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In a latest setback to relations, Indian Cricket Board President Anurag Thakur last week ruled out the possibility of reviving ties with Pakistan, saying even considering such a thought in the current situation was not appropriate. His statement followed the Sept. 18 attack on an Indian army camp in Kashmir, which New Delhi blamed on Pakistan. The attack claimed the lives of 18 Indian soldiers in the biggest blow to security forces in the disputed Himalayan region for 14 years....

Pakistan’s preparations for the tour to New Zealand was thrown into turmoil four weeks back when Azhar, along with all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez, had refused to take part in a pre-tour conditioning camp after Amir, who had served out his five-year ban from cricket for his involvement in the spot-fixing scandal, was picked in the squad. Ali had even threatened to step down as ODI skipper only for his request to be turned down by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)....

Being an Indian cricket fan while growing up, I always wondered why didn’t India have the kind of expertise that Pakistan did, for we were nations hardly a few kilometres apart. With the Kargil war and politically tensed atmospheres creating tension between the two countries, I was almost embarrassed to admit to anyone how much I loved the Pakistani team, and how I supported them when they played other nations....

Voice of America, the official broadcast network of the U.S. government, reports on a worsening of endemic economic problems in the country following the assassination of opposition leader Benazir Bhutto in late December. Pakistan’s central bank lowered its growth forecasts for 2007/2008 in early January, but VOA reports that inflation and power shortages pose a more concrete problem in the near term. Bloomberg reports that Pakistan’s inflation spiked in late 2007, ending the year at roughly 8....

Islamabad - Pakistan’s hunt for fresh, young and talented fast bowlers is to be launched on Saturday in different cities of the country, according to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). PCB officials told Xinhua on Thursday that the ‘King of Speed’ programme was devised to search for fast bowlers to overcome the current shortage of quality quick bowlers in the team. A group of PCB officials, comprising senior cricketers and analysts, will seek young fast bowlers who can deliver the ball with a minimum speed of 145 km (90 miles) per hour....

By adding the key gameplay elements from each of these games, Singularity 6 hopes to amass Palia into an MMORPG with endless opportunities where players can choose how they experience the fantastical world, its quests, and its main story. While some may choose to focus on exploration, others can put the bulk of their time into their guilds. Whatever the case, players have complete freedom in the world of Palia, offering a relaxing, online experience....

Ahead of Monday’s match against Belgium, their first of the tournament, players and fans were emotional as they proudly sang their national anthem: World Cup 2018: Belgium vs. Panama preview, players to watch, key stats Beautiful moment.

While smartphone shipments declined gradually in 2019, the report said that “The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the signs of any recovery that the market started showing in Q4 2019.” It goes on to say that “The first quarter decline was mainly driven by a 27% YoY shipment decline in China”, where the global market share fell from 26% to 22%. Tarun Pathak, Associate Director at Counterpoint Research said, “From the consumer standpoint, unless replacing a broken phone, smartphones are mostly a discretionary purchase....

However, in contrast, the term anxiety attack is often used to describe an acute expression of someone’s anxiety, brought about in anticipation of or in response to something that causes stress or worry. This article will define panic and anxiety attacks and their causes, risk factors, and diagnostic criteria. It will also provide options for treatment and lifestyle changes to reduce and cope with symptoms. How Do I Know If I’m Having a Panic or Anxiety Attack?...

Valheim has proven to be the right game at the right time, debuting right as multiplayer survival games have been attracting more players thanks to things like Rust’s resurgence in recent months and the evergreen popularity of Minecraft. With how much the game has caught PC players’ attention in such a short time, it’s no surprise that non-PC players have been wondering if Valheim is coming to consoles anytime soon....

Dabbing has almost become a sign of solidarity for the 10-0 Panthers, so it was only right for coach Ron Rivera to dab on them folks after their latest win. Rivera’s dab is stoic and perfectly understated. MORE: Cam Newton’s best celebrations | More reasons to criticize Cam It wasn’t just the guys in the locker room who appreciated Rivera’s dance celebration. The rap group Migos, who claim to have started the dabbing dance, were also impressed....

The Carolina Panthers did just that with an amazing tribute to ’90s TV show The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. MORE: Jeff Fisher’s challenge flag mishap gets hilarious mic’d-up treatment The account asked fans to go back and read the first word of their tweets from the last three days. The tweets cleverly revealed the theme song to The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air: “This is the story all about how, my life got flipped, turned upside down, and I’d like to take a minute just sit right there, I’ll tell you how I became the prince of a town called Bel Air....

Darnold completed 23 of 34 passes for 304 yards and rushed for two touchdowns to help visiting Carolina take down Houston 24-9. He connected with wide reciever D.J. Moore eight times for 126 yards while consistently driving the ball downfield. Houston’s defense did manage to sack Darnold three times. Jonathan Greenard had one of them, a strip-sack (Carolina recovered the fumble). Zach Cunningham led the Texans with 14 total tackles....

The Paper Mario games are famous for combining RPG elements with a unique 2D aesthetic for Mario and the Mushroom Kingdom, but The Origami King is introducing some unique twists to turn based combat. Some details remain nebulous, but Nintendo has shared enough for a basic picture of Mario’s tactics in the battle against Olly, the Origami King. Here’s what we know so far. RELATED: Here Are All The the Big Game Releases of July 2020...

The ring battle system is brand new in Paper Mario: The Origami King. During regular combat, Mario is forced to stand at the center of several rings while his classic enemies surround him. It reprises a version of systems seen in old Paper Mario games of lining up and jumping on or hammering the villains. That in of itself isn’t too difficult, but add in the added stress factor of the timer, and it’s no longer such a charming variation of combat....

The Outbound Ghost is public about its Paper Mario inspiration, yet it also features numerous features and uses art direction that takes advantage of current technological capabilities in ways that sets it apart from where it began. The indie game also doesn’t chase Paper Mario too closely, making strides to stand out on its own with its own unique story and combat systems. Outbound Ghost uses its own charm to fill in the blanks of what Paper Mario leaves behind in the games that aim to come after it, ending up as a perfect blend of both nostalgia and new experiences....

Paradoxical breathing, also called paradoxical respiration, can be a symptom of trauma or a medical condition. It can also lead to other symptoms, like shortness of breath, weakness, rapid heart rate, and dizziness. Treatment may vary, but typically involves managing the underlying condition. Learn more about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of paradoxical breathing. Symptoms Paradoxical breathing is a sign (or symptom) itself. The presence of paradoxical breathing points to various types of respiratory distress or respiratory failure....

While fans may have to wait another year or so before director J.J. Abrams’ next Star Trek film, Paramount Digital Entertainment is giving you the chance to play as Kirk or Spock in their recently announced Trek title. Simply called Star Trek, and based off the 2009 remake, the title is being produced by developer Digital Extremes - the same men and women behind games like BioShock 2 and The Darkness 2....

In a viral post shared on U.K.-discussion website Mumsnet, which can be seen here, user caitlinrose explained she had been choosing names for her baby girl with her husband, who didn’t like some of the options she brought up. According to the U.K.’s Office for National Statistics, the most popular baby names in 2020 in England and Wales were Oliver and Olivia. Meanwhile, in the U.S., Liam and Olivia were the most popular names in 2021, according to the Social Security Administration....