Pakistan cricket team’s head coach and chief selector Misbah-ul-Haq has said that he wants the team to play aggressive cricket, attacking cricket and win, Geo News has reported.
According to the details, Misbah while addressing a press conference in Lahore said, “This is a huge responsibility for me and I am happy that people had the confidence in me to entrust me with this responsibility.”
The former captain continued, “There was a lot of talk about the type of cricket I used to play and what type of cricket I would bring once I became the coach”, adding that “I will try to play aggressive cricket, to play attacking cricket and win.”
“I have always wanted to bring professionalism to the team. From top to the bottom and bottom to the top into the team”, he added.
About the criticism that has been coming the team’s way, he said, “I know how to handle criticism, the key is to listen to people and if it is important then a person should have enough to listen and improve themselves”.
However, he said that if the criticism is relevant then you should know how to handle that as well.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on September 4, appointed Misbahul Haq as the head coach and chief selector of the men’s national team and Waqar Younis as the bowling coach.
Former leg-spinner Abdul Qadir Khan passed away after a cardiac arrest at the age of 63 in Lahore.
Khan’s son Salman Qadir confirmed the demise of the iconic cricketer. He shared that Abdul Qadir was shifted to Services Hospital after the heart attack but passed away before any treatment.
Kamran Akmal, whose brother Umar Akmal is married to Abdul Qadir’s daughter also took to Twitter to share the news.
Our legend star our Elder Mr Abdul Qadir is no more with us quite shocking news for all of us.May Allah make his last journey easy & Give him best place in Jannah Ameen
Known as the dancing bowler because of his unique bowling style, Abdul Qadir played 67 Test and 104 One-Day International matches for Pakistan in a prolific career.
He also served as the chief selector of Pakistan team and also did cricket commentary.
Cricketers, politicians and the Chief of Army Staff Qamar Javed Bajwa expressed their shock and grief at the cricketing legend’s demise and offered their deepest condolences to the family.
COAS expresses heartfelt grief on demise of cricket legend Abdul Qadir. “Pakistan has lost a great sportsman and a human being. May Allah bless his soul and gives strength to the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss, Aamen”, COAS.
Legendary leg spinner Abdul Qadir sb passed away. Just got this sad news. The revival of leg spin in cricket is completely credited to him. He inspired a generation of bowlers to take up leg spin. Inna lillahi wa inna elaihi rajaoon.#AbdulQadirpic.twitter.com/mhBZy2yVk9
Hard to believe that Abdul Qadir bhai is no more.A great leg spinner and a wonderful human.Always full of energy and life.Will never forget that smile on his face.Its a very sad day for us and for his family.May Allah grant him highest place in Jannah.
They called him the magician for many reasons but when he looked me in the eyes & told me I was going to play for Pakistan for the next 20 years, I believed him.A Magician, absolutely. A leg spinner & a trailblazer of his time. You will be missed Abdul Qadir but never forgotten
Absolutely shocking news to hear the sad passing Legend Abdul Qadir saab. May Allah SWT grant him the highest rank in jannah and his family the patience to bare the loss. #Ameen
We all belong to Allah SWT and to Him we all shall return. Deeply saddened to hear about Sir Abdul Qadir’s death. May Allah meet his soul with a smile & keep him in His shade of love & mercy, Ameen.
My heart goes out to the family of our legend Abdul Qadir saab, May Allah give him the highest level of Jannat and may people always remember him with love and the highest level of respect in this world, Ameen
Really Sad News , Legendary Leg spinner bowler Abdul Qadir sb passed away , He was always been so kind to me & Helpful , May Almighty Allah bless him Jannah Aameen , إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعونَ
Cricket analysts including Nauman Niaz and Zainab Abbas also shared their shock.
Abdul Qadir is dead. إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ One of the greatest leg break bowlers, a charmer, up front & a brazen analyst. It was a pleasure having known him as a player & having worked with him in media. May Allah rests his soul in peace.
Tragic news about Abdul Qadir,one of the greatest leg spinners of all time,did a few shows with him & he was always energetic and passionate about his views,may he RIP!
Saddened to hear abt the death of Abdul Qadir Bhai – A great cricketer of Pak -Top leg spinner of his time, Googly specialist & above all a good human being.May ALLAH rest his soul in peace & give enough strength to his family & friends to cope with this huge loss. #RIPAbdulQadir
Sad to hear of abdul qadir passing away. One of the greats of the game. Had come to meet me a few months back and gifted me a painting of IK. May Allah give him a place in jannat and give his family the strength to bear the loss
Actors Shaan Shahid and Ahmed Ali Butt paid their respects.
