Our very own talent powerhouse Reema Khan is taking a much-needed vacation but in rather an unusual spot.
The Lollywood actress has been sharing lovely photos from a recent trip to Australia. She’s having a great time enjoying the beaches and the awesome weather. After attending a fundraiser event for Shaukat Khanum, she’s been posting pictures and videos of her adventures with friends. She even got to feed kangaroos and birds. Check out these beautiful snapshots from her trip:
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has dropped wicketkeepers Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer from its central contract for year 2023-24, while Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane have also been left out of the contract.
Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer both have recently distanced themselves from playing domestic cricket.
Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja are in the Grade A Plus category while Ravi Chandran Ashwin, Muhammad Shami, Muhammad Siraj, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya are in the Grade A category. Surya Kumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Kuldeep Yadav, Akshar Patel and Yashwi Jaiswal are in the Grade B.
15 players have been included in Grade C including Rinku Singh, Tilak Verma, Rituraj Gaikwad, Shardal Thakur, Shivam Dubey, Ravi Bishnoi, Jitesh Sharma, Washington Sundar, Mukesh Kumar, Sanju Samson, Arshad Singh, KS Bharat, Prasad. Krishna, Aveesh Khan and Rajat Patidar are included.
Ishan Kishan left the South Africa tour last year and returned home. Since then he has been absent from competitive cricket. He was not selected in the squad for the home T20 series against Afghanistan and the Test series against England. Team India head coach Rahul Dravid said that Ishan will have to play domestic cricket to return to Team India, but he stayed away from the Ranji Trophy.
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif has said on Wednesday that Pakistan will come out of its current difficult situations in the next two years by taking tough decisions.
The former prime minister said that his party is in a position to form a coalition government in the federal.
“I believe the next one and a half or two years will be difficult, but we have to stay united [during the difficult times] and face our opponents,” he said while addressing a parliamentary party meeting on Wednesday.
The former Prime Minister identified inflation as the biggest problem in Pakistan, but stated that his party will provide relief to Pakistanis and control rising prices.
The PML-N supremo also heaped praise on his younger brother and party president, Shehbaz Sharif, the party’s candidate for Prime Minister, saying that he dealt with immense challenges during his brief stint in power.
Pakistani actor Fawad Khan, known for his stellar performances in TV and film, and his former role as a vocalist in the band EP, has released a teaser for his latest project, ‘Beat’. Fans, already buzzing with excitement for his upcoming movie ‘Neelofar’, were surprised by the unexpected teaser drop. Here’s what we know so far about this intriguing new venture.
Fawad Khan, celebrated for his memorable roles in both television and film, including the iconic series “Humsafar,” has once again captured the attention of his fans with the teaser release of his upcoming project, “Beat.”
In the teaser shared on his official Instagram account, Fawad Khan offers a glimpse into the world of “Beat,” a project that promises to delve into the essence of every heartbeat. Produced by Zero Productions in collaboration with Z-Quantum Studios, Wave Images, and Pulse Fonts, the teaser hints at a compelling narrative awaiting viewers.
“Beat” boasts an ensemble cast featuring Fawad Khan alongside Daniyal Naeem, Irfan Junejo, Shahveer Jaffery, and Junaid Akram. Notably, Irfan Junejo, Junaid Akram, and Shahveer Jafry bring their expertise as social media influencers and content creators to the project, adding an intriguing dynamic to the film.
Scheduled for streaming on March 1st, “Beat” has stirred anticipation among fans, eager to witness Fawad Khan’s brilliance in yet another captivating role. However, some fans, initially anticipating the teaser for ‘Neelofar’, expressed curiosity about the project’s details and the involvement of Irfan Junejo.
We can’t wait for the release!
International Cricket Council (ICC) elite umpire Marais Erasmus from South Africa has announced his retirement.
According to foreign media, a test series to be played between New Zealand and Australia will be the last assignment of the 60-years-old Erasmus.
He umpired in 80 Tests, 124 ODIs and 43 T20 matches. He also officiated in 18 Women’s T20 matches and was named ICC Umpire of the Year three times.
Erasmus says that in October last year he told the ICC about retirement. He has also played first-class cricket for South Africa.
American actor and model Hunter Schafer, known for her role in HBO’s popular show ‘Euphoria,’ was arrested after joining a protest supporting Palestine in New York.
According to reports, Hunter Schafer, who plays Jules Vaughn in ‘Euphoria,’ was taken into custody along with 50 other activists from the Jewish Voice for Peace during a demonstration at 30 Rockefeller Center in New York. They were protesting during President Joe Biden’s appearance on ‘Late Night with Seth Meyers.’
The protest aimed to coincide with Biden’s interview and raise awareness about the need for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Protestors, including celebrities like Schafer, wore shirts with messages for peace and held a banner that said, “Jews to Biden: stop arming genocide.”
Confirming the arrest, a spokesperson from the anti-Zionist organization said, “Hunter was arrested at the protest, along with 50 other people.”
“We commend her commitment to Palestinian freedom and to a future of justice for everyone,” the spokesperson added.
