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  • Champions One Day Cup: Stallions defeats Dolphins by 174 runs

    Champions One Day Cup: Stallions defeats Dolphins by 174 runs

    In the Champions One Day Cup, the Stallions defeated the rival Dolphins by a huge margin of 174 runs after a one-sided encounter.

    The Stallions scored 271 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in the allotted overs, while Babar Azam scored a magnificent century.

    Chasing a target of 272 runs, the Dolphins team was bowled out for just 97 runs. Sahibzada Farhan scored 32 runs, and Asif Ali managed to put up some resistance by scoring 21 runs.

    For the Stallions, Mehran Mumtaz and Jahandad Khan took three wickets each, and Abrar Ahmed and Haris Rauf two wickets each.

  • Norwegian footballer eligible to represent Pakistan rejects €800,000 offer from Israeli club

    Norwegian footballer eligible to represent Pakistan rejects €800,000 offer from Israeli club

    Norwegian footballer Ole Sæter, who is also eligible to represent the Pakistan team, has reportedly rejected a huge monetary offer of €800,000 from Israeli club Maccabi Haifa FC.

    The amount equals more than 24 crore Pakistani rupees

    The 28-year-old footballer made it clear that he can not play for a country that is responsible for the loss of innocent lives, citing his principles and values ​​as the reason for this decision.

    “Even if I were offered 500 million dollars, I would not join the Israeli club,” Sæter said in an interview with a Norwegian newspaper, asserting that no amount of money is more important than his values.

    “Humanity is more important than such money,” he added.

    In the past, he shared pictures of himself on social media wearing the Pakistani football team jersey.

    Ole’s paternal grandfather is a Pakistani citizen, and based on this relationship, he is also eligible to represent the Pakistan football team as well.

  • Lahore police to arrest remaining May 9 suspects at Sept 21 PTI rally

    Lahore police to arrest remaining May 9 suspects at Sept 21 PTI rally

    Lahore police have been tasked with arresting the remaining suspects involved in the May 9, 2023, riots at the upcoming Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) rally, scheduled for September 21.

    All Station House Officers (SHO) have been ordered to comply, while Divisional Superintendent of Police (SP) will monitor the strict security measures, police officials told Express Tribune.

    Police sources have also disclosed that cameras will be installed at all rally locations, ultimately helping the police to recognise the remaining May 9 suspects.

    Meanwhile, PTI is adamant about holding the rally in Lahore on September 21 despite legal challenges.

    Aleema Khan, sister of founder PTI Imran Khan, stated that Lahore women will lead the rally, adding that”Whenever Lahore rises, all of Pakistan follows.

  • ‘I could never be her in real life’: Areej Chaudhary opens up about playing Natasha

    ‘I could never be her in real life’: Areej Chaudhary opens up about playing Natasha

    ‘Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum’ is currently one of the hit dramas in Pakistan, and it is being widely praised for its character development.

    Among the characters is Natasha, played by actress Areej Chaudhry. Her character involves an apparent extra marital affair with her best friend Rubab’s husband, Adeel.

    Recently, Chaudhry appeared as a guest on ‘Something Haute’ where she talked about her character in the trending drama.

    The host, Hassan Choudhry, asked, “What similarities are there between Natasha and you?”

    “I could never be her in real life. I may be like Natasha when it comes to appreciating art, but other than that, I don’t like anything about her. I would never do something like that in my life,” she responded.

    Talking about the “Humpty Dumpty” reference in the drama, Chaudhry said that she would never want to say such a thing in real life.

    “We see these kinds of characters in films and dramas. Did you take inspiration from any specific character?” the host asked.

    To which she responded, “No, I didn’t want to do that because, I believe, when you try to copy or understand something by watching someone else, you lose the ability to bring your own touch to it.

    I wanted to think about it in my own way. If I were like this [Natasha], what would I do? That’s how I approached it,” she explained.

  • It’s confirmed: Hamza Ali Abbasi, Sohai Ali Abro, Ahmed Ali Akbar, Danyal Zafar are starring in ‘Faraar’

    It’s confirmed: Hamza Ali Abbasi, Sohai Ali Abro, Ahmed Ali Akbar, Danyal Zafar are starring in ‘Faraar’

    There is big news for drama fans because the biggest collaboration of stars is coming together for the highly anticipated drama serial Faraar.

    The cast of Faraar includes Hamza Ali Abbasi, Sohai Ali Abro, Ahmed Ali Akbar and Danyal Zafar.
    Hamza Ali Abbasi recently starred in drama serial Jaan-e Jahan alongside Ayeza Khan and appeared in ‘Umro Ayyar’.

    Sohai Ali Abro, currently starring in the Gentlemen, joins the cast as well, while Ahmed Ali Akbar known for his remarkable performances in Parizaad is also on board and ready to impress with another new character. He is also working with Mehreen Jabbar on the drama ‘Nadaan’, which is written by Saji Gul.

    Danyal Zafar, who recently starred in Let’s Try Mohabbat alongside Mawra Hocane is also part of the upcoming drama.

    Faraar is written by Mustafa Afridi and will air on Green Entertainment.

    Our sources in Next Level Entertainment told us Noor Jahan famed director Musadik Malek has come on board to direct Faraar. Initially, there were reports that this drama was directed by Syed Wajahat, known for megahit serials Khuda Aur Muhabbat and Khaie.

    The Current did an exclusive interview with one of the crew members.

