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  1. Ali1234 Researcher

    If the Asia Cup tournament is not held, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) could lose approximately PKR 1.16 billion, which is equivalent to about $3.8 million USD (using a rough conversion of 1 USD = 300 PKR, though this fluctuates). This revenue from the Asia Cup is considered a crucial component ofRead more

    If the Asia Cup tournament is not held, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) could lose approximately PKR 1.16 billion, which is equivalent to about $3.8 million USD (using a rough conversion of 1 USD = 300 PKR, though this fluctuates).
    This revenue from the Asia Cup is considered a crucial component of the PCB’s financial health, alongside its share from the International Cricket Council (ICC). While the PCB expects a larger share from the ICC (around PKR 7.7 billion or $25.9 million USD), the Asia Cup contribution is still significant for its overall projected earnings.  ایشیا کپ ٹورنامنٹ نہ ہونے سے پاکستان کو کتنے ارب کا نقصان ہوسکتا ہے؟

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    Down under in Oceania, folks love their sports. Rugby and cricket hold the spotlight, with Aussies and Kiwis going head-to-head in rugby, and cricket matches drawing crowds. Also, don't forget about Aussie Rules Football – a unique, high-energy game that's a local favorite.

    Down under in Oceania, folks love their sports. Rugby and cricket hold the spotlight, with Aussies and Kiwis going head-to-head in rugby, and cricket matches drawing crowds. Also, don’t forget about Aussie Rules Football – a unique, high-energy game that’s a local favorite.

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    An Air India passenger plane, Flight AI171, bound for London Gatwick from Ahmedabad, India, crashed on Thursday, June 12, 2025. Here's what is known about the last minutes before the crash, based on available reports: * Take-off: The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner took off from Ahmedabad Airport at 1:38 PMRead more

    An Air India passenger plane, Flight AI171, bound for London Gatwick from Ahmedabad, India, crashed on Thursday, June 12, 2025.
    Here’s what is known about the last minutes before the crash, based on available reports:
    * Take-off: The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner took off from Ahmedabad Airport at 1:38 PM local time (IST) from runway 23.
    * Mayday Call: Shortly after departure, the pilots issued a “Mayday” distress call to Air Traffic Control (ATC), indicating a serious emergency on board.
    * Loss of Signal: According to flight tracking websites like Flightradar24, the aircraft reached a maximum height of 625 feet (190m). The last signal from the aircraft was received “just seconds after take off.”
    * No Further Response: After the Mayday call, there was no further response from the aircraft to calls made by ATC.
    * Crash: The plane crashed within approximately five minutes of taking off, impacting a residential area called Meghani Nagar, outside the airport perimeter.
    While the exact sequence of events during those few minutes leading to the crash is under investigation, the key points are the distress call and the rapid loss of contact and altitude shortly after takeoff.

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    While Israel has expressed its intent to disrupt Iran's nuclear program, the complete destruction of Iran's most heavily fortified underground nuclear facilities, particularly the Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant, is widely believed to be beyond Israel's current independent capabilities. Here's why: * FRead more

    While Israel has expressed its intent to disrupt Iran’s nuclear program, the complete destruction of Iran’s most heavily fortified underground nuclear facilities, particularly the Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant, is widely believed to be beyond Israel’s current independent capabilities.
    Here’s why:
    * Fordow’s Depth and Hardening: The Fordow facility is buried deep within a mountain, reportedly 80-90 meters (260-300 feet) underground, and is heavily reinforced. This makes it extremely difficult to penetrate with conventional weaponry.
    * “Bunker Buster” Limitations: While Israel possesses some “bunker buster” bombs (like the GBU-28 and BLU-109), these have a shallower penetration range and are not considered powerful enough to reach Fordow’s deepest sections.
    * US-Exclusive Capability: The only weapon widely believed to be capable of destroying Fordow is the GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP), a 30,000-pound (13,600kg) precision-guided bomb. The United States is the only country that possesses the GBU-57, and it can only be delivered by a US B-2 stealth bomber.
    * Need for Multiple Strikes: Even with the MOP, experts suggest that multiple sequential strikes would likely be needed to achieve full destruction of such a deeply buried and hardened facility.
    What Israel can and has targeted:
    Israel has reportedly focused its strikes on other Iranian nuclear and military sites, including:
    * Natanz enrichment plant: This is Iran’s main enrichment site, and while parts of it are underground, it’s considered less deeply buried than Fordow. Israeli strikes have reportedly damaged its subterranean centrifuge halls.
    * Centrifuge workshops near Tehran.
    * Laboratories in Isfahan.
    * Arak heavy water reactor: Recent reports indicate damage to key buildings at this facility.
    In summary:
    While Israel is actively seeking to degrade Iran’s nuclear capabilities, completely destroying heavily fortified underground “fortresses” like Fordow likely requires the deployment of the US’s most advanced “bunker buster” bombs and the aircraft to deliver them. Without direct US involvement or the transfer of these specific capabilities, a full destruction of Fordow by Israel alone is considered highly improbable.

