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  • Jasprit Bumrah clears air on his participation in the Champions Trophy

    Jasprit Bumrah clears air on his participation in the Champions Trophy

    Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has responded to reports claiming he is on complete bed rest and the possibility of missing the upcoming Champions Trophy.

    He was injured on January 7 during the first innings of the 5th Test match against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT).

    After this, several Indian media outlets reported that Bumrah had been suffering from a back injury and had gone on bed rest, putting his participation in the Champions Trophy in doubt. They claimed that Bumrah sustained the injury during the Sydney Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia.

    The media reports suggested that Bumrah’s back issues were serious and that he wouldn’t rush his return to cricket, as doctors had advised bed rest.

    However, Bumrah took the X (formerly Twitter) to deny these rumours, calling the news fake. He tweeted, “I know how easy it is to spread fake news, but this one really made me laugh,” adding several laughing emojis.

    چیمپئنز ٹرافی میں شرکت مشکوک اور مکمل بیڈ ریسٹ کی خبریں، بمراہ نے خاموشی توڑ دی

    In the recent Test series against Australia, Bumrah bowled a total of 151.2 overs in five matches and emerged as the most successful bowler with 32 wickets. 

    The Champions Trophy is set to begin on February 19. Prior to that, India is scheduled to play a five-match T20 series against England starting January 22, followed by 3 ODI matches.

  • Kareena breaks silence on attack on Saif Ali Khan

    Kareena breaks silence on attack on Saif Ali Khan

    Kareena Kapoor Khan has spoken out after her husband Saif Ali Khan was attacked during a burglary at their home in Bandra early Thursday morning. 


    Mumbai police have confirmed to the media that the intruder entered Saif’s residence around 2:30 am where he got into a confrontation with the actor. Saif was taken to hospital around 3:30 am.

     
    Kareena, who was not at home during the attack, has assured fans that her family, including their children Jeh and Taimur, are safe. 


    A statement from the actress reads: “There was an attempted burglary at Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan’s residence last night. Saif had an injury on his arm for which he is in hospital, undergoing a procedure. The rest of the family is doing fine. We request the media and fans to be patient and not speculate any further as the Police are already doing their due investigations. Thank you all for your concern.”


    At the time of the incident, Kareena was dining out with her friends Rhea Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor, and her sister Karisma Kapoor. 


    Karisma shared a picture of their dinner on Instagram, captioning it “Girls night in.” 


    The Bandra Police have registered an FIR and are actively investigating the crime, focusing on identifying and arresting the intruder. Three house attendants are being questioned, with one reportedly sustaining injuries during the confrontation.


    Saif, who returned to Mumbai a week ago after a New Year’s vacation in Switzerland with Kareena and their children, is expected to make a full recovery. Authorities are working diligently to apprehend the suspect and ensure the family’s safety.

  • Key South African player ruled out of Champions Trophy

    Key South African player ruled out of Champions Trophy

    South African fast bowler Anrich Nortje has been ruled out of the upcoming International Cricket Council (ICC) Champions Trophy after suffering a back injury. 

    According to Cricket South Africa, Nortje’s injury was confirmed after a scan on Monday. He was part of South Africa’s 15-member squad for the tournament but is now expected to miss the event as he won’t recover in time.

    Cricket South Africa will announce the replacement later.

    The ICC Champions Trophy is scheduled to start on February 19 in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates.

  • Cristiano Ronaldo to earn £300 per minute under new Saudi deal

    Cristiano Ronaldo to earn £300 per minute under new Saudi deal

    Portuguese football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is set to earn £300 (over 86,000 Pakistani rupees) per minute under a new deal, making him the highest-paid athlete in the world.

    Reports suggest Ronaldo is likely to sign a contract with Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr worth £167.9 million (over 57 billion Pakistani rupees).

    The 39-year-old Ronaldo joined Al-Nassr in January 2023, earning £164 million per season for matches and an additional £49 million for off-field activities. With this new deal, he will become the highest-earning player globally.

    Cristiano Ronaldo shares his retirement plans

    On November 18 2024, Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement plans.

    Portugal booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Nations League with a 5-1 win over Poland on Friday. Ronaldo secured his 132nd international win by surpassing former Real Madrid teammate Sergio Ramos, who had 131 wins for Spain.

