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  • English politicians call on team to boycott match against Afghanistan in Champions Trophy

    English politicians call on team to boycott match against Afghanistan in Champions Trophy

    English politicians have called for a boycott of the country’s match against Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy 2025.

    More than 160 Members of Parliament (MPs), including former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and Reform leader Nigel Farage, have written to the English Cricket Board (ECB), stating: “The ECB should refuse to play the group match against Afghanistan on February 26. A boycott of the match with Afghanistan would be a clear message of intolerance against oppression. We urge the ECB to send a strong message of solidarity with Afghan women.”

    On the other hand, the English Cricket Board is of the opinion that it cannot unilaterally decide to boycott the match against Afghanistan.

    ECB Chief Executive Richard Gould said, “The England and Wales Cricket Board strongly condemns the Taliban’s treatment of women. Cricket is a source of hope for many Afghans and displaced Afghans. We will support a joint decision with all member countries.”

    The ECB will continue its policy of not scheduling bilateral matches against Afghanistan, but they haven’t decided if they will boycott matches.

    Individual cricket boards organize bilateral matches, but the ICC manages tournaments like the Champions Trophy. Since Afghanistan is allowed to participate by the ICC, England is expected to play against them as planned.

    Australia has cancelled several men’s series against Afghanistan in recent years because of the Taliban regime’s restrictions on women.

    However, they still played against Afghanistan in the 2023 World Cup and the 2024 T20 World Cup.

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  • German official found dead in Islamabad

    German official found dead in Islamabad


    Islamabad police on Monday found the body of a German diplomat in his apartment located inside the Diplomatic Enclave.  


    The deceased diplomat has been identified as Thomas Fielder, the Second Secretary at the German Embassy in Islamabad.


    As per the details, the police said that Fielder’s body was recovered by German Embassy staff after they broke into his apartment and found him lying there unresponsive. The diplomat was away from work for two days. 


    The embassy staff immediately called the police, and the concerned authorities shifted the body to the hospital for an autopsy. The actual cause of the death will only be ascertained by the postmortem result. 


    However, initial investigations revealed that the diplomat had a history of cardiac problems. He suffered a minor heart attack in the past, and it could potentially be a contributing factor.
    The German Embassy has been formally informed of the incident.

    Furthermore, a probe is underway to clearly establish the circumstances surrounding the Second Secretary’s death.

  • I’m chilling’: YouTuber Luke Damant laughs off fake death rumours

    I’m chilling’: YouTuber Luke Damant laughs off fake death rumours


    Online death rumours often target celebrities. In the past such famous A-listers as Johnny Depp, Brad Pitt and Charlize Theron have been victims of the online fake death rumours mill. 

    Imagine being declared dead online, and laughing it off. That’s exactly what Australian YouTuber Luke  Damant did when fake death rumors about him spread across the internet.

    The YouTuber, known for his adventurous travel vlogs and love for cheese parathas, recently became the subject of an unfounded rumor saying that he had passed away in Jalalabad, Afghanistan. 


    In his post, Damant jokingly wrote an obituary about his fake death, saying he turned into a cheese paratha while trying to break a Guinness World Record. 


     “Authorities are still trying to figure out how a man can possibly turn into a cheese paratha, but it is believed that the old saying is true…”  


    He expressed his disbelief over the rumors, saying he couldn’t believe people thought he was dead. 


    “I can’t believe I have to make this post. Guys, I’m f**ng chilling! I’ve been saying for years that the media fakes news, and now, hundreds of thousands of people think I’m dead in a single day,” Luke Damant said.


    While he joked about the viral fake death news, Damant made it clear that he had nothing to do with the rumors. “As much as I’d love to take credit for this genius marketing, I have to call it off. It’s gotten out of hand.”


    The mock obituary humorously detailed how Luke had tragically ‘had his last paratha’  while attempting to break a Guinness World Record for the most cheese parathas eaten in one hour.


     “ After a strong start, getting to 14 within the first 30 minutes of the challenge. It was at number 15, where Luke didn’t chew his paratha, swallowed, and after a 30 second struggle, he magically turned into one,” Luke humourously wrote. 


    Despite the silly rumors, Luke Damant stays positive and keeps traveling, sharing his exciting adventures with his fans.

  • Hitman kills Lahore man for Umrah tickets

    Hitman kills Lahore man for Umrah tickets


    Lahore police have arrested a young hitman accused of killing another man on January 1 in exchange for two Umrah tickets and a motorcycle.


    The youth hired to kill the man was identified as Usman. As per the police, he was allegedly hired by Imtiaz, deceased Muhammad Riaz’s brother-in-law, over a property dispute.


    A police official informed the media that Imtiaz had a disagreement with his wife, which prompted him to hire a hitman to get her brother-in-law killed. 


    Previously, Imtiaz had transferred his house to his wife’s name, but after a domestic dispute, he demanded it back. 


