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  • Shaheen Shah Afridi jumps to top five in Test rankings

    Shaheen Shah Afridi jumps to top five in Test rankings

    Pakistan’s young fast bowler Shaheen Sha Afridi has jumped to the top five of the ICC Test bowling rankings for the first time following his five-for against Bangladesh in Pakistan’s eight-wicket win in the first Test in Chittagong.

    Afridi, who finished with a match haul of seven wickets, moved up three places to number 5, overtaking James Anderson, Kagiso Rabada and Neil Wagner in the process.

    Each of the three bowlers Afridi has overtaken will have an opportunity to make gains of their own. Wagner could have the first crack if he makes New Zealand’s XI for the second and final Test against India in Mumbai. Anderson is likely to line up for the first Ashes Test next week, while Rabada will spearhead South Africa’s pace attack during their home Tests against India later this month.

    Meanwhile, Afridi’s new-ball partner Hassan Ali also moved five places to 11th, his best-ever position so far, following seven wickets in the Chittagong Test. This included figures of 5 for 51 that hastened Bangladesh’s collapse in the first innings after Liton Das and Mushfiqur Rahim put on 206 runs for the fifth wicket.

    Read More – Hassan Ali equals Waqar Younis, Imran Khan’s record in Bangladesh Test

    Among batters, Tom Latham and Dimuth Karunaratne made significant gains for their efforts in Kanpur and Galle respectively. Latham, who made 95 and 52 in New Zealand’s thrilling draw, jumped five places to No 9, while the Sri Lankan captain was two spots higher at seven following scores of 147 and 83 in Sri Lanka’s 187-run win in the first Test.

    Over in Bangladesh, the nature of Pakistan’s come-from-behind win had a few other gainers too. Abid Ali’s 133 and 91 helped him jump 27 slots to a career-best 20th rank, one place above Mushfiqur. Among the other gainers was Bangladesh left-arm spinner Taijul Islam climbed two places to 23rd after picking up a seven-for in Pakistan’s first innings.

    Pakistan will play the next Test match against Bangladesh from December 4 to 8.

  • ‘I do not want to pursue an FIR,’ woman withdraws gang-rape allegation

    ‘I do not want to pursue an FIR,’ woman withdraws gang-rape allegation

    A woman from Karachi who had alleged that she was raped by three men in Lahore has reportedly withdrawn her case, saying that the First Information Report (FIR) registered on her complaint was a “misunderstanding,” reports Dawn.

    The 18-year-old registered an FIR against three suspects on November 28. However, a day later she changed her stance and recorded a statement, saying, “I got the FIR registered against the accused persons due to misunderstanding. No one committed rape with me. I do not want to pursue the FIR and the same may kindly be cancelled.”

    After her complaint, Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Usman Buzdar had taken notice of the incident and had also directed officials to arrest the culprits while assuring the victim of justice.

    The victim also had declined to get herself medically examined. In her complaint, she said that she used to play Player Unknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) during which she befriended a man. According to the complaint, the man asked her to come to Lahore and promised marriage. She arrived in the city on November 23 and the man took her to a local hotel where he raped her for three days. After that, he dropped her off at the train station on November 26 and left.

    It is reported that while the woman was waiting at the station, two men approached her and offered a job. She said that the two took her to a house on Sarwar Road where two more men helped them take her into a room. She added that they raped her several times, but eventually she escaped.

    Prior to the withdrawal of FIA, the victim had urged authorities to take action against all three men who had raped her.

  • 2021: Which videos were watched most by Pakistanis on YouTube?

    2021: Which videos were watched most by Pakistanis on YouTube?

    YouTube Pakistan has released a list of the most watched videos in Pakistan for the current year. Khuda Aur Mohabbat Season 3 takes the top stop spot and Ramzan special drama Chupke Chupke was the second most trending video. Four of the most watched videos in Pakistan are Indian.

    Read more- Sharmila Faruqi blasts ‘Khuda Aur Mohabbat 3’ for showcasing violence against women

    Scroll down for the full lists of most-viewed YouTube videos of 2021 in Pakistan:

