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🇵🇰🇮🇶 “Pakistani-boy” Zidane Iqbal silences Kuwait crowd with a goal Arabia Social media is buzzing over Iraqi midfielder Zidane Iqbal whose Pakistani heritage became a talking point during Iraq’s dramatic 3–2 victory over Kuwait. ◾ Zidane faced boos and taunts from sections of the Kuwait crowd, with his Pakistani roots used as an insult. ◾ He responded on the pitch, scoring Iraq’s opening goal before celebrating in front of the Kuwait supporters. ◾ After the match, Zidane addressed the abuse by Kuwaiti fans and proudly referred to himself as the “Pakistani boy” who scored against Kuwait. “Now they will remember the Pakistani boy who scored against them.” - Zidane said in the press conference.
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This young, Gen-Z journalist from India, covering the protests in New Delhi, has gone viral for her 'fearless' reporting. While the mainstream media in India is dubbed "Godi Media", many believe that new Gen-Z journalists are the future of the independent journalism in India.
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India:— Municipal workers dump the statues of Lord Ganesh (Hindu God) in a dirty river after the end of the annual Ganesh birth celebration festival. The contradiction is hard to ignore. When minorities in India are accused of disrespecting Hindu beliefs, they face serious violence and mob attacks that often result in lynchings and deaths. Yet Hindu idols representing the same deities are routinely dumped in rivers and discarded or left amid waste.
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🎥 1950: Indian Prime Minister Pandit Nehru arrives in Karachi for a two days official visit of Pakistan. Pandit Nehru was warmly welcomed by Pakistan Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan and his wife Raana Liaquat Ali Khan. Pandit Nehru was given a Grand Dinner by PM Liaquat, attended by more than 700 persons in Karachi.
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🇵🇰 All eyes on Islamabad as it hosts US and Iranian delegates in an effort to bring an end to the US-Iran.
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Thousands gather in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhaw to celebrate Pakistan's 79th Independence Day.
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