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  • ‘Memorable career’: Skipper, other cricketers pen notes for Hafeez

    ‘Memorable career’: Skipper, other cricketers pen notes for Hafeez

    Pakistani cricketers, along with skipper Babar Azam, took to their social media to congratulate and pen heartfelt notes for Professor aka Mohammad Hafeez after he announced his retirement from a successful career of 18 years in international cricket.

    Taking to Twitter, Babar wrote: “A memorable career comes to an end. I have learnt a lot from @mhafeez22 bhai and his experiences. Thank you for your guidance along the time we shared on the field. Happy retirement, professor!”

    Former Pakistani pacer Umar Gul wrote: “We started our career together and since that day, i have known u to be one of the most kindest and straightforward person. U have given so much to the world of cricket during these years n we will surely miss watchn u play for Pakistan. Wishing u prosperity ahead.”

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    “Oye Ustaada @MHafeez22 great international career MaShAllah…You have been an outstanding player & a team mate.Thank you for serving Pakistan cricket. All the very best for future Happy Retirement Ustaad G,” said former Pakistani wicket-keeper Kamran Akmal on Twitter.

    Former Pakistan Women Cricket team’s captain Sana Mir also penned a message for the batter, saying: “Congratulations @MHafeez22 on a gritty career. You have always held the honour of our country high and we are all very thank you to you for all your services. All the best for all future plans.”

    Several other cricketers extended well wishes for the former Pakistan captain with many hashtags like Happy Retirement, End of an Era, Professor and Mohammad Hafeez.

    Taking to Twitter, Hafeez said: “My journey of pride representing Pakistan came to an end & i m proudly retiring from international cricket with great satisfaction & joy. Thank u all for 18 years of support. Maintaining highest level of pride & dignity always is my most valuable achievement.”

    “Pakistan Zindabad,” he added.

    Former cricketers Bazid Khan and Saeed Ajmal also congratulated him under his tweet.

    “I’m extremely lucky & proud to have been considered worthy of donning the national kit for 18 years. Every time I stepped on the field, I tried to raise the country’s profile & image by playing hard & tough but within the traditions & spirit of cricket,” he said in a press conference at Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Headquarters today (Monday) in Lahore.

    Hafeez played 55 Tests, 218 ODIs and 119 T20Is while amassing 12,780 runs across formats, and grabbed 32 Player-of-the-Match awards, the fourth-highest among Pakistan players in all international cricket, with only Shahid Afridi (43), Wasim Akram (39) and Inzamam-ul-Haq (33) above him. In addition to that, Hafeez also earned nine Player-of-the-Series awards, joint-second with Imran Khan, Inzamam-ul-Haq and Waqar Younis.

    Meanwhile, Hafeez’z on-field opponent Dale Steyn took to Twitter and said: ” Many a great battle with this man, end of the day, we had the best time and memories we can enjoy forever!”

    “Congratulations on a wonderful international career! Inspired your nation and played the game the right way, well done,” he added.

  • ‘Ahad feared he would lose me’: Sajal Aly makes revelations about Ahad’s magical proposal

    ‘Ahad feared he would lose me’: Sajal Aly makes revelations about Ahad’s magical proposal

    Actor Sajal Aly is opening about her relationship with husband Ahad Raza Mir and how their equation developed over the years.

    Speaking to journalist Maliha Rehman in a recent interview, the Khel Khel Mein spilled the beans on how the Sammi star proposed her.

    “Ahad has talked about me a lot in his past interviews but, somehow, I’m only doing it now,” she smiles. “It’s just that I rarely give interviews and I worry that, if I’ll get asked about Ahad, I’ll just end up going on and on.”

    Walking down the memory lane, the Mom star spilled how Ahad had asked her hand in marriage on the sets of Aangan.

    “We had just got engaged when we started working in Aangan together. He had proposed to me and I had told him that he needed to reach out to my family. The very next day, I had fallen ill and Ahad’s mother had come to take care of me for three days. My father had been very surprised but my sister told him that Ahad’s family were thinking of marriage. Once I got better, Ahad’s parents came to Lahore, met my family and we got engaged.

    Sajal Aly details big wedding proposal from Ahad Raza Mir

    She continued, “I later asked Ahad why he had been in such a hurry to get engaged. He told me that he had been afraid that, if he didn’t ask me to marry him, he would lose me, and I would marry someone else.” 

