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Day: November 14, 2021

Four-goal Mbappe fires France to World Cup finals, Belgium also qualify

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Kylian Mbappe

PARIS: World champions France booked their place at next year’s World Cup in Qatar in style as Kylian Mbappe fired in four goals in an 8-0 thrashing of Kazakhstan at the Parc des Princes on Saturday. Karim Benzema scored twice and there were further goals for Adrien Rabiot and Antoine Griezmann whose penalty marked his 42nd goal … Read more

In Pictures: Kinza Hashmi, Junaid Khan, Faysal Qureshi & others grace Abdullah Seja’s birthday brunch

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Pakistan’s youngest television content producer Abdullah Seja, who is the younger brother of Jerjees Seja, better known as JJ, hosted his 30th birthday brunch for all his close friends from the showbiz industry. On Sunday, among the attendees at the party were actors Ali Ansari Saboor Aly, Kinza Hashmi, Ahsan Khan, Faysal Qureshi, Hajra Yamin … Read more

Overseas Pakistanis send $10.6 billion in four months

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KARACHI: The inflow of workers’ remittances has increased 12 per cent to $10.6 billion during the first four months (July–October) of the current fiscal year 2021/22, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said on Sunday. The inflow of workers’ remittances was $9.42 billion in the first four months of the fiscal year 2020/21. The central … Read more

Cricket legends Shane Warne and Brian Lara predict T20 WC final winner

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NZ vs Aus

New Zealand and Australia will lock horns with each other in the final of the ICC T20 World Cup at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. The Kiwis and Kangaroos eye for their maiden T20 World Cup in Dubai. The Kangaroos started their campaign slow, but have risen to the peak at the right moment. … Read more

Babar Azam wins hearts with his adorable reply to a little fan’s ‘kind’ letter

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Babar Azam letter by a young fan

Pakistani skipper Babar Azam won hearts after he replied to a letter written by an 8-year-old boy addressing Pakistan’s cricket team when the Green Shirts lost against Australia in the semi-finals of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021.

As shared by journalist Alina Shigri, on Twitter, the young fan, Haroon Suria, in his letter said he was “very proud” of the team and that he loves Babar. He also mentioned Azam’s jersey number — 56 — atop the page followed by a heart.

“Well played everyone, nice batting, bowling,” he wrote.

In an adorable yet humble manner, Suri also asked Babar to sign and send the autographs of the entire team. Here’s what the whole letter read: “Dear Pakistani team. I am very proud, I love you Babar Azam. Well played everyone… nice batting, bowling. Yesterday in the match, I felt proud that Pakistan is going to win. Then in the middle, I was nervous and in the end, I was frightened. Inshallah, in the future, we will win be captain and I will make sure to invite all of your team to my team. We will go to the finals.”

“Dear Babar, Please on paper, can you write all your team members signatures and send them to my house please,” he added.

The boy further expressed his desire to be the captain of the team in the future. “InshaAllah in the future I will be captain and I will make sure to invite all of your team to my team. We will go to the finals and win,” he wrote.

The heartwarming letter left Twitterati and the captain gushing over the little boy.

The skipper had a heartfelt response for the little fan and thanked the child for the “kind letter”.

In a reply, the captain said: “I ABSOLUTELY believe in you and you can achieve anything with your focus, belief, and hard work.”

Babar Azam also assured to send in all the signatures to the little fan but sweetly added, “I can’t wait to get YOUR autograph future Captain.”

