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Rishi Kapoor ?concedes?, congratulates Pakistan on victory

Indian film star Rishi Kapoor congratulated team Pakistan for its victory against Kohli-11 in the Champions Trophy final on Sunday. Kapoor tweeted: ?Yes Pakistan, you have defeated us. Well played, outplayed us in all departments. Many congratulations, I concede. Best wishes!? The veteran actor's tweet was appreciated by his fans from across the border as surprisingly earlier he tweeted provocative words against the Pakistani team before the final game. But the young

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Twitter reacts to Pakistan?s Champions Trophy triumph

LONDON: How Twitter reacted to Pakistan?s Champions Trophy triumph over rivals India on Sunday: Former Sri Lanka star Kumar Sangakkara Former New Zealand star Brendon McCullum Ex-Sri Lanka player Russel Arnold South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn Former Pakistan skipper Misbah ul Haq West Indies star Daren Sammy England?s Ravi Bopara Former India opener Virender Sehwag Pakistan cricket writer Kamran Abbas

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'We kept believing', says Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur

LONDON: Pakistan?s first global 50-over title since the 1992 World Cup reflected well on their Australian coach Mickey Arthur, who kept his squad from losing focus after their dismal display against the Indians earlier in the tournament. Gaining sweet revenge over India, Pakistan thrashed their archrivals by 180 runs at The Oval to win the Champions Trophy for the first time. But, Arthur admitted Pakistan were desperate to prove they could go toe to toe with tournament favourites India with t

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Champions Trophy victory lifts Pakistan to number six in ODI ranking

After the stunning final match win against India - Pakistan secured its direct place in ICC World Cup 2019 as its One Day International ranking has jumped to number six.  Team Pakistan entered in the Champions Trophy being the lowest ranking team of the eight competing sides ? however, its fascinating victories against South Africa, Sri Lanka, England and India alleviated its position to number six. A young Pakistan team has stunned the world and created history after thrashing

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Hafeez hails Pakistan spirit for India stunner

Pakistan´s players celebrate their victory over India on the pitch after the ICC Champions Trophy final cricket match between India and Pakistan at The Oval in London ?AFP  LONDON: Mohammad Hafeez hailed Pakistan´s team spirit as the key to their stunning Champions Trophy final triumph against India. Just two weeks ago, Pakistan were at a low ebb after crashing to a humiliating 124-run defeat against India in the group stage. But Pakistan batsman Hafeez says his team-mates vowed to stick tog

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Iran and China conduct naval drill in Gulf

Photo: File Iran and China began a joint naval exercise in the Gulf on Sunday, the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported. The military drill comes at a time of heightened tension between the Iranian and US military in the Gulf and is likely to be a cause of concern for Washington. In recent months, the US navy has accused the Iranian navy of sending fast-attack boats to harass warships as they pass through the Strait of Hormuz. An Iranian destroyer and two Chinese destroyers are among

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Fakhar Zaman scores brilliant century against India

geo_embedgallery Who would have believed that new batting sensation Fakhar Zaman would score a maiden century against India in the final of Champions Trophy? But he?s done exactly that and put Pakistan in a strong Position. Fakhar scored 12 fours and three sixes in his brilliant innings and along with Azhar Ali, gave Pakistan an incredible 128-run opening stand. Here are some of the highlights of his innings:

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Jang Group spokesman rubbishes PTI chief?s allegations

ISLAMABAD: Talking to journalists here on Saturday, after chairing a party meeting, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan levelled allegations against the Jang Group of supporting the corrupt family. Referring to Shakil-ur-Rahman, he objected to the way, they had given coverage with reference to the Panama case. He asked was this the job of a media house to protect the corrupt and cover up corruption. ?You are defaming the Supreme Court and running false stories. Some Whatsapp was su

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Chances of Eid-ul-Fitr falling on June 26: Met dept

ISLAMABAD: There are chances of Shawal moon being sighted on June 25, following which Eid-ul-Fitr will be observed on June 26, according to a letter written by the Meteorological Office to Ministry of Religious Affairs. The Met department said that there are high chances of the Eid moon to be visible on June 25. According to the letter, the birth of the Shawal moon would be on June 24 at 7:31 AM in the morning. According to Science, the moon of Shawal would be visible on the evening of June

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Pop superstar Beyonce gives birth to twins: reports

LOS ANGELES: Pop diva Beyonce and her rap mogul husband Jay Z have welcomed twins, according to US media reports on the two new members of music's royal family that already includes five-year-old Blue Ivy. News that the songstress had given birth, reported by entertainment outlets including People magazine and US Weekly, ignited social media, with the so-called "Bey hive" fan group buzzing over the yet unrevealed sexes and names of the latest additions to the Carter Clan. US Weekly cited multi

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Landslide majority in sight for Macron as France elects parliament

President Emmanuel Macron voting in the second round of parliamentary elections June 18. Photo: Reuters PARIS: French voters cast their ballots in the second round of a parliamentary election on Sunday expected to hand President Emmanuel Macron a landslide majority that should allow him to embark on deep social and economic reforms. The vote comes just a month after the 39-year-old former banker became the youngest head of state in modern French history, promising to clean up French politics an

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India win toss, bowl first in title clash with Pakistan

