfortunate incident took place in Karachi when a fast-moving car ran over a sleeping family killing three siblings and injuring two other family members.


    The family was sleeping on a footpath near Nagan Chowrangi in the small hours of Wednesday morning when the car ran over them. However, the car driver managed to escape in injured condition, leaving behind his vehicle which was impounded by the police.


    The police said that two brothers and their sister were killed in the accident, reports Dawn. Bali Gopi Chand, 22, and Ashok Gopi Chand, 9, died on the spot. Later, Shri Ram Gopi, 15, died during treatment at the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre. Sita Gopi, 14, and Lalay Gopi, 6 were injured and admitted for treatment.


    “An FIR has been registered and police are working on the case,” said SSP Zeeshan Shafiq Siddiqi, adding that police will arrest the driver and whoever else was in the car. A case of manslaughter has been registered.


    Area SHO Qamar Kiani said that the police had conducted raids at three places to nab the suspect but to no avail.


    He also said that the case was registered on the complaint of a relative of the victims, who informed the police that he lived in the slum area of Sohrab Goth and sold vegetables on a pushcart. He was asleep in his home when at around 3 am someone informed him about the death of his relatives in a car accident.

  • Who was wearing Imran Khan mask in National Assembly today?

    Who was wearing Imran Khan mask in National Assembly today?

    In today’s oath-taking ceremony at the National Assembly (NA), Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-supported candidates appeared wearing Imran Khan masks. Newly-elected members took oath today at the inaugural ceremony of the 16th NA.

    In solidarity with former Prime Minister Imran Khan, PTI leaders Ali Muhammad Khan, Sher Afzal Marwat, Zartaj Gul, and Shandana Gulzar, were wearing masks in today’s session at the lower house.

    Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC), joined by independent candidates from PTI, began chanting slogans during the inaugural ceremony.

    The session is being held today under Article 91(2) of the Constitution, with President Arif Alvi refusing to sign an earlier summary for summoning the session on the reported grounds of non-allocation of reserved seats to SIC.

  • Is Kate Middleton in a coma? Royal palace issues statement

    Is Kate Middleton in a coma? Royal palace issues statement


    Recently, rumors have been doing the rounds about the health of Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales. Some are wondering, is Kate Middleton in a coma? Here’s what we know:

    Kate had surgery in January for a health issue. She stayed in the hospital after a surgery. Kensington Palace, where she lives with Prince William, shared on January 17 that the surgery went well. They said she needed about two weeks in the hospital before going home to recover further.

    At first, news about her recovery sounded good. But later updates from Kensington Palace were scarce, leaving people wondering.

    Some rumors went as far as suggesting Kate might be in a coma.

    People got even more worried when Prince William wasn’t seen at some events. Kensington Palace, then, tried to calm things down by saying Kate was getting better in an official statement.

    In an official statement, Kensington Palace said, “Her Royal Highness, the Princess of Wales, who is currently recovering from abdominal surgery, continues to progress positively.”

  • Hadiqa Kiani pays touching tribute to late mom

    Hadiqa Kiani pays touching tribute to late mom

    Hadiqa Kiani is a busy busy woman. Between singing, acting and philanthropy, our favourite superstar stays busy all the time.
    But not busy enough to not pay tribute to her late mother.
    Today is her mom’s birthday, but since her mom was born on February 29, so it’s a special day.

    Kiani took to Instagram to share photos of her mom.
    “Words cannot describe how much I miss my mother. Today we would have been celebrating her leap year birthday.”

    In the pictures, the singer can be seen hugging her mom in bed, posing alongside her when she was younger and celebrating a previous birthday.

    We hope her mother’s memory remains a source if comfort for Hadiqa forever.

  • Cristiano Ronaldo banned for two matches after making inappropriate gestures

    Cristiano Ronaldo banned for two matches after making inappropriate gestures

    Portugal’s star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has banned for two matches and fined after making inappropriate gestures during a match against Al-Shabaab.

    According to foreign media reports, Cristiano Ronaldo, who represents Al-Nasr Club in the Saudi Football League, is facing a ban for making inappropriate gestures at the fans during the game against Al-Shabaab.

    During the match, fans chanted “Messi Messi”, referring to Argentinian star player Lionel Messi, angering Ronaldo. However, after scoring a goal, he made inappropriate gestures towards the fans. A video went viral on social media.

    Later, the Saudi football body announced an investigation into the video and banned and fined the player. Ronaldo’s team won the match 3-2.

    However, now after the ban, the star footballer has been ruled out of today’s match against Al Hazm and is expected to be absent from the AFC Champions League quarter-final match as well.

  • Youngest YouTuber from Pakistan gets silver play button

    Youngest YouTuber from Pakistan gets silver play button

    Shiraz, a young YouTuber from a village in Pakistan, makes videos about climate change. Recently, he got a special award from YouTube called the Silver Play Button.

    Shiraz lives in Gilgit Baltistan. He tells interesting stories about his life in the village. He’s playful and kind-hearted, and his laughter makes people happy. In his videos, you can also see his little sister Muskan.
    Shiraz and Muskan like doing simple things like playing with goats and climbing hills. Their videos remind us that happiness can be found in small moments. Shiraz also talks about the problems in his village, like not having enough basic things.
    Shiraz really cares about Muskan. Some people think she’s talented too and should have her own YouTube channel.

