Pakistan News Beat

The stage is set for the grand finale of the ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023, as cricket enthusiasts around the globe eagerly anticipate the clash between cricket giants India and Australia. This 13th edition of the prestigious tournament has witnessed thrilling encounters, and now, with the finalists decided, the cricketing world is poised for a spectacle. The Journey to the Finals: In a scintillating Semi-final 1 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on November 15, India showcased their prowess by defeating New Zealand by a commanding 70 runs. The Men-in-Blue displayed exceptional skills, setting the tone for an intense final showdown. Meanwhile, in Semi-final 2 at the historic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on November 16, Australia emerged victorious against South Africa, securing their spot in the championship clash with a hard-fought three-wicket win over the Proteas. The Ultimate Prize: As the cricketing world eagerly awaits the crowning moment, the stakes are high not only for gl...

Shaheen Afridi and Shan Masood have replaced Babar as T20 and Test captains. PCB In a surprising turn of events, Babar Azam has relinquished his position as Pakistan's cricket captain, effective immediately. This decision comes on the heels of Pakistan's disappointing performance at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, where they failed to progress beyond the group stage. Azam, who had been Pakistan's captain in all three formats since October 2019, expressed his decision in a statement, stating, "It's a difficult decision but I feel it is a right time for this call." Despite this setback, Azam remains committed to Pakistan's cricket team and has pledged his continued support as a player. "I will continue to represent Pakistan as a player in all three formats. I am here to support the new captain and the team with my experience and dedication," he affirmed. ( Resource ) The PCB accepted his resignation. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has accepted Az...

  Sri Lanka Cricket's Suspension: Sri Lanka's cricket landscape has been thrown into disarray following the International Cricket Council's (ICC) decision to suspend the country's membership due to government interference . This drastic measure stems from the Sports Ministry's abrupt dismissal of Sri Lanka Cricket's (SLC) board, a move that was later overturned by the Court of Appeal. The ICC's stern action highlights the delicate balance between government oversight and cricketing autonomy. While governments often play a role in supporting cricket, undue interference can undermine the independence of cricket bodies and jeopardize the sport's integrity. At the heart of the controversy lies Sri Lanka's dismal performance at the recent Cricket World Cup, which prompted Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe to label SLC as "traitorous and corrupt. " Ranasinghe's harsh words and subsequent actions, including the sacking of the SLC board, t...

  The Pakistan men's cricket team, despite their elimination from the ICC World Cup 2023, will still receive a substantial financial reward. They will receive around $260,000 from the allocated prize money for their achievements in winning four matches and advancing to the group stage. This translates to over Rs73 million. Despite their elimination and fifth-place finish in the points table, the team's victories in four matches earned them $160,000. The International Cricket Council (ICC) awards $40,000 for each match won. Additionally, simply for participating in the group stage, the Pakistan team will receive $100,000. Teams eliminated in the semi-finals will be compensated with $800,000. The runner-up in the ICC World Cup will receive $2 million, and the winning team will pocket $4 million. The total prize money for the World Cup is $10 million. The confirmed semi-finalists for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 are India, New Zealand, South Africa, and Australia. The ...

Elon Musk and his artificial intelligence (AI) startup xAI have released “Grok” — an AI chatbot that can supposedly outperform OpenAI’s first iteration of ChatGPT in several academic tests. The motivation behind building Grok is to create AI tools equipped to assist humanity by empowering research and innovation, Musk and xAI explained in a Nov. 5 X (formerly Twitter) post. Musk and the xAI team said a “unique and fundamental advantage” possessed by Grok is that it has real-time knowledge of the world via the X platform. “It will also answer spicy questions that are rejected by most other AI systems,” Musk and xAI said. "Grok is designed to answer questions with a bit of wit and has a rebellious streak, so please don’t use it if you hate humor!" The engine powering Grok — Grok-1 — was evaluated in several academic tests in mathematics and coding, performing better than ChatGPT-3.5 in all tests, according to data shared by xAI. It is only surpassed by models that were trained ...

Nawaz Sharif is Return Back Home Land  Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), has returned to his homeland after a four-year absence and is currently addressing a gathering at Lahore's iconic Minar-e-Pakistan. During his rally, Nawaz Sharif expressed his enduring connection with the nation, emphasizing that his ties with the people remain as strong as they were when he left the country. Nawaz also spoke about the sacrifices he made for his political career, revealing that he lost his wife, Kulsoom Nawaz, to the world of politics. He also mentioned the personal hardships he endured, including the loss of his mother and wife during the period when he was embroiled in legal disputes. In his speech, Nawaz Sharif highlighted his achievements during his time in office.  He proudly pointed out that he provided affordable electricity to the people of Pakistan and played a crucial role in making the nation a nuclear power.  Addition...