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  • Pak vs Aus: Fawad Chaudhry hits out at PCB for ‘choosing a dead wicket’ in historic Test match

    Pak vs Aus: Fawad Chaudhry hits out at PCB for ‘choosing a dead wicket’ in historic Test match

    Federal Minister for Information Fawad Chaudhry on Wednesday criticised the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for “choosing a dead wicket” in the historic Test Match between Australia and Pakistan.

    “Test match after 24 years and look at the pitch,” Fawad tweeted. He said that the Pakistani pace attack did not need such dead pitches and hoped that the PCB will “give positive cricket a chance in next matches”.

    Australian leg-spinner and batter Steve Smith described the Rawalpindi wicket as “dead” and “benign”. He said it offered little to the seamers.

    Earlier, The Australian’s chief cricket writer, Peter Lalor, also remarked that the Rawalpindi pitch is “as dry as the local hotels”.

    Team Australia arrived in Pakistan for their first tour since 1998. and will play three Tests, three One Day Internationals (ODIs), and a T20I.

    The first Test match played in Rawalpindi between the two sides ended in a draw. The next Test match will begin in Karachi on Saturday (March 12).

  • PM Khan to visit Karachi today to meet MQM leadership

    PM Khan to visit Karachi today to meet MQM leadership

    Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan will visit Karachi today to meet its Sindh ally, Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P).

    It is also being reported that PM Khan will attend a ceremony of the government’s Ehsaas Programme at National Stadium and meet PTI’s Sindh MPAs at Governor House.

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) had also contacted Pakistan Muslim League-Functional (PML-F) for scheduling a meeting of the party president with the premier.

    However, the president of the PML-F, Pir Pagara, would not be able to meet the premier due to his illness and other pre-planned engagements in his hometown.

    On Tuesday, PM Khan spent a rather busy day in the capital.

    Soon after the Opposition submitted its no-confidence motion in the National Assembly Secretariat, the PM met a number of digital journalists and stated confidently he was going nowhere.

    PM Khan told digital journalists he was confident his old friend, Jahangir Tareen, would never join the Opposition’s camp. “I know he will never join these thieves.”

    He also said there were “multiple foreign hands” backing the Opposition, adding that he was completely prepared to handle the political situation. “A captain doesn’t reveal his strategy all at once.”

    The premier said those who did not want an independent foreign policy were supporting the Opposition. He reiterated that the Pakistan Army would never support “these thieves” [Opposition leaders]. “The Opposition does not have the support of the people so they say the establishment is with us.”

    He remarked: “What will happen if the no-trust move does not succeed? A mind game is being played, and I am the master of mind games.”

     

  • ‘Mujhe uljhan hoti hai to see someone fat’: Naima Khan publicly shames overweight girls on morning show

    ‘Mujhe uljhan hoti hai to see someone fat’: Naima Khan publicly shames overweight girls on morning show

    Senior actress, Naima Khan appeared on Nida Yasir’s morning show, Good Morning Pakistan.

    While talking to the morning show host Nida Yasir, Naima Khan said, “I get uncomfortable whenever I see someone fat. Though young girls are against me, I replied to them that I thought you are Aunty standing here. You should look like a girl.”

    She also discussed in the morning show that young girls should maintain their bodies so that they could prevent diseases such as blood pressure and diabetes.

    Netizens have expressed serious concerns over these statements on social media.

    One user said, “This aunty should know that a lot of young girls are dealing with hormonal issues that cause weight gain.”

    Another user also strongly slammed the host as well for agreeing with her opinion. She suggested that celebrities should take etiquette classes.

    Another user said that such ladies give birth to bullies in society.

  • Praise for Imam-ul-Haq after he sets record in Pak-Aus Test match

    Praise for Imam-ul-Haq after he sets record in Pak-Aus Test match

    Former Pakistan cricket team fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar praised left-handed batsman Imam-ul-Haq for scoring centuries in both innings and Shafique for his maiden Test century against Australia in Rawalpindi.