    The 39-year-old spoke about his retirement plans while addressing the media after the match.

    “I just want to enjoy,” he said, adding that his retirement could be in “a year or two.” He continued, “I don’t know; I’m going to be 40 soon.”

    “As long as I enjoy it with passion, I will continue playing. The day I realise that I no longer had the passion, I would retire,” he said.

    Ronaldo also revealed that he has “no plans to go into the coaching field” and that he may consider other matters after retirement.

    “I do not see myself becoming a manager of any team, it is not in my plans; my future is in other fields outside of football. Time will tell what happens.”

    Earlier, in an interview in August, Ronaldo indicated that he was considering retiring early despite his contract with the Saudi club Al-Nasr expiring after this season.

    He recently also became the first man to score 900 goals in official matches and is also a five-time Ballon d’Or winner.

  • Saif Ali Khan hospitalised after getting stabbed at home by intruder

    Saif Ali Khan hospitalised after getting stabbed at home by intruder

    Bollywood superstar Saif Ali Khan has been hospitalised early on Thursday morning after getting stabbed six times by an intruder in his Mumbai home. 

    The actor, husband to Indian A-lister Kareena Kapoor, is going through surgery at Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital to treat the six stab wounds he received during what Indian media has described as a robbery attempt. 

    Mumbai police have confirmed to the media that the intruder entered Saif’s residence around 2:30 am where he got into a confrontation with the actor. Saif was taken to hospital around 3:30 am. 

    Doctors have assessed that two of the stab wounds are deep, with one near the spine. A neurosurgeon and a cosmetic surgeon are among the team of doctors operating on the Bollywood star.

  • Bangladesh bans Kangana’s upcoming film amid India tensions

    Bangladesh bans Kangana’s upcoming film amid India tensions

    Looks like politics isn’t just a theme in Kangana Ranaut’s new film; it’s also why it won’t make it to Bangladeshi cinemas.

    Renowned Indian actress and right-wing politician Kangana Ranaut’s film Emergency, set to release on January 17, has been banned in Bangladesh.

    According to Indian media, the reason for the ban is the ongoing political tension between the two countries and not the content of the film.

    The film revolves around the political situation of 1975 and the Emergency imposed by then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, a role played by Kangana Ranaut.

    It highlights the involvement of the Indian Army, Indira Gandhi, and the founder of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

    According to Indian media, Pushpa 2 and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 were also banned in Bangladesh previously, and now Kangana’s film has become one of the subjects of the ongoing tensions between the two countries.

  • Family secrets, memory loss and mystery: This drama keeps you guessing

    Family secrets, memory loss and mystery: This drama keeps you guessing

    In a world of revenge-fueled heroes and over-the-top villains, Rahim proves that nice guys don’t always finish last—at least not yet.

    One special thing about Aye Ishq e Junoon is that Rahim did not marry Aimen for revenge and that he is still a good person inside. Unlike many other heroes who become toxic, he remains kind to her.

    Aimen loses consciousness time and again, after which we hoped Rahim would take her to the doctor, who would assure him that she has undergone a memory loss.

    But the drama seems to be building towards that.

    Now that Afia has started giving Aimen medicines again, it makes you worry because what if she forgets Shehroze completely? How will she find out the truth?

    Farooq is important in keeping peace in the Nawaz family. Because of him, Rahim’s father accepted Aimen and the wedding. Farooq cares about Rahim’s safety. But we wonder if Farooq has other motives. He might not be as simple as he seems.

    With Aimen in the house, the truth can come out anytime. So, why is Farooq making sure she stays with Rahim?

    Rahim is a kind character with silent strength. He still wants his father’s respect and is trying to uncover the truth about Shehroze.

    He is gentle with Aimen. Even though he thinks she married for money, he is not harsh with her. He makes sure she is safe and well. This makes him more likable and progressive.

    Sheheryar Munawar is doing a great job with his performance.

    It is sad to see Maheen’s reaction. We wish the drama did not show a woman becoming so desperate and almost losing her mind just for a man.

  • Rajab Butt becomes first to get newly-launched car; here’s how much he paid for it

    Rajab Butt becomes first to get newly-launched car; here’s how much he paid for it

    Famous YouTuber Rajab Butt has once again captured the spotlight, but this time it’s all about his exclusive new car.

