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  • Alina Amir advises Babar Azam to get married if…

    Alina Amir advises Babar Azam to get married if…

    TikTok star and social media influencer Alina Amir has advised former Pakistan captain Babar Azam to get married if he has found the right person. 

    She suggested so while speaking to a private TV channel — when asked about ongoing discussions regarding Babar’s marriage.

    “Everyone is talking about Babar Azam’s wedding. Should he get married now or continue focusing on his career?” a reporter asked.

    “There is no fixed time for marriage. When you find a good person, you should get married,” she responded.

    Alina added that if Babar had found someone good, then he should get married. “Everyone should do the same because there is no set rule for marriage.”

    Alina Amir has built a strong following on TikTok and Instagram through her videos that include fashion content, funny videos and social commentary.

    During the conversation with journalists, she also shared her favourite cricketer from the current Pakistan side.

    “Saim Ayub is playing really well. Sometimes he gets out for zero and sometimes he scores a hundred.”

    She added that several players in the squad were improving and performance always decided who stood out.

    Babar Azam, on the other hand, remains one of Pakistan’s most celebrated cricketers.

    He has captained Pakistan in all three formats and is consistently ranked among the top batters in ODI and T20 cricket. 

    Babar has kept his private matters away from media and chooses not to comment on it publicly.

    Babar made headlines for crossing 15,000 international runs across formats, strengthening his position among Pakistan’s top all-time run-scorers. 

    He also remains one of the highest run-getters in T20I history and held the record for being the fastest player to reach three thousand T20I runs, achieving the feat in eighty-one innings. 

    His consistent rankings in ICC ODI and T20I lists keep him in the global spotlight and he continues to break new milestones for Pakistan.

  • Dharmendra’s daughter says her father is alive after Indian media declares him dead

    Dharmendra’s daughter says her father is alive after Indian media declares him dead

    Bollywood legend Dharmendra is “stable and recovering”, his daughter has said, after almost every media outlet declared him dead on Monday night and early Tuesday morning. 

    The popular actor, known in the 80s as Bollywood’s ‘He-Man’, was admitted to the famous Breach Candy Hospital on November 10 after he complained of breathing issues while at home.

    As news spread of the legendary star’s illness, his famous children started visiting one by one. Footage captured by paparazzi outside the hospital showed Dharmendra’s eldest son, the action star Sunny Deol, leaving from hospital looking visibly emotional. Some news outlets were quick to report that the 89-year-old had been put on a ventilator or had died, but Sunny’s team then put out a statement saying, “Dharamji is still in the hospital. Doctors have not advised him to go home. His condition is improving. He is being monitored and is not on a ventilator.”

    Later in the night, A-listers of the Indian film industry, including superstars Salman Khan and Shahrukh Khan, visited Dharmendra in hospital. His younger son, Bobby Deol, his wife Hema Malini and his daughter Esha Deol also visited the actor in hospital. 

    As fans prayed for Dharmendra, news outlets again jumped the gun late at night, saying that he had died. Early on the morning of November 11, Esha Deol took to Instagram to confirm that her father was recovering. In a blistering attack on media, she wrote: “The media seems to be in overdrive and spreading false news. My father is stable and recovering. We request everyone to give our family privacy. Thank you for the prayers for Papa’s speedy recovery.” 

    Dharmendra was born in what is now the Indian side of Punjab in 1935. The actor has a career that spanned over six decades, and included streaks of hits including his most famous role, smash hit Sholay’s Veeru. He has remained active in the industry even late in his career, last appearing on screen in 2024 in the film Teri Baaton Main Aisa Uljha Jiya.

  • Shaheen Afridi says Rizwan stepped down from captaincy by choice

    Shaheen Afridi says Rizwan stepped down from captaincy by choice

    Pakistan ODI captain Shaheen Afridi has said that Mohammad Rizwan stepped down from leading the team by his own choice and he informed Rizwan first when he was appointed captain.

    Speaking to members of the media in Rawalpindi before the ODI series against Sri Lanka, Shaheen said he contacted Babar Azam and other players when he first became captain. He said, “I will not talk about why I was removed from captaincy.”

