Pakistan has announced the playing XI for the Rawalpindi Test against England.
No change has been made in the Pakistan team. Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique will be open during the third test match as well.
Captain Shan Masood, Kamran Ghulam and Saud Shakeel are included in the playing XI. Muhammad Rizwan, Salman Ali Agha and Aamir Jamal are also part of the team.
Pakistan will play with three spinners, including Noman Ali, Zahid Mahmood and Sajid Khan. England had announced the playing eleven for the Rawalpindi Test yesterday.
The English team has made two changes for the Rawalpindi Test and decided to play with three specialist spinners.
First Test match:
Pakistan had defeated England by 152 runs in the 2nd Test match at the Multan Cricket Stadium.
In the match being played at the International Stadium in Multan, England started the fourth day’s game with 36 runs for the loss of two wickets, but Sajid Khan showed the way to the pavilion after adding one run to Ollie Pope, while the individual score of 18 But Noman Ali dismissed Joe Root.
Nouman Ali also dismissed Harry Brook lbw for a total of 78 while Jamie Smith became his fourth victim.
English captain Ben Stokes became the fifth victim of Nauman Ali, who was stumped for 37 runs.
Nauman Ali took eight, while Sajid Khan took two wickets in the second innings.
Day 3:
In the closing moments of play on the third day, Pakistan had run the English openers, with Sajid taking the valuable wicket of Ben Duckitt in the first over while Nauman Ali sent Zac Crawley to the pavilion.
Pakistan scored 366 runs in the first innings, in response to which the England team was bowled out for 291 runs with a deficit of 75 runs. In the second innings, the Pakistani team was bowled out for 221 runs and gave England a target of 297 runs to win.
Pakistan inning:
In the first innings of the second Test match, the Pakistani team was all out by scoring 366 runs; the national team started its incomplete first innings at 259 runs for the loss of 5 wickets, then the wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan was out by scoring 41 runs for the gain of just five runs. Done. Agha Salman, 31, and Sajid Khan, two runs, proved to be guests.
Aamir Jamal and Nouman Ali formed a partnership of 49 runs for the 9th wicket, but Aamir got out after scoring 37 runs; later, Nouman Ali was caught by Jack Leach after scoring 32 runs.
On behalf of England, Jack Leach took four wickets, Brayden Carrs took three wickets, Matthew Potts took two wickets, and Shoaib Bashir took one wicket.
School timings have changed in Lahore amid air pollution in the city. City 42 reports that all schools in the city have been notified to open at 8:45 am, and this new timing will apply to both public and private schools.
The new working hours will be applied from October 28 to January 31, says the official announcement.
Senior provincial Minister Maryam Aurangzeb announced the new working hours, stating the change is made due to the high air quality index, and increasing number of respiratory diseases in the provincial capital.
The minister mentioned that preventive measures have not been adopted yet despite the increase in pollution. 90 per cent of children and teachers are coming to school without masks, while only 10 per cent of children are adhering to masks.
The Punjab Environment Protection Committee has given instructions to the relevant institutions to take necessary measures in view of the increase in air pollution. Due to the air quality index in Lahore, school timings are being changed in view of the health of children and the elderly.
Children should be assembled in classrooms, and all outdoor activities should be suspended.
Provincial Minister Maryam Aurangzeb also said that until January 31, 2025, a strict ban has been imposed on all types of fireworks in Lahore; vehicles that emit smoke, motorbikes, rickshaws, and buses will be banned.
She stressed that all people should support the government in reducing smog and immediately report any kind of smoke to 1373. The Environment Protection Authority will take immediate action on these complaints.
Pakistani heartthrob Fawad Khan is making headlines again after signing on to two exciting new projects at the inaugural Tasveer Film Market.
The Seattle based event, which focuses on South Asian cinema, wrapped up recently after showcasing a variety of talents and innovation collaborations.
The Humsafar actor will star in ‘Behind the Scenes’ a grapping newsroom thriller developed by producers Bilal Sami, Raza Namazi, and Suri Gopalan from Film Lab++. Modoxy Media will join as an executive producer. The dark comedy promises to bring together a talented crew, including Mehreen Jabbar, Sarmad Khoosat and Mohammed Ali Naqvi, all renowned for their impressive and brilliant work in the entertainment industry.
