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  • 2nd T20: Pakistan defeats New Zealand by 7 wickets

    2nd T20: Pakistan defeats New Zealand by 7 wickets

    In the second T20 match of five match T20 series, Pakistan defeats New Zealand by seven wickets in Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

    Pakistan skipper Babar Azam won the toss and invited the New Zealand to bat first.

    New Zealand inning:

    None of the New Zealand batsmen could last long against the Pakistani bowlers and the entire Kiwi team was bowled out for 90 runs in 18 overs. Mark Chapman was the top scorer with 19 runs.

    On behalf of Pakistan, Shaheen Shah Afridi dismissed 3 players.

    Apart from them, Muhammad Amir, Abrar Ahmed and Shadab Khan took 2, 2 wickets and Naseem Shah took one wicket.

    Pakistan inning:

    Pakistan successfully chase down the target in 12.1 overs for the loss of three wickets. Muhammad Rizwan was top scored with 45 runs, apart from this Irfanullah Niazi scored 18 and Babar Azam scored 14 runs.

    From New Zealand side Ben Lister, Ish Sodhi and Michael Bracewell took one wicket each.

    The first T20 match of the five-match series between Pakistan and New Zealand was abandoned due to rain.

    The first 3 matches of the T20 series between Pakistan and New Zealand will be played in Rawalpindi Stadium, while the remaining 2 matches will be played in Lahore.

  • Marina Khan unhappy with Ishq Murshid’s awkward romantic scenes

    Marina Khan unhappy with Ishq Murshid’s awkward romantic scenes


    Marina Khan, a legendary figure in the industry, has garnered immense love and success both as a beloved star and a highly accomplished director. Recently, she has been actively critiquing the work of fellow artists and sharing her reviews of various dramas. On a recent show, she made some intriguing revelations.

    Marina shared her disappointment with the drama ‘Ishq Murshid.’ She said, “There’s this huge drama on television that I was loving, but now the team is dragging it, and I’m sad. I’m not a fan of this dragging practice in dramas.”


    Shahnaz Sheikh and Marina Khan, co-stars of the classic ‘Tanhaiyan’ said, “In the past, we used to run away from romantic scenes. We didn’t like working on them. But nowadays, the new stars are way more comfortable and they do very romantic scenes very intensely.”

  • Mirpurkhas gets public bus service

    Mirpurkhas gets public bus service

    Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Sharjeel Inam Memon wrote on X that the Sindh government is going to start Peoples Bus Service in MirpurKhas district of Sindh very soon. He also praised chairman PPP Bilawal Bhutto Zardari in his post.

    He wrote on X that “Inshallah from today Peoples Bus Service will start their operation in #Mirpurkhas. This is the vision of Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and President Asif Ali Zardari. CM Murad Ali Shah is also focusing on spreading the service throughout the province. Many more coming soon.”

  • Deewangi’s iconic pair Danish Taimoor and Hiba Bukhari return in ‘Jaan Nisar’

    Deewangi’s iconic pair Danish Taimoor and Hiba Bukhari return in ‘Jaan Nisar’

    Danish Taimoor and Hiba Bukhari starred as a popular on-screen couple in the drama Deewangi. The serial made Danish Taimoor known as the angry young man, and Hiba Bukhari emerged as one of the most beloved leading ladies of the screen. Fans have always wished to see them reunite on screen, but they continued to deliver successful performances individually and didn’t reunite for another project.

    Get ready, fans! The Deewangi duo is returning in ‘Jaan Nisar’. Rehana Aftab wrote it, and Mohsin Mirza directed it. Danish is back as the intense hero, and Hiba might join him in the drama. The first teaser has everyone excited for ‘Jaan Nisar’, promising lots of drama!

  • Take a look at Hina Rizvi’s wedding pics

    Take a look at Hina Rizvi’s wedding pics

    Just a few days ago, actress Hina Rizvi delighted fans by sharing her Mayun ceremony photos. Surrounded by loved ones, the event was full of joy and celebration.


