ICC bans Hafeez from bowling in international matches

ICC bans Hafeez from bowling in international matches

Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez was unable to clear his bowling action test and has been banned with immediate effect, an International Cricket Council (ICC) press release said Thursday. ICC bans Hafeez from bowling in international matches “An independent assessment has found the bowling action of Pakistan’s Mohammad Hafeez to be illegal and, as such, the off-spinner has been suspended from bowling in international cricket with immediate effect,” the release read. It added: “The assessment revealed…

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Time Magazine lists iPhone X among the ‘Best Inventions’ of 2017

Time Magazine lists iPhone X among the ‘Best Inventions’ of 2017

Time Magazine listed the iPhone X among the top 25 inventions of 2017 for its new display and Face ID. Time Magazine lists iPhone X among the ‘Best Inventions’ of 2017 Apple’s anniversary edition was listed as “A Smarter Smartphone” according to the magazine’s rankings. “I look at the design as something we really wanted to do since day one,” according to Dan Rico, Apple’s senior vice president of hardware engineering. The device has had…

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West Indies likely to confirm Pakistan tour in few days, hopes PCB chief

West Indies likely to confirm Pakistan tour in few days, hopes PCB chief

The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) might confirm the team’s schedule for its tour to Pakistan for a short series in a few days, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Najam Sethi told DawnNews on Monday. West Indies likely to confirm Pakistan tour in few days, hopes PCB chief The series is expected to be held in the latter half of November, Sethi said. He added that he is “hopeful” WICB will share tour details and…

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Apple to reduce Face ID accuracy to speed up iPhone X supply

Apple to reduce Face ID accuracy to speed up iPhone X supply

With the iPhone 8 not generating enough demand and the iPhone X poised to fall short of its supply target, Apple looked certain to have a tough winter ahead. Apple to reduce Face ID accuracy to speed up iPhone X supply Seems like they have to make some compromises in order to meet their targets. According to a report by Bloomberg, Apple is looking to compromise on its Face ID accuracy in order to speed…

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Long-term CPEC plan to be endorsed in Islamabad: Minister

Long-term CPEC plan to be endorsed in Islamabad: Minister

Minister for Interior and Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has said that a long-term plan for the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) will be approved by the Joint Cooperation Council (JCC) at its meeting scheduled for Nov 21 in Islamabad. Long-term CPEC plan to be endorsed in Islamabad: Minister The minister announced this while presiding over a meeting held here on Wednesday to review implementation of the ongoing CPEC projects and preparations for the future projects…

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Qatar ‘to introduce’ minimum wage

Qatar ‘to introduce’ minimum wage

World Cup 2022 host Qatar, under global scrutiny over its alleged ill-treatment of foreign workers, has agreed to a range of labour reforms including the introduction of a minimum wage. Qatar ‘to introduce’ minimum wage Other proposed changes include job contracts being lodged with the government so they cannot be changed on arrival in Qatar, and employers no longer being able to stop staff from leaving the country. Separately, state media announced the gas-rich emirate…

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5 scary movies you didn’t realize have been based on real activities

5 scary movies you didn’t realize have been based on real activities

Reality is often more strange and eerie than fiction and some of the scariest and hair-raising films are inspired by awe-striking events. From infamous cold cases like the Black Dahlia and the Zodiac Killer of notorious serial killers and cold cases, these events have actually occurred! Compiled from oxygen.com here is a list of five movies ripped from real experiences of crimes and paranormal activities. 5 scary movies you didn’t realize have been based on…

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Pakistan tells US to accept defeat in Afghanistan, concurs help on measure up to terms

Pakistan tells US to accept defeat in Afghanistan, concurs help on measure up to terms

On Tuesday, a six-member delegation comprising Pakistan’s top civil and military leadership hosted US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson for a brief visit to Islamabad. Pakistan tells US to accept defeat in Afghanistan, concurs help on measure up to terms Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif, while briefing the Senate on Wednesday regarding the talks held between Pakistani and American delegations a day earlier, asserted that Islamabad will co-operate with Washington in the ‘war on terror’ but…

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Ronaldo joins Messi as five-time champ of FIFA best player grant

Ronaldo joins Messi as five-time champ of FIFA best player grant

Cristiano Ronaldo has caught up with Lionel Messi to become a five-time winner of FIFA’s best player award. Ronaldo joins Messi as five-time champ of FIFA best player grant The Real Madrid forward was crowned player of the year on Monday at the FIFA Best ceremony at the London Palladium theater attended by runner-up Messi and third-placed Neymar. A second successive honour for Ronaldo was expected after a season in which the Portuguese eclipsed his…

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Pakistan’s first Sufi opera singer performs at PNCA

Pakistan’s first Sufi opera singer performs at PNCA

Pakistan’s first Sufi opera singer, Saira Peter on Monday performed at a Sham-i-Mausiqi at the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) and sang in many styles ranging from songs by Beethoven to those of Madam Noor Jehan. Pakistan’s first Sufi opera singer performs at PNCA Wearing a red gown and with a big smile on her face, Saira sang in many languages including English, Latin, Urdu, Punjabi and Siraiki. She started with a Sufi…

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