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  • Ducky Bhai says he’s not having kids for THIS reason

    Ducky Bhai says he’s not having kids for THIS reason

    Pakistani YouTuber and content creator Saad-ur-Rehman, popularly known as Ducky Bhai, has revealed that he has no plans to have children while pursuing his social media career.

    He recently appeared on a podcast on YouTube, where he answered several questions and shared insights about his personal life.

    Talking about parenthood, Ducky Bhai, who has been married to Aroob Jatoi for two years, said: “I have decided that I will not bring my children into the world during my social media career. The main reason is that I won’t be able to give time to my child alongside my career.”

    He further explained that most YouTubers in Pakistan have short-lived social media careers, but he has been in this field since 2017. “After retiring from this field, I will think about having children. I may stay in this field for another two to three years, but at some point, I will have to say goodbye to my YouTube career.”

    Discussing the trolling and criticism that come with social media fame, Ducky Bhai stated: “I would not like to bring my children on social media. Even if I keep my child away, people will still bring their pictures and videos online.”

    He also shared his thoughts on children growing up in the digital world, saying: “If a child enters social media at an early age, it greatly affects his future. He starts considering himself a social media star and may not focus on becoming what he truly should be.”

    Later in the interview, Ducky Bhai also discussed his income from YouTube. He admitted that he used to disclose his earnings but stopped due to concerns about the evil eye.

    “My income is very good, but now I don’t want to talk about it.” However, he gave a hint, saying: “I can’t buy a private jet, but I can buy any of the most expensive cars.”

    Talking about different income streams, he revealed: “I have multiple sources of income. We get money from brands, and ad revenue is also part of our earnings.” He also pointed out that TikTok live streamers often make more money and that most content creators earn roughly the same income.

  • BCCI announces Rs188 crore reward for Indian team after Champions Trophy win

    BCCI announces Rs188 crore reward for Indian team after Champions Trophy win

    The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a huge cash reward of ₹58 crore (around 188 crore Pakistani rupees) for the Indian cricket team following their impressive victory in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

    Under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma, India remained unbeaten throughout the tournament and secured the title with a comfortable win over New Zealand in the final.

    According to the BCCI’s official statement, the reward will be shared among the players, coaching staff, support staff, and the men’s selection committee, headed by Ajit Agarkar.

    “The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is happy to announce a cash reward of ₹58 crore for Team India after their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 victory. This financial reward is a way to recognize the efforts of the players, coaching staff, and selection committee,” the statement read.

    India dominated the tournament under Rohit Sharma’s leadership, winning four matches on their way to the final. They started their campaign with a six-wicket victory over Bangladesh, followed by another six-wicket win against Pakistan. In their next match, they defeated New Zealand by 44 runs before securing a four-wicket victory against Australia in the semi-final.

    BCCI President Roger Binny praised the team’s achievement, saying, “Winning back-to-back ICC titles is a great achievement, and this reward is a way to recognize the team’s hard work. The players and support staff put in a lot of effort behind the scenes. This was also our second ICC trophy in 2025, after the U19 Women’s World Cup win, showing the strong cricketing system we have in India.”

    BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia also congratulated the team, saying, “The BCCI is proud to reward the players and support staff for their dedication. India’s success in world cricket is a result of years of effort and planning. This win has proved why India is the top-ranked team in white-ball cricket, and we are confident they will continue to perform at the highest level. The players’ hard work has set new standards, and we believe Indian cricket will keep reaching new heights.”

  • ‘Have you not taken your medicine yet?’: Faisal Chaudhry’s on-air spat with Murtaza Solangi goes viral

    ‘Have you not taken your medicine yet?’: Faisal Chaudhry’s on-air spat with Murtaza Solangi goes viral

    Former premier Imran Khan’s lawyer, Faisal Chaudhry, and journalist Murtaza Solangi were engaging in light banter during a political talk show on Wednesday until the exchange took a heated turn when Faisal asked Murtaza, “Dawai nahi khai abhi aap ne? (Have you not taken your medicine yet?)”

    Moments before the two entered a heated debate, the talk show host, Kamran Shahid, told Chaudhry that during Imran Khan’s government, half of the cabinet used to call the then Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa “Baap” (father).

    In response, Chaudhry agreed with the host’s statement, saying, “I agree that they [cabinet members] had made such foolish remarks, which they shouldn’t have.”

    The host then directed a question to Solangi, former Caretaker Information Minister, asking whether he believed there was a lack of national leadership during the resurgence of terrorism in Pakistan.