In addition to this project, Fawad Khan is set to play a pivotal role in ‘The Prisoner,’ a crime thriller series for Awedacious Originals. Based on Omar Shahid bestselling novel, this drama follows two daring cops on a covert mission in the 90s to challenge Karachi’s powerful mafia like political party. Created by Parisa Siddiqi and Ahmer Khan, the series is sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
In a statement to Variety magazine, executive producer Rita Mehar emphasized the importance of collaboration within the South Asian community, saying, “The collaborations formed here reflect the remarkable talent and vision within our community; this market has not only brought diverse creators together but has also created a table where filmmakers, producers, and industry leaders can exchange ideas, build relationships, and forge new paths for South Asian narratives on the global stage. It’s inspiring to see these projects come to life, and I’m proud that the inaugural Tasveer Film Market could serve as a platform for such incredible talent and meaningful partnerships.”
The Taveer Film Market also introduced some exciting new projects, lotus Visual Productions presented ‘NISA’ directed by Ambarien Alqadar, which tell the story of a 28 year old Muslim women facing various challenges in life, At the same time, Sheila Sawhny’s ‘Lone Star Hijra’ shares the inspiring journey of an Indian American transgender woman looking for sisterhood.
According to Variety Associate director said, “The enthusiasm and response from industry professionals has been remarkable. We look forward to witnessing the journey of the first batch of Tasveer Film Market projects.”
With so much talent and exciting project the first Tasveer Film Market has laid a strong foundation for the future of South Asian cinema.
Earlier, actor Fawad Khan is set to make his highly anticipated comeback, and this time he is starring opposite Vaani Kapoor in a new film tilted, ‘Abir Gulaal.’
The film is directed by Aarti S. Bagdi and produced by Indian stories, A Richer Lens, and Aarjay Pictures. The producers of the film are Vivek B. Agarawal, Avantika Hari, and Rakesh Sippy.
Samantha Irvin (Samantha Johnson) is a prominent World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) figure. The wrestling industry is still coping with the unexpected news of her departure from WWE. Irvin has acquired many fans since her debut, becoming a household name in record time after joining WWE in 2021. The US announcer announced her departure a few hours before the most recent episode of WWE’s Monday Night Raw, shocking her followers.
Samantha expressed her excitement to the audience during a recent WWE event broadcast on Monday night. “It’s been an incredible journey, but it’s time to say goodbye. Thank you all for your support.” She said such words during her farewell post-interaction with her fans. For personal reasons, she opted to cut her professional ties with WWE. Irvin established herself as one of the best announcers throughout her career in the field.
Early life:
Samantha Irvin was born on January 9, 1989, in Dennis, Massachusetts. She is a WWE ring announcer and musician. She began studying classical music at the age of four, going on to compete in classical flute at a national level. At 12, she moved with her family to the North End neighborhood of New Bedford, Massachusetts, where Samantha attended Normandin Middle School.
She has been a fan of professional wrestling since childhood. As part of the New Bedford High School Jazz Choir, she won a gold medal at the International Association of Jazz Educators State Jazz Final. In the mid-2000s, she auditioned for American Idol twice. After graduating in 2007, Samantha Irvin worked as the drama club director for Normandin Middle School.
At the age of 20, Samantha auditioned for America’s Got Talent.
Personal Life:
In 2023, she engaged with Trevor Dean Mann (Ring name Ricochet). She has a daughter from her previous relationship. After engaging in online agony, Samantha and Ricochet finally met. Their phone calls were usually lengthy and filled with excitement. They had been talking for quite a while and instantly clicked; hence, they decided to go to the Grand Canyon for a first date. In January 2023, they decided to take on a substantial career-advancing step.
According to various sources, she has a net worth of approximately $1m to $1.5m.
