SRINAGAR– Celebrations erupted in Indian Illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir following Pakistan’s win against arch-rival India in the T20 World Cup on Sunday.
The revelry was held in parts of Kashmir which are administered by the neighboring country with draconian laws and contingents of armed forces. Cricket fans in Srinagar, the largest city of Jammu and Kashmir, burst crackers and shouted pro-Pakistan and pro-independence slogans after Babar Azam-led Shaheens thrashed Men in Blue in a one-sided match victory.
Videos clips doing rounds on social media showed ecstatic Kashmiris who were unable to contain their pleasure following Pakistan's first win in T20 World Cup against the traditional rival.
Celebration in #Srinagar #Kashmir #PAKvIND pic.twitter.com/zhl79YfrH0
— Naimat Khan (@NKMalazai) October 24, 2021
Kashmiris took to the streets in the caged valley and chanted Pakistan Zindabad, Pakistan meri jan, and Allah o Akbar to express high spirits over the rare win.
Teri Jaan Meri Jaan, Pakistan, Pakistan!
— Asfandyar Bhittani (@AsfandBhittani) October 24, 2021
Celebrations at both sides of the Line of Control are a statement in themself. #Kashmir #PakvsIndia #MaukaMauka pic.twitter.com/QghMK0xC8O
Some of the video clips featured Kashmiris waving the Pakistani flags on the streets. The celebrations, studded with fireworks, showcased the loyalties and love of Kashmiris for Pakistan.
Meanwhile, the celebrations of Pakistani fans after their first World Cup victory over arch-rivals India is also a joy to watch. Firecrackers, bursts of gunfire have rung out across the South Asian country shortly after Pakistani Skipper and his partner sealed a crushing win in Dubai.
Kohli led Men in Blue went into the game with a 12-0 record in World Cups against Pakistan but Shaheens snapped that streak with a 10-wicket romp.
Azam scored a 52-ball 68 not out while Rizwan hit an undefeated 55-ball 79 comfortably chasing down their target of 152. The loss was also India's first 10-wicket defeat in Twenty20 cricket.
Pakistani currency saw minor adjustment against global currencies on April 19, 2024. US dollar was being quoted at 277.4 for buying and 280.4 for selling.
Euro comes down to 293 for buying and 296 for selling while British Pound stands at 342.25 for buying, and 345.65 for selling.
UAE Dirham AED was at 75.2 and Saudi Riyal's new rates was at 73.30.
Currency | Symbol | Buying | Selling |
US Dollar | USD | 277.4 | 280.4 |
Euro | EUR | 293 | 296 |
UK Pound Sterling | GBP | 342.25 | 345.65 |
U.A.E Dirham | AED | 75.2 | 75.9 |
Saudi Riyal | SAR | 73.3 | 74.05 |
Australian Dollar | AUD | 181 | 182.8 |
Bahrain Dinar | BHD | 740.09 | 748.09 |
Canadian Dollar | CAD | 201 | 203 |
China Yuan | CNY | 38.44 | 38.84 |
Danish Krone | DKK | 39.69 | 40.09 |
Hong Kong Dollar | HKD | 35.53 | 35.88 |
Indian Rupee | INR | 3.33 | 3.44 |
Japanese Yen | JPY | 1.86 | 1.94 |
Kuwaiti Dinar | KWD | 902.64 | 911.64 |
Malaysian Ringgit | MYR | 58.08 | 58.68 |
New Zealand Dollar | NZD | 164.22 | 166.22 |
Norwegians Krone | NOK | 25.31 | 25.61 |
Omani Riyal | OMR | 722.87 | 730.87 |
Qatari Riyal | QAR | 76.45 | 77.15 |
Singapore Dollar | SGD | 204.5 | 206.5 |
Swedish Korona | SEK | 25.31 | 25.61 |
Swiss Franc | CHF | 305.08 | 307.58 |
Thai Bhat | THB | 7.56 | 7.71 |
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