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  • 4 Life Lessons You Can Learn from The Men In Green

    AAQIB JAVEED

    “Learn from the mistakes of others as you will never live long enough to make them all yourself.”

    Pakistan failed to qualify for the Semi-finals of the Cricket World Cup as parallels were drawn with their 1992 winning run. They might have failed in their quest, but here are 4 important life lessons that can be learned from the Men In Green.

    1. Pakistan started this World Cup on a bad note with an inconsistent starting 11 and the likes of Shoaib Malik, Asif Ali and Hasan Ali failing miserably. With Haris Sohail, Shaheen Afridi and Imad’s inclusion, Pakistan bounced back and emerged as one of the strongest teams and won four matches in a row.

    Lesson: If you have incompetent members in the team, you’re bound to fail. Experience matters, but not at the expense of results. Give the new members a chance to prove themselves.

    2. Pakistan faced severe backlash after losing their match against India. They were criticized by the media, ridiculed on social media and were even humiliated by the fans in the stadium. But, Pakistan transformed and overcame their losses with remarkable back to back victories, silencing all critics.

    Lesson: Pampering people only makes them weak. Constructive criticism can go a long way in helping people overcome obstacles and can make them stronger.

    3. Although Pakistan went on a winning streak, they failed to qualify. In the end they had to rely on India or New Zealand to beat England. Australia and India on the other hand started off strong and went on to qualify without needing any help.

    Lesson: If you want to outsmart your competitors then never rely on others or be dependent on someone else. Be so strong that you set an example for others.

    4. Pakistan wasted many opportunities with poor displays in the field, dropping catches and eventually got knocked out because of their poor net run rate. Pakistan secured 11 points, equivalent to New Zealand, but the damage had already been done with crushing losses at the hands of West Indies and India.

    Lesson: Failing to seize opportunities can cost you in the long run. You are responsible for your own demise. Success comes to those who don’t miss opportunities at the right time.

  • Decision on summer vacation in few days: DSEK

    Directorate of school education kashmir has not taken any decision in regard of summer vacations in kashmir Director of School Education said that “we will take decision in couple of days, but till now no decision is taken”

  • Dangal Girl ‘Zyra Wasim’ Rejects Rs 1.2 Cr Offer

    Mumbai, July 8: Dangal Girl’ Zaira Wasim is making headlines these days. Ever since she decided to quit Bollywood, she has been in the spotlight and has decided that Bollywood will no longer be seen. There were also reports of her joining the ‘Big Boss’ in the past. But recently, there has been a news item that we’re going to tell. Let’s know if she’s going to appear on the show.

    According to the latest reports, Zyra has rejected the offer. According to a tweet, Zyra was introduced to The Big Boss-13. He was offered Rs 1.2 crore, but Zyra has rejected the offer. He refused to be part of the show and showed no interest in the offer. Just as she has turned away from Bollywood, she has rejected the show without thinking.

    In the Big Boss’s nature, the news of Zyra’s offer can be gauged, as the show has always been a contestant who has been effective in boosting TRP. More recently, Zyra has been in the limelight over her decision to quit Bollywood in the name of religion. Zyra explained her decision via Facebook post. That is, she’s completely alienated from the world of acting and curtains. Her last film, The Sky, is the Pink in which she is about to be seen. (Agencies)

  • 45-year old man injured after shot at by gunmen in Pampore

    Srinagar, July 8 : A 45-year old man was injured after shot at by unknown gunmen in Chandhara area of Pampore in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Monday evening.

    Reports reaching GNS said that some unknown gunmen barged inside the house of Mohd Rafiq Rather (45) and fired upon him.

    In the incident, Rather sustained serious bullet wounds in his neck and was taken to nearby hospital from where he was referred to SMHS Srinagar for specialized treatment.

    A police officer also confirmed the incident and said that police has taken cognizance of the incident and further investigations taken up.

    Soon after the incident government forces rushed to the site and started searches in the area. (GNS)

  • First seven days after the defeat to India were very tough for team: Sarfaraz

    Pakistan cricket team captain Sarfaraz Ahmad has said that the first seven days following defeat to India were tough for the team

    “The next seven days after the defeat to India were very tough for the team. After the match, we took a two-day break and then I called a meeting with all 15 players, without the management. I discussed everything I had observed during the first five matches, all that we were doing wrong, and all the players responded well and gave their feedback.”

    He said the team had realised the issue of run rate after its first match of the World Cup tournament — in which West Indies dismissed Pakistan for a disappointing 105 — and later tried to win matches with good margins but the pitches were not favourable.

    “We are feeling as sorry as the nation [after exit from World Cup]. No one goes there to lose,” he said, acknowledging that the performance of the national team was not exemplary in the first five matches of the World Cup.

