Former captain Muhammad Hafeez reacted to the announcement of the 17-member squad of the national team for the Pakistan New Zealand T20 series.
The 17-member squad for the national team was announced today, with the return of recently retired cricketers Mohammad Amir and Imad Wasim.
However, Mohammad Hafeez is not happy with the announcement of the national team for the series against New Zealand.
Muhammad Hafeez wrote ‘X’ “Rest in peace domestic cricket.”
Former cricketer Muhammad Hafeez parted ways with the director of the national team, Hafeez wanted to meet with PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi to present a report on the defeat in the tour of Australia and New Zealand, but Naqvi did not have time to meet Hafeez.
According to reports, PCB was not interested in working with Muhammad Hafeez due to which the two decided to part ways.
Pakistan has announced 17 member squad for the upcoming series against New Zealand.
The five-match series will be played in Rawalpindi and Lahore from April 18 to 27, for which the New Zealand cricket team will arrive in Pakistan on April 14.
2 new players Usman Khan and Irfan Khan Niazi have been included in the team announced under the leadership of Babar Azam.
Apart from this, Imad Wasim and Mohammad Amir will return to international cricket while 5 reserve players are also included in this series.
Muhammad Amir and Imad Wasim announced themselves to be available for the Pakistan cricket team by ending their retirement in the last few days.
Bollywood star Preity Zinta recently shared a precious memory from her early days in the industry on Instagram. The post featured a snapshot from her very first photoshoot at the age of 20.
In the caption, Zinta confessed to feeling clueless about posing for the camera back then. She wrote, “was going through some old stuff n found this photo! OMG!!! My first photo shoot ever… I was all of 20 & I thought I knew everything I needed to know about the world … except how to pose for a photo shoot.” Her candid reflection resonated with fans, who appreciated her honesty and humility.
Since her debut in the 1998 film ‘Dil Se,’ Preity Zinta has captivated audiences with her charm and talent. Alongside her successful acting career, she is also known for her philanthropy and advocacy work.
Actress Sarah Khan has recently shared some behind the scenes photos from the drama ‘Abdullahpur Ka Devdas.’ The highly anticipated series ‘Abdullahpur Ka Devdas’, starring Sarah Khan and Bilal Abbas Khan, made its debut on Zindagi channel after being produced for Zee5 some years ago. The drama, known for its cinematic storyline and presentation, has become a hit among viewers, averaging three million views per episode.
The acting performances have received praise from the audience. Bilal Abbas Khan, Sarah Khan, Raza Talish, Anoushey Abbasi, Nauman Ijaz, Ali Ansari, Savera Nadeem, and others star in the drama series. The final episode is scheduled to air next week on Friday since it consists of 13 episodes. Sarah Khan has posted some lovely behind-the-scenes pictures from the set. Take a look at a few of them below:
Actress Naimal Khawar Khan started her acting journey with the popular film Verna, directed by the renowned Shoaib Mansoor. She then starred in Hum TV’s successful drama Anaa, where her pairing with Usman Mukhtar received immense public praise.
She is married to Hamza Ali Abbasi and has the cutest son. The actor recently joined YouTube and started daily vlogging. Today, she shared her first vlog, giving insight into her daily routine. She went for a walk, showcased the beauty of Islamabad, and shared information about her daily activities like going to the gym and painting. In a pretty casual look, Naimal looked adorable and glowing. We have collected beautiful pictures from her first vlog. Check out the stunning pictures:
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) core committee on Monday strongly condemned jail authorities for not allowing a medical check-up of party founder Imran Khan.
PTI wants Khan’s physician Dr Asim to examine the former Prime Minister.
It also urged the court to take quick notice of the matter.
In the party meeting, the panel also condemned the recent reference filed against the Islamabad High Court Judge Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani.
It was of the opinion that the reference against the judge was part of the incumbent government’s efforts to pressurise and intimidate judges.
The saga of ‘toxic letters’ sent to judges, who exposed the interference of spy agencies in the judiciary, was termed as highly regrettable and a part of an organized campaign against the judiciary.
In a surprising turn of events, a complaint has been filed with the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) against Islamabad High Court (IHC) Senior Puisne Judge Mohsin Akhtar Kayani, seeking his removal over alleged misconduct.
The complainant, Waqas Malik Advocate, is a former secretary of the IHC Bar Association. He filed the complaint accusing the judge of pursuing an ‘anti-state agenda’ and also collusion with other judges.