    Imam scored 111 runs while Shafique scored 136 runs.  

    After five days on the cricket field, the first Test match ended in a draw.

    Meanwhile, Twitter was all praise for Imam-ul-Haq.

  • Today’s highlights: Opposition submits no-confidence while PM remains unfazed

    Today’s highlights: Opposition submits no-confidence while PM remains unfazed

    A total of 86 lawmakers from the Opposition parties signed the no-confidence motion against Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on Tuesday in an effort to oust the PM.

    Opposition leaders — Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif, and JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman confirmed the submission in a joint press conference.

    The government’s current number of Members of the National Assembly (MNAs) stands at 179 while the Opposition has the support of 162 MNAs but they claim to have 186 members on their side.

    While addressing the conference, Zardari laughed when asked how many Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) assembly members are with him. He sarcastically said, “Naam bhi bata doon?” (Should I reveal the names also?)

    PM Khan remains unfazed

    PM Khan reportedly met with the Attorney General of Pakistan (AGP) to discuss legal aspects after the Opposition’s submission of a no-confidence motion against him. Not only this, the premier also had a meeting with YouTubers, in which he made several claims. He said that the army stands with the government, it will never support thieves.

    “After this, nothing will happen against this government till 2028. The Opposition will face a humiliating defeat,” he added.

    PM Khan is all set to visit Karachi tomorrow (Wednesday).

    Will Shehbaz Sharif become the new PM?

    Addressing the ‘Awami March’, former President Zardari hinted that Shehbaz Sharif might become the new PM (if the no-confidence motion is successful). He said, “It is time we bring a Shareef admi to replace the prime minister.”

    Another PPP leader, Naveed Qamar, said that it is likely that Shehbaz Sharif will be the next prime minister.

    CM Buzdar resignation matter

    As per reports, Chief Minister (CM) Punjab Usman Buzdar presented his resignation to the PM but he didn’t accept the resignation and reportedly said that Buzdar will always be CM of Punjab. Buzdar also vowed that even if he is no longer CM, he will always stand by Khan.

    Moreover, there are several media reports which suggest that members within PTI aren’t really happy with Buzdar. Aleem Khan and Jahangir Tareen group said that the only way to move forward in Punjab is minus-Buzdar.

    Awami March reaches Islamabad

    PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari’s Awami March has reached Islamabad. In an exclusive interview with Hamid Mir on Geo News’ programme Capital Talk, Bilawal said that the capital’s police is blocking its party convoy. “Until the whole caravan is allowed to come with me, we will protest,” he said.

    Tareen-Aleem partnership

    Top leaders of the disgruntled Jahangir Khan Tareen (JKT) group, including PTI’s Aleem Khan, are going to London to meet Tareen.

    On Monday, Aleem Khan formally joined Jahangir Tareen’s group. Aleem said the aim is to “save” the party after “loyalists who had been integral in PTI’s 10-year struggle were sidelined without any reason.”

    In response, PM Khan claimed that Tareen would never support “thieves”.

  • Pak vs Aus: Imamul Haq, Shafique create Test record against Australia

    Pak vs Aus: Imamul Haq, Shafique create Test record against Australia

    Imam-ul-Haq created a Test record and his opening partner Abdullah Shafique hit a maiden hundred as Pakistan’s first home Test against Australia in 24 years ended in a tense draw in Rawalpindi on Tuesday.

    Imam-ul-Haq was the Player of the Match for scoring hundred in both the innings. He said that he has been working hard for the last couple of years and he feels good to score centuries in both the innings, especially against a team like Australia.

    Shafique finished on 136 as Pakistan were 252 without loss when the match ended without a result.

    The home team led by 208 runs after dismissing Australia for 459 in the morning session. Pakistan declared 476-4 in their first innings.

    Left-arm spinner Nauman Ali grabbed four wickets on Monday and finished with career-best figures of 6-107 in 38.1 overs — his third five-wicket haul in eight Tests. Shaheen Afridi bowled really well.

    The second Test of the series will begin on Saturday, March 12.