    Shaheen said that when the PCB offered him the ODI captaincy, he immediately informed Rizwan. He said, “I told Rizwan first that I am becoming captain and I took his opinion.” He added, “Rizwan decided himself to step away from captaincy and I accepted the role after consulting him.”

    Shaheen said the team is focusing on all three departments, batting, bowling and fielding. He said every player must take responsibility. He said, “It is not the job of only Rizwan, Babar, Fakhar, Saim or Shaheen.”

    Commenting on Babar Azam’s form, Shaheen said, “Babar will return with performances and a century.”

    Shaheen said he seeks advice when he needs it and not only from former captains. He said, “Rizwan has scored the most runs in ODIs since 2023. The priority is to support players who are not in form.”

    Shaheen said Pakistan must strengthen its bench and the captain should be part of selection discussions. He said the selection committee picks the 15-member squad but the captain’s opinion matters.

    Shaheen also spoke about Hassan Nawaz. He said, “Hassan recently became a father and needed family time, which is why he was released from the squad. Releasing him does not mean he is out of future plans.” Shaheen said, “Hassan will play domestic cricket at his preferred batting position and that other batters are performing well at that spot in the national side.”

    Last month, the PCB replaced Rizwan with Shaheen as Pakistan’s ODI captain.

    Pakistan and Sri Lanka will play an ODI series in Rawalpindi from November 11 to 15. The tri-nation series will run from November 17 to 29 with Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe.

  • 27th Amendment: Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, ex-judges, senior lawyers express concern in letters to CJP

    27th Amendment: Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, ex-judges, senior lawyers express concern in letters to CJP

    Supreme Court’s (SC) Justice Mansoor Ali Shah has written a letter to Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi, urging him to take the lead and engage the executive over the proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment.

    In his letter, Justice Mansoor called on the top judge to immediately reach out to the executive and make it clear that no constitutional amendment could be made without consultation with judges of the constitutional courts.

    He also suggested that a convention of judges from constitutional courts could be convened to discuss the matter collectively. “You are not just the administrator of this institution — you are its guardian. This moment calls for you to show leadership,” he wrote.

    Justice Mansoor pointed out that the proposed amendment includes the creation of a separate Federal Constitutional Court and seeks to limit the Supreme Court to an appellate role only.

    Referring to the 26th Constitutional Amendment, which is still pending before the court, Justice Mansoor questioned how a new amendment could move forward when the legality of the previous one remained undecided.

    “Changes to the judicial structure cannot be made unilaterally by the executive or legislature,” he said, warning that bypassing judicial consultation would undermine constitutional balance.

    Separately, a group of retired judges and senior lawyers also penned a letter to CJP Yahya Afridi, seeking a full court meeting over the proposed amendment.

    They expressed “deep sadness and regret” over what they termed as the “greatest threat” to the apex court since its establishment in 1956.

    They maintained that neither civilian nor military governments in Pakistan’s history had ever attempted, let alone succeeded, in relegating the apex court to a subordinate entity or depriving it of its constitutional jurisdiction — something they claimed was being done through the proposed amendment.


    They urged the top judge to call a full court meeting immediately to discuss the proposed amendment and formulate a collective response to the federal government, maintaining that the SC “has every right and power to give its input” regarding any constitutional change that affects its structure and authority.

    The letter was written by Advocate Faisal Siddiqui and signed by former senior puisne judge of the top court, Justice (r) Mushir Alam, and ex-Sindh High Court senior puisne judge, Justice (r) Nadeem Akhtar.

    Senior lawyers Muneer A Malik, Anwar Mansoor Khan, Muhammad Akram Sheikh, Ali Ahmad Kurd, Abid S Zuberi, Kamran Amanullah, Khawaja Ahmad Hosain, Salahuddin Ahmed and Shabnam Nawaz Awan are also among the signatories of the letter.

  • Afghan chief selector lashes out at Cricket Australia

    Afghan chief selector lashes out at Cricket Australia

    Afghanistan Cricket Board’s chief selector and former cricketer Asadullah Khan has strongly criticised Cricket Australia for repeatedly refusing to play a bilateral series against Afghanistan. 

    He said that Australia’s stance goes against the spirit of the game and unfairly targets the Afghan men’s team, which has earned its place in elite cricket through hard work and merit.

