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  • Watch: Man beats child for hitting his car with a football

    Watch: Man beats child for hitting his car with a football

    An adult car driver beat up a child after the youngster’s football hit his car in a residential area of Faisalabad.

    In a viral video of the incident, the driver can be seen getting angry after a football hit his car. He then gets out of the vehicle and kicks the child.

    Footage shows the man slapping the child, causing the boy to fall to the ground and break his tooth.

    The child’s father says that the child was playing in the street when the ball accidentally fell on the car, reports Geo.

    The child’s father has requested the police to register a case against the driver.

  • David Warner’s Test cap stolen before the last Test

    David Warner’s Test cap stolen before the last Test

    Australian opener batsman David Warner’s cap, which he was going to wear in the last Test match of his career against Pakistan, has been stolen.

    Warner has taken to social media to request the return of his “baggy green” cricket cap, which was stolen from his luggage.

    In a video posted on Instagram, Warner said “The bag containing the caps was taken when the Australian team’s equipment was being freighted by an airline between Melbourne and Sydney. Unfortunately, someone took my bag out of my original luggage, which contained my bag and my girls’ gifts and baggy green.”

    “It’s emotional for me, it’s something I want to take away from the field this week,” he wrote.

    Warner said, “The hotel and Qantas had checked their CCTV footage and had not seen anyone taking the bag, but Qantas’ cameras had blind spots.”

    A Qantas Freight spokesman said the team has done whatever they can to help find the bag, our freight teams are continuing to search terminals in Melbourne and Sydney and are reviewing CCTV to locate the missing bag, we understand the importance of this bag and are doing everything we can to help locate it.”

    Warner asked whoever took the bag to return the baggy green and keep the bag. “Of course, If that’s the bag you wanted, I’ve got another here.”

    “Please contact Cricket Australia or me via my social media and if you return my baggy green I will be happy,” Warner said.

    David Warner will play his final Test in Sydney on Wednesday against Pakistan.

  • Junaid Khan meets Bollywood star, video goes viral

    Junaid Khan meets Bollywood star, video goes viral

    Pakistani actor Junaid Khan met Indian actress Ameesha Patel at an event organized in connection with the New Year in America.

    Junaid Khan has shared photos and a video of his meeting with Ameesha Patel on Instagram.

    “Ending 2023 and celebrating New Year’s Eve with some very special people this year. A big shoutout to Ameesha Patel for such an awesome New Year’s celebration. With her energy and amazing performances, it was an epic night indeed!! It was an absolute pleasure meeting her!”

    Junaid Khan expressed his happiness on meeting Ameesha Patel and also appreciated her wonderful performance on New Year’s Night. He also shared a video of himself from the event on his Instagram account. In the beginning of the video, fans can be seen taking selfies with Junaid Khan. Then Amisha Patel performs a dance sequence at the event, while at the end, the two actors can be seen having what looks like a very pleasant conversation with each other.

    Maybe the two can star in a future project soon. Fans would certainly love to see that.

  • British student finds lost sketches 4,000 miles away in Lahore

    A British student of fashion and arts lost her collection of sketches but miraculously found all her work, thousands of miles away, in Pakistan.

    BBC reports that 20-year-old Grace Hart was worried that she would not get into the university where she applied for admission when her mother accidentally discarded her portfolio required for her admission. But a year later, she found out that her artwork was being sold in a charity shop in Lahore.

    A photographer who came across her work in the city, found Hart on Instagram and sent it all back.

    The chain of events took place while she was putting together her portfolio for an application for a fashion degree at Manchester Metropolitan University.

    Hart’s artbooks got mixed up with the things her family was donating to a charity shop.

    “I was stressing so much, because those art books were the only thing I had that proved I did work at school,” she told BBC. But fortunately, Hart had pictures of her art which she was able to send to the university and got accepted.

    Fashion photographer Tajwar Munir from Lahore found her work in a thrift store and messaged Hart. Initially, however, she thought that the message was a scam and did not respond.

    Months later, the international delivery arrived and she got back her lost art work.

    “I’ve always taken a lot of pride in my art,” she said. “It was very upsetting when I realised it had gone missing.”

    Her mother recalls that they “had searched everywhere”.

    “I did feel sick. I was absolutely gutted. Grace is really talented and her artwork is amazing. I started to panic and thought, ‘What is she going to do for university?’”

    She asserted that everyone should extensively check bags before discarding them or giving them away.

    “I never expected in a million years that we would get her artwork back, but it does restore your faith in humanity,” she said.

  • Peshawar High Court reserves decision on ECP’s petition

    Peshawar High Court reserves decision on ECP’s petition

    The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has reserved its decision on the petition of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) that contested the ruling of its single bench regarding the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) electoral ‘bat’ symbol and intra-party elections.