Samantha Irvin Career
Musical career of Samantha Irvin
Samantha Irvin performed as the lead female vocalist on the Michael Jackson tribute show thriller from 2011 to 2015. She appeared on America’s Got Talent season 10, auditioning with “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” by Aretha Franklin in 2015, but unfortunately, she was eliminated in the semi-finals.
Later, Samantha appeared in a show titled “Home” at the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center in New Bedford. She released an EP, 27Underground, including the debut single “Jump High.” In 2016, the siblings provided backing vocals. In the same year, she portrayed Betty Rizzo in a production of Grease staged in the New Bedford Festival Theatre. In 2022, Samantha appeared on ‘I Can See Your Voice,’ playing the flute and singing “Good as Hell” on FOX.
Samantha’s Professional wrestling career
WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry introduced her to the wrestling world. In April 2021, Samantha Irvin was hired by WWE as the ring announcer for WWE 205 Live on Peacock. She adopted the name “Samantha Irvin” as the ring name.
Later, she was promoted to the ring announcer position at WWE SmackDown on FOX in January 2022. She became the ring announcer for WWE Raw on the USA Network in February 2023. She introduced 14 matches at WrestleMania XL in April 2024 and got praise from veteran announcer Michael Buffer for her extraordinary performance.
On October 21, 2024, Samantha Irvin announced her farewell from WWE via social media.
She announced this on her Instagram, stating, “WWE Universe, my time has ended as your Monday Night Raw Ring Announcer. I love you all tremendously, and this does not mark the end of my art; I have a lifetime more to share. Thank you to every WWE fan who accepted me. To the Women’s Locker Room: You are the most incredible group of people on this Earth. I am beyond proud to be your colleague and friend. To the Crew & Cameramen: I can’t thank you enough for the encouragement and the laughs. You created such a wonderful, positive atmosphere for me. Love you all.”
“To the WWE Superstars, past and present: I have thanked you since 1989 and will continue to thank you for entertaining us for the rest of my days. For raising the bar over and over again. For risking your bodies and finding new ways to keep us shocked and wanting more. There is no entertainment like this, and no entertainer can be a WWE superstar. There is more respect for you than I can express. Thank you for making it easy to pour emotion and excitement into your introductions. You are the stars that the stars idolize. It doesn’t get any bigger, and I’m proud to have used my voice to let the world know it,” she wrote.
“Thank you, Paul Heyman, Michael PS Hayes, & Michael Cole. I will continue to apply what I learned from you to every aspect of my career. Thank you for invigorating my creativity. Thank you, Brian “Road Dogg” James, Scott Armstrong, Gabe Sapolsky, and George Carroll Jr., for giving me my first opportunity to rise to the occasion. Thank you to HHH for trusting me and showcasing me on this platform. Thank you, Mark Henry, for giving me my big break. I hope I made you proud,” Samantha added.
“Thank you to all the coaches, producers, medical writers, writers, talent relations, makeup, photography, social media, digital, travel department, catering, merchandise, 2K Team, referees, security, and announcement team for everything you did to help me along the way. To my fans, my entire career, I’ve been waiting for you! We are meant to be, and I can prove it. Stay tuned. All my love! And still… Samantha.”
In a short video clip going viral on social media platforms, the Indian entertainment show Kaun Banega Crorepati’s host – Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan- asked a contestant a question about the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan.
The question was: “Which former Prime Minister of Pakistan was shot at in Wazirabad on 3 November 2022?”
The contestants are asked a question and then given four options, out of which only one can be the correct option.
In this question, the four options were Nawaz Sharif, Imran Khan, Yousaf Raza Gillani, and Shaukat Aziz. The contestant chose the second option, which was Imran Khan, and won Rs 3,20,000/- for the correct answer.
PTI followers are sharing the short footage on social media, and most of them are celebrating the popularity of Imran Khan internationally.
On November 3 2022, Imran Khan, months after being ousted from the government through a no-confidence motion, was rallying across the country campaigning for the second ‘Azadi March’ against the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) government when he was shot at in an attempted assassination in Wazirabad city.
