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  • Video: Waqar Younis sings ‘Ye watan tumhara hai’ on Pakistan Day

    Video: Waqar Younis sings ‘Ye watan tumhara hai’ on Pakistan Day

    The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) shared a video on Twitter, in which legendary cricketer, Waqar Younis can be seen singing the famous national song, ‘Ye Watan Tumhara Hai’.

    Presenter Zainab Abbas asked Waqar to sing something on the historic occasion, and the former Pakistan coach sang “Yeh Watan Tumhara Hai”.

    The commentary team — Sikandar Bakht, Waqar Younis, and Simon Katich — held Pakistani flags and wore green to celebrate the historic occasion.

    Yesterday, Waqar Younis, was officially inducted into the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Hall of Fame.

    PCB Chief Executive, Faisal Hasnain presented a commemorative cap and plaque to Waqar Younis during the third test match between Pakistan and Australia at Gaddafi Stadium Lahore.

  • ‘Impose economic sanctions on India’: Azad Kashmir President urges OIC

    ‘Impose economic sanctions on India’: Azad Kashmir President urges OIC

    Addressing a special meeting of the Kashmir Contact Group of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Islamabad, President Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Barrister Sultan Mehmood Chaudhry asked the forum to help stop oppression in Indian-Occupied Kashmir (IoK) by imposing economic sanctions on India and boycotting its products.

    He said that since August 5, 2019 (when India changed IoK special status) Indian authorities have issued fake domiciles to 4.2 million non-state Hindus to change the proportion of population there.

    He said the OIC should play its role for the release of political leaders and youth who have been arrested before and after August 5, 2019.

    On the occasion, the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) representative Syed Faiz Naqshbandi and Ghulam Mohammad Safi also briefed the OIC delegations about the current situation of violation of human rights in IoK. They also presented a memorandum to OIC Secretary General Hussain Ibrahim Taha.

    APHC is a united political front to raise the cause of Kashmiri separatism in the Kashmir conflict.

  • ‘I pray that the government allies will walk with Imran Khan’: Sheikh Rasheed

    ‘I pray that the government allies will walk with Imran Khan’: Sheikh Rasheed

    Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed speaking with reporters outside Prime Minister House has said that he prays to God that the allies of the government support Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on the day of the no-confidence vote.

    Rasheed said that it is for the public to decide who will win the vote, on March 27 people will come out in support of Khan and the Opposition will see it as well.

    Speaking with reporters he further said that Khan has got cards in his hand as well. He will reveal them on March 27 and everyone will see them.

    Earlier it was reported that three major coalition partners of the government, Mutahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P), Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q), and Balochistan Awami Party (BAP), have decided to part ways with the government ahead of the no-trust motion against PM Khan.

  • ‘Prefer a housewife, want massage when I reach home from work’: When netizens trolled Tiger Shroff for sexist comments

    ‘Prefer a housewife, want massage when I reach home from work’: When netizens trolled Tiger Shroff for sexist comments

    An old interview of Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff has resurfaced on the internet in which the Baaghi star commented on his preference for a housewife.  During an interview with an online portal, Tiger was asked about the kind of a woman he would like as his future partner, the actor was quite candid and spontaneous about his response.

    He said, “I will get married to a girl from the village… When I reach home, I want a massage so that I can get relaxed (sic). I like girls who are the housewife-type.” Back then this response created quite a backlash for the Heropanti star, who was tagged as a sexist. Later on, the actor took it to his Twitter account responding to the criticism over him. He wrote, “I am totally for women empowerment and equality and always talk about how they are as strong or stronger than men.”

    The actor continued, “I respect my mother and sister too much to say something like that.”

    On the professional front, Tiger is gearing up for his upcoming film titled Ganapat opposite his first co-star Kriti Sanon and Bade Miyan Chote Miyan with Akshay Kumar.

    He is currently dating actress Disha Patani.

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  • Waqar Younis inducted into PCB Hall of Fame

    Waqar Younis inducted into PCB Hall of Fame

    Legendary cricketer, Waqar Younis was officially inducted into the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Hall of Fame on Wednesday.

    PCB Chief Executive, Faisal Hasnain presented a commemorative cap and plaque to Waqar Younis during the third test match between Pakistan and Australia at Gaddafi Stadium Lahore.

    Younis expressed his joy over sharing this achievement with his family and especially with his mother.

    Yonis on the occasion said, “I feel honoured to have been inducted into the PCB Hall of Fame with my mother and wife standing alongside me. In fact, it was an honour to receive the beautiful plaque from my mother, who has been my inspiration throughout this highly rewarding and immensely satisfying cricketing journey. Without her blessings, I would not have been able to achieve this much as a professional.”

    He further said, “Playing for Pakistan was a dream come true and I still cherish every single moment of wearing the Pakistan colour. And to be awarded by the Pakistan Cricket Board with this honour 19 years after I last represented my country is just the icing on the cake, for which I am grateful to them.”

    During his career, he took 373 Tests and 416 ODI wickets.

    Last Saturday, Javed Miandad was also inducted officially into PCB Fall of Fame. He has received a commemorative cap and plaque at his residence.