    1. Khuda Aur Mohabbat – Season 3 Ep 01 [Eng Sub] – Digitally Presented by Happilac Paints – 12th Feb 21

    2. Chupke Chupke | Last Episode – Eid Special | Digitally Presented by Mezan & Powered by Master Paints

    3. Ishq Hai Episode 1 & 2 – Part 1 [Subtitle Eng] 15th June 2021 | ARY Digital Drama

    4. Ertugrul Ghazi Urdu | Episode 01| Season 3

    5. POGARU (2021) NEW Released Full Hindi Dubbed Movie | Dhruva Sarja, Rashmika Mandanna, Kai Greene

    6. Easy & Quick Cake Decorating Tutorials for Everyone | Top 10 Amazing Colorful Cake Compilation

    7. Bhide Jumps Off Balcony?! | Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah | TMKOC Comedy | तारक मेहता

    8. Kuriyan Jawan Bapu Preshaan | Full 4K HD | Full Comedy | Karamjit Anmol | Latest Punjabi Movie 2021

    9. Miss India 2021 New Released Hindi Dubbed Movie | Keerthy Suresh, Jagapathi Babu, Rajendra Prasad

    10. Speak English with Kids Sentences with Urdu Translation | AQ English

  • ‘All overseas Pakistanis votes shall go to PTI’: Sheikh Rasheed

    ‘All overseas Pakistanis votes shall go to PTI’: Sheikh Rasheed

    Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed on Wednesday, while talking to the media, said that all overseas Pakistanis shall be voting for the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and as a result, the Opposition will have a problem with this.

    “40 of Punjab’s and 80 constituencies of the country will be decided by overseas voters,” said Rasheed.

    “Go to court or do whatever you want, the law has been made and elections will be conducted through the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM),” said the minister.

    Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) spokesperson Marriyum Aurangzeb commenting on EVMs said, “Elections shall not happen through EVM. Elections and electoral reforms can not be carried out in an undemocratic and authoritarian manner.”

    “They [government] could not get biometrics done for the Corona Fund, Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) and Health Card, now they are talking about elections on EVM?” added Aurangzeb.

    Aurangzeb further criticising the government said, “Parliament gives funds to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). Funds for national resources and institutions are not Imran Khan’s personal estate.”

    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    Twitter bans posting pictures of individuals without their consent
    
			
    Twitter bans posting pictures of individuals without their consent
    
			
    Microblogging site Twitter has updated its private information policy. Twitter has said it will not allow sharing of personal media such as photos and videos on its platform without the consent of the person.
    

    However, this policy is not applicable to media featuring public figures or individuals when media and accompanying Tweet text are shared in the public interest or add value to public discourse.
    

    “When we are notified by individuals depicted, or by an authorised representative, that they did not consent to having their private image or video shared, we will remove it,” the statement issued by the company read.
    

    

    
https://twitter.com/TwitterSafety/status/1465683093436739588

    

    

    Twitter already prohibited the publication of private information such as a person’s phone number or address, but there are “growing concerns” about the use of content to “harass, intimidate and reveal the identities of individuals,” said the company.
    

    Twitter also noted a “disproportionate effect on women, activists, dissidents, and members of minority communities.”
    

    On November 29, Jack Dorsey announced his resignation and confirmed that his replacement was Indian-born Parag Agrawal. Dorsey will remain a member of the board until his term expires in May 2022 and assist Parag with the transition.
    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    Did Asim Azhar just take a dig at alleged-ex Hania Aamir?
    
			
    Did Asim Azhar just take a dig at alleged-ex Hania Aamir?
    
			
    Singer Asim Azhar will soon be releasing his first song from his upcoming album. “Ladies and gentlemen, I have waited so long for this moment and finally — my first single from my first album [will be] releasing very soon!” wrote Asim while sharing the teaser of the song which features Fahad Mustafa and Saba Qamar.
    

    


    

     
    

    One of Asim’s comments caught our attention, in which the singer has said, “No matter how far people go with their actions, or try to stir up controversy to gain some attention. For me, my work will always come first.” However, the Galat Fehmi singer has not mentioned any names under his post but after Hania Aamir’s appearance in his concert, we are in position to make a guess that the comment he made was about his alleged ex.
    

    Hania, in a video circulating on social media, can be seen grooving to Asim’s songs at one of his recent concerts.
    

    “We exist because of the work, your love exists because of the work. With that being said, we have put in a lot of hard work, blood and sweat into this. and I really hope you all enjoy it as much. Love you,” he also added to the post.
    

    

    Asim Azhar and Hania Aamir allegedly dated for a significant period, but the couple later separated without making any official announcement. The alleged couple made it to the news again this year in June. When Hania Aamir was receiving a lot backlash from her fans on posting a video with the Wajahat brothers, Asim took to his Twitter account to post a GIF that people assumed was directed towards Hania.
    

    After Asim’s tweet, Hania tweeted, “You can either be a celebrity or a bitter ex with no dignity.”
    

    Asim in a separate tweet posted a long note and said, “aur ab sab kuch kar ke victim ban rahe hain.”
    

    Hania Aamir then posted another long note saying that it is not “ex vs ex debate” adding that for her its about “abuse vs the abuser.”
    

    Asim Azhar is now allegedly dating model and actor Meerub Ali.
    