Khan was at the front of a container-mounted truck along with other PTI leaders and supporters when a gunman fired shots. He was shot in the shin, and thigh of the right leg and was transferred to Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre in Lahore, where he underwent treatment.
Police arrested the gunman, Muhammad Naveed and uploaded a controversial confession video of the suspect stating that he shot Khan as he was “spreading hatred and misleading the people”, as well as making “blasphemous and anti-religion” remarks.
Seven people, including former prime minister Imran Khan and other party leaders, were injured, and a party worker was killed in the gun attack.
A claim regarding Justice Mansoor Ali Shah’s reaction to Justice Yahya Afridi’s appointment as the next chief justice of Pakistan (CJP), has taken the internet by storm.
Justice Shah, who was next in line to be the CJP on the basis of seniority, was on Tuesday sidelined for the appointment of Justice Yahya Afridi, as a Special Parliamentary Committee, formed under the 26th Amendment, nominated the latter instead.
The committee, with a two-thirds majority, referred Justice Afridi’s name to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who later forwarded it to President Asif Ali Zardari for a final nod.
With the Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar announcing the decision of the parliamentary committee last night, senior journalist Meher Bokhari shared on X (formerly Twitter) a claim regarding Justice Shah’s reaction to the news.
“Just spoke to a close family member of Justice Mansoor Ali Shah. He said, ‘I am fine and going off to sleep and need to go early to SC [sic],” she claimed
It wasn’t later when social media was flooded with commentary on Justice Shah’s reaction.
One user trolled Meher Bokhari and said, “It was quite a revelation indeed. I also talked to a family member of Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, and he said, ‘I’ll wake up and brush my teeth.”
“Sanu ki paway lambi taan kay sawy ya choti,” another user posted.
Optimistically, one X user wrote, “Justice Mansoor Ali Shah’s commitment to his duty speaks volumes. Let’s hope his integrity remains intact amidst all the political pressure.”
Justice Yahya Afridi’s Early Life
Justice Yahya Afridi was born in Dera Ismail Khan on Jan 23, 1965. Justice Afridi belongs to the Adam Khel clan of the Afridi tribe and is a resident of Kohat’s Babari Banda village. He comes from a family steeped in the tradition of public service, as per Dawn News.
Justice Afridi attended Aitchison College and Government College, Lahore, for his schooling and undergraduate degree. He later secured an MA degree in Economics from Punjab University.
After being awarded a Commonwealth Scholarship, Justice Afridi completed his LLM from Jesus College at the University of Cambridge. He was subsequently selected for a scholarship programme for Young Commonwealth Lawyers at the Institute of Legal Studies in London.
He was enrolled as a high court advocate in 1990 and a Supreme Court lawyer in 2004. He served as an assistant advocate general for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and as federal counsel for the federal government while in practice.
Justice Afridi was elevated to the Peshawar High Court (PHC) as an additional judge in 2010, and confirmed as a PHC judge on March 15th, 2012.
He was elevated to the Supreme Court on June 29, 2018.
Justice Yahya Afridi will take oath as CJP on October 26.
Lauren Sanchez is a TV news anchor, production house owner, actress, mother, philanthropist, Jeff Bezos’ fiancée, and more. Earlier this year, much attention was drawn to Lauren Sanchez after the report of her engagement. She became the co-anchor of Good Day LA on Fox 11 and won an Emmy in UPN News 13. This is what Sanchez does, explaining why she is on TV with Bezos now.
Lauren Sanchez is currently 59 years old and will turn 60 next month. She was born on December 19, 1969, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Moreover, Jeff Bezos Lauren Sanchez got engaged a month ago. He is the Executive Chairman of Amazon. If you want to explore her relationship with Jeff Bezos and learn more about her, continue reading.
Lauren Sanchez Career
Sanchez spent her childhood in Albuquerque and pursued her studies in broadcast journalism at the University of Southern California. Then, she began working in journalism as an intern at the Los Angeles station Channel 13 during her college years.
The Los Angeles Times reports that she was awarded a Los Angeles Area Emmy in 2001 for her work as an anchor on UPN News 13. She began this in 1999 on KCOP Los Angeles television.