    “The Army is providing leadership; however, it cannot provide political leadership. What must be done? The public says that the popular leader is Imran Khan, who is incarcerated, and his voice is not being heard. If he stands with the country against terrorism, does that not provide an advantage?” the host asked.

    Before answering, Solangi called out Chaudhry, saying, “Sab se ziyada chawwalain Faisal Chaudhry ke naye leader Imran Khan maarta tha. Unhon ne kaha tha ke sab se ziyada jamhori leader General Bajwa hain, ab wo kuch aur baatein karte hain.” (Faisal Chaudhry’s new leader, Imran Khan, used to make foolish remarks. He had said that General Bajwa was the most democratic leader, but now he says entirely different things.)

    He then added, “Imran Khan is a Taliban Khan. How can he fight against the Taliban…”

    Chaudhry chimed in, “Dawai nahi khai abhi aap ne? (Have you not taken your medicine yet?)” which prompted Solangi to make a personal jibe at Chaudhry. “I think you should continue taking your weight-loss medicine; it will benefit you,” Solangi mocked.

    Chaudhry then accused Solangi of being involved in the alleged “fraud” general election of 2024.
    Stating that he could not listen to Chaudhry’s rant, the ex-Minister left the show, despite the host urging him to stay.

    Earlier, Imran Khan’s lawyer had engaged in a heated exchange with Adiala Jail officials after being denied entry to the prison.

    In a video of the verbal altercation, the lawyer can be heard hurling abuse at Jail Assistant Superintendent Imran Riaz as he visited the prison to meet incarcerated Imran.

    “Why was I stopped… who dares not clear me?” Chaudhry asked the police officer, while the assistant superintendent was heard giving explanations to the lawyer.

    Following the altercation, Chaudhry registered a complaint against the jail administration at the Adiala Jail checkpost, maintaining that his “power of attorney” is attached to all cases of PTI founder Imran Khan. He added that the jail staff stopped him at the prison’s entrance and did not allow him to enter.

  • Aaqib Javed hints at possible changes to T20 squad against NZ

    Aaqib Javed hints at possible changes to T20 squad against NZ

    Pakistan cricket team interim head coach Aaqib Javed has stated that a bowler conceding four sixes is not a major concern and that fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi must continue improving his game to establish himself in international cricket.

    Speaking to the media in Auckland on Thursday, Javed emphasised the need for fast bowlers to keep enhancing their performances.

    “If Shaheen wants to prove himself in international cricket, he needs to do even better,” Javed said.

    He acknowledged that playing in New Zealand is challenging as the boundaries are small but expressed confidence in the Pakistan team’s ability to bounce back in the series.

    “If our batters score well at the top, we can win. The Pakistan team will make a comeback and can win the series,” he asserted.

    Javed also addressed concerns over Pakistan’s two consecutive losses in the T20I series against New Zealand, hinting at possible changes in the playing XI.

    “People are upset after losing two matches. We may make one or two changes in the third T20I,” he revealed.

    He also reflected on the debate surrounding Sarfaraz Ahmed’s captaincy, saying, “That discussion is four years old now. The T20 team that was performing well two years ago is no longer the same. Cricket has changed in these two years, and now teams are being built separately for T20Is.”

    Javed confirmed that Pakistan is also working on forming a specialised T20 squad.

    “We are trying to build a separate team for T20s. Strike rate holds great importance in this format,” he explained.

    Javed stressed that Pakistan’s primary focus is the upcoming Asia Cup and T20 World Cup, both of which will be played in India.

    “Big scores are made on Asian pitches. The conditions in South Africa, New Zealand, and Australia are tough, and playing there is not easy,” he noted.

    Referring to Pakistan’s recent series in Australia, he pointed out that high-scoring matches are uncommon in such conditions.

    “When young players play in difficult conditions, they gain confidence. The experience gained here will be very useful in Asian conditions,” he added.

    Javed concluded by expressing optimism about Pakistan’s squad, saying, “The real preparation is for the Asia Cup and World Cup. Once Saim Ayub and Fakhar Zaman join the team, it will become a strong unit.”

    Pakistan’s cricket team is currently in New Zealand, playing three ODIs and five T20 matches.

    Pakistan has already lost both matches of the T20 series.

  • Green Entertainment’s new drama Kuch Na Kehna brings power, love, and betrayal

    Green Entertainment’s new drama Kuch Na Kehna brings power, love, and betrayal

    Green Entertainment has been giving us all kinds of stories, breaking the mold every step of the way. It started strong with major hits, then came the family dramas, making sure there was something for everyone. 

    But alongside these, we also got fresh and unique narratives—22 Qadam, a story about women’s cricket, and more recently, DuniyaPur and Shark Tank Pakistan! And it doesn’t stop there. While we’re still hooked on Faraar, the new drama Kuch Na Kehna looks like it’s about to make it to your watchlist too.

