Karunaratne unfazed by Sri Lanka's World Cup woe against Pakistan
BRISTOL: Dimuth Karunaratne insists Sri Lanka can end their wretched World Cup record against Pakistan when they clash in Bristol on Friday. A hard-earned 34-run win against minnows Afghanistan lifted Sri Lankan spirits, although Karunaratne acknowledges they still have room for improvement. Asked on Thursday if Sri Lanka's past struggles against Pakistan could be a mental barrier, captain Karunaratne ...
England complete World Cup circle against Bangladesh
CARDIFF, United Kingdom (AFP) - England will face the side who kick-started their transformation into a major threat in one-day internationals when the tournament hosts continue their World Cup campaign against Bangladesh in Cardiff on Saturday. At that point there was no longer any way of hiding England?s white-ball woes and, with a home World Cup up next, then ...
Pakistan weather forecast: Friday 07-06-2019
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Kakul 10, Mirkhani 06, Drosh, Malam Jabba 05, Dir 03, Punjab: Murree 07, Islamabad (Saidpur, 02), Joharabad, Mangla 01, Gilgit Baltistan: Gupis 03, Bunji 01, Kashmir: Muzaffarabad 01.
Do not take Sri Lanka lightly, Zaheer Abbas warns Pakistan
Having played here on several occasions during his highly successful county stints, the former Pakistan captain has ?beautiful? memories of the city. On Friday, Zaheer is hoping to add another pleasant memory by watching Pakistan beat Sri Lanka in their ICC World Cup encounter. ?I?m sure we are going to win tomorrow,? Zaheer told Geo Super in an interview ...
شہباز شریف اتوار کی صبح لاہور پہنچیں گے: مریم اورنگ زیب
مسلم لیگ نون کی ترجمان مریم اورنگزیب نے بتایا ہے کہ قومی اسمبلی میں قائد حزب اختلاف اور مسلم لیگ نون کے صدر شہباز شریف اتوار 9 جون کو صبح لندن سے لاہور پہنچیں گے۔ ایک بیان میں مریم نواز نے مزید کہا کہ جھوٹے، نالائق اور نااہل مخالفین منفی سیاست کے لیے مصنوعی بیانیے کا سہارا تلاش نہ کریں۔ ترجمان مسلم ...
Indian troops martyr four Kashmiris in Pulwama
SRINAGAR: Indian troops, in their latest act of state terrorism, martyred four Kashmiri youth in Pulwama district of occupied Kashmir on Friday, reported.
Russia, China to show united front at economic forum
Chinese President Xi Jinping appears Friday as a guest of honour at Russia?s showcase economic forum, as the two neighbours present a united front in the face of shared troubles with the US. ?In the same week that President Trump will be having tea with the Queen in London, President Putin will be hosting President Xi in Saint ...
Shakira questioned by Spanish judge over alleged tax fraud
ESPLUGUES DE LLOBREGAT, Spain, June 6, 2019 (AFP) - Colombian superstar Shakira was questioned by a judge near Barcelona on Thursday over alleged evasion of 14.5 million euros ($16.3 million) in taxes. The hearing of the performer, one of the biggest stars from Latin America who lives in Barcelona with footballer Gerard Pique and their two young sons, ...
Rain a bigger threat than Sri Lanka as Pakistan take on their favourite World Cup opponents
Of course, there exists a type of team that puts the brakes on a resurgent Pakistan side again but with all due respect, the Sri Lankans don't fit that profile. Although one of the most competitive sides in world cricket, the islanders have never really struck fear in Pakistan. Sri Lanka do not get such freebies against Pakistan, because ...
US general claims Iranian 'threat' in Gulf region remains 'imminent'
The US moved an aircraft carrier strike group, a bomber strike force, and a number of ground forces to the Persian Gulf region, citing an undisclosed threat from Iran amid heightening political tensions between Washington and Tehran. Kenneth Franklin "Frank" McKenzie, Commander of US Central Command, said he believes military action taken by Washington in the Persian Gulf made ...
