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Indian Premier League Begin Today

PakBee — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 09:58:45 +0000

NEW DELHI: The Indian Premier League cricket bandwagon rolls into action today with organisers hoping India’s World Cup victory last weekend will help the competition regain some of its lost sparkle.

This year’s edition — spread over 51 days and comprising 74 matches across 13 venues — will be the first after the ousting of its outspoken founder Lalit Modi, who was forced out last year under a cloud of corruption allegations.

The tournament’s future had looked in doubt amid claims of corruption, money-laundering and tax evasion, as well as secret deals to hide teams’ real owners and even links to India’s criminal underworld.

But a massive PR exercise by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has ensured the IPL has kept its date with fans, as well as sponsors and advertisers hungry for their share of the huge commercial pie.

IPL chief executive Sundar Raman dismissed fears that cricket fans in India, still recovering from celebrations after Saturday’s victory over Sri Lanka in the World Cup final, could suffer sporting overload.

“The success of the Indian team in the World Cup has made it (IPL) more interesting,” Raman told AFP, saying the tournament would “carry on from where the World Cup ended”.

“Fans are already into cricket and celebrating India’s victory. We are confident of building on the success of the last edition.”

This year’s IPL, the fourth time it has been held, will have two new teams in Kochi Tuskers Kerala and Pune Warriors, taking the total number of franchises to 10.

The opening game will feature Chennai Super Kings, led by victorious Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, and the Kolkata Knight Riders, owned by Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan.

The IPL revolutionised the sport when it burst onto the scene in 2008 with a high-octane blend of international star players, scantily-clad cheerleaders and Bollywood glamour.

Using the short Twenty20 form of the game, IPL matches are usually three-hour events packed with music, delirious crowds and countless television advertisements.

Everything from the time-out to the drinks break is sponsored by companies, earning Indian cricket authorities millions in revenue.

The fourth edition is likely to see IPL bosses reduce the decadent post-match parties, which were blamed by some for India’s failure in the World Twenty20 in the Caribbean last year.

The much-discussed cheerleader jobs — all taken by Western women in previous editions — might be given to locals who will don traditional Indian outfits in place of barely-there miniskirts, local media reports say.

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Rahat Fateh Ali Khan arrested at Delhi Airport, India

PakBee — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 11:38:46 +0000

NEW DELHI: Interior Minister A. Rehman Malik on Sunday telephoned High Commissioner of Pakistan to New Delhi Shahid Malik to inquire details about the detention of famous Pakistani singer, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan at Indira Gandhi International Airport.

According to a statement issued here on Sunday, the minister said that he was examining the matter. He has also asked Pakistani High Commissioner to India to monitor the matter thoroughly.

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan who was arrested at Delhi airport on Sunday for possessing undeclared currency of 100,000 US dollars will be presented before court on Monday.

His manager Chitresh Srivastava has also been arrested.

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan arrived here on a flight from Karachi and was intercepted by personnel from Directorate of Revenue Intelligence.

Khan has several hit numbers to his credit and had won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer this year for ‘Dil To Bachcha Hai Ji’ from the movie ‘Ishqiya’.

Rahat, 37, who has crooned several Bollywood chartbusters, had flown from Karachi to New Delhi. He is the nephew of Pakistani singing legend Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.

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I am Pakistani and I am Just Like You

PakBee — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 20:14:46 +0000

I am Pakistani and I am Just Like You !!!

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Pakistani Hackers Hacks 270 Websites, Including CBI

PakBee — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 09:34:02 +0000

In response to ICA’s (Indian Cyber Army) attack on 40 Pakistan’s government websites earlier this week, Pakistani hackers have retaliated by defacing some 270 Indian websites in a single go including Indian CBI (Central bureau of investigation) website.

In an email sent to ProPakistani, PCA or Pakistan Cyber Army claimed that they have defaced Indian CBI’s website. PCA said that this was a planned defacement in response to ICA’s attempt.

