Ahsan Yaseen, an 18-year-old Pakistani, stunned the crowd by winning the Youth Camel Race at the 54th Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Camel Racing Festival in Sharjah. The young racer not only secured the prestigious Golden Camel Trophy but also claimed a cash prize of AED 50,000 (approximately Rs 3.8 million). Yaseen faced a tough start, […]
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Pakistan thrash Afghanistan by 75 runs as Nawaz steals the show
In the Tri-Nation T20 series final, Pakistan defeated Afghanistan by 75 runs thanks to Muhammad Nawaz’s destructive bowling. The match took place in Sharjah, where Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat first. Pakistan scored 141 runs for eight wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Fakhar Zaman scored 27, Muhammad Nawaz made 25, and […]
UAE arrest 97 Afghan fans for damaging Sharjah stadium
UAE arrest 97 Afghan fans for damaging Sharjah stadium: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Police authorities arrested 97 Afghan fans for damaging Sharjah stadium infrastructure and fighting around the stadium premises. Moreover, 117 people are in police custody from other parts of UAE who included in violence against Pakistani cricket fans. Reportedly, a total of […]
Asian World Cup qualifiers moved from China to Sharjah
Several World Cup football qualifying matches scheduled to be played in China will be moved to Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, after coronavirus infections in the Syria and Maldives teams, officials said Tuesday. Seven Asian qualifying Group A fixtures involving China, Syria, Maldives, the Philippines and Guam are affected, playing further havoc with the already heavily […]
Bird strike forces Doha-bound aircraft to land in Multan
A Doha-bound Airbus A-320 aircraft from Multan made an emergency landing at the Multan airport following a bird strike on Sunday. According to reports, the Gulf Air GF-789 flight was safely landed at the Multan airport and all passengers were evacuated following a technical landing made by the aircraft just after taking off. According to […]
Karachi Kings win toss, invite Quetta Gladiators to bat first
SHARJAH: Karachi Kings have won the toss and opted to field first against Queta Gladiators in the 15th match of the Pakistan Super League’s (PSL) fourth edition at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Quetta Gladiators is the only undefeated team in tournament so far. On the other hand Karachi Kings won only one match of […]
PSL 2019 Match 10: Qalandars chased down 201 against Sultans
SHARJAH: Lahore Qalandars won the toss and opted to field first against Multan Sultans in the 10th match of the Pakistan Super League’s (PSL) at the Sharjah Cricket Ground. After facing an injury blow to their captain Mohammad Hafeez, Lahore Qalandars have a new leader in South Africa’s AB de Villiers and a replacement in the […]
PSL 2019: Karachi Kings make shaky start after Zalmi’s 153
SHARJAH: Karachi Kings won the toss and elected to bowl first against Peshawar Zalmi in the ninth match of the Pakistan Super League’s (PSL) fourth edition at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Thursday. Karachi Kings made two changes in the squad while Peshawar Zalmi is playing with the same squad as in their previous match. Both teams […]
4 apprehended in Sharjah for forcing Pakistanis into begging
SHARJAH: A group of four people was arrested for forcing Pakistanis residing in Sharjah into begging. According to police, the group brought 35 people from Pakistan to Sharjah promising them jobs, but later they forced them to beg. Out of 35, 14 people were disabled, police stated. All four members were sentenced to one-year imprisonment and […]