Is ongoing heatwave in Pakistan because PM Khan is too 'hot'? Some Twitterati think so

The collage shows a Pakistani man cooling off during a hot summer day in Karachi on May 25, 2018, and Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan during World Economic Forum in Davos, on January 22, 2020. (AFP photos)
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Updated 09 June 2021
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Is ongoing heatwave in Pakistan because PM Khan is too 'hot'? Some Twitterati think so

  • The country is witnessing unseasonably early high temperatures, with highs crossing 40°C or 104°F
  • Many on Twitter blamed their inherent 'hotness' for the heat while some attributed it to the PM’s good looks

RAWALPINDI: Pakistanis took to social media this week to lament an ongoing heatwave and provide explanations for the unseasonably high temperatures, with some blaming the phenomenon on their own ‘hotness’ while others said it was because of Prime Minister Imran Khan’s good looks.
Pakistan is searing with temperatures crossing 40°C (104°F). According to some reports, temperatures in  Sargodha city in Punjab province soared to a blistering 46°C (114°F) today, Wednesday. 
Twitter user @TheLahoreWala posted a map showing that Pakistan was the hottest country on the planet. The Tweet was shared over 200 times, with many adding their own take on the issue.

 

 

The hell comparison was shared by Twitter user @ManahilPasha who wrote that the hot weather was a training exercise for hell. 

 

 

MANY Pakistanis also said their ‘hotness’ was to blame for the heatwave. 

Sports commentator and comedian @MahoBili wrote, "Well wherever I am this will happen,” she said, referring to heatwaves across the country. 

 

 

"My sincerest apologies," wrote Twitter user @PsychedSam. 

 

 

Others felt the culprits were known Pakistani hotties like actor Fawad Khan. 

 

 

Many Pakistanis also mentioned the good looks of the country’s head of the government, Prime Minister Imran Khan, saying he might be the reason behind the blistering heat. 

Twitter user @Nafaqahanzla wrote it was tough to think that some people doubted Khan was the most "fire emoji" prime minister. 

 

 

The feelings were shared by Twitter user @AliMomin2274 who wrote that Khan was the primary reason for the scorching weather. 

 

 

While many Pakistanis happily attributed the hot weather to themselves or others, Twitter user @simp5hayan shared the opposite sentiment. 

 

 

Pakistanis also coped with heat by making some perfect comparisons. 
Photographer Rizwan Takkhar posted a photo of a blowtorch hitting a statue to describe what the air in Lahore felt like. 

 

 


Umar Zaib leads Pakistan U19 into tri-series final with commanding win over Afghanistan

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Umar Zaib leads Pakistan U19 into tri-series final with commanding win over Afghanistan

  • Pakistan posted 238 for nine in 50 overs, built around solid contributions from top order
  • Afghanistan were bundled out for 105 in 30.2 overs as Pakistan’s pace proved too strong

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Under-19 (U19) confirmed their place in the final of the tri-series in Zimbabwe with a commanding 133-run win over Afghanistan U19 at the Sunrise Sports Club in Harare on Friday.

After opting to bat first, Pakistan posted 238 for nine in 50 overs, built around solid contributions from the top order. Sameer Minhas top-scored with a fluent 56, while Usman Khan (43, 59b, 3x4s, 1x6) and Ali Hassan Baloch (39, 68b, 1x4, 1x6) laid a strong foundation for the side.

In turn, Afghanistan were bundled out for 105 in 30.2 overs as Pakistan’s pace proved too strong.

“Right-arm fast bowler Umar Zaib led the charge with a match-winning spell, clinching five wickets for 31 runs, including early breakthroughs and key middle-order dismissals,” the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said in a statement.

“He was adjudged player of the match. Support came from Ahmed Hussain and Momin Qamar – both taking two wickets each.”

Earlier in the tournament, Pakistan had edged Afghanistan U19 by one wicket, while their league match against Zimbabwe U19 was washed out after the first innings due to rain.

Pakistan U19 will now face hosts Zimbabwe U19 on Sunday in their final league fixture before meeting the same opponents again in the final on Jan. 6.

SCORES IN BRIEF

Pakistan 238-9, 50 overs (Sameer Minhas 56, Usman Khan 43, Ali Hassan Baloch 39; Salam Khan 2-48, Zaitullah Shaheen 2-50)

Afghanistan 105 all out, 30.2 overs (Mahboob Khan 29; Umar Zaib 5-31, Ahmed Hussain 2-2, Momin Qamar 2-26)