    However, his wife refused to give it back, stating that she needed to consult her brother Riaz before making any decision. This aggravated the situation and led to a heated argument.


    Provoked by the heated exchanges, Imtiaz’s wife left his home and moved in with her brother Riaz.


    Enraged, Imtiaz allegedly hired Usman and promised him Umrah tickets and a motorbike to kill his brother-in-law Riaz. ARY News has reported that Imtiaz had also promised Rs. 30,000 as payment along with the tickets and motorcycle.


    Sabzazaar police in Lahore tracked the suspects using the network of cameras monitored by Safe City Authority and examining call data records.


    Investigating officers said that the killer was tracked through a phone call received on the deceased’s mobile phone. The victim was killed when he was shopping with his wife in the Badami Bagh area of Lahore when the hitman, accompanied by Imtiaz, arrived at the scene and shot him dead. 


    Police claim that the hitman even attended Riaz’s funeral. 


    The police arrested the shooter and are conducting raids for the arrest of the mastermind behind the killing.

  • Video: Strange 500kg object from space falls in Kenyan village

    Video: Strange 500kg object from space falls in Kenyan village

    An unknown object weighing about 500 kilograms has fallen in a village in Kenya.

    The object measures approximately 2.5 meters in diameter. Kenyan officials believe it “possibly fell to Earth during the separation phase of a rocket.”

    Officials stated, “The debris from the object will be examined to determine its origin. The country or organization responsible for the object will be identified, and legal procedures in accordance with international law will be followed to hold them accountable.”

    Typically, space debris burns up during re-entry or falls into uninhabited areas such as the ocean. However, it is not always possible for debris to avoid populated areas.

    Experts warn that such incidents can pose significant dangers.

    In May 2024, a piece of SpaceX debris fell on a hiking trail near a mountainous area in North Carolina.

  • Injured Bumrah likely to miss Champions Trophy

    Injured Bumrah likely to miss Champions Trophy

    Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is likely to miss the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 due to the inury he suffered against Australia.

    As per the details, Bumrah suffered back pain in the first innings of the fifth Test against Australia in the bilateral Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

    The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly considering to rest Bumrah in the upcoming white-ball series against England so that he can be fully fit for the Champions Trophy.

    However, Indian media reports said that the status of Bumrah’s injury was not yet clear and there was a chance of him not being able to participate in the tournament depending on the status of his injury.

    If Bumrah has a Grade 1 injury, his recovery may take 2 to 3 weeks, a Grade 2 injury may increase his recovery time to 6 weeks while a Grade 3 injury could keep him off the field for 3 months, reports added.

    Earlier, Bumrah bowled a total of 151.2 overs in the five Test matches against Australia and was the most successful bowler with 32 wickets.

    India is scheduled to next play a five-match T20 series against England, which will start from January 22, followed by 3 ODIs.

    Bumrah was already expected to rest in the T20 series but play the ODIs to prepare for the Champions Trophy.

    However, the status of his injury will determine whether he will play the ODI series against England.

    The Champions Trophy, to be hosted in Pakistan with Indian matches in the UAE, will begin on February 19.

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    On the other hand former Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has criticized the Indian cricket team for overusing fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, likening it to extracting juice from a sugarcane machine.

    India faced a crushing 3-1 defeat in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, leading to widespread disappointment among former cricketers, analysts, and fans. Amid the criticism, Harbhajan Singh specifically pointed out the excessive workload placed on Jasprit Bumrah.

    In a statement on his YouTube channel, Harbhajan expressed his concerns about how Bumrah was used throughout the series. He said Bumrah was made to bowl whenever key Australian batsmen like Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, or Steve Smith came to bat. Harbhajan likened this to squeezing every last drop out of Bumrah, leaving him physically drained.

    Harbhajan emphasized that Bumrah was overused, to the point where it significantly affected his fitness. He criticized the team management for not managing Bumrah’s workload more carefully. According to Harbhajan, this overuse contributed to Bumrah’s physical strain, which impacted his performance in the series.

    He further added that if Bumrah had been managed better and remained fully fit, India might have won the fifth Test match.

    Despite the criticisms, Bumrah’s performance in the series was noteworthy. He was named Player of the Series after taking an impressive 32 wickets in five Test matches.

  • Pakistani teen wins British Junior Open Squash Championship

    Pakistani teen wins British Junior Open Squash Championship

    Pakistan’s Sohail Adnan has won the British Junior Open Squash Championship 2024, securing the Under-13 title for the country after 18 years.

    According to reports, Adnan defeated Egypt’s top seed, Moiz Tamir Al-Mughazi, in the final of the category after five full games.

    At one point, the Pakistani teen was down by 2-1, but made a brilliant comeback and won the match by 3-2. His winning score in the final was 11-5, 5-11, 6-11, 11-7, 11-5.

    Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman (PCB) Mohsin Naqvi congratulated Adnan on winning the title.