    Speaking about their Zee5 project after grand wedding in Abu Dhabi, Sajal revealed that her and Ahad have now decided to take a break from joint projects.

     “I thought that Dhoop Ki Deewar had a simple story and I would be working with a great team,” she says about the series. “But Ahad and I did decide that we had been acting together far too frequently and that we should take a break from it, unless, of course, the sort of story comes along that we can’t resist.”

    The pair posed with Sajal’s former co-star Nawazuddin Siddiqui from the movie Mom in Dubai at the prestigious Filmfare Middle East Awards ceremony. The Yeh Dil Mera diva shared picture on her Instagram stories.

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    In an exclusive conversation with The Current, Sajal said that she is aware of her popularity in India and feels lucky when co-star Sridevi’s daughter Janhvi and Punjabi Indian actor Sonam Bajwa praise her work publicly.

  • Director Abu Aleeha lashes out at leading channels for promoting ‘products of nepotism’

    Director Abu Aleeha lashes out at leading channels for promoting ‘products of nepotism’

    Director Abu Aleeha of Tevar fame called out the industry forces for promoting nepotism, making an obvious reference to debutants Haroon Kadwani and Azaan Sami Khan.

    On tweeted, “The amount of effort put in by TV channels to promote actor Abdullah Kadwani’s son Haroon Kadwani and singer Adnan Sami Khan’s son Azaan Sami Khan should have been spent on NAPA’s talented acting students. To give them the platform they deserve! He urged netizens stop appreciating every teaser that they see.”

    Director Abu Aleeha on nepotism: How do you explain Haroon Kadwani and Azaan Sami Khan's success? - Showbiz Pakistan

    Abdullah Kadwani who is debuting as a lead opposite Kinza Hashmi, Haroon Kadwani’s father, is a well-known producer with projects like Khuda Aur Mohabbat 3 as well as the owner of 7th Sky Production Company.

    Meanwhile, actor Azaan Sami Khan starring opposite Sajal Aly and Yumna Zaidi in Ishq-e-Laa is the son of Pakistani actress Zeba Bakhtiar and legendary musician Adnan Sami.

    Also senior actor Naumaan Ijaz’s son Zaviyar is also being signed on by a leading channel for multiple projects despite lukewarm response to his acting debut in Qissa Meherbano Ka.

  • VIDEO: Wow triple wicket maiden in Mohammad Hasnain’s first over in BBL

    VIDEO: Wow triple wicket maiden in Mohammad Hasnain’s first over in BBL

    Pakistan cricket team’s young pacer Mohammad Hasnain made a great start to his Big Bash League (BBL) career, for Sydney Thunder, with a triple wicket maiden in his very first over.

    The right-armer dismissed Matthew Short, Jake Weatherald and Jonathan Wells in a match against Adelaide Strikers.

    Hasnain finished with figures of 3/20 in his four overs.

    The pacer’s impressive spell played a key role in Thunder’s victory against Strikers by 28 runs.

    In 2019 Hasnain registered his name in record books as the youngest, 19 year-old-old bowler to take a hat-trick in a T20I match. The Hyderabad-born achieved that feat against Sri Lanka.

    In the same year, Hasnain stole the limelight in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) by bowling the fastest deliveries recorded in each competition. He bowled at 151 km/h for the Quetta Gladiators, and 155.1 km/h for Trinbago Knight Riders.

    Hasanin is representing Quetta Gladiators again in the seventh edition of the PSL. The tournament is set to begin from January 27.

    Several people from the cricket fraternity lauded the young speedster for his fantastic feat.

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    Former Coach of team Pakistan also lauded the cricketer.

  • ‘Bohat zyada naraaz’: Aadi Adeal, Faizan Sheikh spill the beans on tussle with Maria Wasti

    ‘Bohat zyada naraaz’: Aadi Adeal, Faizan Sheikh spill the beans on tussle with Maria Wasti

    Actors Aadi Adeal Amjad and Faizan Sheikh appeared on Naumaan Ijaz’s show G Sarkar on which the duo made revelations on a problematic episode shooting with senior actor Maria Wasti.