PCA left a message on CBI’s website as following:

This attempt is in response to the Pakistani websites hacked by ‘Indian Cyber Army’. We told you before too.. we are sleeping but not dead.. remember PCA (Pakistan cyber army)!..back off kids or we will smoke your d00rs off like we did before..

lets see what you investigating agency so called CBI can do for you or for us! haha… one more attempt from your side..we got your every website lying around here like its our local server! buahahaha.. so we would like to say to your 31337 hackers and your 31337 NIC team..

go and read some more books ..you guys are seriously bunch of script_kiddies! ..you know nothing rite now.. got r00t access to NTC server? ..mass defacements..how about something like this..a planned attack! haha.. btw we got r00t to your NIC too ..your filtering sucks..have fun! and DO NOT DISTURB..we got better things to do.. ..stop complaining about Pakistani websites security..secure your own ___ first..thats what intelligent people do!..lol…tata

A message by Pakistan Cyber Army
Pakistan Zindabad!

In another effort, HEX786, a Pakistani hacker, has posted a message on his website announcing the defacement of 270 Indian websites.

HEX786 didn’t deface those websites, instead inserted a html file named as HEX786.html in root directory of mentioned websites, exactly the way ICA did to Pakistani websites.

HEX786 warned Indian hackers to not to initiate the cyber war. He writes:

Indians No0bs Hackers We Are Warning You, Stop this Cyber War You have Started Against Pakistan. Don’t think that You’re far Away from Us. We Will Make Your Internet Hell, See How We will Defeat You in Cyber War You’ll Never Ever Forget.

Complete list of hacked websites is given here

It merits mentioning here that senior hackers on both side of borders are advising their communities to not to engage themselves in such activities.

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Indian Team Insult by Zee News

PakBee — Thu, 13 May 2010 16:47:49 +0000

Indian News Channel Zee News Insult Indian Cricket team after T20 2010 World Cup..

here is the original video:

Old Video: T20 2009 World Cup
2009 ICC World Twenty20 took place in England from 5–21 June 2009. This tournament was won by Pakistan who defeated Sri Lanka by 8 wickets in the final at Lord’s, London.

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Siddiquis, Maliks reach deal – Shoaib signs divorce

PakBee — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 08:43:41 +0000

NEW DELHI: The ordeal of families of Ayesha Siddiqui and Shoaib Malik came to an end when both the families reached a compromise late on Tuesday night with the divorce paper signed by Shoaib Malik handed to Siddiquis.

According to the deal, Ayesha Siddiqui, the first wife of Shoaib Malik withdrew the FIR filed against him, whereas, Shoaib has signed the divorce paper.

No money was exchanged when deal was signed.

A number of Muslim community leaders brokered the deal between the two sides, negotiations for which started last night and concluded this morning. Abid Rasool Khan, a Congress leader and also a common friend to both the families, said many Muslim leaders were involved in working out the compromise.

Addressing the media, Abid Rasool Khan said, “The community especially elders were upset at the muck throwing, the allegations and counter allegations, the inconsistencies in the statements. Things were going bad to worse; there was a lot of pressure from community on both families that this should not be done this way. That is why we got involved. We negotiated whole of last night and by the grace of Allah have managed to hammer out an honourable solution for both parties. We have not taken any sides. The matter has been resolved peacefully.”

He added, “There has been no money involved except the nominal amount required to be given to Ayesha for maintenance at the rate of 5,000 per month for 3 months, as per Islamic Law.”

“There was too much ugliness in the past two months, which has been affecting both the countries. We pressurized both Shoaib and Maha to settle down the issue, and they still stand by what they have been telling. However, seeing the larger interest of the community, they agreed to sign on the divorce paper. No one has won and no one has lost in this case. Everyone should now think about the marriage and forget all the ugliness,” added other Muslim leaders present at the press conference.

Ayesha’s mother, who was present at the press conference expressed relief and said that her daughter has received justice ultimately and is happy. She added, “My daughter wanted a divorce without money and that has happened. Malik has come clean and I am very happy and relieved that finally he gave a divorce and my daughter is released. The charges on him have been withdrawn. The complaint application has been withdrawn.”

