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  • Twitter reacts after Shaheen ‘Test Player of the Year’ snub

    Twitter reacts after Shaheen ‘Test Player of the Year’ snub

    Pakistani Twitter has strongly reacted after Pakistani pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi has not been named among the nominees for ICC ‘Test Player of the Year’.

    India’s spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, England skipper Joe Root, New Zealand’s all-rounder Kylie Jamieson and Sri Lanka’s Test captain Dimuth Karunaratne have been nominated for the award on Tuesday.

    Shaheen was the second highest wicket-taker in Test cricket, during 2021, with 47 wickets in 9 matches at an average of 17.06.

    Interestingly, the ICC decided to include New Zealand’s pacer Kyle Jamieson, who had bagged fewer wickets than Shaheen, in the list. The right-armer bagged 27 wickets in five matches.

    Explaining their decision, the ICC said, in a statement, that “in New Zealand’s finest hour, as they celebrated their ICC World Test Championship victory, Jamieson was the player who made the difference”.

    “Away from the seam-friendly pitches of New Zealand and England, Jamieson also impressed on the flat decks in India, getting the ball to shape beautifully,” the statement added.

    However, Twitter users were not happy with ICC’s decision to pick Jamieson over Shaheen.

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    Some of the netizens were even questioning Hassan Ali’s exclusion from the nominees as the star Pakistani speedster has grabbed 41 wickets in 8 matches at an average of 16.07 which include five, 5 wicket-hauls and one 10 wicket-hauls.

  • Is cricketer Haris Rauf crushing on Maya Ali?

    Is cricketer Haris Rauf crushing on Maya Ali?

    Pakistani pacer Haris Rauf recently posted a picture in which he can be seen watching one of actor Maya Ali’s drama serial with complete devotion.

    This isn’t the first time Haris has revealed his admiration for Pakistani star Ali.

    The bowler came in the news limelight after showing his admiration for ace actor Maya, he then wished to have a dinner date with the Mann Mayal lead. Ali however, kept quiet about it. The bowler, then once again said that he’s still waiting for a dinner with her. Now, the bowler has posted the story while watching Ali’s latest drama Jo Bichar Gaye.

    Netizens are coming up with funny reactions on his desperation for Pehli Si Muhabbat diva. Fans are tagging Ali in the post as well, they are also saying that he will win Ali’s heart. They also urged Maya Ali to listen to him. They also praised them and said that the two will make a cute couple. Here are the comments.

  • PM Khan says bank staff wearing ‘shalwar kameez’ won’t ‘frighten’ Pakistanis

    PM Khan says bank staff wearing ‘shalwar kameez’ won’t ‘frighten’ Pakistanis

    Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan, during a ceremony held to approve the Rs100 billion in the Mera Pakistan Mera Ghar initiative on Friday, said that he was happy to see that banks have now started to converse in Urdu with their customers.

    “Banks have started talking to customers in Urdu, so now make the staff wear shalwar kameez [national dress of Pakistan], this will not frighten the people,” said PM Khan.

    “There were several hurdles earlier, as when a common person would go to the bank, they would suffer from anxiety,” said the premier, adding, “I see Pakistan now moving in the direction it should have been headed in a long time ago.”

    “Pakistanis who worked as labourers overseas had one dream — to build a house for themselves and their families,” the prime minister said, regretting that past governments did not pay heed to this issue.

    PM Khan said that past governments did not focus on the lower classes as they had only paid attention to the elite in every sector — education, health, and other facilities.

    PM Imran Khan said this project would lift Pakistan’s economy, as construction of homes would increase.

  • England captain Joe Root fails to break Mohammad Yousuf’s Test record

    England captain Joe Root fails to break Mohammad Yousuf’s Test record

    England’s skipper Joe Root failed to break Pakistan’s veteran cricketer Mohammad Yousuf’s record of most runs in a calendar year, ending 2021 with the third-most Test runs in history.

    His dismissal on day three of the third Test in Melbourne for 28 left him with 1,708 runs for the year, at an average of 61.00, behind only Mohammad Yousuf (1,788 in 2006) and West Indian legend Viv Richards (1,710 in 1976).

