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  • Abrar-ul-Haq drops fiery anthem ‘Hum Sache Pakistani’ in response to Indian attack

    Abrar-ul-Haq drops fiery anthem ‘Hum Sache Pakistani’ in response to Indian attack

    Renowned singer and musician Abrar-ul-Haq has released a powerful new anthem, Hum Sache Pakistani, as a tribute to Pakistan’s successful response to India’s military Operation Sindoor following the April 22 Pahalgam attack.

    His latest anthem, released on May 12 via his official YouTube channel, has already garnered over 65,000 views and is receiving an overwhelmingly positive response from social media users.

    The anthem directly addresses Indian aggression and celebrates the courage of Pakistan’s armed forces. One line in particular, “Sheeron ki aik hi dhaar mein, Sindoor gaya tera bhaar mein,” is going viral for its bold and poetic message. Listeners have called it a morale booster and a tribute to the resilience of the Pakistani nation.

    Social media is buzzing with admiration, and the song is being widely shared by fans, celebrities, and even political figures. Abrar-ul-Haq also takes a moment in the anthem to honour Pakistan’s three armed forces.

  • PCB to remove Champions Cup mentors

    PCB to remove Champions Cup mentors

    The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to part ways with five former cricketers who were serving as mentors in domestic cricket.

    According to reports, Shoaib Malik, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Misbah-ul-Haq, Waqar Younis, and Saqlain Mushtaq have been relieved of their mentoring duties following a performance review.

    The decision comes as part of the PCB’s broader efforts to overhaul its cricketing structure. Reports indicate that while these former stars will no longer serve as domestic team mentors, discussions are underway to assign important roles to former captains Sarfaraz Ahmed and Misbah-ul-Haq within the PCB.

    However, no official announcement has yet been made regarding their new positions.

    This move coincides with other significant developments at the board. The Chairman of the PCB, Mohsin Naqvi, has confirmed Mike Hesson as the new white-ball head coach of the national side, while former fast bowler Aqib Javed has been appointed Director of High Performance.

    In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Naqvi stated, “I’m pleased to announce that former New Zealand cricketer and seasoned coach Mike Hesson will be joining the Pakistan Cricket Team as White Ball Head Coach starting May 26.”

    In a follow-up tweet, he added, “To strengthen our cricket infrastructure, Aqib Javed joins us as Director of High Performance, complementing Mike Hesson’s appointment as White-ball Head Coach. Together, they will play a pivotal role in the evolution and success of Pakistan Cricket.”

    Hesson, known for his calm leadership and sharp tactical mind, was chosen after evaluating multiple applications. His experience, including coaching New Zealand and, most recently, leading Islamabad United to the PSL 9 title, made him the top choice to guide Pakistan’s limited-overs sides.

    On the other hand, Aqib Javed, who served briefly as interim coach after Gary Kirsten’s resignation, reportedly showed no interest in extending his coaching role. His new position will focus on strengthening domestic cricket and player development.

    Saqlain Mushtaq, one of those released from mentoring duties, is now expected to return to the national setup, this time as the bowling coach. His reappointment reflects the PCB’s strategy of bringing experienced names back into more specialised roles.

  • Couple and two children brutally murdered in Kotri over love marriage

    Couple and two children brutally murdered in Kotri over love marriage

    A horrifying incident has shaken the city of Kotri in Sindh, where a couple and their two young children were found murdered in their home. The bodies, discovered four days after the killings, bore multiple stab wounds, police sources told Dawn News.

    The victims were identified as 40-year-old Imran Ari, his 35-year-old wife Aliya, and their two sons,10-year-old Zeeshan and five-year-old Salman. The couple had married for love in 2016. 

    Police believe Aliya’s brothers had previously attacked them. Fearing further violence, the family had relocated to a different area.

    Rescue teams and police shifted the bodies to an Edhi morgue. They will be handed over to relatives after legal formalities are completed.

    Originally from Balochistan, the family had faced opposition from their relatives upon marrying each other, and initial investigations suggest the murders stemmed from a longstanding family feud. 

    Police also revealed that a young girl was abducted from the house during the attack, and a search operation is currently underway to locate her.