    From the teasers, Kuch Na Kehna gives us everything—power struggles, politics, deception, and lies (of course!). But at its core, it’s about a love story brewing in a household where workers are treated as lesser humans, setting the stage for a gripping tale of hierarchy and hidden agendas.

    Naumaan Ijaz and Savera Nadeem step in as the ultimate power couple. He’s a seasoned politician, but it’s his wife who truly runs the show. She pulls the strings, and tells him what to do and what not—but is she his biggest supporter, or is she planning his downfall? The teasers drop some serious hints of betrayal, with Savera’s character making promises of both power and love to Syed Jibran’s character. 


    Then we have the young and hopelessly-in-love duo—Usama Khan and Maha Hasan. Usama’s character works for Naumaan Ijaz, and his daughter falls for him. Sounds familiar? Maybe. But let’s see if Kuch Na Kehna gives this classic formula a fresh twist!

    One teaser (totally filmy!) shows Usama’s character being dragged across the ground and held up by Naumaan Ijaz, facing brutal punishment—because how dare he romance his daughter? The rage, the humiliation, the power imbalance—it’s all there, making it clear that love alone won’t be enough to break through these rigid societal hierarchies. How far will he be pushed? Will Maha Hasan’s character fight for him, or will she have to bow down to her father’s authority? This intense clash of love and power, backed by a solid cast, has us hoping that the story won’t get lost in the usual dramatic tropes.

    Kuch Na Kehna starts today (March 19) on Green Entertainment at 8 PM. Tune in every Wednesday to follow the story.
    The drama is written and directed by Iqbal Hussain and produced by Multiverse Entertainment. The cast includes Naumaan Ijaz, Usama Khan, Savera Nadeem, Syed Jibran, Maha Hasan, Saleem Sheikh, and Natasha Ali.

  • IPL 2025 schedule: Complete list of matches, dates & venues

    IPL 2025 schedule: Complete list of matches, dates & venues

    The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will kick off on March 22, 2025, and run until May 25, 2025.

    The tournament features 10 teams, including defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rajasthan Royals, Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Titans, and Lucknow Super Giants.

    The opening match will see KKR face RCB at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on March 22. Over 65 days, a total of 74 matches will be played across 13 venues in India.

    Here is the complete match schedule for IPL 2025.

    The IPL 2025 will feature ten teams:

    • Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
    • Gujarat Titans (GT)
    • Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
    • Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
    • Mumbai Indians (MI)
    • Rajasthan Royals (RR)
    • Punjab Kings (PBKS)
    • Delhi Capitals (DC)
    • Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
    • Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

    Venues

    Matches will be held across 13 venues in India:

    • Ahmedabad: Narendra Modi Stadium
    • Bengaluru: M Chinnaswamy Stadium
    • Chennai: MA Chidambaram Stadium
    • Delhi: Arun Jaitley Stadium
    • Dharamsala: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium
    • Guwahati: Barsapara Stadium
    • Hyderabad: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium
    • Jaipur: Sawai Mansingh Stadium
    • Kolkata: Eden Gardens
    • Lucknow: BRSABV Ekana Stadium
    • Mullanpur: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium
    • Mumbai: Wankhede Stadium
    • Visakhapatnam: Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium
  • ‘I never found a man worthy of marriage’; Zeba Bakhtiar opens up about her life and career

    ‘I never found a man worthy of marriage’; Zeba Bakhtiar opens up about her life and career

    Former actress Zeba Bakhtiar has broken her silence on not getting married for the third time, saying that she has not found a person she considers worthy of marriage.

    In an interview with Dawn Icon magazine, Zeba Bakhtiar shared insights about her showbiz career, past marriages, raising her son, and health challenges.

    Reflecting on her time working in India, she revealed, “When I went to India to work, the Pakistani media and journalists propagated against me. News was spread that I would act in films there and shoot objectionable scenes.”

    Zeba Bakhtiar also admitted that she never planned to remain in showbiz long-term, saying, “I never thought I would continue acting forever, but once I entered showbiz, I planned to keep working.”

    For the first time, she disclosed that she was diagnosed with diabetes after the release of her first Bollywood film, Hina. “No one in my family had diabetes, so when I was diagnosed, I was very worried,” she said.

    Discussing societal expectations in Pakistan, she remarked, “There is a perception that heroines do not get married or have children. They are heroines only as long as they are unmarried.”

    She added, “I have seen many successful film heroines whose careers ended without marriage.”

