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Pakistan Celebrates National Day in UAE with Diplomatic Reception

  The Embassy of Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) hosted a grand reception today to commemorate Pakistan's National Day, attended by members of the diplomatic corps, senior UAE government officials, Emirati nationals, and the Pakistani community. His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, alongside Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Ahmed bin Ali Al Sayegh. The event featured traditional performances, including the national anthems of Pakistan and the UAE played on traditional instruments. The Pakistani flag was prominently displayed on the hotel building, visible across Abu Dhabi, symbolizing the strong ties between the two nations . In his address, Ambassador Faisal Niaz Tirmizi reflected on the significance of the Pakistan Resolution and the challenges faced by the nascent state in its journey toward socio-economic development. He highlighted various opportuni...
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Zaman's Heroics and Rain's Drama: Pakistan's Sensational Victory Keeps World Cup Dreams Alive


 In a cricketing spectacle in Bengaluru, Fakhar Zaman emerged as the savior for Pakistan, crafting a scintillating century to secure a dramatic 21-run win over New Zealand in a rain-affected clash. Zaman's unbeaten 126, featuring 11 sixes and eight boundaries, propelled Pakistan to 200-1 in pursuit of a revised target of 342 in 41 overs.

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Facing the monumental challenge of a 402-run target initially, Zaman's fearless innings guided Pakistan to 160-1 in 21.3 overs before rain intervened, leading to a revised goal. After the interruption, Zaman's onslaught continued, including three sixes off Ish Sodhi's over, propelling Pakistan beyond the 200-run mark.


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The partnership between Zaman and skipper Babar Azam (66) proved pivotal, adding 194 for an unbroken second-wicket stand. Zaman's aggressive approach against the New Zealand bowlers, culminating in his 11th ODI hundred, marked a historic moment for him and Pakistan's World Cup campaign.


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As Pakistan now stands with eight points from as many games, the path to the semi-finals is clear but challenging. The upcoming clash against England on November 11 in Kolkata is a must-win, coupled with the need for New Zealand to lose to Sri Lanka on November 9 in Bengaluru, or the match being affected by rain.


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Earlier in the day, New Zealand set an imposing total of 401-6, courtesy of Rachin Ravindra's third century of the tournament (108) and Kane Williamson's resilient 95. Despite Mohammad Wasim's standout performance with the ball (3-60), Pakistan's bowlers faced a daunting task as New Zealand's batsmen displayed their prowess on a dry Chinnaswamy pitch.


The nail-biting contest, marked by Zaman's brilliance, has added a new layer of excitement to the World Cup narrative. Can Pakistan continue this momentum and secure a spot in the semi-finals? The cricketing world awaits the answer as the tournament unfolds."

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