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Marriyum responds to Fawad’s tweet about electoral reforms

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LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) Spokesperson Marriyum Aurangzeb on Sunday responded to Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain’s tweet about electoral reforms. Marriyum Aurangzeb said Prime Minister Imran Khan had made every national agenda controversial. All the political parties wanted electoral reforms, but Imran Khan, she said adding that the only thing that … Read more

“Australia have an edge over New Zealand in the final”, says Wasim Akram

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NZ vs Aus

Pakistan former legendary fast bowler, Wasim Akram backed Australia to win the T20 World Cup as he believes that Aussies have a slight edge over New Zealand. “Australia looks very strong, especially after the semifinal win. If you ask me ‘who are the favourites for tomorrow’? I think Australians have an edge for Sunday’s final,” … Read more

Pakistan releases 20 Indian fishermen as a goodwill gesture

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Pakistan releases 20 Indian fishermen as a goodwill gesture

KARACHI: Pakistani authorities on Sunday released 20 Indian nationals from Karachi’s Malir jail as a goodwill gesture towards India, even as a rift between Islamabad and New Delhi continued. The fishermen were arrested for trespassing into Pakistani maritime boundaries, said the jail superintendent Arshad Shah. The jail superintendent said that the Indian authorities had confirmed … Read more

Drought forces Iraqi farmers to leave their land

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MOSUL, Iraq: Iraqi wheat farmer Khamis Ahmad Abbas lost it all when his battle with drought forced him to abandon his land, pushing him into unemployment. Experts have warned that record low rainfall, compounded by climate change, are threatening social and economic disaster in war-scarred Iraq. “Growing wheat and barley is a gamble. It all … Read more

Pemra bars TV channels from airing CCTV footage in Noor Mukadam case

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Pemra bars TV channels from airing CCTV footage in Noor Mukadam case

ISLAMABAD: PEMRA, the watchdog of electronic media in Pakistan, has barred the TV channels from airing the CCTV footage of Noor Mukadam and accused Zahir Jaffer. The notification issued by Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) on Sunday said that under Section 27 of the PEMRA Ordinance 2002, it is banned to air CCTV footage … Read more

Hasan Ali says he is more disappointed in himself than his fans, on his performance

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T20 World Cup

After receiving a severe backlash following the ICC T20 World Cup semi-final against Australia, Pakistan fast pacer Hasan Ali has finally responded to the criticism. On his official Twitter handle, he said: “I know you are all upset because my performance didn’t meet your expectations from me but not more disappointed than me.” Ali was … Read more

Twitterati demand capital punishment for Zahir Jaffer

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ISLAMABAD: Twitterati on Sunday demanded capital punishment, mostly about hanging Zahir Jaffer after the surveillance camera footages related to Noor Mukadam’s murder in Islamabad surfaced the internet. The new closed circuit TV (CCTV) footages show how Noor Mukadam made an abortive attempt to flee from house of Zahir Jaffer. On July 18, at 10:19pm, Noor … Read more

Malaika Arora flaunts her curves in this bodycon dress with a risqué plunge neck

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One of the most stylish and fit mommies of Bollywood, Malaika Arora, never fails to impress her fans with her stylish attires.

From rocking the kaftan look to making our jaws hit the floor during red carpet events, Malaika Arora has given us a lot of iconic sartorial moments.

Recently, she was clicked by the paparazzi as she stepped out into the city. She brought her fashion game into play while flaunting her curved body.

The fitness enthusiast took the breaths of fans away with her risqué look wearing a red bodycon attire. Malaika finished her bold look with statement heels and a watch. Keeping the COVID-19 protocols in mind, she opted for a black mask to cover her face.

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The yoga queen is known for posting bold pictures on social media that makes her stand out from the rest. Be it a lehenga, gym wear or saree Malaika can rock just any outfit with utter grace and style.

On the personal front, Malaika is dating Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor and the two are head-over-heels in love with each other. Since they made their relationship official, speculations around their wedding have been grabbing eyeballs.

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Australia, New Zealand seek history in T20 World Cup final

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NZ vs Aus

DUBAI: Kane Williamson’s New Zealand eye a second global crown in a single year when they take on Australia at the Twenty20 World Cup final that will witness a new winner on Sunday. New Zealand and Australia renew their trans-Tasman rivalry in Dubai as both teams look to clinch their maiden world title in the … Read more

Kim Kardashian cracks a joke about her failed marriages: ‘Couldn’t figure out this thing’

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Kim Kardashian failed marriage joke

Famed business mogul Kim Kardashian leaves the audience in rib-tickling laughter after she cracked a joke about her failed marriages for BFF Paris Hilton’s wedding toast.

