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  • Mohammad Yousuf made a U-turn, joins Pakistan squad for New Zealand tour

    Mohammad Yousuf made a U-turn, joins Pakistan squad for New Zealand tour

    Former Test cricketer Mohammad Yousuf, recently appointed as the Pakistan cricket team’s batting consultant, initially withdrew from the New Zealand tour but later reversed his decision and confirmed his availability.

    According to reports, Yousuf initially informed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) that he would not be travelling with the team for personal reasons. However, just a few hours later, he confirmed his participation.

    He was uncertain about joining the team while his daughter was unwell. However, after receiving reassurance from doctors about her improving health, he decided to rejoin the squad. 

    He said in a statement, “Doctors have confirmed that my daughter is doing better, so I have decided to travel with the team. Representing Pakistan is a national duty, and I am committed to fulfilling it.”

    The PCB appointed Mohammad Yousuf as the team’s batting consultant for the New Zealand tour. However, reports revealed that Yousuf initially informed the board of his decision not to travel for personal reasons. The board has decided not to appoint a replacement for him.

    The Pakistan cricket team is set to depart for New Zealand on 12 March, where they will play five T20 Internationals and three One Day Internationals (ODIs).

    For the T20 series, Salman Ali Agha has been named the new captain, with Shadab Khan as vice-captain. Notably, Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam, and Naseem Shah have been dropped from the T20 squad.

    Similarly, the ODI squad has undergone six changes, with Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad Hasnain, and Usman Khan being left out.

    Earlier, following the ICC Champions Trophy, Aaqib Javed’s tenure as interim head coach was set to expire. However, the PCB extended his contract by three months. Due to the national team’s poor performance, Shahid Aslam was removed from his role, and Mohammad Yousuf was appointed as the new batting coach.

    The PCB confirmed that Aaqib Javed will continue as interim head coach for the New Zealand tour, with an extension until a permanent head coach is appointed.

    The team’s support staff for the New Zealand tour includes Naveed Akram Cheema (Team Manager), Aaqib Javed (Interim Head Coach), Azhar Mahmood (Assistant Coach), Mohammad Yousuf (Batting Coach), Mohammad Masroor (Fielding Coach), Cliff Deacon (Physiotherapist), Drex Simon (Strength and Conditioning Coach), Talha Butt (Analyst), Irtiza Kamil (Security Manager), Dr. Wajid Ali Rafi (Team Doctor), Syed Naeem Ahmed (Media and Digital Manager), and Sergio Basil Mullins (Masseur).

    With Yousuf confirming his availability, the Pakistan team heads to New Zealand with a complete coaching and support staff lineup.

  • Pakistani tennis star Talha Waheed enters Guinness World Records

    Pakistani tennis star Talha Waheed enters Guinness World Records

    Pakistan’s senior tennis player Talha Waheed has made history by setting a new Guinness World Record for the most successful tennis serves in one minute, marking a proud moment for Pakistan.

    Previously, this record was held by American player John Perry, who achieved 42 successful serves in a minute in 2019.

    Talha Waheed is one of the most prominent senior tennis players in Pakistan. He has won several national titles in the 35+, 40+, and 45+ doubles categories and has also represented Pakistan at the international level.

    He has participated in International Tennis Federation (ITF) Senior World Ranking Tournaments, achieving his best global ranking of 144 in the 40+ doubles category.

    Pakistan has celebrated Talha’s incredible achievement. President of the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF), Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, Secretary General Colonel Ziauddin Tufail, along with other officials and fellow players, have hailed this success as a significant milestone for Pakistan’s tennis scene.

    Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi stated that his accomplishment is extraordinary, saying, “Securing a place in the Guinness Book of World Records is no easy task. This achievement will serve as a major inspiration for young tennis players and contribute to the growth of the sport in Pakistan.”

    Other PTF officials also lauded him for his historic achievement, extending their best wishes for his future endeavours. They expressed, “This milestone is a proud moment for Pakistan and will further aid in the development and promotion of tennis in the country.”

    Talha Waheed set his sights on breaking the Guinness World Record after discovering John Perry’s 2019 achievement of 42 successful serves.

    To achieve this goal, he underwent rigorous training for three months, focusing on every technical aspect of his game. On 8 November 2024, in Lahore, he officially attempted to break the record under the guidelines set by Guinness World Records.

    His hard work and determination bore fruit on 10 March 2025, when Guinness World Records officially recognised his achievement, declaring him a world record holder.

  • Over 400 passengers taken hostage as terrorists attack Peshawar-bound train in Balochistan

    Over 400 passengers taken hostage as terrorists attack Peshawar-bound train in Balochistan

    A train carrying over 400 passengers was hijacked on Tuesday by terrorists in the Bolan area of Balochistan.

    Amid conflicting reports on which terror group the attackers belonged to, a clearance operation was launched by security agencies to free the hostages which include dozens of women and children.