    Here are pictures of the cast members:

  • Speaker directs election commission to dismiss Supreme Court’s ruling on reserved seats

    Speaker directs election commission to dismiss Supreme Court’s ruling on reserved seats

    Speaker of the National Assembly Ayaz Sadiq, has penned a letter to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on September 19 stating that after the Elections Act Amendments, 2024, passed by the parliament, the Supreme Court’s reserved seats verdict of July 12 can no longer be implemented.

    On July 12, in a significant political and symbolic win for the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), a thirteen-member bench of the Supreme Court ruled that PTI had the legal and constitutional right to reserved seats.

    However, on September 14, an eight-judge bench of the Supreme Court sternly criticised the ECP for delaying its ruling on the reserved seats case and warned of serious consequences.

    “After the Judgement of SC, the Parliament has been pleased to pass the Elections Act, 2024 which received the assent of the President on 7th August 2024 and was published in the Gazette of Pakistan on 9th August 2024,” stated the letter by Speaker NA.

    The senior Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) member Ayaz Sadiq further wrote, “In view of this backdrop, it is stated that independent returned candidates who have already given a joining to a political party can’t be allowed to now switch parties in terms of the Amended Election Act.”

    The speaker clarified that the amended act “shall prevail and supersede” the Supreme Court’s July 12 verdict.

  • All eyes on Maulana Fazlur Rehman as success of constitutional amendments hangs in balance

    All eyes on Maulana Fazlur Rehman as success of constitutional amendments hangs in balance

    Maulana Fazlur Rehman may win a lot of seats or not a lot, but his political importance stays intact.

    Senator of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) Irfan Siddique has said that constitutional amendments cannot be passed without Chief Jamiat-e-Ulema Fazl (JUI-F) Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s cooperation.

    Appearing on the Geo News programme ‘Aaj Shahzeb Khanzada kay Saath’, Siddiqui stated, “As soon as Maulana Fazl is satisfied, the constitutional amendments will be tabled.”

    Responding to Rehman’s concerns over the constitutional amendments, Siddiqui cleared, “Maulana had no objection to the constitutional court or formula of appointment of judges.”

    In opposition, speaking to journalists following a meeting with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Asad Qaisar in Islamabad, Maulana Fazlur Rehman remarked, “They (opposition parties) completely rejected the government proposed amendments draft.”

    Interestingly, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif is still hopeful of winning Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s confidence for the judiciary-centric legislation.

    Appearing on the Geo News programme ‘Capital Talk,’ Asif said, “Fazl is a shrewd politician, and we will definitely find a resolution.”

    Meanwhile, the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Imran Khan, said that he couldn’t comment on anything regarding the JUIF stance.

    Speaking to journalists at Adiala jail Rawalpindi on Wednesday, he remarked, “All political forces have to unite for democracy. If Maulana is standing with democracy, it is a good thing.”

    To pass the controversial constitutional amendments, the incumbent government lacks thirteen votes in the National Assembly (NA) and nine in the Senate.

  • ‘Social media holds more power than sword and pen,’ says Rubina Ashraf

    ‘Social media holds more power than sword and pen,’ says Rubina Ashraf

    Actress Rubina Ashraf believes that social media is more powerful than a sword and a pen in this time and age.Recently, she appeared as a guest on ‘Gup Shab’ show.

    “Nowadays, people make headlines not because of their work but because of their statements, because today, social media has become very powerful,” she said.

    “People easily express whatever is in their hearts since now, there is more power in social media than a sword and a pen. So, it was bound to happen, but people should use it properly. They must learn,” she added.

    Ashraf also believes that “When children of celebrities are born and raised in the same environment, nepotism is inevitable.”

    Using her daughter as an example, she added, “If I ever get the chance, I would definitely like to work with my daughter, actress Meena Tariq. She grew up watching me and all my friends, whom she considers her aunts. That’s why she was inspired by us to enter this field.”

  • Youth tortured to death in Faisalabad for allegedly stealing cricket bats

    Youth tortured to death in Faisalabad for allegedly stealing cricket bats

    A young boy named Usama was kidnapped and tortured to death on Wednesday in Faisalabad for allegedly stealing cricket bats from a cricket club.

    The incident happened on Cinema Road in Faisalabad.

    Usama’s mother Rukhsana Shafiq, a resident of Gulberg Colony, registered a complaint in the local police station. She stated in the FIR that the suspect, Shahan, a cricket player in an indoor cricket club located on Cinema Road, along with the 10 accomplices, kidnapped her son.

    She claimed that the suspects took Usama to their club, where they severely tortured him and his friend, Samraiz Khalid, who was already there. The suspects accused them of stealing bats from the club.

    When her son’s condition deteriorated, he was shifted to the nearby Allied Hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead.

    Usama’s friend Samraiz is under treatment in the hospital.

    The police have taken Shahan into custody and is conducting raids to arrest his accomplices while an investigation is underway.

  • China proposes joint security plan to Pakistan

    China proposes joint security plan to Pakistan

    China has offered several proposals to Pakistan, including a joint agreement to combat Chinese security concerns over terrorism.

    China has aimed to boost its multibillion dollar China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project, transforming several CPEC Phase-1 Projects to Phase-2, government sources told Express Tribune.

    The sources further disclosed that China is proposing the establishment of a joint company to sustain its citizens’ security working in Pakistan for the CPEC project.

    Pakistan and China also vowed to combat terrorism with “zero tolerance” and stressed the need for a comprehensive approach towards security concerns in Pakistan.

    It has also proposed an agreement on the China-Pakistan earth science research project in the CPEC Phase-2.
    Chinese authorities are aiming to cooperate in infrastructure, minerals, energy, safety and security, science and technology.