The conflict in Gaza, controlled by Hamas, began when Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, resulting in casualties and capturing hostages. In retaliation, Israel launched a military operation in Gaza, leading to significant casualties among Palestinians.
Bollywood power couple, Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh, have delighted fans with the confirmation of their impending parenthood. In a joint Instagram post, the duo announced that they are expecting their first child, due in September next year. While they kept the baby’s gender under wraps, the post featured both blue and pink hues, sparking speculation and excitement among followers.
Rumors about Deepika’s pregnancy had been swirling for days, and the couple’s confirmation finally put the speculation to rest. Their relationship has been a topic of admiration since they tied the knot in a lavish ceremony in Italy in November 2018, following years of dating.
In a recent interview, Deepika expressed excitement when asked about motherhood, stating that she and Ranveer are eagerly awaiting the day they start expanding their family. The news of their impending parenthood has set off a wave of congratulations and well-wishes from fans and fellow celebrities alike, marking the beginning of a new chapter for one of Bollywood’s most beloved couples.
Palestinian Territories – The health ministry of Gaza said Thursday more than 30,000 Palestinians have been killed since October 7 as Israel intensified its attacks on the besieged strip.
While mediators say a truce deal between Israel and Hamas could be just days away, aid agencies have sounded the alarm of a looming famine in Gaza’s north.
Children have died “due to malnutrition, dehydration and widespread famine” at Gaza City’s Al-Shifa hospital, said the health ministry, whose spokesman Ashraf al-Qudra has called for “immediate action” from international organisations to prevent more of these deaths.
Citing the deteriorating conditions in Gaza, USAID head Samantha Power said Israel needed to open more crossings so that “vitally needed humanitarian assistance can be dramatically surged”.
“This is a matter of life and death,” Power said in a video posted on social media platform X.
The latest overall toll for Palestinians killed in the war came after at least 79 people died overnight across the war-torn Gaza Strip, the health ministry said Thursday.
Mediators from Egypt, Qatar and the United States have been seeking a six-week pause.
Negotiators are hoping a truce can begin by the start of Ramadan, the holy Muslim month that kicks off March 10 or 11, depending on the lunar calendar.
The proposals reportedly include the release of some Israeli hostages held in Gaza in exchange for several hundred Palestinian detainees held by Israel.
Short of the complete withdrawal Hamas has called for, a source from the group said the deal might see Israeli forces leave “cities and populated areas”, allowing the return of some displaced Palestinians and humanitarian relief.
US President Joe Biden is “pushing all of us to try to get this agreement over the finish line”, said his secretary of state, Antony Blinken.
The crucial southern Gaza city of Rafah is the main entry point for aid crossing the border from neighbouring Egypt.
But the World Food Programme said no humanitarian group had been able to deliver aid to the north for more than a month, accusing Israel of blocking access.
Neighbouring Jordan has coordinated efforts to air-drop supplies over southern Gaza.
“If nothing changes, a famine is imminent in northern Gaza,” the World Food Programme’s deputy executive director Carl Skau said.
Israeli officials have denied blocking supplies, and the army on Wednesday said “50 trucks carrying humanitarian aid” had made it to northern Gaza in recent days.
Israel’s retaliatory military campaign in Gaza has left hundreds of thousands displaced, with nearly 1.5 million people now packed in Rafah.
In a sign of growing desperation among Gazans over living conditions, a rare protest was held Wednesday by residents over the soaring prices of commodities.
“Everyone is suffering inside these tents,” said Amal Zaghbar, who was displaced and sheltering in a makeshift camp.
“We’re dying slowly.”
Israel has repeatedly threatened a ground offensive on Rafah, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu saying a truce would only delay it, as such an operation was needed for “total victory” over Hamas.
Egypt — which borders Rafah — says an assault on the overcrowded city would have “catastrophic repercussions”.
Algeria has finally opened the third-biggest mosque in the world and the largest in Africa, ahead of the holy month of Ramzan, according to Al Jazeera.
The inauguration of the mosque has taken several days due to unrest in the country. The Grand Mosque of Algiers was formally opened on Monday by Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune.
Djamaa El-Djazair is how the locals refer to it, and it can house up to 120,000 worshippers at once. With a height of 265 meters (869 feet), it has the highest minaret in the world.
After seven years of construction, a vast modernist building spanning approximately 70 acres was completed, with marble and wood elements along with Arabic and North African architectural elements.
It even has a library large enough to house a million volumes and a helipad. The massive structure was built by a Chinese firm, reportedly costing around $900 million.
It is being marketed as the third-biggest mosque worldwide, following the holy mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s mosque in Madina, both located in Saudi Arabia.
Newly-elected Members of National Assembly (MNA) are set to take oaths today in the inaugural session of the 16th session of the lower house.
The development comes as the convening of the assembly’s session, required to be held on the 21st day after the polls under Article 91(2) of the Constitution, was surrounded by uncertainty after President Arif Alvi had stressed the allocation of reserved seats before the session.
Geo News reported that the president gave a verbal response on the matter, without either rejecting or accepting the summary.
On Monday, since Alvi was hesitant to call for the assembly session, the National Assembly Secretariat organized the session.
However, the president finally summoned the NA session after political parties warned him of legal consequences.