    “Sohail Adnan brought glory to Pakistan by winning the championship. He raised the green crescent flag after 18 years by winning the British Junior Open Squash; his victory is an honour for Pakistan,” he said.

    Nasir Iqbal was the last Pakistani to win the British Junior Under-13 title in 2007.

  • Hina Dilpazeer’s difficult journey as a 24-year-old single mom

    Hina Dilpazeer’s difficult journey as a 24-year-old single mom

     At just 24, veteran actress Hina Dilpazeer faced the challenges of being a single mom while balancing her career.

    Appearing as a guest on Ayesha Omer’s show, the Bulbulay actress shared how she manged life after divorce and how her son Mustafa became her biggest support.

    “In my personal life, I got married and then got divorced. I was 24 when I got divorced. I had gotten married at 18, and I had a son. Yes, he was a small child, only three years old when I got divorced.”

    She shared how she explained her work to her son, saying, “He was very young, and obviously, I tell him ‘Okay, I’m going for a shoot,’ and he would sit and watch cartoons. I would explain to him that yes, I am doing this. Sometimes, I would take him to the shoot with me, and I introduce him to the kind of work I do. Mustafa has been so helpful, and I am very grateful to him.”

    Hina Dilpazeer’s journey as a single mother and successful actress continues to inspire fans, as she credits her son Mustafa for being her unwavering support and strength through it all.

    Hina Dilpazeer starred in films such as Natasha, Shaan-e-Ishq, 7 Din Mohabbat In, The Donkey King, Parey Hut Love, Money Back Gurantee, Chaa Jaa Re. She also starred in dramas such as Burn Road Ki Nilfar, Yeh Zindagi Hai, Nadaaniyaan, Bulbulay, Mithu Aur Aapa.

     Earlier, veteran actress Hina Dilpazeer is known for her incredible range as a performer in her projects like Quddusi Sahab Ki Bewah and Jahez.  

    The veteran actor appeared on Iffat Omar’s digital show Say It All With Iffat Omar

    on which the Parey Hut Love star got candid on her personal life. She discussed matters such as her divorce, raising up a son single-handedly, coping up with stress and finding love again.

    Hina Dilpazeer mentioned that she did love marriage and was smitten by her husband’s good looks, however after a few years of marriage things changed and their differences increased.

    Hina stated that her husband divorced her in anger while their son was only 3 years old. After her separation life was hard for the Bulbulay star due to societal stigmas attached her life became very difficult citing an example of how people don’t let a divorcee sit near to a bride especially in 90s.

    Later she connected to her own self as she couldn’t share her pain with friends or family members. The talented star started working at a radio station and later switched to television.

    She didn’t feel the need to find love again as she was occupied with work and raising up her son.

  • ‘Makeup, hair and prayers’: Sabeena Farooq explains cutting back on TV projects

    ‘Makeup, hair and prayers’: Sabeena Farooq explains cutting back on TV projects

    Balancing the glamour of entertainment industry while fulfilling religious duties isn’t easy, and actress Sabeena Farooq understands this struggle well.  

    Taking to Instagram, the Mann Jogi actress has shed light on how she balances it all and why she has decided to appear in fewer TV projects. 

    “In my stay home pray namaz on time ERA, one thing that really hits me on my working days & that’s also one reason I don’t do a lot of TV which is also something I love but I struggle to manage it all with not being able to make wuzzu over all that makeup and hairdo and then those days are only filled with guilt and sadness most of the times as I am behind in my religious practice. Trying everyday to achieve this balance and get back to work [sic],” she said.

    While she is currently not appearing in any dramas, Farooq has starred in hits such as De Ijazat, Suno Chanda 2, Log Kia Kahengay, Muqddar, Kashf, Mohlat, Dil Awaiz, Tere Bin Kabuli Pulao, Grey, Serial Killer, Tere Mere Sapnay and Mann Jogi.

    Amid her break from TV projects, fans eagerly await her return to the screen.

  • PCB Chairman orders completion of Gaddafi Stadium by January 25

    PCB Chairman orders completion of Gaddafi Stadium by January 25

    Chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Mohsin Naqvi has ordered that construction work at Lahore’s iconic Gaddafi Stadium be completed by  January 25.

    He made a detailed visit to Gaddafi Stadium today (Monday), reviewing the progress of the stadium’s reconstruction, and inspected the work in detail while he visited all the floors of the main building.

    On this occasion, Mohsin Naqvi said, “The stadium will be inaugurated in a grand ceremony with many big names attending.”

    Talking about Saim Ayub, he said, “Saim Ayub will go to England tomorrow for treatment, along with assistant coach Azhar Mahmood. There, Saim will get treatment from a renowned sports doctor. Saim is an asset to Pakistan, and we are committed to his speedy recovery.”

    Saim’s right ankle fractured  on January 3, during the first day of the second Test against South Africa at Cape Town.