    

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    NCOC approves booster shot  for healthcare workers, those over 50 and  immunocompromised people
    
			
    NCOC approves booster shot  for healthcare workers, those over 50 and  immunocompromised people
    
			
    National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Wednesday approved a booster shot of Covid-19 vaccines for healthcare workers, those aged over 50 years, and immunocompromised people.
    

    A meeting of the NCOC, chaired by Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives and NCOC chief Asad Umar, announced to have launched a special vaccination drive in the country from today, December 1.
    

    The NCOC said that the vaccination teams will remain present at public places to ensure the vaccination of each and every individual.
    

    “People will be vaccinated on the spot if found unvaccinated,” it said.
    

    Provincial health ministers and chief secretaries gave presentations during the meeting, highlighting initiatives taken to boost the vaccination campaign, improve testing numbers and establish call centres.
    

    “All provinces will start vaccination outreach campaigns immediately to [achieve] the vaccination targets,” the statement added.
    

    The forum instructed the provincial representatives to focus on the spread of the new variant, Omicron.
    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    Imad Wasim wishes Babar ‘good luck’ for PSL 7 as Karachi Kings’ captain
    
			
    Imad Wasim wishes Babar ‘good luck’ for PSL 7 as Karachi Kings’ captain
    
			
    Pakistani cricketer and former captain of Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Karachi Kings, Imad Wasim, has extended his good wishes to the newly appointed captain of the franchise, Babar Azam, for the upcoming seventh edition.
    

    Taking to Twitter, Imad thanked Salman Iqbal, saying: “I want to take a minute to thank @Salman_ary bhai and the whole @KarachiKingsARY family for entrusting me with the captaincy for 4 seasons! It’s been wonderful n I look forward to even bigger things for the team in the future.”
    

    Wishing well to the the all-format skipper Babar, he said: “Gudluck and best wishes to my brother @babarazam258.”
    

    

    


    

    

    

    Cricketer Umar Akmal also congratulated his cousin.
    

    

    


    

    

    

    The Kings, under the leadership of Imad Wasim, clinched their first PSL title in 2020.
    

    The seventh edition of PSL will be held in January and February 2022 with all matches taking place in Pakistan.
    

    Both Lahore and Karachi will host 17 matches each, with the finals to be played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    ‘Shahroz is very much involved,’ Syra Yousuf opens up about being a single mother
    
			
    ‘Shahroz is very much involved,’ Syra Yousuf opens up about being a single mother
    
			
    Actor Syra Yousuf has opened up about her experience being a single mother. She recently appeared in an interview, in which she was asked about the challenges she has to face. 
    

    “Shahroz and I, we make sure that we co-parent Nooreh so the other parent is never absent. He is very much involved, his parents, Nooreh’s grandparents are very much involved,” she said. 
    

    The actor further shared, “I have that support so I don’t think that I feel the challenges of a single mother.”
    

    

    

    

    

    

    Earlier this year in September, Shahroz Sabzwari praised Syra for raising their daughter Nooreh well.
    

    Syra and Shahroz tied the knot in 2012 after a long on-off relationship which began in 2006. The celebrity couple separated in late 2019 and later confirmed their divorce in February 2020. The very same year later, Shahroz tied the knot with model Sadaf Kanwal.
    

    On the work front, Syra can be seen in the ISPR sponsored drama serial Sinf-e-Aahan. Written by Umera Ahmed and helmed by Nadeem Baig, Sinf-e-Aahan airs on ARY Digital.
    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    Sania Mirza visits Nishtar Park Lahore, plays tennis with Aisam-ul-Haq
    
			
    Sania Mirza visits Nishtar Park Lahore, plays tennis with Aisam-ul-Haq
    
			
    Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza, who is also Pakistani superstar cricketer Shoaib Malik’s wife, visited Sports Board Punjab’s State of the Art Tennis Stadium in Nishtar Park Sports Complex (NPSC) Lahore on Tuesday and played tennis with Pakistani tennis star Aisam-ul-Haq.
    

    

    


    

    

    

    On her visit, Sania played practice tennis matches for one and a half hour with Pakistan’s international tennis stars Aisam-ul-Haq and Aqeel Khan.
    

    On the occasion, Sania appreciated the top standard facilities provided at SBP Tennis Stadium. “SBP Stadium is equipped with all modern facilities and it will help a lot in producing several top class tennis players in future,” she added.
    

    The 35-year-old athlete said Pakistan has plenty of tennis talent and SBP’s tennis stadium and academy are playing key roles in further nurturing the emerging male and female tennis players.
    

    Her visits to Karachi and Lahore have grabbed the attention of the Shoaib-Sania fans.
    

    In one of the videos shared earlier, she praised the taste of Karachi’s biryani. “Though I am from Hyderabad in India, the taste of Karachi’s biryani is the best.”