    “Cricket Australia’s refusal to play bilateral series is against the spirit of the game. Afghanistan’s team is being targeted in an unfair way. The current Afghan side has earned its place in elite cricket with strong performances,” Asadullah remarked told an Indian media outlet. 

    He added that the Afghanistan women’s team has not been able to play in recent years due to circumstances in the country, and “change takes time.”

    He said, “Afghanistan achieved success in world cricket on merit. Our team did not get success because of favoritism or charity. Cricket Australia and other boards are linking cricket with politics, and I believe this is not good for the gentleman’s game.”

    Cricket Australia has maintained its position since the Taliban returned to power in September 2021. 

    After the takeover, the Taliban placed restrictions on women’s sports, including cricket, among a host of measures that have reduced civil and human rights for women. Australia responded by suspending all bilateral commitments with Afghanistan.

    Cricket Australia’s first major move came in November 2021 when it cancelled a historic one-off Test match in Hobart, which would have been Afghanistan’s first Test against Australia. 

    In January 2023, Australia also withdrew from a three-match ODI series scheduled in the UAE, citing concerns over women’s rights under Taliban rule.

    In an official statement at the time, Cricket Australia said it supports the participation of women in all forms of cricket and cannot proceed with fixtures when those values are not upheld. 

    The ICC has also faced pressure to take a stronger stance, though Afghanistan retains its full-member status because the ICC constitution does not allow suspension of a board due to political circumstances beyond its control.

    Despite these complications, the Afghanistan men’s team has continued to rise. The side reached the Super 12 stage of the 2022 T20 World Cup and made headlines at the 2023 ODI World Cup after defeating England, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. 

    Under captain Hashmatullah Shahidi and with stars like Rashid Khan, Ibrahim Zadran, and Rahmanullah Gurbaz, the team has become one of the most competitive emerging sides in international cricket.

    Asadullah Khan believes that punishing the men’s team for issues beyond their control is unjust. He said the players only want to play cricket and compete at the highest level.

  • Dananeer Mubeen’s childhood video proves she was always meant to be a star

    Dananeer Mubeen’s childhood video proves she was always meant to be a star

    A video of Pakistani social media influencer and actress Dananeer Mubeen, filmed in her childhood, has taken over social media. Fans cannot stop talking about how confident and adorable she looked even back then.

    The clip shows a young Dananeer appearing on a PTV program, speaking to the host with surprising confidence for her age. 

    In the video she says, “I watch all your shows with great interest and there is not a single episode that I have missed. So can I be a part of your show?” The host smiles and replies, “Of course, you can be a part of my show.”

    The video spread quickly across Instagram and TikTok, with fans appreciating her confidence and charm. One user commented, “Omg Dananeer ❤️❤️.” Another wrote, “Childhood se hi itni pyari bolti hai.” A fan shared, “My god, our dearest Miss Ayat,” while another joked, “Did I unintentionally unlock a secret memory?”. One person simply called her “cute from the start.”

    Dananeer Mubeen first rose to national and international fame in 2021 after her short video “Pawri [Party] Ho Rahi Hai” went viral across the border. The clip turned into a meme, earning her instant recognition and millions of followers across social media platforms. 

    Her fun personality and natural screen presence paved the way for her entry into mainstream entertainment.

    After becoming a viral sensation, Dananeer transitioned into acting and proved that she was more than just a meme star. 

    She made her television debut in the hit ISPR drama Sinf e Aahan (2021), where she played the role of Sidra, a lively and outspoken cadet. Her performance received strong praise for its freshness and natural delivery.

    She continued her acting journey in 2023 with the drama Mohabbat Gumshuda Meri, starring alongside Khushhal Khan. The series became a fan favorite, especially among younger audiences, and Dananeer’s portrayal of Zubia further boosted her popularity.

    In addition to acting, Dananeer has also appeared in major brand campaigns and remains one of Pakistan’s most influential digital creators. She has hinted at stepping into films as well, with reports suggesting that she is preparing for her big-screen debut soon.

    The resurfaced childhood video has only added to her charm. Fans say it shows that her confidence and on-screen appeal were present long before she became the famous “Pawri Girl.”