Before emerging on Fox 11’s “Good Day LA” in 2003, Sanchez worked as a host on different news channels. Lauren Sánchez stayed here for six years. In 2009, she began working as a weekend anchor and special correspondent for “Extra.”
Sanchez was a real-life news anchor who appeared in films such as Fight Club, The Day After Tomorrow, and The Fantastic Four.
Licensed Pilot
Lauren Sánchez combined work and flying by taking flying lessons while actively working as a news anchor. In 2011, she started flying planes. Later, in 2016, Lauren became a helicopter pilot.
Her father possibly worked as a flight instructor and rebuilt planes, which could be why she developed an interest in aviation at such an early stage.
Aerial Filming Company
In 2016, Sanchez established Black Ops Aviation, an aerial filming company. This company proudly describes itself as ‘female owned and operated’ and has filmed for Amazon, Netflix, and Fox. Sanchez again worked with her aerial film knowledge as a consultant to Christopher Nolan on ‘Dunkirk.’
Lauren Sánchez Hosts a Dancing Reality Show
Sanchez hosted the first season of Fox’s So You Think You Can Dance in 2005. However, she quit the show after one season.
Sanchez and Patrick Whitesell’s Marriage
Lauren Sánchez and Hollywood agent Patrick Whitesell were married for 13 years. They married in 2005 but separated in 2018.
Later, Sanchez announced through media outlets that she was officially seeking a divorce from Whitesell. According to reports by People magazine, they divorced in October 2019, and both obtained custody rights over their two kids.
Moreover, Lauren Sanchez Tony Gonzalez also has a son. She was in a relationship with NFL’s Tony Gonzalez. Nikko Gonzalez is the son of Lauren Sanchez Tony Gonzalez.
Jeff Bezos Lauren Sanchez Engaged
There is no timeline for the two first crossed paths, but Jeff Bezos Lauren Sanchez relationship has blossomed over the years. The pair has also publicly appeared at social events such as family functions. They aggressively call out climate change and regularly express love for each other. They were seen this month on the southern coast of France aboard Bezos’s $500 million yacht, which he purchased earlier this March. Sanchez was photographed wearing a diamond ring, meaning they got engaged.
Lauren Sanchez intends to take her husband-to-be, Jeff Bezos’s, last name from November 2023 onwards. At the time of writing, these two appear to be casually enjoying themselves while also planning their lives together.
Her Love For Jeff Bezos
Sánchez seemed to praise Bezos on his 58th birthday by posting, “If I had just one wish for you on the 58th round of the sun, it would be that the world will see you the way I see you.”
She further stated that although most people consider him a genius, she sees him differently: “They do not observe the man who abandons everything to attend to a sick friend. I do. They do not see the man who gets out of bed early each morning to prepare breakfast for his children so they can get up and tell stories and discuss how to improve the world, science, and life. I do. They do not see the man whose ambition is to bring joy into every heart and whose love knows no bounds. I see all that,” she said.
In a WSJ magazine publication held on January 25, 2023, Sánchez was interviewed and discussed the side of Bezos that most people never see. “He is very funny,” she said, adding, “He makes me laugh all the time, and he can be goofy.” The answer goes a rather strange laugh. That’s how Sánchez describes her billionaire husband, Bezos. If we get lost at a party, I only need to wait a second.
Lauren Sánchez dresses up a sexy velvet jumpsuit for a date night with Jeff Bezos.
Jeff Bezos Lauren Sanchez got ready for a night out. On October 20, the engaged couple dressed up for the opening night of Sunset Blvd. Sanchez wore a Laura Basci merlot-colored velvet strapless jumpsuit with a dazzling diamond cross necklace. At the same time, Bezos dressed simply in a black button-down shirt and matching trousers.
However, Sanchez, 54, posted an Instagram of her preparing for the event while showcasing her velvet dress on a matching couch. She also posted a picture in which she held her Playbill and opened the night’s sticker attached to it. As a caption, she wrote, “Date night opening night for Sunset Blvd. ❤️”
Lauren: The Vice Chair of the Bezos Earth Fund
Bezos announced in 2020 that he would dedicate $10 billion, or 7.7% of his net worth, to combating climate change through the Bezos Earth Fund initiative. Sanchez is the organization’s vice chair, according to its official website.