    First person: Un, dos, tres ... Maria! - Newspaper - DAWN.COM

    The famous duo is known for their comedy and also they host a comedy show. They talked about this incident on Naumaan’s show earlier they spilled the beans on this matter on Time Out With Ahsan Khan.

    When the Parizaad star asked Aadi and Faizan about the spat with Maria Wasti during a show’s recording. that did any guest ever get irked because of their humor. Aadi shared an incident when actor Maria Wasti got annoyed in one of the segments of the show, in which Aadi was playing a child who couldn’t remember her name.

    She took offence in it and expressed her disappointment firmly.

    Aadi also said that at that time they were really new in the industry and didn’t know about the ups and downs.

    Faizan stated that she got very upset with them and added to this that, “A celebrity should do their homework and realise the kind of show they are going to, if they are uncomfortable with the content, they shouldn’t come in the first place.”

    READ MORE: ‘Got angry, threatened to walk-out’: Aadi Adeal, Faizan Sheikh make shocking revelations on brawl with Neelam Munir

  • ‘Ayeza has more followers, Pakistanis made her popular’: Yasir Hussain slams Esra Bilgic

    ‘Ayeza has more followers, Pakistanis made her popular’: Yasir Hussain slams Esra Bilgic

    The Jhooti star Yasir Hussain stated on Naumaan Ijaz’s show G Sarkar that Turkish industry’s canvas is not bigger than Pakistan’s and cited the example of Esra Bilgic that now she has 6 Million followers on Instagram but before Ertugrul’s broadcast in Pakistan, she had one million followers.

    Ayeza Khan or Esra Bilgic aka Halime Sultan of Turkish drama Ertugrul Ghazi: Who is more stunning?

    He added that Pakistanis followed her and made her bigger, Ayeza Khan has ten times more followers than her.

    Ever since Yasir Hussain likened Turkish dramas to ‘landay k kapray‘, the actor has been at the receiving end of trolling by fans of Diriliş: Ertuğrul. Cyber trolls even edited Yasir’s bio on Google and listed Esra as his parent.

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    Yasir has often found himself at the receiving end of flak with his comments on Turkish actors and dramas. When Diriliş: Ertuğrul initially aired in April 2020, the actor had likened Turkish dramas to ‘landay k kapray’.

    “Landy k kapray aur Turkey k dramay, dono hee local industry ko tabah kardein gay,” the actor had said.

    Later, the actor was reported to have likened Turkish actors to ‘kachra‘ (garbage). According to details, Yasir while sharing a picture of ‘Pakistani Turgut and Pakistani Ertuğrul’ had commented: “Inko koi nahi poochega (no one will give them any attention). Kyunke ghar ki murgi daal barabar or bahar ka kachra bhi maal barabar,” insinuating that Pakistanis do not appreciate local talent enough.

    He was also very critical of QMobile for appointing Esra as their brand ambassador.

    “Apko nahi lagta k Pakistan brand ki brand ambassador bhi Pakistani honi chahiye? Na Indian na Turkish? Pakistan Zindabad (Don’t you think Pakistani brands should have Pakistani brand ambassadors? Neither Turkish nor Indian),” the actor had written on social media.

    Earlier, Yasir responded to a netizen who asked him if he wants to increase his followers on Instagram and stated that he should ask this to Pakistani leading ladies, Mahira Khan and Ayeza Khan. Yasir believes that they are in a race to garner maximum followers.

    Read More: ‘Ayeza aur Mahira ki race lagi hui hai’: Yasir Hussain makes revelations about female superstars

    Read More: ‘Esra Bilgic is Yasir Hussain of Turkey’: Naumaan Ijaz makes striking statement on ‘Ertugrul’ star

  • ‘She immediately refuses’: Azfar Rehman breaks silence on wife and son

    ‘She immediately refuses’: Azfar Rehman breaks silence on wife and son

    Actor Azfar Rehman has opened up about his reasoning behind keeping his private life hidden from the limelight, saying that he wants to protect his family from online harassment or cyber trolling.

    In a recent interview, the Aatish star revealed that he has been happily married for five years now and that he also has a baby boy, whom he hasn’t introduced on his social media.

    Referring to his life as ‘great’, Azfar revealed, “I keep my personal life private because of the trolling and stuff. I don’t want to subject my family to it.”