    Today, Hina Rizvi exchanged vows with Ammar Ahmed Khan in a sweet and intimate wedding ceremony. Joined by close family and friends, the actress radiated happiness throughout her special day. Her sister, Sangeeta, was also beaming with joy.


    Take a look at the stunning pictures capturing the beauty of her wedding celebration:

  • Government approves deployment of Army during by-elections

    Government approves deployment of Army during by-elections

    On Saturday, the federal government approved the deployment of Army and civil armed forces to maintain the law and order situation during by-polls set to take place in multiple districts tomorrow.

    Pakistan Army and Civil Armed Forces troops will perform duties as a rapid response force, Geo reported on Saturday.

  • Gaza photographer’s work wins World Press Photo of the Year

    Gaza photographer’s work wins World Press Photo of the Year

    Reuters photographer Mohammed Salem from Gaza won the prestigious 2024 World Press Photo of the Year award on Thursday for his image of a Palestinian woman cradling the body of her five-year-old niece in the besieged strip.


    The picture was taken on October 17, 2023, at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis in southern Gaza, where families were searching for relatives killed during Israeli bombing of the Palestinian enclave.


    Salem’s winning image portrays Inas Abu Maamar, 36, sobbing while holding Saly’s shrouded body in the hospital morgue.
    “Mohammed received the news of his WPP award with humility, saying that this is not a photo to celebrate but that he appreciates its recognition and the opportunity to publish it to a wider audience,” Reuters Global Editor for Pictures and Video, Rickey Rogers, said at a ceremony in Amsterdam.


    “He hopes with this award that the world will become even more conscious of the human impact of war, especially on children,” Rogers said, standing in front of the photo at the Nieuwe Kerk in the Dutch capital.


    Announcing its annual awards, the Amsterdam-based World Press Photo Foundation said it was important to recognise the dangers facing journalists covering conflicts.


    It said 99 journalists and media employees had been killed covering the war Israel has unleashed on Gaza.

    “The work of press and documentary photographers around the world is often done at high risk,” said Joumana El Zein Khoury, the organisation’s executive director.


    “This past year, the death toll in Gaza pushed the number of journalists killed to a near-record high. It is important to recognise the trauma they have experienced to show the world the humanitarian impact of the war.”


    Salem, a Palestinian aged 39, has worked for Reuters since 2003. He also won an award in the 2010 World Press Photo competition.
    The jury said Salem’s 2024 winning image was “composed with care and respect, offering at once a metaphorical and literal glimpse into unimaginable loss.”


    “I felt the picture sums up the broader sense of what was happening in the Gaza Strip,” Salem said when the image was first published in November.


    “People were confused, running from one place to another, anxious to know the fate of their loved ones, and this woman caught my eye as she was holding the body of the little girl and refused to let go.”

  • Shoaib Akhtar reveals his million-rupees earning strategy

    Shoaib Akhtar reveals his million-rupees earning strategy

    Former national fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar known fondly as Pindi Express has revealed the secret of his success, a recipe to earn billions.

    A video clip of the pacer is going viral on social media in which he can be seen explaining a smart way to earn billions.

    Talking about his business strategy, Akhtar said, “I started buying small plots in different places in Islamabad. People used to criticize me and say why do you always buy these plots, but I knew that there will be modern development in these areas in the coming years.”

    He said, “I advised many people to buy land, but they did not listen to me, now the price of all land is 200 million Pakistani rupees. Now I gave the same advice to Shaheen Shah Afridi that he should buy land in Swabi area.”

    “I give the players a business plan through which they can be financially strong after their careers end,” he said.

    People on social media seem to be impressed with Shoaib Akhtar’s business style and smart way of building properties in big cities, with many praising him in the comments section.

  • ‘Conspiracy theorist’ sets self on fire outside Trump trial

    ‘Conspiracy theorist’ sets self on fire outside Trump trial

    A man set himself ablaze Friday outside the court where Donald Trump is standing trial, throwing pamphlets that police said contained conspiracy theories before he was taken to a hospital in critical condition.