British High Commissioner Jean Marriott declined to name her favourite Pakistani cricketer, saying it could upset millions.
While exclusively talking to ARY, she said, “I’m not going to be drawn on my favourite Pakistani cricketer. If I did, I would deeply upset about 200 million people in this country.”
In response to a question about the third Test between Pakistan and England, she said, “Pakistan was happy to win the second Test, which has given life to the series, but my prediction is that England will win the third Test match.”
The decisive third test match between Pakistan and England will be played in Rawalpindi on October 24. Both teams have won one match each in the test series.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the sale of tickets for the Rawalpindi test, and admission to the premier enclosures will be free on the first day of the Test. The price of the ticket for the premier enclosures on the second day of the Rawalpindi Test has been fixed at Rs 200.
The ticket price for VIP Enclosures will be Rs 400, and the ticket price for VVIP Gallery will be Rs 2 thousand.
For the last 3 days of the third Test, the price of tickets for Premier Enclosures will be Rs.300, VIP Enclosures will be Rs.500, and VVIP Gallery tickets will be Rs.2500.
Tickets for the Rawalpindi test can be purchased from the courier company’s centre or online.
Part of the 1992 World Cup winning team and former leg-spinner Mushtaq Ahmed has spilled the reason behind legendary opener Saeed Anwar’s sudden departure from cricket.
“Former chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Shehryar Khan asked me to talk to Saeed Anwar. ‘He should serve Pakistan; he is a big player.’ Pakistan has not yet produced an opener like Saeed Anwar.”
“Well, I went to Saeed and said that Shehryar Sahib is saying to come and coach and become a selector. Saeed Anwar told me that I left this world with difficulty; I am a weak man, and it will be difficult for me to come back from there and go here again. I want to do the work of Allah’s religion; pray for me. I have left everything,” Mushtaq narrated.
Saeed Anwar brought success to Pakistan thanks to many brilliant innings in his career, and people still remember his 194 runs innings against India.
Saeed Anwar represented the country in 55 Tests and 247 One Day Internationals and scored 4052 and 8824 runs, respectively. He scored 20 centuries in the ODI while 11 in the Test.
1. The Special Parliamentary Committee, established for the first time to appoint the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) following the passing of the controversial 26th Constitutional Amendment, has chosen Justice Yahya Afridi as the next CJP, said Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal. This decision came after the first closed-door meeting of the committee, which included members from both the government and opposition, held at Parliament House.
2. The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) has proposed changes to the Dowry and Bridal Gift Act, suggesting that the penalty for violations be increased from six months to up to one year in prison, as reported by The News on Tuesday. During its 239th meeting on Monday, the CII also recommended raising the maximum dowry limit from Rs5,000 to two tolas of gold and increasing marriage expenses from Rs2,500 to an equivalent amount in gold. Additionally, the CII suggested announcing three divorces in one sitting as a punishable offence.
3. Starting next month, Microsoft will let customers create AI agents that can work on their own, addressing concerns from investors about its AI spending. This means that these agents will be able to handle tasks like answering customer questions, finding sales leads, and managing inventory with little human help. With Microsoft’s Copilot Studio, users can build these agents easily, even without much coding experience. The company will also offer 10 ready-made agents to help with things like supply chain management and communication with clients.
4. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has declared it important to ensure floodlight Test matches to make cricket more popular among fans. Officials are of the opinion that pink ball cricket will not only populate the grounds but also generate income from the sale of tickets.
5. The World Health Organization (WHO) announced a digital health collaboration with Saudi Arabia for the Hajj health card initiative aimed at supporting the 3 million Muslims travelling to Mecca each year. The Hajj health card securely summarises critical health information, such as medication needs, allergies, and immunisation status, using the WHO Global Digital Health Certification Network. It allows travellers to share their health data with authorised medical providers, facilitating personalised healthcare during the pilgrimage.
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