    The social media star has revealed the price of his brand-new Hyundai Sonata N Line, and the details are nothing short of extraordinary.

    “The car costs a total of 1 crore 70 lacs, but they launched it at 1 crore 58 lacs. After adding taxes and charges, it costs 1 crore 72 lacs… including registration,” he said in his new vlog, adding how he was the first person to get Hyundai’s new Sonata N Line.

    Hyundai Pakistan’s officials also confirmed that they had promised to deliver the first unit of the car in the country to Rajab.

    Earlier, netizens speculated as to how much Rajab overpaid to become the first person to receive the newly-launched car. However, his revelation has put all rumours to rest.

     

     

     It may be  noted  that making famous Pakistani vloggers Rajab Butt, Ducky Bhai (Saad ur Rehman), and Nadeem Naniwala  has making headline due to a new learning platform called ‘Join Elite Group’. This platform offers paid courses on TikTok live streams, business startups, cryptocurrency investments, YouTube vlogging, and online store management.

    Join Elite Group is an online platform designed to offer a variety of paid courses aimed at professionals, entrepreneurs, creatives, and enthusiasts. The courses cover a range of topics, including:

    TikTok Live Streaming: Strategies and best practices for monetizing live streams.

    Business Startups: Guidance on launching and managing businesses effectively.

    Cryptocurrency Investments: Insights into trading and navigating the crypto market.

    YouTube Growth: Techniques to start, grow, and sustain YouTube channels while boosting engagement.

    E-commerce Expertise: Methods to establish and optimize online stores for increased sales.

    Despite these ambitious offerings, the platform’s credibility has been called into question by a growing number of critics.

    Since its launch, the Join Elite Group website has struggled with technical problems. Users have reported high traffic issues, frequent “too many requests” errors, and difficulties signing up, which has fueled skepticism about the platform’s reliability and transparency.

    Journalist Sheraz Butt, who has 496K followers on Instagram, recently criticized the project in a viral video. He questioned the integrity of the creators, saying:

    “These are the same creators who sold their private lives like a reality show. Now they claim that they will teach the youth how to earn money?” YouTuber Sheraz also mocked their courses, adding:

    “YouTube is a trend that may end in a year. Are they trying to make money now by selling courses on how to earn from YouTube? It’s laughable.”

    He argued that these creators gained fame by showcasing their families and private lives, and now they are monetizing their audience by selling knowledge that is freely available online.

    Adding fuel to the fire, Ducky Bhai’s past remarks have resurfaced. In a podcast, he admitted, “I am not a teacher to provide knowledge.”

    However, while promoting the project, he stated, “You have supported us for years; now it’s our turn to give back and help you stand on your feet.”

    The criticism doesn’t stop there. Talha Reviews, another YouTuber, labeled the project a “scam.”

    Similarly, popular YouTubers Maaz Safdar and Ali Butt advised fans to avoid the initiative, pointing out that free resources for learning about YouTube and online earning are readily available.

    Many fans and critics alike have questioned the credibility of these courses, calling them a “fraud business.”

    Hundreds of YouTubers with global followings offer free seminars, courses and tips on how to grow online audiences. TikTok, Instagram, Twitter and nearly all social media platforms carry such content, easily searchable and in easy to understand terms. Many Pakistanis too have posted such videos, offering breakdowns of algorithms and financial benefits, completely free of charge.Just a day after his lavish wedding, YouTuber Rajab Butt was arrested for receiving a lion’s cub as a gift and possessing an unlicensed gun.

     

    The saga took a turn when Malik Zaman Naseeb, a politician and close friend of Rajab Butt, revealed that someone “very close” to him betrayed him, leading to the arrest.

    Appearing as a guest on Rehman Tariq’s show, Malik Zaman shared surprising details of the incident.

    “It was someone inside the house who knew about it, it was someone close, and we caught him. Everything happened so quickly. He was very close, but that didn’t matter.”

    Earlier, just a day after his lavish wedding, YouTuber Rajab Butt was arrested for receiving a lion’s cub as a gift and possessing an unlicensed gun.

    The saga took a turn when Malik Zaman Naseeb, a politician and close friend of Rajab Butt, revealed that someone “very close” to him betrayed him, leading to the arrest.

    Appearing as a guest on Rehman Tariq’s show, Malik Zaman shared surprising details of the incident.