    As per the details of the attack, militants wounded the driver and took control of the Peshawar-bound Jaffar Express from Quetta as it was crossing the Peru Kanri area of Kach district.

    The attackers, reports said, blew up the railway track and later opened fire on the train. A heavy exchange of fire between the militants and security personnel, allegedly aboard the train, was also reported.

    While there hasn’t been an official confirmation on the presence of security personnel aboard the train, security sources told The Current that despite the extremely difficult terrain, law enforcement had reached the scene and a clearance operation had been initiated against the attackers “who are in contact with their foreign facilitators”.

    The operation, they said, would continue till all terrorists were eliminated.

    Meanwhile, the provincial government has imposed an emergency at local hospitals and said that all resources were being utilised to deal with the situation.

    A relief train and contingents of security forces were also dispatched to the site, reports said.

  • Sheikh Waqas Akram sends Rs1 billion legal notice to Fawad Chaudhry

    Sheikh Waqas Akram sends Rs1 billion legal notice to Fawad Chaudhry

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Central Information Secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram has served a legal notice of one billion rupees in defamation to former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry over false, frivolous and derogatory statements.

    PTI’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle posted the notice on Monday. The notice demands that the former federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry issue a public apology within 14 days. Failure to do so will result in legal action being initiated against him.

    In February 2025, Chaudhry launched a scathing attack against PTI leaders, including Raoof Hassan and Akram, after the party issued a statement condemning his violent altercation with lawyer Shoaib Shaheen outside Adiala Jail Rawalpindi on February 15.

    Chaudhry wrote that Akram started his career as a courier. “Now, he is enjoying luxury at the expense of PTI’s funding and the provincial budget,” Chaudhry alleged in a post on X.

    He went on to write a series of allegations against PTI’s political committee, saying that it was involved in the embezzlement of public funds. 

    “The majority of members in PTI’s political committee […] have embezzled millions in party funds. They refuse to be held accountable for funds collected in the name of Imran Khan [PTI founder] and party workers,” Chaudhry alleged.

    According to the notice, Chaudhry used his official social media accounts, including X and various YouTube channels, to level unfounded allegations against Akram. Chaudhry’s statements accused Akram of conspiring against PTI, causing political harm, and being involved in corruption worth billions.

    The notice claims that former PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry made false, baseless, and defamatory statements that were broadcasted on media against Akram, damaging the latter’s political reputation and affecting his public standing.

    “That pursuant to your insinuating and insulting statements on media, the fame and reputation of my client in the eyes of family members, friends, colleagues, politicians, political workers, members of PTI, acquaintances, and general public nationally and internationally has been tarnished smeared and sullied. You deliberately and willfully tried to impair the reputable image of my client for undue gains without any cogent, convincing and strong evidence of the alleged defamatory and derogatory statements published/posted on media,” the notice read.

    “….Your (Fawad Chaudhry’s) false and defamatory statements were also published in all print media, including the Current, Dawn, ARY News (website), the Urdu Point, AAJ News, Nawaiwaqt and a number of other newspapers,” the notice further noted.

    As per the notice, failure to tender an unconditional apology to Akram or inability to pay one billion rupees as damages within the stipulated time, the PTI Central Information Secretary would be at liberty to initiate legal proceedings against Chaudhry.

  • UBL Completes Acquisition of Silkbank – Expands Leadership in Pakistan’s Banking Sector

    UBL Completes Acquisition of Silkbank – Expands Leadership in Pakistan’s Banking Sector

    United Bank Limited (UBL) is pleased to announce the successful amalgamation of Silkbank Limited (SBL) with and into UBL, that has come into effect from 11th March 2025, marking a pivotal step in its journey as Pakistan’s premier financial institution.

    The Scheme of Amalgamation of SBL with and into UBL has been sanctioned by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) through its Sanction Order dated 10th March 2025, under the provisions of Section 48 of the Banking Companies Ordinance 1962 (BCO).


    For now, no changes will be made to the banking services of former SBL customers who will be able to conduct their banking transactions as usual from their respective branches without any interruption.

    However, once the full integration is complete former SBL customers will gain direct access to UBL’s extensive network of branches and ATMs alongside enhanced portfolio of products and services and advanced digital banking solutions.

  • Former cricketer Basit Ali’s mother passes away

    Former cricketer Basit Ali’s mother passes away

    Former Pakistan Test cricketer Basit Ali’s mother has passed away.

    The family will soon announce the details of her funeral and burial arrangements.

    Cricket fans and the cricketing community are expressing condolences to Basit Ali during this difficult time.

    PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has extended his condolences to Basit Ali and his family. He prayed for strength for the bereaved family and that Allah grants the departed soul a place in eternal peace.

