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Hong Kong residential fire claims 128 lives, scores injured

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A devastating fire in residential buildings in Hong Kong has claimed 128 lives, with local authorities reporting 79 injured and dozens still missing.

According to international media reports, the exact cause of the fire is yet to be determined. However, authorities said that polystyrene sheets and protective nets installed on the exterior windows of the buildings contributed to the rapid spread of the blaze.

Reports indicate that renovation and repair work was ongoing in the buildings prior to the fire. In connection with this, the Anti-Corruption Commission arrested eight individuals on suspicion of corruption, including a director of an engineering company.

Police are collecting evidence from inside the affected buildings, with officials stating that the investigation could take three to four weeks to complete.

The government has established temporary shelters and support centers for the affected families.

This fire has been described as the worst in Hong Kong’s 70-year history.

Death toll rises to 44 in massive fire at Hong Kong

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Hong Kong

At least 44 people have been killed after a massive fire broke out in a high-rise residential complex in northern Hong Kong, international media reported on Thursday.

According to reports, the blaze erupted in one of the multi-storey buildings of the large residential estate.

The Fire Department classified it as a Level 4 fire, indicating a major incident, and has been battling the flames for several hours.

Authorities confirmed that 29 people have been injured, while the dead include one firefighter. Several firefighters engaged in extinguishing the blaze were also hurt during the operation.

Officials said that 279 residents are currently unaccounted for, and many people are still believed to be trapped inside the building.

Rescue operations are ongoing, while approximately 700 residents have been moved to temporary shelters.

The residential complex consists of eight blocks, each 31 floors high, housing nearly 2,000 apartments with an estimated 5,000 residents.

The cause of the fire has not yet been determined, according to the news agency.

Pakistan beats South Africa by 5 wickets in Hong Kong Sixes QF

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HONG KONG: Pakistan registered a 5-wicket victory over South Africa in the second quarterfinal of the Hong Kong Sixes tournament.

Pakistan captain Abbas Afridi won the toss and opted to bowl first. South Africa posted 102 runs for the loss of 3 wickets in their allotted 6 overs.

Jork van scored 40 runs, while Abdullah Bayumi and captain Jordan Morris managed 1 run each. Balki Samjman and Yethan John remained unbeaten on 26 and 29 runs respectively. Mohammad Shehzad took 3 crucial wickets for Pakistan.

Chasing the target, Pakistan reached 105 for the loss of 1 wicket in just 3.5 overs to secure the win. Opener Abdul Samad played a spectacular innings, smashing six sixes in 10 balls to score 50 runs.

Wicketkeeper-batsman Khawaja Nafees contributed 36 runs, while captain Abbas Afridi added 12 runs off 2 balls, hitting 2 sixes.

Pakistan will advance to the semifinals following this convincing performance.

Pakistan down Kuwait in Hong Kong Sixes opener

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Pakistan

Pakistan made a winning start to the Hong Kong Sixes tournament by defeating Kuwait by four wickets in their opening match. Skipper Abbas Afridi won the toss and chose to bowl first.

Kuwait put up an impressive total of 123 for 2 in the allotted six overs. Opener Adnan Idrees scored 17, while Bilal Tahir contributed 24 runs. Meet Bhusur remained unbeaten on 41, and wicketkeeper-batter Usman Patel scored an unbeaten 31.

For Pakistan, Abbas Afridi and Muaz Sadaqat picked up one wicket each.

Pakistan chased down the target with one wicket down. Khawaja Nafeh remained not out on 25, while Shahid Aziz contributed an unbeaten 23. Mohammad Shehzad retired hurt after scoring 14, and Abdullah Samad was dismissed without scoring.

Captain Abbas Afridi was the star of the innings, smashing a blistering 55 runs off just 12 balls, including one four and eight sixes, earning him the Player of the Match award.

Kuwait’s lone wicket was taken by Muhammad Shafiq. Pakistan will face India later today in their second match of the tournament.