    The ECP submitted a review petition in PHC against its December 26 verdict, that suspended the ECP’s order and restored the party’s ‘bat’ symbol until a final decision on the matter.

    ECP, through its order, deemed the intra-party polls of the PTI as “illegal” and revoked its authorization to use the ‘bat’ symbol.

    In response to this decision, the erstwhile ruling party appealed to the Peshawar High Court, requesting the reinstatement of its party symbol in anticipation of the upcoming general elections scheduled for February 8.

  • Hina Altaf’s solo birthday minus Agha Ali sparks separation rumors

    Hina Altaf’s solo birthday minus Agha Ali sparks separation rumors

    Pakistani actress and host Hina Altaf celebrated her 32nd birthday, posting photos on Instagram of herself cutting the cake solo, raising eyebrows as her husband, actor and singer Agha Ali, was noticeably absent.

    Hina thanked her fans in her Instagram stories and re-shared the stories of those who wished her a happy birthday.

    Fans were quick to notice that no mention was made of Agha Ali in the posts.

    Hina Altaf had also shared a post about the beginning of the new year, once again alone.

    The posts have fueled rumors about a breakup with Agha Ali.

    The couple have not been seen together on social media since the past few months, fueling speculation that the two are no longer together.

  • Imam and Shaheen out, Saim in for Sydney Test

    Imam and Shaheen out, Saim in for Sydney Test

    Pakistan has announced their squad for the third and last Test match of the series against Australia.

    Imam ul Haq has been dropped in the Sydney Test while opener Saim Ayub will make his Test debut in his place.

    Ace bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi has not been made a part of the playing XI for the Test. He is to rest to reduce the workload.

    Captain Shan Masood, Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafiq, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Muhammad Rizwan, Salman Ali Agha, Sajid Khan, Hasan Ali, Mir Hamza, and Aamir Jamal have been included in the playing XI for the Sydney Test.

    The host team has a decisive advantage of 2-0 in the three Test series.

  • Players who said goodbye to cricket in 2023

    Players who said goodbye to cricket in 2023

    As a new year dawns on us, we bid farewell not only to 2023 but also star cricketers who retired from at least one or all formats of international cricket. The list includes many stars of the game and World Cup winners.

    Imad Wasim

    The all-rounder of the Pakistan cricket team, Imad Wasim, announced his retirement from all formats of cricket in 2023. However, now his fans will see him playing for Islamabad United in season 9 of the Pakistan Super League.

    Asad Shafaq

    Asad Shafiq, the famous batsman of the Pakistan cricket team, and also said goodbye to all formats of cricket in 2023. In December, under his leadership, Karachi Whites won the National T20 crown by defeating Abbottabad.

    Wahab Riaz

    Wahab Raz, the frontline bowler of the Pakistan cricket team, announced his retirement from all formats of cricket in August 2023. T20, and now he is serving as the caretaker sports minister of Punjab along with the chief selector of the national team.

    Stuart Broad

    A big name in the world of cricket is England’s veteran fast bowler Stuart Broad, who will never be seen again in international cricket. The 37-year-old Stuart Broad, the right-arm speedster who has taken more than 600 Test wickets, had earlier announced that the Ashes 2023 is going to be his international series. While Broad retired from international cricket at the age of 37, he also formed a fast-bowling partnership with James Anderson.

    Quinton de Kock

    Another star international cricketer at number five who will now be seen only in T20Is is Quinton de Kock. The South African wicketkeeper-batsman shocked the cricket world when he announced his retirement from ODI cricket at the age of 30. While he had earlier said goodbye to Test cricket, his decision to quit Test cricket at the highest level despite being in good form was clearly surprising. He scored a total of 594 runs in his last international cricket at the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 but still chose to retire from cricket. De Kock retired after 155 ODIs in which he scored 6770 runs.

    Sunil Narine

    West Indies cricket star all-rounder Sunil Narine also announced his retirement from international cricket in 2023. Narine played 6 Tests, 65 ODIs, and 51 T20Is in international cricket but left an indelible mark, especially in limited-overs cricket. However, he would continue to show his performances in leagues around the world including the IPL, playing a key role in Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) winning the league in 2012 and 2014. His T20 World Cup title in 2012, was his first world title since the 1979 World Cup.

    Meg Lanning

    Australian women’s cricketer Meg Lanning also said goodbye to international cricket in 2023. She won seven World Cup titles (two ICC Women’s World Cups, five ICC Women’s T20 World Cups) during a career spanning 241. He retired with over 8,000 international runs to his credit in these matches and established himself as a formidable leader in white-ball cricket.

    Alex Hales

    Alex Hales, also announced his retirement from international cricket last year. Hales’ last memorable innings on the international stage came against India in the semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2022, where he scored an unbeaten 86 off 47 balls to take the team to the final, which they later won. It may be recalled that Hales missed out on being a part of England’s 2019 World Cup-winning squad after failing a drug test and losing the confidence of captain Eoin Morgan, who dropped him from the squad. Hales retired after playing 11 Tests, 70 ODIs and 75 T20Is.