    He moved past the likes of Sunil Gavaskar and Sachin Tendulkar to chalk up 1,600 runs at the second Test in Adelaide, and then edged South Africa’s Graeme Smith (1,656 in 2008) in Melbourne.

    Root, however, had far more innings to compile his total — 29 to the 19 of both Yousuf and Richards.

    “I obviously feel like I’m playing really nicely at the minute but I would obviously swap it all for Test match wins,” he said after England’s innings and 14 runs thrashing in Melbourne.

    “Any player will tell you that there’s no better feeling in cricket than winning a Test match.”

    “It’s great that I feel like my game is improving and evolving still as a player, even having played quite a lot of cricket, and I’m desperate to keep doing that,” he added.

    The 31-year old cricketer is still searching for a first Ashes hundred in Australia. He has two more Tests to do it.

    “I think I probably wanted it too much, I was too desperate and it had probably a negative impact on the way I played, I put too much pressure on myself,” he said ahead of the tour of his will to succeed in Australia.

    The extent to which England have relied on Root this year is demonstrated by the numbers.

    Second in the hierarchy is English opener Rory Burns, who scored 530 this year at 27.89, then Jonny Bairstow with 391 at 24.43.

  • New spy chief says no to the media

    New spy chief says no to the media

    Director General (DG) Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Lt Gen Nadeen Anjum has asked all authorities concerned not to release to the media his picture or video footage made during an official meeting, reports Ansar Abbasi for The News.

    A minister on condition of anonymity revealed to the news outlet that the National Security Committee (NCC) met on Monday. The meeting was also attended by the DG ISI. However, the picture and video footage, released to the media by the government, showed almost everyone else except for the top spymaster of the country.

    When asked for the reason, the minister said it’s a standing instruction for all concerned from the incumbent DG ISI not to release any of his pictures or video footage of any official meeting that he attends.

    The minister added that for the same reason, ever since his appointment as the DG ISI, none of his picture or video footage has been released to the media. Lt-Gen (retd) Amjad Shoaib, while commenting on it, said the basic principle of intelligence services is to stay away from the media’s eye.

    He said there have been violations of the principle in the past and a number of times the governments had been releasing to the media picture and video footage of the intelligence chiefs.

    Gen Shoaib said the intelligence chiefs should not be shown on the media and TV screens. Generally, he explained, the spymasters are not recognised in the public all over the world for the same reason.

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

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

    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 A-list actress Neelam Muneer.

    The hosting duo mentioned that when Neelam came as a guest on their show, they asked her a question that, “What do you prefer, baby boy or baby girl?”

    The Qayamat diva took offence in the question and expressed her displeasure and disappointment.

    Aadi stated, “She took offence in the question nd interpreted in some other way, she got angry and told us that she is leaving the set.”

    Faizan 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.”

    He concluded by saying that they told the Qaid-e-Tanhai star that they are taking out the question and won’t ask it but she still did not calm down immediately. It took them a lot of time to convince her.

    The Mazedaar Show - a new fun-filled show by Faizan Sheikh - INCPak

    Earlier in 2017, when Neelam’s dance video on Mahi Way went viral on social media, Aadi made a parody video of hers.

  • Pakistan turns out victorious in group-stage matches of U19 Asia Cup

    Pakistan turns out victorious in group-stage matches of U19 Asia Cup

    After registering victories against India and Afghanistan earlier in the competition, Pakistan continued their dominant run by securing victory against the UAE by 21 runs on Monday in Under-19 Asia Cup.

    Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first. Pakistan scored 219 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in 50 overs. National team captain Qasim Akram scored a half century while Haseeb Ullah Khan scored 39 and Ahmed Khan 34 runs.

    Following the target, the UAE managed to score only 198 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in 50 overs. Resultingly, Pakistan won the match by 21 runs.

    For Pakistan, Qasim got three wickets while Moaz Sadaqat, Mehran Mumtaz and Mohammad Zeeshan got two wickets each.