    He further explained, “My wife does not like to be on social media. Whenever I ask her to put a family picture on social media she immediately refuses, and I respect her decision.”

    The Punjab Nahi Jaungi hero tied the knot with Fiya Sheikh in 2017. 

  • ‘Esra Bilgic is Yasir Hussain of Turkey’: Naumaan Ijaz makes striking statement on ‘Ertugrul’ star

    ‘Esra Bilgic is Yasir Hussain of Turkey’: Naumaan Ijaz makes striking statement on ‘Ertugrul’ star

    Actor Naumaan Ijaz stated on his chat show G Sarkar that the Ertugrul star Esra Bilgic is the Yasir Hussain of Turkey. Elaborating his answer he added that whenever she posts a picture it offends her followers here, hinting at her bold pictures which received flak from her Pakistani followers.

    Esra gained mass popularity in Pakistan after Ertugrul’s broadcast on Pakistani satellite for her character of Halima Sultan.

    Esra Bilgiç Husband, Height, Wedding, Kids, Family, Age, Interview

    After months of being patient and forgiving Pakistani viewers for their comments on her choice of clothes and outfits, Esra finally hit out at a troll who asked her not to wear “such dresses”.

    Esra Bilgic top 10 Bold Pictures that will Leave You Flabbergasted! - Lunar Gaze

    Under a recent Instagram post, a social media user by the name Astounding Ali commented: “Please don’t wear such dresses Halima baji, not good.”

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    READ MORE: ‘Ayeza has more followers, Pakistanis made her popular’: Yasir Hussain slams Esra Bilgic

  • ‘Ayeza aur Mahira ki race lagi hui hai’: Yasir Hussain makes revelations about female superstars

    Actor Yasir Hussain responded to a netizen who asked him if he wants to increase his followers on Instagram, the Jhooti star stated that he should ask this to Pakistani leading ladies, Mahira Khan and Ayeza Khan. Yasir beleives that they are in a race to garner maximum followers.

    Instagram is the most popular social media platform amongst Pakistani celebrities who use the app to interact and engage with their fans and followers. Celebrities also do their PR work and online endorsements on social media.

    With 10.7 million followers, the Chupke Chupke diva became the most followed celebrity of Pakistan in 2021, she often share pictures of her husband Danish Taimoor and her kids. Ayeza’s biggest strategy is that she posts a lot. The more you post the more followers and engagement you get on your profile. Ayeza posts multiple PR content or paid posts in a day.’

    Pakistani superstar Mahira Khan has 8.5 million followers. The Raees actress shares candid moments from her life on social media including pictures with no make-up which very few actresses can. She is not very active on social media but should post more considering the amount of work she does.

    READ MORE: ‘Looks good with only’: Ayeza Khan opens up about Danish Taimoor’s romantic on-screen pairings

    READ MORE: ‘Sub mere peechay kyun par jatay hain?’: Mahira Khan breaks silence over criticism on her acting skills

  • ‘Scattered, regional bias, do homework’: Sheheryar Munawar blasts troll for accusation of discriminating Sindhis

    ‘Scattered, regional bias, do homework’: Sheheryar Munawar blasts troll for accusation of discriminating Sindhis

    Actor Sheheryar Munawar is currently featuring in the successful drama series, Sinf-e-Aahan. The Parey Hut Love star recently hit out at a troll for accusing him and the drama’s makers to ignore Sindhi community’s representation in the hit drama.

    The drama features diverse characters from all the provinces of Pakistan.

    The Pehli Si Mohabbat hero stated that one should do their homework and should see Pakistan as one whole unite rather than as segregated regions.

    Syra Yousuf and Sheheryar Munawar's bold photoshoot goes viral

    Recently actor Syra Yousuf opened up on her scintillating shoot with the Ho Mann Jahan star, she said that when the shoot came out and went viral on social media, netizens commented that they will have fairy babies together if they get married, considering their good on-screen chemistry.

    READ MORE: Trouble in Paradise: Maya Ali, Sheheryar Munawar unfollow each other after an alleged break-up

    READ MORE:‘Teeli lagayi’: Sheheryar breaks silence on trolling for touching Nawazuddin’s feet in viral video

    READ MORE: ‘People said we’ll have fairy babies together’: Syra Yousuf opens up on shoot with Sheheryar Munawar