  • ‘Credibility crashing faster than a Rafale’, Indian journalist loses it against Pakistanis on tv show

    ‘Credibility crashing faster than a Rafale’, Indian journalist loses it against Pakistanis on tv show

    British journalist and media personality Piers Morgan invited former Foreign Minister of Pakistan Hina Rabbani Khar, Indian journalist Barkha Dutt, podcaster Shehzad Ghias Shaikh from The Pakistan Experience, and Indian YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia to his show Piers Morgan Uncensored. 

    The show was aired last night and quickly notched up hundreds of thousands of views. 

    The discussion was overwhelmingly one-sided from the beginning, with Morgan, along with the Indian representatives, launching into a tirade against Khar and Shaikh. 

    Despite India’s failure to provide any conclusive evidence linking Pakistan to the April 22 Pahalgam attack, and India’s use of the accusations to justify recent aggression in Pakistan which resulted in the death of civilians, the discussion was heavily framed around a Westernised portrayal of Pakistan solely as a terrorist state, without acknowledging similar elements or actions within India.

    Neitzans also commented on Barkha Dutt’s expressions throughout the show, which, in Khar’s words, were “theatrics”, as she continued to switch from dramatic eye-rolls to scoffing and constant interruption of the Pakistani speakers.

    “Nothing has gone down faster than a Rafale, except Barkha Dutt’s credibility,” Ghias said at one point, highlighting the misinformation she spread during the Pak-India escalation as a journalist, and jogging her memory of previously condemning Modi’s extremism in India to now becoming his government’s mouthpiece.

    Similar dramatic reactions came from the young Indian YouTuber, also known as Beer Biceps, who appeared on the show with large printed pictures of Al Qaeda’s founder Osama Bin Laden, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, and a photo that India claims is of US-designated terrorist Hafiz Abdul Rauf – a claim Pakistan has denied, stating the image is misidentified.

    Ghias laughed it off: “I’ve now figured out why he’s called Beer Biceps – because what he said sounds like the most drunk sh*t I’ve heard in my life.”

  • Bollywood’s digital purge: Pakistani celebs vanish from posters, but not from memory

    Bollywood’s digital purge: Pakistani celebs vanish from posters, but not from memory

    Despite a ceasefire, the divide between India and Pakistan is widening now surfacing not just in politics, but across streaming platforms and film posters. From Mawra Hocane to Mahira Khan and Fawad Khan, top Pakistani stars are being digitally erased from iconic Bollywood visuals. Their faces may be gone, but their unforgettable performances continue to live on.

    Actress Mawra Hocane has been removed from Sanam Teri Kasam posters on Spotify and YouTube Music even as the 2016 romantic drama enjoys renewed popularity.

    This digital erasure comes after Hocane’s public condemnation of Indian  military’s Operation Sindoor, which targeted areas in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir in response to the Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 civilians dead.

    On May 7, 2025, Hocane’s viral statement criticizing the airstrikes reignited fierce debate about nationalism, art, and accountability. But the backlash didn’t stop there.

    Her co-star from Sanam Teri Kasam, Harshvardhan Rane, lashed out on Instagram, calling her comments “derogatory” and “hateful.” He publicly announced that he would not return for a potential sequel if Hocane were involved emphasizing his pride in India and his refusal to compromise on “values.”

    Never one to stay silent, Hocane clapped back in a fiery Instagram story, accusing Rane of turning cross-border conflict into a PR stunt for “personal gain.” She called his stance “performative,” and his refusal to return “a strategy for attention.”

    Rane responded calmly, claiming he never disrespected her or attacked her dignity, but likened her removal from the sequel to an Indian farmer “weeding out unwanted elements” a comment many saw as a thinly veiled jab.

    Mahira Khan, who starred alongside Shah Rukh Khan in Raees, has disappeared from the film’s YouTube cover image. Fawad Khan, too, has been scrubbed from the posters of Kapoor & Sons.