    This is the third consecutive victory of the national team in this tournament. Earlier, Pakistan had defeated its arch-rivals India and other neighbours Afghanistan.

  • ‘It’s over, risk’: Sushmita Sen gets emotional while announcing break-up with Rohman Shawl

    ‘It’s over, risk’: Sushmita Sen gets emotional while announcing break-up with Rohman Shawl

    Bollywood actor Sushmita Sen and her model Rohman Shawl have now parted ways. The former Miss Universe took to her social handle and confirmed the same. Since then, she has been trending on social media. Post-breakup, she had shared a cryptic post and now she has shared another one.

    The actress has mentioned in her note that it takes a risk to be happy and it is not easy. Well, Sushmita starrer Aarya 2 is also getting a good response from the fans. To note, she made her digital debut with this show.

    Talking about her note, the Maine Pyaar kyun kiya diva wrote, “Taking a risk to survive takes Will…Taking a risk to be happy, that takes guts. You got guts people, believe me, we all do!!! let no one tell you otherwise!!! I love you!!!” She also shared a picture along with the post. In the picture, she is seen smiling and posing. The full attire is not visible in the photo but her face is glowing and not to miss is her perfectly manicured nail.

    As soon as she shared the post, fans dropped comments. One of the fans wrote, “U r the best ma’am.” Another wrote, “Such magical eyes.” 

    Sushmita Sen's ex-boyfriend Rohman Shawl responds to fan who tells him 'he owes lot to actor'

    Earlier this month, The Main Hoon Na star had shared a happy photo of herself and Rohman and wrote that while the relationship ended long ago, they still “remain friends.” Her post read, “We began as friends, we remain friends! The relationship was long over… The love remains.” They have also unfollowed each other on social handle. They began dating in 2018.  

    The couple had reportedly been dating for about three years. But of late, there were rumours about the two calling it quits on their relationship. In fact, several reports stated that Rohman moved out of Sushmita’s house, where he had been staying all these years. 

    Sushmita and Rohman reportedly started dating in 2018. Rohman, a model, has walked the ramp for many top designers and endorses several big brands. Sushmita made her comeback with web-series ‘Aarya’, which was nominated in the Best Drama Series category in the International Emmys this year. She recently appeared as the protagonist in the second-season of ‘Aarya’. Her performance in the web-series has won her several accolodes from all over. 

  • Naveen-ul-Haq opts out of PSL 7 for personal reasons

    Naveen-ul-Haq opts out of PSL 7 for personal reasons

    Afghan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq opted out of the seventh edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL) for his personal reasons.

    Naveen’s manager announced the news, saying that he pulled out of PSL 2022 for some personal reasons. “PSL is a fantastic competition and we look to be part of it in near future.”

    “Sad to be missing out from the @thePSLt20. Hopefully will play sometime in the future,” wrote Naveen on Twitter.

    The star Afghan cricketer was picked by PSL franchise Quetta Galadiators. As per reports, Gladiators will now look to pick Naveen’s replacement in the mini draft expected to take place in the first week of January.

    The tournament is set to be starting from January 27.

  • ‘Gaaliyan mili’: Ahsan Mohsin opens up on being trolled after marrying Minal Khan

    ‘Gaaliyan mili’: Ahsan Mohsin opens up on being trolled after marrying Minal Khan

    Celebrity couple of Minal Khan and Ahsan Mohsin Ikram are set to appear together on Ahsan Khan’s chat show.

    The Udaari star recorded a behind the scenes video with the couple and asked them about the biggest change in their life after getting married.

    The Mera Rab Waris actor stated that now he is being trolled on social media and gets abused on a regular basis.

    Minal was quick to react to his statement by adding that these are the after effects of being accustomed with a renowned celebrity.

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    Even before their marriage the couple was targeted for their online PDA and later their honeymoon pictures garnered polarising response from the netizens.

    Love is in the air for Minal Khan and Ahsan Mohsin Ikram - Daily Times

    Earlier this year when the couple ventured on their honeymoon in Maldives and Dubai, they decided to post intimate updates, social media users arrived to the comment section and bashed the couple with brutal trolling.