Justice Kayani is one of the six judges on March 27 wrote a scathing letter to SJC alleging deep meddling in judicial affairs by spy agencies.
The letter had stirred a national controversy and even an inquiry commission was not enough when Justice Tassaduq Jillani refused to head the one-man commission.
The Supreme Court took Suo Moto notice after Justice Jillani refused to head the commission.
Coincidentally, the letter by IHC judges was followed by a series of threatening and poison-pen letters sent to judges of the higher judiciary by anonymous individuals.
More than 150 Jewish creatives have signed an open letter supporting Oscar Winner Jonathan Glazer’s pro-Palestine Oscars speech.
The British filmmaker, Jonathan Glazer, who won the Best International Feature Oscar for his film ‘The Zone of Interest’, has been at the centre of an ongoing debate in Hollywood. He was under fire for his pro-Palestine speech at the Oscars. Glazer, who is Jewish himself, has now received support from heavyweight names.
Jonathan Glazer’s speech is continuing to become one of the Oscars’ most debated and polarizing moments after many media outlets called it “anti-semitic” While accepting Best International Feature for his Holocaust film The Zone of Interest, Glazer drew a parallel between his film and the current conflict in Gaza: “Right now, we stand here as men who refute their Jewishness and the Holocaust being hijacked by an occupation, which has led to conflict for so many innocent people – whether the victims of October the 7th in Israel or the ongoing attack on Gaza – all the victims of this dehumanisation…”
Now, the director has received fresh and welcome support through a new letter, whose signatories include major Jewish creatives like Nan Goldin, Joaquin Phoenix, Tom Stoppard, Elliott Gould, Debra Winger, Joel Coen, Emma Seligman, Nicole Holofcener, and Boots Riley.
They are among more than 150 Jewish creatives who have signed the open letter supporting Glazer’s Oscars speech, writing that they were “alarmed to see some of our colleagues in the industry mischaracterize and denounce his remarks”.
“In his speech, Glazer asked how we can resist the dehumanization that has led to mass atrocities throughout history,” read the letter. “For such a statement to be taken as an affront only underscores its urgency.”
The letter also criticized the earlier condemnations of Glazer, saying they “have a silencing effect on our industry, contributing to a broader climate of suppression of free speech and dissent, the very qualities our field should cherish.”
“We should be able to name Israel’s apartheid and occupation – both recognized by leading human rights organizations as such – without being accused of rewriting history.”
The letter concluded: “We stand with all those calling for a permanent cease-fire, including the safe return of all hostages and the immediate delivery of aid into Gaza, and an end to Israel’s ongoing bombardment of and siege on Gaza.”
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has pledged to accelerate the first wave of a $5 billion investment package in Pakistan, stated in the joint statement of the Prime Minister of Pakistan and the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) released by the office of the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday.
PM Shehbaz and Crown Prince MBS held an official meeting on April 7 at Al-Safa Palace in Makkah Al-Mukarramah.
At the outset, MBS congratulated the premier on assuming the office and expressed warm wishes for his tenure.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shehbaz expressed his gratitude and re-affirmed Pakistan’s commitment to bolstering bilateral ties and economic cooperation.
Both parties agreed to expedite the first phase of the investment package worth billions.
Analyst Mosharraf Zaidi pointed out that Saudi investments have not materialized in the past few years and even the pledges have gotten smaller.
Hajra Yamin, the talented theater and film actor, began her acting journey on stage. She has starred in popular Pakistani dramas like ‘Mohabbat Chor Di Maine’, ‘Jindo’, ‘Jalan’, but is also recognized for her outspoken views on various social issues. Recently, Hajra appeared on Nadia Khan’s latest Ramadan show on Green Entertainment where she talked about her experience of feeling helpless when she got sick with dengue fever.
“Two years ago, I caught Dengue fever from a set, it was the second time I got infected. All my tests were coming back negative. A doctor gave me antibiotics, which caused hepatitis A. My liver got damaged. During Dengue fever, you can’t take antibiotics because they react badly. At that time, COVID was also at its peak. I was so sick, I was choking when I called the doctor, who immediately suggested I go to the emergency room. None of my friends helped me; strangers took me to the hospitals.”
She also added, “Those who claim they are Sufi are the most fake people.”