  • Must Watch: Chinese media’s videos about Pakistan victory are FIRE

    Must Watch: Chinese media’s videos about Pakistan victory are FIRE

    During the recent clash between nuclear-armed neighbours Pakistan and India, not only were world leaders watching closely, but netizens around the globe were also locked in. As tensions between the two countries reached a boiling point, Chinese support for Pakistan wasn’t just seen on the diplomatic front but also online. 

    Chinese social media users, especially meme creators, jumped into the digital battlefield and began trolling India with hilarious, fiery content. 

    China, being Pakistan’s strong and trusted ally, stood like a steel wall during this tense time. Alongside this political support, Chinese memers also joined hands with Pakistanis in the online “meme war”, mocking India’s military failures and celebrating Pakistan’s strong response.

    Three Indian Rafales were reportedly downed by a Chinese-made Pakistani J-10 fighter jet, giving Beijing an extra reason to celebrate.

    After this, the Chinese internet quickly flooded with funny videos and memes mocking India’s military setbacks during what many are calling the biggest air battle in modern history. The content included jokes about the destroyed S-400 missile defence system, the Rafale jets shot down by Pakistan, and even an AI-generated video of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi holding a broken Rafale at a fashion show.

    In another AI-generated clip, a Chinese panda is seen training Pakistani markhors, symbolizing the strong China-Pakistan alliance in a light-hearted way.

    Another TikTok video by four Chinese content creators went viral on social media. The video shows the memers dressed in Indian-style clothes, dancing to a funny version of the Indian Punjabi hit Tunak Tunak. 

    While dancing, they act out India’s failed claims and the loss of their Rafale jets. The video is mocking how Pakistan Air Force shot down multiple Indian aircraft, including the modern French-made Rafale fighter jet, a big moment that even caught China’s attention.

  • Pakistani ex-diplomat defends Indian Foreign Secretary from BJP trolls

    Pakistani ex-diplomat defends Indian Foreign Secretary from BJP trolls

    Former Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Jalil Abbas Jilani, has come out in support of Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, after the latter and his family were targeted by right-wing trolls following the ceasefire announcement between Pakistan and India on May 10.

    Vikram’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle, which had been active since before he assumed office as Foreign Secretary in 2024, was withheld shortly after India’s right-wing began trolling him. They also reshared old tweets featuring his family and subjected them to online abuse.

    Right-wing groups labelled Misri a “traitor”, “coward”, and “anti-India”, accusing him of undermining national integrity after India agreed to a ceasefire with Pakistan.

    Terming the trolling campaign “painful”, Jilani wrote in a post on his X account on Monday: “The present campaign against him is painful and needs to be condemned.”

    Describing Misri’s character, the former Pakistani foreign minister wrote: “I have known FS @VikramMisri for a long time. He is an outstanding diplomat, a decent human being, and well-respected around the globe.”

    Misri joined the Foreign Service in 1989 and has previously served as India’s Ambassador to China and as Deputy National Security Adviser. Since May 7, when India launched missile strikes against Pakistan and the latter responded, Misri has been communicating Indian military developments to both domestic and international media.

    The right-wing campaign extended to Misri’s daughter, Didon Misri, who is based in London and works at the global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills. She was subjected to derogatory abuse, with trolls attacking her alleged legal support for Rohingya refugees.

    However, according to her professional profile, Didon Misri specialises in investment treaties and international commercial arbitration.

    India’s leading English-language daily, citing individuals familiar with her professional background, reported that Didon briefly interned with the UN High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) in Myanmar during her law school years in India. Her role involved providing research support on various international humanitarian issues, including the matter of Rohingya refugees.

    On Sunday, the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) Association expressed solidarity with Misri. “The IAS Association stands in solidarity with Shri Vikram Misri, Foreign Secretary, & his family. Unwarranted personal attacks on civil servants performing their duties with integrity are deeply regrettable. We reaffirm our commitment to uphold the dignity of public service,” the Association stated in a post on X.

  • Mike Henson is Pakistan’s new white-ball coach

    Mike Henson is Pakistan’s new white-ball coach

    The Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Mohsin Naqvi, has confirmed Mike Hesson as the new white-ball head coach, while Aqib Javed will lead the High Performance setup.

    The dual appointments are in line with the PCB’s commitment to revamping its cricket infrastructure and building a more consistent, high-performing national setup ahead of key tournaments.

