LAHORE, PAKISTAN: Following the national team’s decisive victory in the One Day International series against Sri Lanka, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi extended heartfelt congratulations to the ‘Green Shirts’ while specifically emphasizing the importance of sports diplomacy by thanking the Sri Lankan team and its management. Pakistan secured an unassailable 0-2 lead in the three-match series by defeating Sri Lanka by 8 wickets in the second ODI played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Pakistan successfully chased the competitive target of 289 runs set by Sri Lanka, achieving the feat in 49 overs with only two wickets down.…
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KARACHI, PAKISTAN: Star national cricketer and former captain Babar Azam has finally dispelled the cloud of ‘out-of-form’ criticism by scoring an international century after a long wait of 807 days (26 months). This century serves as a significant relief not only for his personal career but also for his devoted fanbase. The end of the waiting period, which spanned 83 international innings, came during the second One Day International against Sri Lanka, where Babar Azam showcased his renowned batting prowess, scoring a magnificent 102 runs. This period of drought was a challenging phase for any top-tier batsman. The Emotional…
DUBLIN, IRELAND: Just after announcing his impending retirement, Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo has marked his record-breaking international career with an unprecedented stain: his first-ever red card in a national team match. The incident occurred during the World Cup qualifier against Ireland yesterday, potentially setting the stage for a severe suspension. The 40-year-old globally renowned footballer was sent off the pitch in the 61st minute of the match in Dublin after he was judged to have elbowed Irish defender Dara O’Shea in an off-the-ball action. Initially, the on-field referee, Glenn Nyberg, issued a yellow card. However, following consultation with…
PERTH, AUSTRALIA: The Australian cricket team has suffered another significant setback just days before the highly anticipated Ashes Series against England begins. Key fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the opening Test due to injury, immediately posing a major challenge to Australia’s title defense in their home series. Cricket Australia confirmed that Hazlewood has been diagnosed with a hamstring strain injury. Following his withdrawal, fast bowler Michael Neser has been immediately added to the squad for the first Test, a move aimed at bolstering the depth of the team’s depleted bowling lineup. Injury Woes Plague the…
MUMBAI, INDIA: Bollywood’s versatile actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui, known for his intense and nuanced performances, has made a candid and emotional revelation about the early struggles of his career. He disclosed that his father initially banned him from returning to their village because of the marginal and often beaten-up roles he played in films. The 51-year-old Siddiqui, widely regarded as one of contemporary Bollywood’s finest actors, emphasized that his journey to prominence was marked by significant personal sacrifice and social pressure. Speaking on YouTuber Raj Shamani’s show, he shared that he started his career with brief, minor roles in films…
MUMBAI, INDIA: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has publicly expressed his profound love and respect for legendary actor Dharmendra following a recent visit to inquire about his health at a Mumbai hospital. The emotional tribute underscores the strong generational bond and camaraderie within the Indian film industry. Speaking to the media after visiting Dharmendra and before traveling to Qatar, Salman Khan stated unequivocally, “Dharmendra is like a father to me.” He offered his prayers for the veteran actor’s swift recovery, expressing optimism that Dharmendra would soon return to Bollywood. Khan revealed that Dharmendra has been a significant “inspiration for my…
MUMBAI, INDIA: Kamini Kaushal, the most senior actress of Bollywood and a veritable encyclopedia of the Indian film industry, passed away on Thursday night in Mumbai at the age of 98. Her death is being mourned as the end of an entire epoch for Indian cinema, concluding a remarkable career that spanned over seven decades. A close family friend confirmed the news of her passing. However, the family has not yet released an official statement, and the specific cause of death has not been disclosed, leaving her legion of fans in deep sorrow. A Journey from Lahore to Bollywood:…
MUMBAI, INDIA: Renowned Indian musician Abu Malik, brother of Anu Malik, has made serious allegations against Bollywood power couple Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna in a recent interview, raising questions about the cost of success and the nature of personal relationships within the industry. Abu Malik claims that both Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna were “desirous of progress at any cost” and, in pursuit of this ambition, they allegedly disregarded old and close relationships. He stated that the couple failed to prioritize even those individuals who had supported them during their initial struggles. The musician specifically commented on Akshay…
MUMBAI, INDIA: Bollywood’s globally acclaimed superstar Shah Rukh Khan officially launched the first property venture to bear his name, titled ‘Shah Rukhz Danube.’ The inauguration took place at a grand event in Mumbai, drawing significant attention from both the entertainment and real estate sectors. The elaborate ceremony was held at a five-star hotel in Mumbai, attended by Shah Rukh Khan and the Founder and Chairman of the Dubai-based Danube Group, Rizwan Sajan. With this launch, Shah Rukh Khan achieves the distinction of becoming the first Indian actor to have an entire international residential tower constructed and named after him.…
LAHORE, PAKISTAN: Faryal Gohar, the once-prominent actress and social figure of the Pakistani showbiz industry, has shared intimate details about a lesser-known chapter of her personal life. During a recent appearance on a private television program, she revealed that following her divorce from Jamal Shah, she remarried, but her second husband tragically passed away from cancer after nine years of marriage. The actress recounted an emotional story dating back to around 2002, disclosing that she married a Dermatologist based in California. She clarified that her second husband was the Pakistani-American doctor, Dr. Irfan Jamil Rehman, whom she first met…