    The Australian cricket team is in Pakistan for its first tour of the country in 24 years.

    Pakistani authorities aren’t taking any risks and have deployed 4,100 security personnel, army snipers and road closures for the players.

  • ‘Shareef admi ko laayein’: Zardari hints at Shehbaz Sharif becoming new prime minister

    ‘Shareef admi ko laayein’: Zardari hints at Shehbaz Sharif becoming new prime minister

    Former President Asif Ali Zardari, addressing the ‘Awami March’ said, “Now is the time to overthrow this unholy ruler,” alluding to Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan.

    “It is time we bring a Shareef admi to replace the prime minister,” added Zardari.

    It is being said that Zardari is hinting that Shehbaz Sharif will be the new prime minister, since he used the word “shareef” in his speech.

    Speaking with Geo News, Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader, Naveed Qamar said that it is likely that Leader of the Opposition in National Assembly (NA) Shehbaz Sharif will become the new prime minister after the no-confidence motion is passed against the premier.

    The Opposition has submitted the no-confidence motion against PM Khan in the National Assembly Secretariat.

  • Reuniting and it feels so good: Aleem Khan to go to London to meet Jahangir Tareen

    Reuniting and it feels so good: Aleem Khan to go to London to meet Jahangir Tareen

    

    Top leaders of the disgruntled Jahangir Khan Tareen (JKT) group are going to London to meet Jahangir Khan Tareen, who is there for medical treatment, including newly-joined member of the party, Aleem Khan.
    

    Former Special Coordinator to Chief Minister (CM) Punjab on Political Affairs, Awn Chaudhry, who was also a close confidante of PM Khan, has said that Aleem Khan will meet Jahangir Tareen after his next medical examination.
    

    Earlier, it was reported that Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan has dispatched Sindh Governor Imran Ismail to Lahore to pacify Aleem Khan.
    

    As per recent reports, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Governor Shah Farman went to meet Aleem Khan at his residence to convince the leader to support the incumbent government. 
    

    On Monday, Aleem Khan formally joined Jahangir Tareen’s disgruntled group in the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Aleem said the aim is to “save” the party after “loyalists who had been integral in PTI’s 10-year struggle were sidelined without any reason” from the ruling party.
    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    Video: Sarah and Ramsha’s camaradrie on ‘Hum Tum’ set wins web
    
			
    Video: Sarah and Ramsha’s camaradrie on ‘Hum Tum’ set wins web
    
			
    A-list actresses Sarah Khan and Ramsha Khan were spotted together cooking for each other on the sets of their forthcoming Ramzan play, Hum Tum.
    

    The Sabaat star and the Shehnai diva are all set to create magic with their performances in the much awaited show, also starring Ahad Raza Mir.
    

    


    

     
    

    Both the actresses were looking absolutely stunning in their pretty casual looks.
    

    The upcoming drama serial has been written by Saima Akram Chaudhry and is directed by Danish Nawaz.
    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    Supreme Court orders to open Monal restaurant in Islamabad
    
			
    Supreme Court orders to open Monal restaurant in Islamabad
    
			
    The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ordered to reopen Monal restaurant in Islamabad and suspended the previous order by the Islamabad High Court (IHC).
    

    At the hearing on Tuesday, Judge Mazahir Naqvi suspended the IHC order which was issued to close down the popular eatery spot.
    

    The judge asked angrily, “What is this monarchy?”
    

    “How can the orders be implemented before the documents were even signed,” he asked.
    

    The restaurant lawyer, Makhdoom Ali Khan, raised the point in the last hearing that the eatery spot was closed down before written documents were issued by the high court.
    

    He argued that the legal dispute between the Monal and Capital Development Authority (CDA) is still ongoing in civil court.
    

    He continued that the IHC announced the verdict without recording evidence. Monal restaurant was not even involved as a party in the case.
    

    On January 11, IHC ordered Islamabad’s Chief Commissioner to seal the Monal Restaurant in Margalla Hills National Park and Navy Golf Course after hearing a case against encroachments.