    “After the first match, we gained momentum but unfortunately we could not play against Sri Lanka because of rain and in the two next matches — against Australia and India — our performance was not good.”

    “The team then performed very well in the remaining four matches. All players, juniors as well as seniors, played their part and I am happy with them as a captain,” said Safaraz, also praising the coach and the management for tackling the players after the defeat to India.

    “As far as Shoaib [Malik] is concerned, unfortunately, he was not a part of the final match because we tried to go with a winning combination. He was given a farewell by the team and our best wishes are with him.

    “Now, we will take a break for the next 20 days and then make a new return.”

    When asked about his demeanour during the first five matches and whether he was under pressure from anyone, Sarfaraz said there was no such pressure from either Coach Mickey Arthur or chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq.

    He added that he was not giving up his captaincy but clarified that the final decision would be taken by the Pakistan Cricket Board.

    When asked if he had a say in the team selection, he said: “The team was constituted by consensus.”

  • Police fire pellets after couple spotted in objectionable position at Rainawari

    Srinagar, July 07: Police resorted to use of pellets at Rainawari to quell protesters after a couple was caught in an objectionable position in a vehicle, eye witnesses said.

    They told KNO that a group of youth spotted a vehicle in which couple were found in a objectionable position.

    “This triggered anger among the people and within no time massive protests erupted in the area, “they said. Police rescued the couple and fired pellets to disperse the protesters, witnesses said.

    A police officer told Kashmir News Observer (KNO) the couple is being questioned and that situation was normal in the area. “Few pellets were used to ensure the couple is whisked away,” he said.(KNO)

  • Curbs in parts of Srinagar tomorrow

    Srinagar, July 07: The administration has decided to impose curbs in parts of Srinagar district on Monday to avoid any law and order problems.

    A senior police official told KNO that the decision has been taken in wake of the shutdown and protest call given by Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) on July 08.

    The shutdown call has been given to observe third death anniversary of slain Hizbul Mujahidin Commander Burhan Wani.

    “Restrictions will be imposed in old city parts like Nowhatta, Khanyar and others,” the official told KNO.

    He said the precautions were required to avoid any loss or damage to life and property. Burhan Wani was killed on July 08 of 2016 during an encounter with government forces in Kokernag area of Anantnag.(KNO)

  • Nocturnal CASO launched in Tarzoo Sopore

    Sopore, July 07: Government forces on Sunday evening launched a massive search operation in
    Tarzoo Village of Sopore.

    Official sources told KNO that a joint team of army’s 52 RR, Special Operation Group of Police (SOG) Sopore, QRT Baramulla and 177,179 BN CRPF launched a cordon-and-search operation at Ambarpora Tarzoo village of Sopore.

    Locals told KNO that public and transport movement affected following search operation in the area.
    The search operation was underway in the village when this report was last filed.

    However, there was no contact established with militants so far. The security grid was in the process of installing lights in the area when this report was being filed.(KNO)

  • Geelani stable, Don’t give heed to rumours

    SRINAGAR: All Parties Hurriyat Conference Sunday said that octogenarian leader Syed Ali Geelani is stable and he has not been shifted to any hospital.

    Spokesperson Geelani led Hurriyat told that there are rumours that Geelani Sahab’s health has deteriorated and he is not keeping well. He termed such rumours baseless, but appealed people to pray for the octogenarian pro freedom leader.

    ” We are thankful to those who are calling us and are concerned about the senior leader,” he said adding the massive security presence this time in the area is because of some political leaders who are attending the marriage ceremony.

    He added that Geelani Sahab is perfectly well. (KNT)

  • Imran Khan Says “Chinese leadership pulled 700 mn people out of poverty by following holy prophet”

    Flaunting the State of Madina as a modern state of this day and age, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan said that the government should emphasize the need for educating the youth and providing them with better job opportunities.

    Pointing out the state’s responsibility of giving equal rights to people. Mr. Khan said, “Pakistan will stand when it adopts the mission, which is to make a welfare Islamic state.” He said the Chinese leadership also followed the guidelines of Holy Prophet (PBUH) and pulled 700 million people from the poverty trap.

    Adding to it, he also mentioned that empathy differentiated between humans and animals and that nothing was more important than the empathy inculcated by Prophet (PBUH) in his followers.

    “Sixty percent of Pakistan’s population is under the age of 30. This is the future and they will elevate the status of our country. They need education, hospitals and opportunities,” he added.

    Talking about the state’s National Poverty Graduation Strategy, under the Ehsas Programme, he added that the state will work towards improving the living standard of the poor and the unprivileged. He reminded that every ministry will have a role to play.

    Imran termed justice and equality the building blocks of progress and maintained that the Naya Pakistan will save people from poverty. He said the budget of the program was close to Rs200 billion and the govt will use the funds for giving interest-free loans to 82,000 people.