#legendspk Abdul Qadir sb a pioneer of his craft. A legend . The nation Salutes you sir for your services to .may you rest in peace.♥️ @ImranKhanPTI protect our sports and culture legends before they all fade away without sharing the knowledge they possessed #savethe⭐️
The Pakistani drama scene is currently very lit with new and interesting dramas hitting our TV screens. Here are the dramas that have caught our attention.
Meray Paas Tum Ho
Humayun Saeed, Ayeza Khan and Adnan Siddiqui’s latest blockbuster has an interesting storyline and the first three episodes have us hooked.
Sanam Baloch and Ali Rehman Khan’s Khaas focuses on the troubles of a married couple and highlights mental abuse in a relationship. It is safe to say that the drama’s storyline is fresh and realistic which makes you want to tune into it every week.
Gul o Gulzar
The drama’s plot focuses on the life of two opposite friends Gul and Gulzar. Saboor Aly who plays the cunning, manipulative Gul has given a brilliant performance and we can’t praise her enough.
Bewafa
Bewafa hasn’t hit the TV screens yet, but it is set to air from this Monday. From the teasers, we can tell that the drama will be a love triangle in which Ali Rehman Khan will have two wives.
Kismat
One episode down, Minal Khan’s latest drama on Hum TV seems typical but we think it’s going to be pretty masalaydaar. The first episode has crossed 1 million views already.
A Karachi man died of cardiac arrest at the Sindh High Court after reuniting with his estranged daughter. According to reports, the man was meeting his daughter a year after she was kidnapped.
The family of the deceased, Jummah Khan, alleged that the daughter was kidnapped from their village in Sujawal following a dispute. Her kidnapper was later killed in another dispute and the attacker then took their daughter and married her off to someone else. The family added that they received no help from the police or the local representatives in this matter.
Khan was finally reunited with his daughter on Friday, but he suffered a heart attack upon meeting her.
Taking the body from the court premises proved to be another challenge for the family, as the court’s ambulance wasn’t available. They asked for a pickup truck to help them but the driver demanded a hefty amount for the services. Lawyers and other people present at the court then helped them gather the Rs 12,000 needed to take the body to the hospital.
While Kashmiris in the occupied valley are suffering from Indian atrocities and the world is trying to sort out the political chaos that broke out following abrogation of Indian Constitution’s Article 370, a Delhi-based restaurant is offering an “Article 370 Thali” to its customers.
According to Times of India, the India-shaped “Article 370 Thali (United India Thali)” — with occupied Kashmir included — has been introduced by Ardor 2.1 that is also offering a discount of INR (Indian rupees) 370 if the customer is a resident of the troubled valley.
“Kashmir has always been a vital part of India and now that the same has been officially announced, the eatery wants to welcome the decision with open arms,” the restaurant has said.
New Delhi on August 5 stripped held Kashmir of its special status by repealing Article 370 of the country’s constitution and robbing the region of its autonomy.
Indian occupying forces have converted the valley into a garrison by deploying hundreds of thousands of troops and paramilitary personnel in every street, line and by-lane to stop people from staging demonstrations against the development.
The Indo-Pak War of 1965 was a turning point in Pakistan’s history. It was not only fought by the armed forces but musicians, artists, educationists and the public were also played their part in defending Pakistan.
Among those whose services were recognised was renowned singer Madam Noor Jahan, who through her tunes and music created a spirit of courage and resilience in the Pakistan Army and the public during the war.
Aye Watan ke Sajelay Jawano and Aye Puttar Hattan Te Nahi Wikde were the most mesmerising songs. Veterans recall that these songs would give them the courage and strength to keep going. She was known as Malika-e-Tarannum (The Queen of Melody) and she had done justice to these beautifully written songs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBxNR6DYZQg
Noor Jahan had sung several patriotic songs from time to time.
Former Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif has been advised to leave the country with his daughter Maryam Nawaz and to return at the right time, Dawn reported Friday.
According to reports, a property tycoon recently called on the jailed ex-premier and told him it was “in the best interests of everyone that he and his daughter left the country for now”.
The report also claimed that the said property tycoon was “the same gentleman who had earlier conveyed the message of an important person to Nawaz to step down as the premier”.
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Shehbaz Sharif also visited his elder brother on Thursday at the Kot Lakhpat Jail and their meeting has further fuelled rumours about the possibility of a deal that could lead to the Sharif family moving abroad for a few years.
