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Latham, Williamson fifties extend New Zealand's advantage

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  Earlier, O'Rourke completed his five-for as Sri Lanka folded for 305 in their first innings New Zealand  255 for 4 (Latham 70, Williamson 55, Dhananjaya 2-31) trail  Sri Lanka  305 (Kamindu 114, Kusal 50, O'Rourke 5-55) by 50 runs Partnerships were the name of the game as New Zealand strung together several of significance to come within 50 runs of Sri Lanka's first-innings total of 305 at stumps on day two in Galle. There were breezy fifties from  Tom Latham  and  Kane Williamson , and  Rachin Ravindra  also put forward an aggressive cameo. By the time an extended final session ended 15 minutes early due to bad light, there were more names on that list, as  Daryl Mitchell  and  Tom Blundell   had put together an unbeaten stand of 59 off 105. Theirs was the fourth 50-plus stand of the innings on a day that belonged almost in totality to the visitors. All this happened despite a rain-curtailed morning session during whi...

Eid Milad un Nabi 2024 in Pakistan

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‏‏‏‏‏‏عَنْ أَنَسٍ ، ‏‏‏‏‏‏قَالَ:‏‏‏‏ قَالَ النَّبِيُّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ:‏‏‏‏ لَا يُؤْمِنُ أَحَدُكُمْ حَتَّى أَكُونَ أَحَبَّ إِلَيْهِ مِنْ وَالِدِهِ وَوَلَدِهِ وَالنَّاسِ أَجْمَعِينَ  سیدنا انس ابن مالک رضی اللہ تعالی عنہ فرماتے ہیں کہ نبی کریم  ﷺ  نے فرمایا تم میں سے کوئی شخص مؤمن نہ ہوگا جب تک  اس کے والد اور اس کی اولاد اور تمام لوگوں سے زیادہ اس کے دل میں میری محبت نہ ہوجائے۔  

Watch: Fans leave stadium as soon as Babar Azam loses his wicket in Champions Cup run chase, commentator says 'Seems a mass exodus'

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    The run chase was tailormade for Babar Azam but he lost his wicket to Zahid Mahmood playing a loose shot and with his departure fans left stadium in large numbers as well. Pakistan’s top order batter  Babar Azam   is a fan favourite in his country and capable of pulling the big numbers to stadiums. In the ongoing Pakistan’s One-Day Champions Cup 2024, Babar shrugged off poor form with a half-century in the first game. However, in the second game, he missed his fifty and with his departure fans in big numbers started leaving the stadium in Faisalabad.  Earlier, Babar looked in good form in Stallions' run chase of 232 against Markhors. In the eighth over, Babar smashed pacer  Shahnawaz Dahani  for five consecutive fours. He was nearing his half-century when Tayyab Tahir lost his wicket to Agha Salman.   In the next over, Mohammad Rizwan introduced leg-spinner Zahid Mahmood into the attack. Zahid missed it slightly short and Babar went for the ...

Cricket Australia reaffirms desire to host India-Pakistan bilateral series

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Cricket Australia has reaffirmed its willingness to host a bilateral series between India and Pakistan if the BCCI and PCB agree to playing each other in the future. India and Pakistan's men's teams will be in Australia at the same time in November this year after CA announced the schedule for Australia's next home summer with Pakistan playing three ODIs and T20Is before India start a five-Test series just four days later on November 22, although there was never a realistic chance of matches between the two nations as part of the visits. India and Pakistan have not played a bilateral series since 2012-13 and currently only meet at global ICC events. After the success of the 2022 T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan at the MCG, when 90,293 witnessed a last-ball thriller, CA, the Melbourne Cricket Club (operators of the MCG) and the Victorian government expressed an interest in hosting the two teams in bilateral matches at the MCG. CA chief executive Nick Hock...

Catastrophic' floods in Central Europe as firefighter dies in rescue

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Thousands without power in Poland near Czech border The first drowning death in Poland has been verified by Prime Minister Donald Tusk, but the village where it happened has been shut off, making it impossible for authorities to get to it. Over 1,600 residents of the Kłodzko region, which is close to the Czech border, have had to leave their houses. It's one of the worst hit locations; in some portions of the town, the water has gotten as low as 1.5 meters (4.9 feet). In the Kłodzko district alone, some 17,000 individuals lack electricity, and mobile phone and internet connections are broken. Tusk has approved the internet's usage of Starlink satellite technology. A Blackhawk chopper has been sent to the region to rescue individuals who are stuck on rooftops. Thousands without power in Poland near Czech border The areas of the Czech Republic most severely affected are still North Moravia and Silesia; the floods have entirely blocked off the spa town of Jesenik in Silesia...

Russia will be ‘at war’ with NATO if Ukraine long-range missile restrictions lifted, Putin warns

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 Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech during the United Culture Forum at the Hermitage Hall, September 12, 2024, in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Contributor/Getty Images  CNN  —  Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned NATO alliance leaders that a move to lift restrictions on Ukraine’s use of longer-range Western missiles to strike deep inside his country would be considered an act of war.  “This will mean that NATO countries – the United States and European countries – are at war with Russia. And if this is the case, then, bearing in mind the change in the essence of the conflict, we will make appropriate decisions in response to the threats that will be posed to us,” Putin told reporters on Thursday. Putin’s comments come as US and NATO allied partners appear increasingly open to the possibility of allowing Ukrainian forces to use Western-provided long-range weapons systems to strike at Russian military targets, something which Kyiv has openl...

Fashion Design: History, Innovation, and How to Become a Fashion Designer

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Pic: Adobe Stock Fashion design is the art and practice of creating clothing and accessories. It involves the application of design, aesthetics, and natural beauty to garments and their embellishments. Fashion designers work in a variety of ways, including designing ready-to-wear clothing, haute couture collections, and custom pieces for individual clients. The process of fashion design entails several stages, such as concept creation, sketching, fabric selection, pattern making, garment construction, and final presentation. Fashion design not only focuses on the physical creation of garments but also encompasses the cultural and social influences that shape trends and styles. Importance of Fashion Design in Society Fashion design holds a significant place in society due to its influence on culture, identity, and economy. It serves as a form of self-expression, allowing individuals to communicate their personality, mood, and social status through their clothing choices. Fashio...