US general claims Iranian 'threat' in Gulf region remains 'imminent'
The US moved an aircraft carrier strike group, a bomber strike force, and a number of ground forces to the Persian Gulf region, citing an undisclosed threat from Iran amid heightening political tensions between Washington and Tehran. Kenneth Franklin "Frank" McKenzie, Commander of US Central Command, said he believes military action taken by Washington in the Persian Gulf made ...
World Food Programme Chief Details Zero Hunger Goal Target
ROME (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 07th June, 2019) Over 120 people across the experience acute hunger and the international community seeks to eradicate forms of malnutrition and hunger by 2030, Beasley, the executive director of the Food Programme (WFP), said in an interview with Sputnik. "Our goal is to end hunger and malnutrition ...
بھارتی فوج کے ہاتھوں پلوامہ میں 4 کشمیری نوجوان شہید
بھارتی فوج کی مقبوضہ کشمیرمیں ریاستی دہشت گردی جاری ہے جس کے دوران معصوم کشمیریوں کی جانوں سے کھیلنے کا عمل بھی نہیں رکا ہے۔ کشمیر میڈیا سروس کے مطابق مقبوضہ کشمیر کے ضلع پلوامہ میں تلاشی کے دوران بھارتی فوج نے فائرنگ کر دی جس کے نتیجے میں 4 کشمیری نوجوان شہید ہو گئے۔ کشمیر میڈیا سروس کا مزید کہنا ہے ...
Russia, China to show united front at economic forum
MOSCOW: Chinese President Xi Jinping appears Friday as a guest of honour at Russia's showcase economic forum, as the two neighbours present a united front in the face of shared troubles with the US. Xi is set to present China's ideas on sustainable development and multilateral cooperation, Beijing said ahead of his appearance. Moscow and Beijing's economic ties have ...
West Indies' Brathwaite Questions Umpiring As Holding Hits Out
Nottingham, United Kingdom, June 7 (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - APP - 7th Jun, 2019 ) :Carlos Brathwaite said the West Indies were on the wrong end of too much umpiring following a 15-run Cup defeat by champions as Michael Holding slammed an "atrocious" display by the match officials. West Indies opener Chris Gayle and ...
'Bionic' amputee stars at Crazy Horse cabaret
PARIS (AFP) - "Bionic showgirl" Viktoria Modesta says she has had to reinvent herself after being treated as an outcast over her artifical leg, as she takes to the stage at the risque Crazy Horse cabaret in Paris. Born in Latvia under Soviet rule with a malformed left hip and leg due to an accident at birth, Viktoria Modesta ...
Legendary New Orleans blues pianist Dr John dies at 77
WASHINGTON (AFP) - Dr. John, an American jazz musician who delighted New Orleans festival-goers for decades with his legendary piano riffs and unmistakable hoarse voice, died Thursday, his family said. "His funky approach to blending musical styles and imaginative persona helped diversify the New Orleans Sound," said Neil Portnow, president of the Recording Academy, which awarded Dr. John with ...
Pakistan Vs Sri Lanka: Rain likely to affect World Cup match
According to weather forecasts, it won't be surprised if the match gets abandoned due to rain. "The clouds will hover over the ground throughout the day and there is forecast of the heavy downpour from the morning at 9"00 am until the end of the day. Both teams have so far played two matches each and If the game gets washed out, ...
Rain a bigger threat than Sri Lanka as Pakistan take on their favourite World Cup opponents
Of course, there exists a type of team that puts the brakes on a resurgent Pakistan side again but with all due respect, the Sri Lankans don't fit that profile. Read more: Although one of the most competitive sides in world cricket, the islanders have never really struck fear in Pakistan. Sri Lanka do not get such freebies against ...
U.S. will not accept more Turkish F-35 pilots over Russia defences
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States has decided to stop accepting any additional Turkish pilots who planned to come to the United States to train on F-35 fighter jets, U.S. officials say, in a clear sign of the escalating dispute over Ankara?s plans to purchase Russian air defences. The two NATO allies have sparred publicly for months over Turkey?s ...