    “It was someone inside the house who knew about it, it was someone close, and we caught him. Everything happened so quickly. He was very close, but that didn’t matter.”

  • ‘Why were APS attackers not tried in military court?’ questions SC

    ‘Why were APS attackers not tried in military court?’ questions SC

    The Supreme Court’s constitutional bench on Wednesday inquired the government why the trial of the Army Public School (APS) attack was not conducted in military court despite having the Army Act and the crimes linked to it.

    During the intra-court appeals hearing against civilian trials in military courts, the bench headed by Justice Amin-Ud-Din Khan also questioned why an amendment to the Constitution was required to conduct terrorism trials in military courts.

    Ministry of Defence lawyer Khawaja Haris stated that while the APS attack concerned the military, it was not directly tried under military courts. He noted that the constitutional amendment extended to additional crimes beyond those related to military duties.

    On December 16, 2014, the militants attacked the Army Public School in Peshawar, killing 147 people, mostly school children.

    The Defense Ministry’s counsel added that the nature of the crime determines where the trial will take place. If a civilian’s crime is related to the armed forces, the trial will proceed in a military court.

    Justice Jamal Mandokhail also questioned why the cases related to the General Headquarters (GHQ) attacks and Karachi airbase did not proceed in military courts, adding that the answer to this question was provided in the 21st Amendment case.

    The 21st Constitutional Amendment allowed military trials for terrorism cases after the APS attack.

    In response, Haris explained that the 21st Amendment case mentioned attacks on the GHQ, airbases, military, and places of worship, stating that if a crime is related to the military, the trial will be held in a military court.

    When the judge sought clarification on what “related to the military” meant, Haris stated that it referred to crimes directly tied to the Army Act.

    The judge further inquired where trials for terrorist acts committed in the name of a terrorist group or religion would be held.

    Haris responded that such cases would be tried in military courts under the Army Act and could proceed in these courts without requiring constitutional amendments.

    After hearing the Defence Ministry counsel’s arguments, the constitutional bench adjourned the hearing until Thursday (tomorrow).

  • Govt hits Rs1.4 trillion jackpot with revised IPP deals

    Govt hits Rs1.4 trillion jackpot with revised IPP deals

    In a bid to reduce electricity costs, Islamabad has approved the power division’s recommendation to alter settlement agreements with 14 independent power producers (IPPs). According to Dawn, this move will save the national exchequer a staggering 1.4 trillion rupees.

    Islamabad has been actively working to fiscally free itself from the suboptimal conditions of the agreements it signed with IPPs in the past. In October 2024, the federal government decided to end power purchase agreements with five of its oldest IPPs, which allowed Pakistan to save a whopping 411 billion rupees.

    Staying true to its crusade against IPPs, Islamabad reached settlement agreements with eight more IPPs in December 2024 in the hopes of reducing electricity tariffs and sparing the national exchequer from an outflow of 240 billion rupees.

    Analysts have commended the government for these power sector reforms, which indicate its willingness to stick to financially sustainable power generation agreements. The government has also agreed to strangle the supply of gas to captive power plants (CPP) on the directives of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

    The goal behind the reforms is to boost the revenues earned by power distributors, thus reducing the growth of circular debt in the power sector. Industrialists and business owners will be pleased to know that the reduction of this debt may translate into lower electricity costs in the long run.

    After discussing the 14 IPPs under the revised agreements, the federal cabinet approved the recommendation, which would reduce profit and costs by 802 billion rupees, as per Dawn. Furthermore, it was noted that the IPPs earned excess profits of 35 billion rupees, which will be deducted now as per the new agreement.

    The reason behind these IPPs racking up such large amounts of excess profits is that they have been operating in Pakistan for the better part of three decades. Of the 14 IPPs, four had been established as per the 1994 Power Policy, while an additional 10 started operating under the 2002 Power Policy. Members of the cabinet were informed that an agreement with one of the IPPs had already been nullified before the recent revision.

    Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif outlined how the revised agreements will allow the cash-strapped nations to reduce their circular debt, allowing for a greater level of national savings.

    There is merit to Shehbaz Sharif’s claim as the revisions will allow the national exchequer to witness annual savings of 137 billion rupees. The combined value of the savings over their applicable duration translates into the government being fiscally spared from a 1.4 trillion-rupee outflow.