    Lots of people are excited to see what Shiraz does next.

  • Iran Launches Imaging Satellite From Russia

    Iran Launches Imaging Satellite From Russia

    Iran announced on Thursday the launch of a remote sensing and imaging satellite into orbit from Russia, according to state media.

    The launch of “Pars-I” with the Russian Soyuz-2.1b launcher was broadcast live by state television in Iran.

    The satellite was launched “from Russia’s Vostochny launch base”, some 8,000 kilometres (5,000 miles) east of Moscow, according to the official IRNA news agency.

    Iran’s telecommunications minister Issa Zareppur said “Pars-I” was “fully domestically developed” in Iran, which he said carried out a dozen satellite launches over the past two years.

    In January, Iran said it simultaneously launched three satellites into orbit, nearly a week after the launch of a research satellite by its Revolutionary Guards.

    Western governments including the United States have repeatedly warned Iran against such launches, saying the same technology can be used for ballistic missiles, including ones designed to deliver a nuclear warhead.

    Iran has countered that it is not seeking nuclear weapons and that its satellite and rocket launches are for civil or defence purposes only.

    In August 2022, Russia launched Iran’s remote-sensing Khayyam satellite into orbit from Kazakhstan amid controversy that Moscow might use it to boost its surveillance of military targets in its war in Ukraine.

    Moscow has sought to strengthen its alliances with other countries ostracised by the West, including Iran, which has been accused of supplying Moscow with armed drones for its offensive in Ukraine.

    This month, the United States said it would soon impose new sanctions on Iran over its backing for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

    Tehran denies the allegations.

  • Newly-elected MNAs take oath

    Newly-elected MNAs take oath

    Newly elected members of the National Assembly (NA) swore their oaths today during the first meeting of the 16th National Assembly.

    Speaker Raja Parvez Ashraf presided over the session and administered the oath to newly-elected members.

    Earlier, MNAs elected on February 8 arrived at the lower house for their oath taking around 10 am. Former Prime Ministers Nawaz Sharif and Shehbaz Sharif were also present in the session.

    Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC), joined by independent candidates from PTI, began chanting slogans during the inaugural ceremony.

    The session is being held today under Article 91(2) of the Constitution, with President Arif Alvi refusing to sign an earlier summary for summoning the session on the reported grounds of non-allocation of reserved seats to SIC.

  • Shadi karo aur bahir chalay jao; 17 countries that give citizenship after marriage

    Shadi karo aur bahir chalay jao; 17 countries that give citizenship after marriage

    Immigration is an important topic in Pakistan, especially with a looming economic crisis and rising inflation making the standard of living quite poor for most people.


    Many Pakistanis are eager to get the citizenship of another country through matrimony. There are a total of 17 countries where saying “I do” can pave the way to acquiring citizenship.


    Geo News took a closer look at the policies of each of these countries and how a couple can seek citizenship.


    Uruguay


    Uruguay, with its stable economy, grants citizenship after three years of marriage to a Uruguayan national.


    Dominica


    Dominica, a Caribbean gem, extends the opportunity for citizenship through marriage, beckoning individuals to a life of financial incentives and natural beauty after three years of union.


    Sweden


    Sweden opens its doors to couples married to Swedish nationals or those in registered partnerships, requiring three years of cohabitation.


    Germany


    Germany, a highly developed European nation, offers a short three-year timeframe for spouses of registered same-sex partners of German nationals.


    USA


    The United States, known for its diverse opportunities, requires three years of legal permanent residency and cohabitation for citizenship through marriage.


    Ireland


    Ireland presents a solid option, enabling citizenship through naturalization after three years of marriage or civil partnership.


    United Kingdom


    The United Kingdom stands out as a fast-track route, allowing citizenship by naturalization for couples residing for at least three years.


    Netherlands


    The Netherlands grants citizenship after three years of marriage or registered partnership, emphasizing cohabitation.


    Slovenia


    Slovenia provides a quicker path through marriage, reducing the usual 10-year naturalization period to just three years.


    Chile


    Chile prioritizes family reunification, granting citizenship after two years of marriage and cohabitation.


    Grenada


    Grenada, an enchanting Caribbean destination, allows spouses married after February 6, 1974, to become eligible for citizenship after two years.


    Bolivia


    Bolivia, although not offering many direct citizenship programs, presents marriage as a streamlined option, shortening the typical residency requirement to two years.


    Peru


    Peru simplifies the process further, allowing citizenship after two years of marriage.


    Argentina


    Argentina, with its rich culture and affordability, offers citizenship after two years of marriage, providing numerous benefits.


    Spain


    Spain, a treat for culture lovers, facilitates citizenship after one year of legal marriage, boasting a high quality of life and a moderate living cost.


    Belize


    Belize, a tropical haven, offers citizenship after one year of marriage to a Belizean national, combining a great climate with low living costs.


    Luxembourg


    Luxembourg stands out with a unique approach, requiring passing the Living Together in Luxembourg course or test and a Luxembourg language test for citizenship after three years of marriage. Known for providing a high quality of life, Luxembourg offers couples a distinctive route to acquiring citizenship.


    As we delve into the complex pathways of global citizenship through marriage, these 17 countries stand as diverse options, each with its own set of opportunities and advantages for couples embarking on this extraordinary journey together.