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    Yes, the Legends match between India and Pakistan in the World Championship of Legends (WCL) was indeed called off, and Shahid Afridi's presence and past controversial remarks were a significant factor in this decision. Several Indian players, including Shikhar Dhawan, Suresh Raina, Harbhajan Singh,Read more

    Yes, the Legends match between India and Pakistan in the World Championship of Legends (WCL) was indeed called off, and Shahid Afridi’s presence and past controversial remarks were a significant factor in this decision.
    Several Indian players, including Shikhar Dhawan, Suresh Raina, Harbhajan Singh, Yusuf Pathan, and Irfan Pathan, reportedly refused to play against a Pakistan team featuring Shahid Afridi. This decision was primarily driven by:
    * Shahid Afridi’s controversial remarks: Afridi has previously made statements about India that were not well-received by Indian fans and players. He also reportedly made an anti-India remark shortly after the Pahalgam terror attack in April 2025.
    * Geopolitical tensions: The cancellation also stemmed from the heightened geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack in April 2025 and India’s subsequent “Operation Sindoor.” Indian players cited the “current geopolitical situation and the prevailing tensions” as reasons for their withdrawal.
    * Public sentiment and sponsor boycott: There was significant public outcry and backlash on social media against the Indian team playing Pakistan, especially given the recent events. Additionally, one of WCL’s main sponsors, EaseMyTrip, pulled out, stating it would not support any match involving Pakistan.
    While the WCL organizers initially aimed to foster goodwill, they ultimately apologized for “hurting sentiments” and “causing discomfort” to the Indian legends and decided to cancel the match.

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    Here's what’s happening with the Z-10ME, Pakistan Army’s new Chinese-made attack helicopter—sometimes dubbed Pakistan's answer to India’s Apache—and how it stacks up: What’s New with Pakistan’s Z-10ME? Official induction: On August 2, 2025, Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir presided overRead more

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    Here’s what’s happening with the Z-10ME, Pakistan Army’s new Chinese-made attack helicopter—sometimes dubbed Pakistan’s answer to India’s Apache—and how it stacks up:

    What’s New with Pakistan’s Z-10ME?

    • Official induction: On August 2, 2025, Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir presided over the induction of the Z-10ME into the Pakistan Army, marking a strategic step in modernizing its aviation assets (Dawn).
    • Advanced features: The export-oriented Z-10ME is adapted for high-altitude, all-weather combat. It boasts powerful WZ-9G engines (~1,200 kW), infrared-suppressed exhaust, millimeter-wave radar, a 30 mm chain gun, six hardpoints, and compatibility with missiles (e.g., AKD-10, CM‑502KG), loitering munitions, drones, and even torpedo systems in some configurations (EURASIAN TIMES, Army Recognition, Peak Point, Suno News, thekhybermail.com, Indian Defence News, AInvest).
    • Strategic shift: With deals like the T‑129 failing due to export restrictions and limited access to Western suppliers, the Z-10ME marks Pakistan’s pivot toward China, aligning with a broader procurement trend from Beijing that now accounts for about 82% of imported military hardware (Army Recognition, Defence Security Asia, AInvest).
    • Regional impact: Analysts report that the Z-10ME could effectively plug the gap left by its aging AH‑1F Cobras and help balance India’s Apache advantage, especially in rugged border terrains along the LoC (Defence Security Asia, Indian Defence News, EURASIAN TIMES).

    Z-10ME vs. Apache – How Do They Compare?

    Feature Z-10ME AH‑64E Apache
    Avionics & Sensors Modern systems; millimeter-wave radar, electro-optical targeting, helmet-mounted displays (EURASIAN TIMES, Defence Security Asia, Indian Defence News) Longbow radar, advanced sensor suite, mature C2 interoperability
    Performance High-altitude optimized (~6,000 m ceiling), IR suppression, agile terrain maneuverability (EURASIAN TIMES, Indian Defence News, Army Recognition) Proven endurance and power; heavy payload; globally tested in wars
    Armament Portfolio 30 mm cannon, ATGMs (e.g., AKD‑10, CM‑502KG), air-to-air, loitering UAVs, rockets, torpedo options (Army Recognition, Peak Point) Hellfire missiles, 30 mm M230 cannon, rockets; interoperable armaments
    Survivability & Countermeasures DIRCM, composite armor, sand filters; cost-effective platform (Army Recognition, Indian Defence News) Highly battle-tested with advanced defenses; robust support systems
    Operational Familiarity New to regional forces, yet untested in combat zones (RESONANT NEWS – Resonates with Truth) Combat-proven across multiple theatres and nations
    • While the Apache remains a more mature and combat-proven system, the Z-10ME offers a competitively affordable, modern, and terrain-optimized solution tailored to Pakistan’s strategic environment.

    Final Thoughts

    The induction of the Z‑10ME reflects a significant evolution in Pakistan’s aerial warfare posture. By shifting towards a domestically streamlined Chinese ecosystem—from tanks to air defense and now rotary-wing aviation—Pakistan is better positioned for integrated battlefield operations, especially in high-altitude, contested environments.

    Though the Apache still holds technological and combat-proven advantages, the Z‑10ME narrows the gap in capability at lower cost, while aligning with Pakistan’s long-term strategic alliances.

    Let me know if you’d like to explore how this addition might shape future engagements along the LoC or influence helicopter modernization strategies in the region.

     

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    Major Elections in Japan: House of Representatives Election: Members elected to the lower house of the National Diet. House of Councillors Election: Election for the upper house of the National Diet. Local Elections: Includes elections for governors, mayors, and local assembly members. Prefectural ARead more

    Major Elections in Japan:

    1. House of Representatives Election:
      • Members elected to the lower house of the National Diet.
    2. House of Councillors Election:
      • Election for the upper house of the National Diet.
    3. Local Elections:
      • Includes elections for governors, mayors, and local assembly members.
    4. Prefectural Assembly Elections:
      • Elections for the legislative bodies in each prefecture.
    5. Municipal Elections:
      • Elections for city and town councils.
    6. Mayoral Elections:
      • Elections to choose mayors of cities and towns.
    7. Gubernatorial Elections:
      • Elections for prefectural governors.
    8. Referendums:
      • Occasional referendums on specific issues or constitutional changes.
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