LONDON: India won the toss and chose to bowl first in the Champions Trophy finale against Pakistan at The Oval on Sunday. The cricketing world?s biggest match will decide the Champions Trophy title, as archrivals Pakistan and India reignite rivalry yet again after facing off in their group game on June 4.  Preview: Resurgent Pakistan chase title dream in blockbuster finale against India World?s biggest sporting rivalry reignites as Pakistan, India face off in Champions Trophy final

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PTI advises workers to prepare for all eventualities

Looking at the pace of the investigation it seems that the verdict will be announced soon, said Fawad Chaudhry. Photo: Geo News screen grab  LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) spokesperson Fawad Chaudhry advised the party workers on Sunday to be prepared for all eventualities. While addressing a press conference, he said that after the verdict of the Supreme Court in the Panama Leaks case, any sort of emergency situation can arise; either announcement of general elections or another moveme

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We will play our hearts out against India, says Imad Wasim

LONDON: Spinner Imad Wasim has said Pakistan are ready to play their hearts out in the Champions Trophy finale against India today. Speaking ahead of the mega clash, Imad said he is really excited about the big game and he and his teammates are going to give their very best to win the title. ?It?s a massive game. Emotions are running high but we are not taking pressure. We will play our hearts out against India. But we are treating it as any other knockout match,? he said. Imad said the tourn

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Displaced residents return to Chaman border towns

Chaman border crossing ? Bab-e-Dosti ? in this file photo.  CHAMAN: Residents of Killi Luqman and Killi Jahangir villages on the border with Afghanistan have started returning to their homes after fleeing as a result of cross-border clashes. Around 5,000 people had left their homes following clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan?s security forces on May 5. As a result of the incident, the border was also closed but later reopened on May 22 following ?request of Afghan authorities?. The

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UAE energy minister sees no need for extraordinary OPEC talks

The OPEC logo is seen outside their headquarters in Vienna, Austria May 24, 2017. Photo: REUTERS The United Arab Emirates energy minister said on Saturday he saw no need for an extraordinary meeting of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries ahead of regular talks in November. OPEC holds its next regular meeting in Vienna on November, 30. "No one is talking about extraordinary. We are at the beginning of the agreement, I think we need to give it a little bit of time," Suhail bin

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Dhoni?s picture with Sarfraz?s son wins hearts both sides of the border

As tensions run high ahead of the blockbuster finale between old foes Pakistan and India, a wonderful example of the true spirit of the sport warmed hearts both sides of the border when a picture emerged on social media of former India captain MS Dhoni holding Pakistan skipper Sarfraz Ahmed?s son. The click shows India?s most successful captain Dhoni all smiles with Sarfraz?s baby son Abdullah in his arms. The picture, now viral, was reportedly taken in a hotel lobby in London, a day before the

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WATCH: Massive alligator casually walking like a pro

If you're planning to visit Circle B Bar Reserve near Lakeland, Florida, then just be cautious, because you can encounter huge alligators casually walking in there. Yeah, that actually happened with a visitor. A visitor captured a video of a huge alligator who was casually walking in the park.  The alligator was about 12 feet long and that while she took the photos from a safe distance, she was "close enough."  According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, the state record for an a

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Dozens killed, wounded in attack on Afghanistan police HQ

Dozens of people were killed or wounded when as many as five suicide bombers attacked a police headquarters in eastern Afghanistan on Sunday, officials said. The attack, claimed by the Taliban, began around 6:30 am (0200 GMT) when one bomber detonated a car packed with explosives at the gate of the police headquarters in Gardez city, capital of Paktia province, said Najib Danish, a spokesman for the Interior Ministry. Four more attackers stormed the gate after the blast, with at least two quic

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PM departs for Saudi Arabia; to return on June 30 via London

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif at the under-construction new Islamabad airport in May 2017. Photo: Reuters  ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, along with his family members, departed on Sunday morning for Saudi Arabia. Sources said the premier and his family are travelling on a commercial airliner in what has been dubbed a ?private? visit. The premier is expected to perform Umrah in Makkah, and then proceed to Medina to visit Masjid-e-Nabvi. The Sharif family usually spends the last 10 days

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Photos that will make an IT person cringe

Maybe not everybody should have an access to technology. Because, sometimes people who think they have good knowledge of technology, actually turn out to be a disaster for it. On the other hand, sometimes an IT person deals with such horrific tech incidents which can make them cry. Let's check out pictures that can make any IT person cringe!

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New Zealand optimistic of free trade deal with US

New Zealand's Trade Minister Todd McClay in Vietnam May 22, 2017. Photo: Reuters  The United States has indicated it is open to a free trade agreement (FTA) with New Zealand, New Zealand's trade minister said on Sunday. Todd McClay visited Washington for high-level trade talks with the administration of US President Donald Trump this week, meeting with Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, newly appointed US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and other advisors to the president. ?I've welcomed

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Beyonce gives birth to twins: celebrity news websites

Jay-Z presents the Video Vanguard Award to his wife Beyonce as he holds their daughter Blue Ivy during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in California on August 24, 2014. Photo: Reuters  US singer Beyonce has given birth to twins in Los Angeles, several celebrity news websites reported on Saturday, citing unidentified sources. Beyonce, 35, and rapper and music producer Jay Z, already have a five-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy. E! News, citing multiple unidentified sources, reported the birth and t

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