    Talking about her past marriage to singer and actor Adnan Sami Khan, she shared, “We were friends. I did not expect that there would be problems between us after marriage.”

    She revealed that their marriage lasted only a year. “Right after marriage, my son Azan Sami Khan was born. After the divorce, I also fought a legal battle for his maintenance,” she stated.

    Zeba Bakhtiar emphasised that she never gave up her career, saying, “Even after the birth of my son, I did not leave showbiz and continued to work behind the camera.”

    When asked about remarriage, she clarified, “I will no longer say that I did not remarry for the sake of my son.” She explained, “The truth is that if I had found a good man worthy of marriage, I would have gotten married—but I never got such an opportunity.”

    Earlier, in a July 2024 interview with Amna Haider Isani, she disclosed that her marriage to Adnan Sami Khan was her second. “My first marriage happened 19 years ago before I entered showbiz,” she had said.

    She further stated, “My first marriage also ended in divorce after a year. After that, I entered showbiz and soon married singer Adnan Sami Khan for the second time, but that marriage also ended in divorce.”

  • Champions Trophy did NOT cause financial loss to PCB

    Champions Trophy did NOT cause financial loss to PCB

    The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reportedly not incurred any financial loss in hosting the Champions Trophy, as all tournament expenses were covered by the International Cricket Council (ICC).

    According to reports, the ICC allocated a budget of $70 million for the Champions Trophy, from which all expenditures were managed. The PCB received a $6 million hosting fee, a standard amount given to every host country. This fee is not used to cover any expenses, ensuring that the host nation benefits financially.

    Additionally, gate money from ticket sales will also go to the PCB, but the final amount is yet to be determined.

    Reports further revealed that the issue of hosting five matches in Dubai is still under discussion. Once all matters are settled, the PCB will have complete finances concerning its earnings from the event.

    Regarding stadium upgrades, the PCB itself recognised the need for improvements before hosting the Champions Trophy. Given that this is the first ICC event in Pakistan after 29 years, the board decided to upgrade the stadiums accordingly. The PCB Governing Board approved the budget for these upgrades, ensuring that facilities met international standards.

    With all financial aspects still being finalised, the PCB is expected to evaluate the overall financial impact of the tournament once all revenues and expenses are accounted for.

  • Danish Taimur clarifies controversial statement on multiple marriages

    Danish Taimur clarifies controversial statement on multiple marriages

    Renowned Pakistani actor and host Danish Taimur has addressed the controversy surrounding his statement on four marriages.

    He recently faced strong criticism over a remark made during his Ramadan transmission on a private TV channel. While discussing multiple marriages, his words sparked backlash on social media.

    During the conversation, Danish Taimur stated, “I have permission from God to have four marriages. I am not doing it ‘for now.’ That’s another matter.”

    The phrase “for now” led to speculation, with many assuming he was hinting at future marriages. As his remarks went viral, fans expressed their anger across various platforms.

    Following the criticism, Danish Taimur released a video message to clarify his statement.

    Addressing his fans, he said, “I know you’re all upset. Some think I disrespected my wife, Ayeza Khan, but that’s not the case at all.”

    He explained, “I love my wife very much. I often use the word ‘currently,’ which simply means I am not thinking about anything else at the moment. I always live in the present and don’t talk much about the future because, eventually, we will all die.”

    Admitting that his choice of words may have caused misunderstandings, he added, “I mistakenly used this word during my conversation with Maulana Sahib. If my words hurt anyone, I sincerely apologise from the bottom of my heart.”

    While Danish Taimur’s statement was under scrutiny, rumours also surfaced about alleged differences between him and Ayeza Khan. However, Ayeza Khan publicly supported her husband, commenting on his post, “I love you very much. May God always be with us.”

    Despite his explanation, fan reactions remained mixed—some appreciated his apology, while others urged him to be more mindful of his words in the future.

  • 15 Bangladeshi cricketers arrested in Malaysia

    15 Bangladeshi cricketers arrested in Malaysia

    15 Bangladeshi cricketers have been arrested in Malaysia after being denied entry into the country, foreign media reports have said. The players were reportedly travelling to Malaysia to participate in a tournament.

    However, Malaysian authorities discovered that the tournament in question did not exist, leading to the cricketers’ arrest. The operation was carried out by Malaysia’s Border Control and Protection Agency which detained the players on March 17 at Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

    The cricketers had claimed they were travelling for a tournament organized by the Penang Cricket Association, but investigations revealed that no such event was scheduled to be played. 

    According to media reports, the group stated that the tournament was set to take place between March 21 and 23, but authorities found no official schedule for such an event. Legal proceedings regarding the matter are currently underway.