    Taking to the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Mohsin Naqvi wrote: “I’m pleased to announce that former New Zealand cricketer and seasoned coach Mike Hesson will be joining the Pakistan Cricket Team as White Ball Head Coach starting May 26.”

    In a follow-up post, he added: “To strengthen our cricket infrastructure, Aqib Javed joins us as Director of High Performance, complementing Mike Hesson’s appointment as White-ball Head Coach. Together, they will play a pivotal role in the evolution and success of Pakistan Cricket.”

    Naqvi said Hesson was selected after reviewing numerous applications, and that his international experience makes him the ideal candidate to lead Pakistan’s limited-overs sides.

    A former head coach of New Zealand, Hesson is widely respected for his tactical insight and calm leadership. He has also served as Director of Cricket for the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore. Most recently, he guided Islamabad United to the title in PSL Season 9, making an immediate impact in his first year in the league.

    His appointment comes at a transitional time for Pakistan cricket. After Gary Kirsten’s resignation, former fast bowler Aqib Javed served as interim coach until February 2025. However, Javed showed no interest in extending his coaching contract, paving the way for his new role, where he will focus on player development and the domestic structure.

    Meanwhile, former head coach Saqlain Mushtaq, who was also in contention for the top job, is now expected to return to the national side as bowling coach.

  • Two suspected suicides reported

    Two suspected suicides reported

    Karachi witnessed two tragic incidents in a single day, when two young individuals were found dead under circumstances suggestive of suicide.

    North Karachi Incident

    A 22-year-old man named Mudassir, son of Abdul Hameed, was found dead in his home in Sector 5M of North Karachi. According to SHO Muhammad Nasir Khan of Bilal Colony Police Station, Mudassir had gone upstairs in his house around 10 a.m. and was later discovered hanging from a ceiling fan with a rope. His family found him around 2 p.m.

    Mudassir was employed at a private clinic. His body was shifted to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital for legal procedures. Police have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of death.

    Korangi Incident

    In a separate case, 22-year-old Muskan was found dead in her home on Street No. 12 in Zia Colony, Korangi. Her body was transported to Jinnah Hospital for formal procedures.

    Initial police findings suggest that Muskan may have died by suicide, possibly due to domestic disputes. Authorities are continuing investigations and have contacted her family for further information.

  • Former WWE wrestler Sabu passes away at 60

    Former WWE wrestler Sabu passes away at 60

    Former WWE and hardcore wrestling legend Sabu has passed away at the age of 60.

    According to media reports, the American wrestler, whose real name was Terrence Brunk, died on May 11, 2025. The cause of death has not yet been disclosed.

    Sabu was renowned for his fearless, high-risk wrestling style, earning a lasting legacy as one of the pioneers of hardcore wrestling. He officially retired just last month, with his final match taking place on April 18 2025.

    Over the course of his career, Sabu competed in several major wrestling promotions, including WWE in 1993, the United States Wrestling Association, New Japan Pro Wrestling, World Championship Wrestling, and others.

    His passing marks a significant loss for the wrestling community, with fans and fellow wrestlers mourning the death of a true icon of the sport.

    Sabu’s death adds to a list of heartbreaking losses the wrestling community has suffered in recent years. In August 2023, Bray Wyatt (real name Windham Rotunda), a creative mind and fan-favorite in WWE, died unexpectedly at just 36 due to heart complications, leaving the industry in shock.

    Jay Briscoe, one half of the legendary Briscoe Brothers tag team in Ring of Honor, tragically lost his life in a car accident in January 2023 at the age of 38, just days after winning the tag team titles with his brother. Shad Gaspard, known for his time in WWE as part of the Cryme Tyme duo, drowned in 2020 while saving his son from a strong current at a beach in California—his final act remembered as one of heroism.

    Sara Lee, the winner of WWE’s reality competition Tough Enough in 2015, passed away suddenly in 2022 at the age of 30, leaving behind three young children. And Darren Drozdov, who had been paralyzed from an in-ring accident in 1999, passed away in June 2023 at 54, remembered for his resilience and positive spirit despite his life-changing injury.