    Basit Ali represented Pakistan from 1993 to 1996, playing 19 Test matches and 50 One Day Internationals (ODIs). He scored one century and five half-centuries in Test cricket, while in ODIs, he registered one century and nine half-centuries.

  • Falak Shabir’s ‘wife’ changed by Google

    Falak Shabir’s ‘wife’ changed by Google

    Google, the world’s leading search engine, has made an amusing mistake by incorrectly naming singer Falak Shabir’s wife in its search results, sparking reactions across social media.

    Falak Shabir is known to have a deep love for his wife, renowned actress Sarah Khan.

    The couple, who married in 2020, share a daughter named Alyana. Falak often expresses his affection by gifting Sarah a red rose every day, a gesture adored by fans. Recently, he even fulfilled one of her dreams by gifting her a farmhouse.

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    However, a recent Google search for Falak Shabir’s wife has confused fans, as the results mistakenly display two different women.

    Social media users were quick to spot the blunder, with many jokingly suggesting that Falak might sue Google upon discovering the mix-up. Others humorously remarked that even Google seems jealous of Sarah Khan.

  • ‘I am that light’; Nadia Hussain’s cryptic post after husband’s arrest in Rs 540 million fraud case

    ‘I am that light’; Nadia Hussain’s cryptic post after husband’s arrest in Rs 540 million fraud case

    Pakistani actress and model Nadia Hussain has shared a cryptic post on social media following the arrest of her husband, Atif Ahmed Khan, in a high-profile Rs 540 million fraud case.

    Taking to Instagram Stories, the popular model posted a selfie with a thought-provoking caption: “Light shines brighter in darkness, and I am that light.”

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    Her post comes just two days after the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Corporate Crime Circle arrested Atif Ahmed Khan at their residence in Karachi’s Defence Phase 6. The following day, a judicial court in Karachi granted the FIA a five-day physical remand of Khan for further investigation.

    While Nadia Hussain has not directly commented on her husband’s legal troubles, her social media activity has fueled speculation among fans.

  • Yuzvendra Chahal’s wife restores Instagram photos after he is spotted with RJ Mahvash

    Yuzvendra Chahal’s wife restores Instagram photos after he is spotted with RJ Mahvash

    Choreographer and social media influencer Dhanashree Verma has restored several Instagram pictures with her husband, Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal, hours after he was seen celebrating India’s Champions Trophy 2025 win in Dubai with radio jockey RJ Mahvash.

    Dhanashree and Chahal, who got married in 2020, have been facing rumours of a split for some time. In 2024, Dhanashree archived all photos with Chahal, including their wedding pictures, which fueled speculation about problems in their relationship. However, on Monday, she unarchived the posts, including those taken on their wedding and during brand collaborations, making fans wonder if the two were reconciling. 

    Some believed this could mean a possible reconciliation, while others questioned her decision. One follower asked, “Why unarchive all the pics again,” while others speculated that she may have reacted to Chahal’s recent outing with RJ Mahvash.

    Despite the social media activity, reports suggest that Chahal and Dhanashree are finalizing their divorce by mutual consent. Chahal’s lawyer, Nitin K Gupta, confirmed that a divorce petition has already been filed in the Family Court in Bandra, though the case is still ongoing.

    Dhanashree also posted a cryptic Instagram story earlier, hinting that women are often blamed during separations. 

    While neither Dhanashree nor Chahal have made any official statements about their relationship, the timing of her restored Instagram pictures has raised many questions. Their marriage and rumoured separation have remained in the public eye, and this latest move has only added to the intrigue.

  • NADRA launches Pakistan’s first-ever digital ID card

    NADRA launches Pakistan’s first-ever digital ID card

    The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) marked its 25th anniversary by introducing Pakistan’s first-ever Dematerialized (Digital) ID Card.

    A grand ceremony was held at the NADRA headquarters, where congratulatory messages from President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif were read out.

    President Asif Ali Zardari lauded NADRA’s efforts, stating, “NADRA’s services in providing citizens with legal and secure identification are commendable. It is strengthening the bond of trust between the state and the people.”

    He further urged NADRA to enhance its performance by expanding the use of modern technology, saying, “NADRA should further broaden its technological advancements to improve efficiency.”

    Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in his message, emphasized the role of technology in economic progress, remarking, “NADRA’s expertise in technology will play a fundamental role in the country’s economic development.”

    Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, while speaking at the event, described the Dematerialized ID Card as a significant step toward digital identification.

    “The Dematerialized ID Card is a crucial move towards digital identity,” he said, adding that “A digital verification system will soon be introduced, and an integrated system for verifying Dematerialized ID Cards is also being developed”.

    Zahid Ahsan, NADRA’s founding chairman, attended the Silver Jubilee event as the guest of honour.

    The launch of Dematerialized ID Cards marks a new era for Pakistan’s digital identity system, reflecting NADRA’s commitment to innovation and technological progress.