  • ‘Will surprise one day before the vote of no-confidence’: Khan announces he will not resign

    ‘Will surprise one day before the vote of no-confidence’: Khan announces he will not resign

    Announcing that he will not resign in any case, Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan has said that he will fight the Opposition till the last ball and will give a surprise one day before the voting on the no-confidence motion, reports Geo News.

    Talking with journalists at the Prime Minister’s House, PM Khan said that the word “neutral” was misinterpreted. He said that the context of the word “neutral” was to promote goodwill and to prevent evil.

    PM Imran Khan said it was wrong to consistently attack and criticise the army as a powerful military was crucial for Pakistan. “Had the army not been here, the country would have split into three parts.”

    “The army should not be criticised for politicking,” he said.

    PM Khan further said that the politics of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) is to cover up their theft.

    “Someone may have misunderstood that I will sit at home. I will not resign under any circumstances. I will not pull out from a fight,” said PM Khan.

    The premier said that he will win the match of no-confidence, and that he will not resign at the request of the corrupt gang.

    “The people are with me, 60 to 65 per cent of the honourable people are with me,” said the premier.

    The Prime Minister said that after March 27, his support will go above 90 per cent. “My trump card is that I have not shown any card yet,” said Khan.

    PM Imran Khan was asked about shaking hands with the Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly, Shehbaz Sharif, to which he responded that he could not shake hands with a person steeped in corruption. “His [Shehbaz Sharif’s] politics will come to an end after his no-confidence motion.”

    “In which constitution is it to overthrow the government by spending money?” questioned the prime minister.

    The prime minister said he would “never” hold a consultative meeting with Shahbaz, as he stressed that the Sharif brothers — Shahbaz and Nawaz Sharif — and Asif Ali Zardari were “corruption brands” of Pakistan.

    When asked about former interior minister Chaudhry Nisar, PM Khan said that he met Chaudhry Nisar and has a 40-year-old relationship with him.

  • ‘Out of beat, no energy’: Aadi Adeal blasts Sheheryar Munawar’s dancing skills

    ‘Out of beat, no energy’: Aadi Adeal blasts Sheheryar Munawar’s dancing skills

    Host and actor Aadi Adeal Amjad is known for his blunt statements about fellow celebrities, the comedian recently slammed actor Sheheryar Munawar’s dancing skills.

    Aadi has been repeatedly criticising the Parey Hut Love star’s dance performances at recent award shows with the likes of Mehwish Hayat and Mahira Khan.

    Aadi termed Sheheryar’s dance as out of beat and thinks that he lacks the required energy.

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    The comedian added that his dance seems more like a rehearsal for a cousin’s wedding.

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  • Taliban close girls’ high schools

    Taliban close girls’ high schools

    The Taliban administration has announced that girls’ high schools in Afghanistan will be closed, and no female child above the sixth grade will be allowed to attend school. The announcement came only few hours after they reopened for the first time in nearly seven months.

    As per a government news agency, Ministry of Education notice said on Wednesday that schools for girls would be closed until a plan was drawn up in accordance with Islamic law and Afghan culture.

    “We inform all girls high schools and those schools that are having female students above class six that they are off until the next order,” said the notice.

    Taliban spokesman Inamullah Samangani confirmed the news to AFP.

    The United Nations’ Mission to Afghanistan in a tweet said, : “The UN in Afghanistan deplores today’s reported announcement by the Taliban that they are further extending their indefinite ban on female students above the 6th grade being permitted to return school.”

  • Sindh Tribe elects its first-ever female chief

    Sindh Tribe elects its first-ever female chief

    In a first, a Sindh Tribe — Soho — has elected its first-ever female chief, Heer Soho. She will be appointed officially in a ceremony after the month of Ramzan.

    The decision was made unanimously following the death of her father, Sardar Ismail Soho, by the tribe’s older members.

    Heer hails from Mirpur Bathoro, Thatta. She holds a Master’s Degree in Agriculture and in Economics. Currently, she is a member of the Sindh provincial member from the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP). Her father was also an active member of PPP who had played a prominent role in the movement for restoration of democracy (MRD).

    In 2002, she was elected as a member of the Provincial Assembly as a representative of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) on a reserved seat.

    After she left the MQM, she was again elected in the 2018 general elections on a reserved seat representing PPP.

  • Key government allies decide to join Opposition alliance

    Key government allies decide to join Opposition alliance

    Three major coalition partners of the government, Mutahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P), Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q), and Balochistan Awami Party (BAP), have decided to part ways ahead of the no-trust motion against Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan, reports Azaz Syed for Geo News.

    All three allies of the government, including two MNAs of GDA, will soon [expectedly till March 25] announce to join the Opposition in the campaign to oust PM Khan.

    Sources privy to the matter said that the coalition partners of the government will announce their decision collectively at the Chaudhrys of Gujrat’s residence in a press conference.

    Government allies are devising their strategy to announce their decision about supporting the opposition, however, allies have yet to confirm the reports.

    Earlier 24 lawmaker announced to vote in favour of the no-trust move and dissociated themselves from the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI