PAK vs ENG: Sajid Khan takes seven as Pakistan bundle England for 291

Sajid Khan grabbed seven wickets as England were dismissed for 291 on day three of the second Test on Thursday to trail Pakistan’s first innings 366 by 75 runs.

The 31-year-old off-spinner took three of the four wickets to fall in the morning session for figures of 7-111 — his second five wicket haul — after England had resumed at 239-6 in Multan.

Left-arm spinner Noman Ali was the only other Pakistan wicket-taker, finishing with figures of 3-101.

England resumed their innings with the scoreboard reading 239-6. Jamie Smith (12*) and Brydon Carse (2*) were at the crease.

However, they could only add nine runs in the morning before Sajid Khan removed Carse. The off-spinner soon removed Matthew Potts (6) while Smith fell prey to Noman after scoring 21.

Jack Leach played a crucial unbeaten knock of 25 runs, adding 29 runs for the last wicket with Shoaib Bashir (9) before Sajid wrapped up the innings.

Sajid claimed figures of 7-111 while Noman bagged three wickets for 101 runs.

Yesterday, Duckett dominated the third session of the second day as he kniitted a 52-run stand with Ollie Pope (29) before the latter was cleaned by Sajid Khan with a sharp turn.

The in-form Joe Root joined Duckett and together they attacked Pakistan’s bowling attack with their aggressive strokeplay, raising 86 runs from 108 balls for the third wicket.

However, Sajid Khan brought Pakistan back into the game with three quick wickets to leave England reeling at 225-5.

Sajid castled Root when he was playing at 34 off 54. In the next over, the off-spinner ended Duckett’s stellar knock at 114, which conceded 129 balls. Duckett struck 16 boundaries during his innings.

Harry Brook also fell prey to Sajid five balls after Duckett’s dismissal, meanwhile, Noman Ali dismissed England captain Ben Stokes (1) in the next over.

The visitors slipped from 211-2 to 225-6, courtesy of disciplined bowling by Pakistani spinners on the supportive track in Multan.

Jamie Smith and Brydon Carse joined hands after the collapse, playing defensively as they took 52 balls to score 14 runs to close the day at 239-6.

Pakistan were bowled out on 366 in first innings.

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Woman arrested for kidnapping people after luring them into marriage trap

KARACHI: Police claimed to have arrested a woman involved in kidnapping people after luring them into a marriage trap in Sindh’s Katcha area.

According to SSP AVCC, Aneel Haider, a woman named Tania Rano, wife of gang member Badeel Shar, has been arrested for her involvement in a kidnapping ring.

The suspect worked alongside dacoits, luring citizens into marriage traps.

Haider further said Tania’s role was to lure victims and bring them to the gang’s base in Kashmore and Ghotki after communicating with them via video calls to convince them to meet her with promises of marriage.

Tania was provided with a SIM card by the gang through a courier service when she arrived in Karachi, and she facilitated their operations, said Aneel Haider.

Read more: Karachi man rapes woman by luring her into trap of ration

The SSP AVCC said initially working for one gang, another group of dacoits approached her, offering her a share if she assisted them as well. The suspect had contacts with people across Punjab, Sindh, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

At the time of her arrest, Tania had already trapped a man from Lahore, but the police were able to rescue him before he fell into the dacoits’ hands, according to SSP AVCC.

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Amid ‘Jigra’ controversy, Indian actor accuses makers of ‘unprofessional’ behaviour

Amid a series of controversies and disastrous Box Office earnings of Alia Bhatt’s ‘Jigra’, an Indian actor has now accused the makers of the film of ‘deeply unprofessional’ behaviour.

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Ever since the theatrical release of Alia Bhatt-led jail-break thriller ‘Jigra’, backed by filmmaker Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions, on Friday, the title has been marred with a series of controversies, including the plagiarism allegations, poor Box Office earnings and further concealing of numbers.

Amidst this, a Manipur-based actor, Bijou Thaangjam, known for featuring in films like ‘Mary Kom’ and ‘Shivaay’, turned to his handle on X, sharing his experience with the team, during the casting process.

In a statement shared on Sunday, Bijou Thaangjam disclosed he was being considered for a role in ‘Jigra’. However, was left in the dark about his casting, due to which he lost out on other projects. “I’ve been keeping my own experience with the Jigra team under wraps for a while, and maybe it’s time to speak up,” he began to share.

 

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Thaangjam continued to reveal, “Back in 2023, I was approached by their casting team to audition for a role. I sent my tapes twice over the span of four months, playing along with their timeline. By the end of November, they told me I’d be shooting in December — fantastic, right? Except they never gave me any firm shoot dates. Still, they booked me for the entire month of December, expecting that I’d be ready to shoot for them at any moment.”

“As someone based in Imphal, Manipur, I made it very clear from the start that travel arrangements would need to be made, but that didn’t seem to matter. Throughout the month, I was left in the dark, communicating with the casting team but receiving no real updates on when I’d actually be needed. The last message I received was on December 26th, stating ‘Waiting for a revert’, and after that — complete silence. Meanwhile, I’d lost out on other projects because I was sitting around, waiting for them to give me the go-ahead. But of course, that never came,” he explained. “I understand how big production houses operate. The director is undeniably talented, but the way they handled this entire situation was deeply unprofessional.”

Also Read: Paid reviews, extortion, negative stories: Why Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions halt press screenings?

“For actors like me from the Northeast, it felt particularly dismissive, almost discriminatory. My time was wasted, and I missed out on other opportunities just because they expected I’d be available at a moment’s notice. I am not writing this with any agenda or accusations. I just want to share the reality of how actors like me from the Northeast are often treated by big production houses. Hopefully, this sheds some light on what we face,” concluded the actor.

 

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Notably, co-starring Alia Bhatt with rising actor Vedang Raina, filmmaker Vasan Bala’s ‘Jigra’ follows the story of siblings – Satya, who turns hero to break her brother Ankur out of a foreign prison.

The title is co-produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions and Bhatt’s Eternal Sunshine Productions.

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The rise and fall of Pakistan batting maestro Babar Azam

Babar Azam was on top of the world two years ago — Pakistan captain and top-rated batsman in all three formats — but he will celebrate his 30th birthday at home on Tuesday when the second Test against England begins in Multan.

Pakistan on Sunday left out Azam from the second Test squad after a poor run of form where he has failed to pass fifty in his last 18 Test innings.

It is the first time Azam has been dropped from the Pakistan team since his white-ball debut against Zimbabwe in Lahore in 2015 and Test baptism against the West Indies a year later.

Azam shot to prominence with three successive hundreds in an ODI series against the West Indies in 2016.

He replaced India great Virat Kohli as world number one ODI batsman five years later, a place he still occupies having been briefly deposed in between.

He is still ranked fourth among Twenty20 batsmen but it is the long format where his form has suffered the most and his slump has seen him fall outside the world’s top 10.

A 13-year-old Azam was a ball boy in Pakistan’s Test against South Africa in Lahore in 2007, where he could watch his childhood idol AB de Villiers.

From the streets of Lahore he rose to play in the 2010 Under-19 World Cup in New Zealand, topping the batting charts for Pakistan with 298 runs in six games.

Two years in at the U19 World Cup in Australia he was captain and again leading run-scorer, with 287.

In 2015 he was picked for the senior side and after thrilling in the white-ball game developed into a modern-day great in all three formats, often drawing comparison with Kohli.

Pressure takes toll

His opening partnership with Mohammad Rizwan in Twenty20s has realised 3,268 runs in 70 innings — the most by a pair in the format.

He anchored Pakistan’s only T20 World Cup win over arch-rivals India in 2021 in Dubai.

He hit an epic 196 against the famed Australian pace attack of Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon to draw a Test in Karachi in 2022 — hailed as one of the greatest innings in Pakistan.

But the pressure of captaining a struggling Pakistan took its toll and began to affect Azam’s form with the bat.

Following Pakistan’s first round exit from the 50-over World Cup in India last November, where his side lost to Afghanistan for the first time, Azam stepped down from the captaincy in all three formats.

When the Pakistan Cricket Board hierarchy changed in April this year he was reinstated as white-ball skipper.