  • Nestlé Pakistan Earns Top Sustainability Awards at SDPI Conference

    Nestlé Pakistan Earns Top Sustainability Awards at SDPI Conference

    At the 28th Sustainable Development Conference & Sustainability Investment Expo, hosted by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI), Nestlé Pakistan was celebrated with several distinguished awards. The company was honored for its leadership in renewable energy and low carbon initiatives, as well as receiving the Best Stall Award for its innovative sustainability efforts.

    These accolades highlight Nestlé Pakistan’s pivotal role in advancing climate action and fostering sustainable development, fully aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

    During the event, Nestlé’s ongoing commitment to sustainability was evident through its investments in renewable energy, the expansion of waste management programs, and impactful community projects. The Clean Gilgit Baltistan Project, for example, extended its reach to new areas, enabling the recycling of 4,000 tons of plastic waste in 2025 and the installation of recycled plastic benches and bins at popular tourist destinations.

    Nestlé’s dedication to water conservation was showcased through the Caring for Water – Pakistan initiative, which introduced drip irrigation and smart soil moisture sensors across 243 acres in Punjab and Sindh. The company also promoted community health and empowerment via the Nestlé for Healthier Kids program and the Nestlé-BISP Rural Women Sales Program.

    A highlight of the conference was a high-level plenary session featuring representatives from the United Nations Development Program, The World Bank Group, International Monetary Fund, Nestlé Pakistan, and SDPI. The discussion centered on the critical need to align investments with climate resilience, inclusive growth, and sustainable progress in Pakistan.

    Jason Avanceña, CEO of Nestlé Pakistan, stressed the necessity of innovative financing and fair access to capital to meet climate objectives, while also acknowledging the company’s recognition at the event. Dr. Samuel Rizk of UNDP emphasized the value of collective action, noting the significant investments required for Pakistan to achieve the SDGs. Dr. Mahir Binici of the IMF and Bolormaa Amgaabazar of the World Bank Group reinforced the importance of climate reforms and human development as foundational to the nation’s advancement.

    Moderated by Dr. Abid Suleri, Executive Director of SDPI, the plenary underscored the power of collaboration between public and private sectors to accelerate climate action and ensure resilient food systems for future generations.

    Nestlé Pakistan’s ongoing investments reflect its strong confidence in the country’s future and its unwavering commitment to making a positive impact across its entire value chain.

  • Anzela Abbasi says her mother didn’t let her feel father’s absence

    Anzela Abbasi says her mother didn’t let her feel father’s absence

    Model and actor Anzela Abbasi has said that her mother played the role of both parents in her life, ensuring that she never felt the absence of her father.

    In a recent appearance on Ahmed Ali Butt’s podcast, Anzela spoke about her parents’ divorce, her upbringing, and her relationship with her mother and father. 

    She said, “My mom had me in her twenties, which is quite young to have a child. It’s not that she wasn’t working, but for me, she played the roles of both mom and dad. I never felt my father’s absence and had no complaints about her in that sense.”

    Anzela added that while she sometimes felt hurt as a child because of her parents’ separation, she later understood that “every person has their own emotions.”

     She explained that her mother managed both parental roles while raising her and balancing professional life at a young age.

    Talking about moving out of the family home, Anzela said, “I had that conversation when I was 22. I moved out and decided that I would earn and become independent. It was quite a debate with my mom, but after moving out, our relationship improved. She trusted me, and would come over, she would bring food, and we used to have a good time. Later, I moved back in with her when she asked me to get settled in life.”


    Speaking about her father, actor Shamoon Abbasi, Anzela said, “I admit he is a great actor, but I don’t know which side of him to relate to. Honestly, I don’t follow my parents’ work; it’s their job. When I was younger, I could relate to him because I have seen him multitasking. He is an actor, director, producer and writer. Now, I want to try everything, but I don’t necessarily look up to him in that way.”

    She also shared a lesson she learned from him, saying, “What I learned from my father is to keep working on my craft and continually improve myself in whatever I do.”

    Anzela Abbasi is the daughter of actors Javeria Abbasi and Shamoon Abbasi. Her parents married in 1997 and separated in 2007. She was born two years after their marriage. She gained recognition for her performances in dramas including Laal Ishq, Gila, and Haqeeqat, and married Tashfeen Ansari in August 2023.