However, it is also said that Nawaz is not ready to leave the country.
Meanwhile, PML-N Information Secretary Marriyum Aurangzeb has trashed reports and denied the claim that Nawaz met any property tycoon in jail.
“Mian Sahib had returned to Pakistan along with his daughter Maryam Nawaz clearly knowing that he was going to jail in the Al-Azizia Mills case, leaving behind his beloved wife on death bed for the rule of law,” reports quoted Marriyum as saying.
“Kashmir needs to breathe” and “India is a terrorist state” were among the messages that could be seen on bjp.org‘s homepage until it was successfully recovered.
The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) has recommended that the act of triple talaq (instant divorce) should be made a punishable crime.
Replying to a question by Member of National Assembly (MNA) Bashir Virk, CII Chairman Dr Qibla Ayaz informed the NA Standing Committee on Law and Justice that divorce takes place when the word for it, talaq, is uttered thrice in one breath – even if it has been done in jest.
Federal Law Minister Farogh Naseem said that there was precedence in Islamic history of such an act being punished by the state, saying that the second caliph of Islam, Hazrat Umar (RA), had punished those who performed the act of instant divorce.
“Therefore, the NA can make laws to make this action a punishable crime,” he said.
Endorsing the law minister’s stance, Dr Ayaz said triple talaq should be made punishable in Fiqah Hanafi.
When inquired about the punishment, Ayaz said that the CII had not determined that as yet. “If the Law Ministry agrees to our suggestion to make it a punishable offence, the punishment can also be determined.”
The law minister warned that making triple talaq a punishable crime would become another mean through which the police would demand bribes.
“If divorce is not a crime, then such legislation should be avoided,” he said. “But if there is precedence of the righteous caliph, then we are bound to follow it as well,” he added.
The committee deferred the discussion on the bill about divorce as well as that on inheritance till the next meeting.
Pakistan is on Friday observing Defence and Martyrs Day to mark the 54th anniversary of 1965 Pakistan-India war when Pakistan Army successfully defended the country against a multi-pronged Indian attack on the eastern border.
While this year’s September 6 is being observed as Kashmir Solidarity Day for those who suffer under a month-long lockdown imposed by Indian forces, Pakistanis are also paying homage to the heroes who defended their homeland with courage over five decades ago.
Here’s what you should know about the heroes of the 1965 war.
Major Raja Aziz Bhatti Shaheed: Bhatti valiantly defended BRB Canal against the enemy in Lahore’s Barki area where he kept Indian troops from advancing for five days and braving the Indian artillery and tanks.
He
embraced martyrdom after being hit by an enemy tank shell on September 12.
MM Alam: During the war, five Indian fighter planes headed towards PAF Base Sargodha. However, Alam created history by destroying all of them.
He passed away on March 18, 2013, at the age of 78.
Cecil Chaudhry: Group Captain Cecil Chaudhry was an academic, human rights activist, and veteran fighter pilot. As a flight lieutenant, he fought in the Indo-Pakistani war of 1965 and later, as a squadron leader, in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.
During the 1965 war, Chaudhry and three other pilots, under the leadership of Wing Commander Anwar Shamim, attacked the Amritsar Radar Station in a difficult operation. He was awarded the Sitara-e-Jurat (Star of Courage) for his actions during that mission.
Air Vice Marshal Eric Gordon Hall: During 1965 war, Hall served as the founding chairman of Pakistan’s Atomic Energy Commission and planned the dramatic adventure ‘Hercules Bomber’.
He received the Hilal-e-Jurat, Hilal-e-Imtiaz, and Sitara-e-Jurat for his services.
Shabbir Sharif: Rana Shabbir Sharif was a Pakistani Army officer. He is the only person to receive both the Nishan-e-Haider and Sitara-e-Jurat for his bravery.
He lost his life on December 6, 1971, in the line of action.
DEFENCE DAY 2019:
The day began with a 31-gun salute in the federal capital and 21-gun salutes in the provincial capitals. Special prayers were also offered for the independence of occupied Kashmir as well as for the progress and prosperity of Pakistan.
The main ceremony for Defence Day was held at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi, where Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa laid a wreath at the Martyrs Monument and observed a guard of honour.
A special ceremony was held at the mausoleum of Allama Iqbal in Lahore where Major General Muhammad Amir laid a wreath on the mausoleum. A contingent of the Pakistan Army presented a guard of honour.
A special ceremony including the changing of the guards was also held at the mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah in Karachi.