But it proved to be a short-lived tenure as Pakistan lost a T20 to Ireland before crashing out of the T20 World Cup in June after being stunned by the USA and losing to India.

He resigned as white ball captain for a second time earlier this month.

But it was in Tests where his form deserted him the most and a poor run in the series defeat against Bangladesh last month saw him score just 64 in four innings.

His 30 and five on a faultless Multan batting wicket in the first Test defeat against England, coupled with the formation of a new selection panel straight after, saw him left out for the second Test despite a vote of confidence from captain Shan Masood and his coach Jason Gillespie

He was seen in an emotional discussion with Gillespie on Sunday at Multan stadium before leaving the squad for the journey home to Lahore.

The break from cricket will give a tired Azam time to rest, reflect and recuperate, after two years of mental, emotional and physical toil on the front line of a struggling side.

“We are confident that this break from international cricket will help these players, especially Azam, regain their confidence,” said selector Aaqib Javed.

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Triptii Dimri, 30, says she has grown up watching Vivian Dsena, 36

Bollywood starlet Triptii Dimri goofed up on ‘Bigg Boss 18’ as she claimed that she has grown up watching contestant, Indian TV A-lister Vivian Dsena, despite the small age gap between them.

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During a recent promotional outing on the sets of ‘Bigg Boss 18’, with co-star Rajkummar Rao, for their recently released comedy flick ‘Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video’, 30-year-old Triptii Dimri said that she grew up watching Vivian Dsena, 36, who rose to fame with his vampire serial ‘Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani’ in 2010.

Speaking to host Salman Khan about their favourite contestants of the Indian reality show’s latest season, the ‘Stree 2’ star named advocate Gunaratna Sadavarte, whereas, Dimri said Dsena is her favourite among the lot, and mentioned that she grew up watching his serials on TV.

 

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However, it was a bit impossible to take, as Dsena made his television debut with ‘Kasamh Se’ in 2008, and went on to become a household name the following year, after starring as Abhay Raichand, in ‘Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani’, when the ‘Animal’ star must be around 15-16.

Apart from Dsena,  ‘Bigg Boss’ also has Muskan Bamne, Karan Veer Mehra, Shehzada Dhami, Rajat Dalal, Shilpa Shirodkar and Nyrra Banerji among others locked up in the house.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Triptii Dimri is most recently seen in Raaj Shaandilyaa’s comedy flick ‘Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video’, co-starring Rajkummar Rao. It was released in theatres on Friday.

Next, she has Kartik Aaryan’s Diwali biggie ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’, as well as ‘Dhadak 2’ in the pipeline.

Also Read: Is Triptii Dimri the real Manjulika in ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’?

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Arabian Sea Depression at 1060km southwest of Karachi: PMD

KARACHI: Arabian Sea Depression now lies near Latitude 15.6N and Longitude 64.8E in central Arabian Sea at a distance of about 1060km southwest of Karachi, PMD said in a report.

The depression moved west-northwestward during last 12 hours, has been located at 1080km south of Ormara and 1110km southeast of Gwadar.

The system is likely to move further west-northwestward towards Oman coast, Pakistan Meteorological Department’s cyclone warning center, Karachi said.

Squally wind of speed 30-40 Km/hour gusting 50Km/hour are likely around the system’s center for next two days.

Fishermen have been advised to remain careful and avoid going to deep sea.

None of the Pakistan coastal area has been under any threat from this system. PMD’s cyclone warning center monitoring the system and will issue updates, according to the advisory.

If this system develops into a storm, it will be named “Dana,” as proposed by Qatar.

The weather will remain hot and dry in most of the districts in Sindh on Monday. But, Karachi, Tharparkar, Nagarparkar, Umarkot, Mithi, Badin, Thatta, Sujawal, Hyderabad and adjoining some areas likely to receive gusty winds-duststorms and rainfall with thunderstorm at some places.

Most of these areas also likely to receive rain with thunder and windstorms on Tuesday (tomorrow).

It is expected that the depression would intensify into a tropical cyclone, subsequently traversing the central Arabian Sea on Monday and Tuesday, 14 and 15 October, weather officials said.

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Driving schools for females launched in Lahore

LAHORE: Ten driving schools for females have been established across Lahore, ARY News reported on Monday.

As per details, driving schools have been established at multiple locations across the city, including Greater Iqbal Park, Kahna Misaq Center, Township, Liberty Khidmat Markaz, Manawan Traffic Lines, Defence Khidmat Markaz, and Barkat Market.

Additionally, Aabshar Driving School on Jail Road and the females on Wheel School on LOS Ferozepur Road have been dedicated exclusively to the females.

The Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) of Lahore Amara Tahir stated that classes are held from 8 am to 4 pm to accommodate women, with driving schools offering a women-to-women service where female instructors teach and assist women learners. 

This initiative aims to promote women’s independence and mobility, enabling them to become self-sufficient and confident individuals.

Read more: Sindh introduces online driving licence service

Earlier, the provincial government brought good news for those who previously had to endure a 42-day wait after failing their road driving test.

According to a tweet from the official government of Punjab and Lahore Traffic, candidates who fail the road driving test would now be permitted to retake it after just 15 days. Previously, the waiting period for the road driving test was 42 days.

Sindh introduces online driving licence services

Sindh government has introduced online driving licence services for citizens, aiming to facilitate them.

Citizens can now easily obtain learning and international driving licences through online service, with non-commercial licence renewal services to follow soon.

People willing to get the learning licence can get it after logging into the website https://ift.tt/vl0Z58e and after 42 days, they can apply for a permanent licence from any of the branch.

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Pakistan earns $4 bln in rice exports in 2024

Efforts of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) are yielding results as Pakistan has historically achieved $4 billion from the exports of rice.

As per details, Pakistan has achieved a historic milestone in rice exports, generating $4 billion in revenue through the facilitation of the SIFC (Special Investment Facilitation Council).

According to SIFC official Shahjehan Malik, the target for rice exports in the upcoming fiscal year has been set at $5 billion.

Malik stated that a comprehensive strategy will be developed, focusing on the research of modern seeds and the promotion of standardized agricultural practices.

He emphasized that Pakistan’s Basmati rice plays a crucial role in global partnerships due to its high quality in the international market. During the fiscal year 2024, Pakistan exported over 6 million tons of various rice varieties.

Read more: India allows non-basmati white rice exports in boost for global supplies

Meanwhile, the country’s export of goods soared by 10.54% to reach $30.64 billion, compared to the previous year.

While exports increased, imports saw a slight decrease of 0.84%, dropping from $55.19 billion to $54.73 billion, a positive sign for economic growth.

A significant highlight was the 20% increase in meat and meat product exports, which reached $512 million, the highest level ever recorded. The SIFC and the Ministry of Commerce played a crucial role in opening new markets for meat exports in Jordan, Uzbekistan, Lebanon, and Egypt.

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IMF demands action against political harassment in corruption cases in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned Pakistan to take immediate action against corruption and political harassment in corruption cases, ARY News reported.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board on September 25 approved Pakistan’s 37-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement of about US$7 billion.

The 37-month Extended Fund Facility arrangement aims to support Pakistan’s economic stability and growth, with key policy goals including sustainable public finances, reduced inflation, and strengthened external buffers.

As per details, the monetary fund has emphasized the need for an effective investigation system to combat corruption, suggesting that the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) be made more independent and effective in line with the top court’s decision and called for an action plan to eliminate corruption by June 2025.

Furthermore, the global financial body has stressed the importance of digitizing the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to make public declarations of assets of all government officials, including parliamentarians.

The fund has pointed out corruption is undermining Pakistan’s efforts to bring reforms, whereas NAB is not being provided with accurate data for investigations against corruption. “The government must ensure that NAB is provided with accurate data to investigate corruption cases effectively”, IMF stated.

Yesterday, the International Monetary Fund unveiled new loan conditions for Pakistan.

The IMF in its report has urged the Pakistan government to work to stabilize the macroeconomic situation in line with the loan agreement.

Pakistan’s government has been asked to ensure economic reforms and conducive conditions for the private sector to boost the economy.

The international lender has also urged Pakistan to increase its tax net and slash government spending and expedite reforms in the government-owned entities.