Meanwhile, Dr Shams Babar, a close family friend of the Siddiquis earlier confirmed the divorce saying the Siddiquis were dropping criminal charges against the beleaguered cricketer. “A compromise has taken place. The divorce papers have been signed by Shoaib. The FIR against him will be dropped,” stated Babar adding the divorce was made official this morning.

Dr Babar’s daughter Sadiqua, a close friend of Ayesha, added that her friend was happy and relieved that a settlement had been reached and the matter had ended. She also said the negotiations were conducted on behalf of Shoaib and Ayesha by their relatives and that there was no exchange of money involved. “There was only the clearing of the name involved. It was good on Shoaib’s part to come forth and settle this matter,” said Sadiqua adding she wished both Shoaib and Ayesha good luck for their respective futures.

Malik’s change of heart reportedly took place last evening in Hyderabad, after Shoaib Malik’s brother-in-law Imran Zafar came down to India to meet with the lawyers of both the families. The Mirza family meanwhile could also have pressured Malik into clearing his name so that his nuptials with Sania could take place as planned.

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Shoaib-Ayesha divorce paper surfaces

PakBee — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 08:40:52 +0000

HYDERABAD DECCAN: The much anticipated divorce paper of Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik and Indian lady Ayesha Siddiqi has surfaced on Wednesday night, Geo news reported.

According to sources, Shoaib and Ayesha signed their divorce paper separately.

Talking to media after being divorced, Ayesha Siddiqi said she was feeling much sigh of relief after receiving divorce from Shoaib Malik, refusing to discuss the matter any further.

“I want to restart my life from a new beginning.” she said adding, “Now, I will concentrate on my health.”

She wished to watch Shahid Kapoor’s movie ‘Badmuash’.

Ayesha could not sleep for many nights due to her marriage controversy, Indian media reported.

Shoaib and Ayesha did not meet each other even on the day of their divorce, media reported further.

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Shoaib thanks nation for Support

PakBee — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 08:39:17 +0000

KARACHI: Former captain of Pakistan cricket team Shoaib Malik has expressed gratitude for nation and media for supporting him.

In a statement, Shoaib said he is thankful to God and Pakistani nation who extended full support during his tough times. He said God knows everything and said he will personally thank the media friends as soon as he reach back home.

“ I apologize if anyone feels hurt as far as my decision is concerned,” Shoaib added.

On the other hand, Indian police said investigations are on as the case against Shoaib Malik has not been abolished.

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Pak delegation arrives in India for talks

PakBee — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:48:16 +0000

NEW DELHI: Pakistani delegation has arrived in India to take part in negotiations over a range of issues with the neighbouring country, Geo News reported Wednesday.

Talking to media at airport before leaving for India, Foreign Secretary Salman Bashir said all issues including water problem will be brought under discussion in the bilateral talks.

He said no change has been made in the delegation.

Pakistan wants the negotiation process to move forward to reach some final conclusion, Bashir said, ‘There is no set agenda for the talks; instead, the dialogues would be held on open agenda.’

On query about Indian interference in Balochistan, the Foreign Secretary said the issue was mulled over in Sharm el-Sheikh and the terrorism was declared as the common problem; accordingly, Balochistan issue would also be on the table.

Salman Bashir said such issues also would be incorporated in the negotiations that would benefit both the sides

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India not willing to hold talks on Kashmir

PakBee — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:55:18 +0000

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani said India is willing to hold dialogues but not on Kashmir issue.

“Though India is agreed to resume the dialogue process but it’s not willing to include Kashmir issue in the agenda,” premier said while addressing a draw ceremony of Capital Development Authority’s pilots in Sector I-16.

Gilani while talking to media at this occasion said we should not make haste but wait for India’s reply on including the Kashmir issue in composite dialogue process. He expressed hope that composite dialogue between the two countries will resume soon.

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