    Joginder Sharma

    Joginder Sharma, the fastest bowler who played an important role in leading India to the 2007 ICCT Twenty World Cup title at number nine, has announced his retirement from all formats of cricket in the year 2023. Joginder gave India a historic victory in the T20 World Cup final against Pakistan by bowling brilliantly in the last over. He played 4 ODIs and 4 T20 matches in his international cricket career.

    Murali Vijay

    Murali Vijay, said goodbye to cricket this year. Murali Vijay played 61 Tests, 17 ODIs, and 9 T20 Internationals for India. He announced his retirement on January 30, 2023. Right-handed batsman Murali Vijay last played for India in 2018.

    Gurkeerat Singh Mann

    India’s number 11 all-rounder Gurkeerat Singh Mann has announced his retirement from international and Indian cricket in November 2023. 33-year-old Gurkeerat Singh Mann has played 3 ODIs for India. He last played for India in 2016.

    David Willey

    On the twelfth place is the all-rounder of the English cricket team, Davidoly, who said goodbye to the world of cricket in 2023. He played 73 ODIs and 43 T20 matches in his career from 2015 to 2023, but now David Wiley is in the seventh season of the Pakistan Super League. Will represent Multan Sultans.

  • Australian Prime Minister hosts feast for Pakistan team

    Australian Prime Minister hosts feast for Pakistan team

    Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese organized a feast in honor of Pakistan and Australia’s cricket teams.

    The Pakistan cricket team is in Sydney to play the third and final Test match of the series against Australia, where the Australian Prime Minister held a reception in honor of both teams on Monday.

    Along with Pakistani players, the Chairman of the Management Committee of the Board Zaka Ashraf, and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Salman Naseer also attended the event.

    Australian players and board officials were also present. Zaka Ashraf met former test fast bowler Glenn McGrath and posed for pictures.

    Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said, “I hope that the Pakistan team will play good cricket in Sydney as well as in Melbourne”

    On the other hand, Pakistan captain Shan Masood said, “Players play the role of ambassador of the country”.

    Pakistan has started preparations for the third Test of the series against Australia, with players taking part in physical training at the Sydney Cricket Ground, practicing batting and bowling in net sessions.

    The final Test match of the series between Pakistan and Australia will be played in Sydney from January 3, with the Kangaroos having a decisive 2-0 lead in the series.

  • The curious case of PTI’s missing lawyer

    The curious case of PTI’s missing lawyer

    A lawyer representing Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) failed to appear before the Supreme Court of Pakistan on Monday in a case related to providing a level playing field in the upcoming elections.

    The PTI lawyer had been scheduled to appear before Chief Justice of Pakistan, Qazi Faez Isa. The Chief Justice had instructed the PTI lawyer to appear at 11 am after a recess.

    After the recess, the PTI lawyer did not appear in court, and proceedings were initiated by the Supreme Court Bench once the cases were complete.

    Journalists criticized the lawyer’s absence, stating that the advocate held a press talk but didn’t focus on the case.

    PTI’s lawyer, Shoaib Shaheen, stated that his team had a meeting with the Registrar of the Supreme Court.

    He further mentioned that the Registrar had assured them that the application would be scheduled for a hearing either today or tomorrow, expressing confidence that their application will be heard. He also said that PTI’s legal team is doing their best.

    In another electoral development, a written decision has been issued rejecting the nomination papers of former PTI Chairman Imran Khan for NA-122 and NA-89 constituencies in Lahore.

    Imran Khan’s lawyer, Rai Muhammad Ali, described in detail that he was unable to meet Imran Khan for the signing of nomination papers.

    He further stated that the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) changed the constituency of people at the last moment which led to the rejection of nomination papers.

    According to the decision, Imran Khan has been sentenced to five years for ethical misconduct, and he has been declared ineligible under Article 63 of the Constitution.

    The decision clarified that Imran Khan has not been disqualified or declared defunct; rather, he has been declared ineligible under Article 63, and the complainant’s objections are legal.

    It’s noteworthy that Mian Nasir Ahmad, a former PML-N MPA, had raised objections to Imran Khan’s nomination papers. After a three-year legal battle, the Election Commission decided to declare Imran Khan ineligible for five years.

    Imran Khan now has the option to file an appeal in the High Court. Appeals in the High Court Tribunal will be accepted from January 1 to January 3, and the Election Tribunal will begin hearings from January 3. The Election Tribunal will make decisions on all appeals by January 10.

    As the legal proceedings unfold, with 3345 candidates screened during the scrutiny process, the election process for the third phase of general elections 2024 is well underway. The Supreme Court and Election Tribunal will play pivotal roles in ensuring fair and transparent elections in the country.