Tying the knot with an American venture capitalist, 40-year-old Carter Milliken Reum, Paris Hilton walked down the aisle with her beau during an ultra-lavish ceremony in Beverly Hills.

There the 40-year-old reality star joked, “I was a little bit confused because I haven’t really figured out this marriage thing myself, so I don’t know what kind of advice … I’m gonna give to you guys tonight.”

“It’s honestly so nice to be here for a gay wedding. I mean, I haven’t been to one since my second wedding,” said Kim, leaving the audience roaring with laughter.

Kim has had three marriages until now, to Damon Thomas (2000-2004), to Kris Humphries (August 2011 – October 2011), and to Kanye West (2014 – 2021), with whom she shares four children.

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New prison riot in Ecuador leaves 68 dead

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GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador: Prison inmates from rival gangs in Ecuador fought each other with guns, explosives and blades in a bloodbath that left at least 68 dead in the same prison where a riot in September claimed 119 lives, officials said Saturday. Authorities said late Saturday they had re-gained control of the prison in Guayaquil for … Read more

‘Twilight’ actor Taylor Lautner announces engagement to ladylove Tay Dome

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Taylor Lautner Tay Dome

The Twilight Saga actor Taylor Lautner has announced his engagement to long-time ladylove Tay Dome on Thursday. The American star shared two photos of himself and his new fiancée on Instagram, writing in the caption, “11.11.2021 And just like that, all of my wishes came true.”   View this post on Instagram   A post … Read more

Fawad Chaudhry says electoral reforms is national agenda

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Govt decides to offer permanent residency to foreign investors

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Sunday said electoral reforms was a national agenda and all political parties should come forward for this purpose. “The electoral reforms is not an agenda of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf or Prime Minister Imran Khan,” Fawad Chaudhry said in a tweet. He stressed that all political … Read more

Is Aishwarya Rai Bachchan expecting her second baby?

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Aishwarya Rai expecting second baby?

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, one of the most beautiful women in the world, has made headlines after the paparazzi clicked the actress hiding her baby bump at the airport.

The Devdas star was recently spotted at the Mumbai airport over the weekend with husband Abhishek Bachchan and 10-year-old daughter Aaradhya.

While the little family headed for a short trip to mark their daughter’s birthday, the paps noticed that the 48-year-old was hiding her baby bump with a purse.

Aishwarya Rai was spotted wearing an all-black outfit while Abhishek was seen in a blue hoodie and denim with a black face mask.

On the other hand, Aaradhya donned a pink sweatshirt with black pants and carried a pink backpack.

 

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After the video surfaced online, many social media users began to speculate about her pregnancy. A user commented, “She also hiding her belly, becoz she is pregnant.”

Abhishek and Aishwarya tied the knot on April 20, 2007  The couple welcomed their daughter Aaradhya in 2011.

The duo had appeared together in Umrao Jaan, Guru, Kuch Naa Kaho and Raavan among others. Reportedly, they will be seen in Anurag Kashyap’s Gulab Jamun.

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Legendary novelist Wilbur Smith dies aged 88: publisher

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JOHANNESBURG: Internationally acclaimed author Wilbur Smith has died in South Africa aged 88, his publisher announced Saturday. “Global bestselling author Wilbur Smith died unexpectedly this afternoon at his Cape Town home after a morning of reading and writing with his wife Niso by his side,” said a statement released on the Wilbur Smith Books website. … Read more

Police recover Nazim Jokhio’s clothes, cellphone from well

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Nazim Jokhio's murder case

KARACHI: Police have recovered Nazim Jokhio’s clothes and a cellphone from a well near the Jam House in Karachi’s Malir Memon Goth area. Investigation officials on Sunday relayed the clothes and mobile phone were recovered on identification of the suspects arrested in Nazim Jokhio murder case. The suspects had confessed to throwing the mobile phone … Read more