  • Amna Malik says a Jinn once returned her missing money

    Amna Malik says a Jinn once returned her missing money

    Pakistani actor Amna Malik, who is currently starring in the hit drama ‘Jama Taqseem’, has revealed how she “once told a Jinn to return some missing money”, and actually got it back.

    Appearing on Tabish Hashmi’s show ‘Hasna Mana Hai’, she said that some money of hers once disappeared from her house. “Before that, my jewelry or clothes used to go missing every now and then,” Malik said, adding how she first suspected that it was her domestic help’s doing, but it was not that.

    “Someone told me that Jinns roam around houses and some Jinn‑children play pranks by hiding things […] if the Jinns are good, you speak to them and they return the items,” she said.

    Malik recalled how she addressed the unseen presence and said, “Whoever you are… in my house, young or old, please do not hide my things… return them.”

    Later in the evening, she said, the money that had gone missing was found.

    Malik said it scared her and her children, but since then, “Whenever something goes missing at home, I talk to the Jinns.”

    Fans were quick to react to the story, with one commenting, “Jinn peson ka kia krty .” Another joked, “Netflix ki subscription leni ho gi for this show.” 

    This is not the first time a Pakistani celebrity has narrated some sort of supernatural experience of theirs.

    Actress Samina Peerzada also once shared a similar story, recalling that she was attacked by a Jinn right before the shooting of her horror film Deemak.

    “I asked the house help two or three times to turn on the light, but when no one did, I went to the backyard myself and turned it on.” 

    “Someone pushed me hard from behind. I fell far away and got several injuries. But there was no one there except me. It was a Jinn.”

    Despite the shock, she said she carried on. “After the incident, I bandaged my injury and went straight to the shoot. I completed the shooting.”

    Actor Hira Soomro also once shared her own supernatural encounter while staying at a hotel in the picturesque Naran Valley. 

    On a podcast she said, “I am 100 percent sure jinns exist in Naran, that place feels heavy.” 

    She also recalled how her hotel room door “kept opening and closing on its own” and how she “heard the flush in the bathroom go off twice without anyone inside”.

  • War on smog: Punjab introduces new charges for emission testing of vehicles

    War on smog: Punjab introduces new charges for emission testing of vehicles

    After months of free testing for motorists, the Punjab Environment Protection and Climate Change Department has introduced new charges for emission testing of vehicles. 

    According to a notification issued by the department, the charges going into effect today (Nov 10) include Rs500 for vehicles up to 1000cc, Rs800 for vehicles between 1001cc to 1500cc, Rs1,000 for 1501cc to 2500cc, Rs1,500 for 2501cc to 4500cc and Rs2,000 for all vehicles over 4500cc.

    Reports said the fee must be paid online, after which a confirmation message will be sent to the user’s registered mobile number.

    Citizens have been instructed to bring their CNICs when appearing for the emission test.

    It may be noted that the announcement comes weeks after the Punjab Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that vehicles without “Green Stickers” will not be allowed on Lahore’s roads after November 15.


     
    EPA Director General (DG) Dr Imran Hamid Sheikh had said that exhaust testing was now mandatory for all vehicles in the city, confirming that the agency has launched a strict crackdown on vehicles causing air pollution.


     
    “From November 15, any vehicle found on the road without an Exhaust Testing System (ETS) certificate or a green sticker will be impounded,” Dr Sheikh warned.


     
    “Only vehicles meeting Punjab’s environmental standards will be permitted to operate on the roads.”


     
    The EPA reminded drivers that both emissions and noise testing are compulsory.


     
    Dr Sheikh said the emission testing system was formally launched in July 2025 to control vehicular pollution ahead of the smog season. He added that vehicles manufactured between 2010 and 2015 are being targeted in the first phase of enforcement.


     
    The previous deadline for green stickers was August 31.


     
    Dr Sheikh said the agency had adopted a zero-tolerance policy toward vehicles that harm the environment. Vehicles not verified through the ETS will face legal action and possible confiscation.


     
    The EPA urged citizens to have their vehicles tested immediately, saying this is the toughest anti-pollution campaign ever launched in Lahore.

    The decisions come amid Punjab’s war against air pollution that had been rendering major cities, especially provincial capital Lahore, unbreathable for the past couple of years.

    Recent weeks have seen strict enforcement of anti-smog measures by the government, which has significantly improved air quality in Punjab, including Lahore.