    Police named the man as Maxwell Azzarello from St Augustine, Florida and said the pamphlets he sought to disseminate “seem to be propaganda-based.”

    “(They were) almost like a conspiracy theory type of pamphlet, some information in regards to Ponzi schemes, and the fact that some of our local educational institutes are a front for the mob,” NYPD chief of detectives Joseph Kenny told reporters.

    “His condition is not good, but as of now he is still alive.”

    Deputy police commissioner Tarik Sheppard said “we just right now labelled (him) a sort of conspiracy theorist, and we’re going from there.”

    Burning clothes were strewn in the park, which was locked down by authorities, while ambulances lined up nearby on standby, an AFP correspondent at the scene saw, describing a strong smell of burning chemicals.

    Laura Kavanagh, the New York City fire commissioner, said four officers were lightly injured in the incident. She described Azzarello’s condition as “critical.”

    Video seemingly taken by witnesses and posted on social media showed a person standing engulfed in flames, then falling to the ground as police officers, including one with a fire extinguisher, rushed to beat out the blaze.

    A witness who gave his name as Dave, 73, told AFP he saw a man throwing pamphlets before dousing himself with an unspecified liquid and lighting himself on fire.

    TV reporters described the incident unfolding moments after the full panel of 12 jurors and six alternates was selected for the trial of the former president in a hush money cover-up case.

    A CNN reporter described a heavy stench of burning flesh in the aftermath of the blaze.

    Hearings in the case resumed after lunch despite the incident. Trump declined to respond to questions about Azzarello as he returned to court after the break.

    The self-immolation happened in a park opposite the 100 Centre Street courthouse, which has been used by authorities to corral protesters, both pro-Trump and anti-Trump, as well as well as by some members of the media.

    Trump’s criminal trial, the first of a former president, is being conducted amid tight security in a 15th floor courtroom swarming with Secret Service officers as well as court police.

  • Malala Yousafzai makes special appearance in sitcom

    Malala Yousafzai makes special appearance in sitcom

    The British comedy ‘We Are Lady Parts’ which follows the lives of the all-women Muslim punk band Lady Parts, is coming back for a second season on Peacock. Deadline reported that starting May 30, all six new episodes will be on the streaming platform. This season, guest stars will include Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousufzai and British comedian Meera Syal.

    NBC says the first episode of We Are Lady Parts was shown in 2018, followed by a full season of six episodes in 2021. Each member of the band has their own unique personality, and the show talks about things like friendship, family duties, and what people expect from women in society.

    “Making season one of We Are Lady Parts was immense for me,” admitted Manzoor, who has written, created, and directed the show. “It was a trial by fire, but I found my voice, my style and my confidence in creating this show.” She went on to add, “Most importantly, I found my tribe – from actors and crew to producers and studio execs.”

    With the groundwork set, Manzoor felt that working on the second season of her creation was much simpler. “Starting season two, I felt energized,” she said. “The characters, the setting, the mood – everything was already in place and good to go. Now, I wanted to make things even more exciting. I aimed to make it more daring, funnier, darker, and more profound, and that’s exactly what we tried to do.”


    Manzoor said the new season will dig deeper into the lives of all the women in the show. “Each of them will face new challenges, but still keeping the humor and fun from season one,” she explained. She also mentioned they were creating more original music for the show. “The music will be bigger too – more original songs and even better covers.”


    With the setting in the music industry, Manzoor highlighted that the show would explore what success really means. She is excited about sharing her project with the world. “For a punk band, is fame and big record deals the goal?” she questioned. “I wanted to look at the tension between art and business and see how much compromise is too much. I’m really proud of what we’ve done and can’t wait to share it with everyone.”


    All six episodes of the first season of We Are Lady Parts are available on Peacock. The show is produced by Working Title Television (WTTV), a part of Universal International Studios.