New Zealand keep focus on T20 title after Conway blow, says Williamson

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NZ vs Aus

DUBAI: New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson on Saturday said the team has “exciting talents” as they bid for a maiden Twenty20 World Cup title after losing Devon Conway to a freak injury. Tim Seifert is set to take over the wicketkeeping duties in Sunday’s final against Australia in Dubai. Conway, who broke his hand after … Read more

Wrist and reward as Australia look to Zampa in T20 World Cup final

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NZ vs Aus

DUBAI: Known as a connoisseur of whisky and a vegan devotee, Adam Zampa would rather people focus on his leg-spin box of tricks when Australia tackle New Zealand in Sunday’s T20 World Cup final. Australia, who have won the 50-over World Cup on a record five occasions, have never triumphed in the final of the … Read more

Australia T20 final with New Zealand ‘not unexpected’: Finch

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Aaron Finch

DUBAI: Australia skipper Aaron Finch on Saturday said his team came with a “clear plan” to win the Twenty20 World Cup and reaching the final against New Zealand came as no surprise to them. The tournament showcasing cricket’s shortest format will witness a new winner in Dubai on Sunday after a clash between two teams that … Read more

Ranveer Singh & Deepika Padukone celebrating three years of their joyous marriage

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Ranveer Deepika third anniversary

Bollywood’s power couple Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone have completed three years of their happy marriage today (November 14). The couple has never failed to impress fans with their reel and real-life chemistry.

Ranveer and Deepika sparked dating rumours when the two shared the screen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Ram-Leela in 2013.

However, at the time the couple had kept their relationship a secret. After years of dating, the Bajirao Mastani stars began to openly talk about their relationship. They also left fans awestruck after dropping endearing comments on each other’s Instagram posts, setting relationship goals for the fans.

Before announcing their wedding in 2018, during her appearance on the sixth season of Koffee with Karan, the actress had confessed on national television that she had been dating Ranveer for six years.

They tied the knot at a private wedding ceremony held at Villa del Balbianello in Lake Como, Italy and had won zillions of hearts with the most double-tapped wedding posts on social media.

 

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They later hosted grand receptions in Bengaluru and Mumbai.  The couple’s first film together was Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram-Leela (2013). They had also co-starred in Bajirao Mastani and Padmaavat.

On the work front, the real-life couple will now be seen on screen for the fourth time in the sports drama, 83.

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Three cops badly wounded in robbers attack

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SUKKUR: At least three policemen were badly wounded in an attack of robbers at a police picket in Gari Teghu area of Shikarpur district on Sunday. Police said after the indiscriminate firing, the suspects fled towards Kacha area. The injured police officials include a station house officer Ralph Pathan. Two of them were shifted to … Read more

WATCH: Rajkummar Rao proposes Patralekhaa amidst cheers from the guests

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Rajkummar Rao engagement

Bollywood actor Rajkummar Rao proposed to his long-time girlfriend Patralekhaa on Saturday at a lavish resort in Chandigarh.

With the pre-wedding celebration, the Stree star got down on one knee to ask his ladylove for marriage in a dreamy proposal. Patralekhaa too asked him to marry her.

The ceremony had white as the theme colour for the night and the couple looked ethereal as Patralekhaa was seen dressed in a white and silver gown with a long train, while Rajkummar wore a white kurta-churidaar paired with a matching jacket and sports shoes.

However, an adorable video of the duo getting engaged is winning the hearts of fans after it was shared by their close friends.

It showed the actor Rajkummar getting down on one knee and asking her, “Patralekhaa, will you marry me?” Patralekhaa also bows down to sit, but before he could put the rock on her finger, she takes the lead and asks him instead, “Rajkummar Rao, will you marry me?” and then the two put rings on eachother’s fingers, amid delights and cheers from the guests.

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Moreover, actor Saqib Saleem and filmmaker Farah Khan also attended the engagement party.

Rajkummar and Patralekhaa had shared a screen in the film, Citylights in 2014. The two then appear for the web show, Bose: Dead/Alive.

The actor had once revealed he had seen her during an ad shoot and had decided to marry her one day.

However, the duo is all set to walk down the aisle this month.

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