The report predicted Pakistan’s GDP to remain between 4 to 4.5pc during FY2024-25 to 2029-30, while the inflation is predicted to remain between 6.6 to 9 per cent.

READ: IMF unveils $7bln loan conditions for Pakistan

IMF has stressed the need for implementation of the economic reforms policies.

On September 27, Pakistan received the first tranche of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) following the approval of the IMF Executive Board of a 37-month Extended Fund Facility amounting to US$7 billion.

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) received SDR 760 million –equivalent to USD 1026.9 million– as the first tranche from the IMF on Friday, according to SBP.

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Chicken prices record massive hike

Chicken prices have witnessed a massive hike across Punjab, ARY News reported on Friday.

As per details, the price of broiler chicken as reached Rs490 per kg, while its meat is being sold at a whopping Rs800 per kg across Punjab including Rawalpindi.

The authorities seem to be failing to control the increasing rate of the chicken.

In May, chicken prices fell by Rs39 per kg in the retail market of Punjab’s Lahore, bringing the new rate of the meat to Rs416/kg.

Read more: Respiratory disease spreading among chicken

It is pertinent to mention here that Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz vowed to crack down on those responsible for exploiting consumers buying chicken.

In a bid to address the issue head-on, the chief minister initiated stringent measures against poultry farmers and traders. Notably, stock data had been requisitioned from these stakeholders to probe the sudden price hike.

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Apple iPad mini 7 rumors: release date, price, features and more details

Tech giant Apple is reportedly gearing up to launch the highly anticipated iPad Mini 7 this month, three years after the release of its predecessor.

According to recent leaks, the new tablet will be powered by Apple’s latest A18 chip, offering enhanced performance and AI features.

Rumored specifications of the iPad Mini 7 include:

• 8.3-inch display with same design as the sixth generation
• Front camera relocated to landscape edge for improved video calls
• HDR 4 support and wider aperture for upgraded camera capabilities
• Support for Apple Pencil Pro with features like squeeze gestures and haptic feedback
• Potential price tag around Rs 50,000

The iPad Mini 7 is expected to be unveiled alongside the new MacBook Pro with M4 chip at an Apple event this month.

The starting price of the WiFi variant is anticipated to be similar to its predecessor, which launched in India at Rs 46,900.

Industry insiders suggest the upgraded tablet will provide users with enhanced Siri capabilities, improved genmoji and image playground feature, and better overall performance.

While Apple has not officially confirmed the launch, the rumored specifications and features have generated significant excitement among tech enthusiasts.

Key expected features:

• A18 chip for improved performance
•  Upgraded camera capabilities
•  Apple Pencil Pro support
• Relocated front camera

Potential price

Rs 50,000 (WiFi variant)

Expected launch date

October 2024

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Hamas says Israel kills cameraman of Gaza TV network

GAZA CITY, Palestine: Hamas accused Israel of killing a cameraman for a television station it operates in the Gaza Strip, while Qatari broadcaster Al Jazeera also blamed Israeli forces for wounding one of its journalists in the territory’s north.

Muhammad al-Tanani, a cameraman for Al-Aqsa TV, was buried Wednesday afternoon by colleagues at the Al-Ahli Arab hospital in northern Gaza City, according to AFP journalists.

In a statement, Hamas’s press office called his killing an “despicable crime” and said the Israeli army was “fully responsible”, without offering details of the circumstances of his death.

Al Jazeera, meanwhile, said Wednesday that one of its cameramen, Fadi al-Wahidi, was “injured by Israeli gunfire in northern Gaza, becoming the second Al Jazeera cameraman to be injured in an Israeli attack this week”.

According to an AFP journalist who was present, Wahidi was wounded in the neck in Jabalia, north of Gaza City, while covering Israeli operations in an area the army had previously told civilians to evacuate.

Al Jazeera said on X that his condition was critical.

The Israeli army did not immediately respond to an AFP request for comment on the two incidents.

Israel’s military has repeatedly accused journalists from Al Jazeera of links to Hamas or its ally Islamic Jihad.

The network has fiercely denied these accusations and said Israel systematically targets its employees in the Gaza Strip.

Four Al Jazeera journalists have been killed since the war in Gaza began, and the network’s office in the territory has been bombed.

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