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Pakistan captain Babar Azam on Thursday became the youngest cricketer to be conferred with the country’s third-highest civilian award Sitara-e-Imtiaz.  

Pakistan’s all-format captain Babar was conferred with the award by Governor Baligh Ur Rehman at an investiture ceremony held at the Punjab Governor House as part of Pakistan Day celebrations.

With the conferment of the award, Babar has become the youngest cricketer to be awarded Sitara-e-Imtiaz at the age of 28 for his outstanding achievements in the field of sports.

The skipper called it an “immense honour” to receives the award in the presence of his parrents.

“This award is for my parents, fans and the people of Pakistan,” he tweeted. 

Previously, Babar’s predecessor Sarfaraz Ahmed held the record as the youngest cricketer to be awarded the Sitara-e-Imtiaz.

Sarfaraz, who led Pakistan to the Champions Trophy title in 2017, was conferred with the award by then Sindh governor Mohammad Zubair at the Governor House in Karachi in 2018.

Last year on August 14, the government announced that it will be conferring Babar with the country’s third-highest civilian honour.

Babar made his debut in international cricket in May 2015 against Zimbabwe. His performances eventually led debuts to T20Is and Tests in 2016. 

In 47 Tests, Babar has scored 3,696 runs with an average of 48.63, while in 95 ODI’s Babar has scored 4,813 runs at an average of 59.41. In 99 T20Is, Babar has amassed 3,355 runs at an average of 41.41. 

Babar, in his ongoing cricket career, has won multiple awards including ICC Men’s ODI Player of the Year,  Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy. Under his captaincy, Pakistan defeated India for the first time in a world cup match and also reached the finals of the last T20 world cup.     

Apart from Babar and Sarfaraz other cricketers that have received the award include Misbah-ul-Haq, Younis Khan, and Shahid Afridi for their outstanding contributions.

While Mohammad Yousuf received the award in 2011, Saeed Ajmal in 2015, Inzamam ul Haq in 2005 and Javed Miandad in 1992.

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“I am not a public entity”: Alizeh Shah responds to social media detractors

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Pakistani entertainment star Alizeh Shah rebuked social media detractors who criticized her sartorial selections in recent posts.

Following a month-long absence from social media, Alizeh Shah reemerged on her Instagram account early this month, successfully capturing significant attention with her K-pop-inspired outfit selections in recent posts.

Nevertheless, the celebrity was not the subject of discourse for several valid reasons, and some social media users condemned Shah’s holiday attire in the United States.

The ‘Mera Dil Mera Dushman’ actress, unable to tolerate any bullying, addressed the issue on her Instagram stories with a series of text messages, condemning the haters who criticized her decisions.

“I genuinely feel sympathy for you detractors … “You are all simply obsessed,” Shah commenced writing. “Resenting me merely because you lacked sufficient affection?”Alizeh Shah responds to trolls.She stated, “I understand that being Pakistani and possessing a distinct fashion sense creates numerous challenges for others, but is that truly my concern?” You enjoy watching Pakistani females in short cholis and lehngas in films, yet when we choose to wear anything we prefer, you criticize us? And for what purpose?

I am a public figure, not public property; therefore, please refrain from sharing your unconstructive ideas. “I will no longer tolerate,” Shah declared. “Because it is my prerogative to pursue any actions or identity I desire.”

“Everyone experiences a phase, and if I wish to express it, I will simply articulate it.” The performer said, “Disregard it if it disturbs you.”

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Ahsan Khan and Mehwish Hayat collaborate in the drama series “Meray Qatil Meray Dildaar.”

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Excitement is in the air as Mehwish Hayat and Ahsan Khan link together for the new drama serial “Meray Qatil Meray Dildaar.”

After eight years, Mehwish Hayat is making a comeback to television, and fans of drama are ecstatic about the actor’s arrival into the scene.

With her best friend and fellow actress Ahsan Khan, Hayat, who had a short but significant comeback seven months ago with the telefilm Ijazat, has agreed to work on her next project, Meray Qatil Meray Dildaar.

A large cast and an amazing plot are promised in the drama that will air on a private channel.

Fans were thrilled to hear this news and can’t wait to see the pair on film together again.

Although she made her first TV debut in seven years with her role in Ijazat, her most recent major drama was in 2016.

Meray Qatil Meray Dildaar is anticipated to debut by December of this year, according to a number of media publications, with more information to be disclosed in the upcoming weeks.

In 2016, Hayat last enthralled drama viewers in the hit series Dil Lagi, costarring with Humayun Saeed.

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“Princess” is how Tuba Anwar describes herself.

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When Syeda Tuba Anwar, a famous actress, posted new vacation photos to Instagram, she called herself a “princess.”

Tuba Anwar uploaded a few fresh photos to her Instagram account on Tuesday night, which appeared to be from a trip to the northern regions.

The “Baby Baji Ki Bahuwain” actress captioned the two-picture slideshow with the Punjabi song “Aa Chaliye” and said, “I’m a VIP: very important princess.” The fashionista’s carefree, off-duty holiday ensemble exuded comfort as she chose a denim-on-denim ensemble in clashing hues, accessorized it with a basic white t-shirt and matching sneakers, and finished the carefree style with braided hair.

With likes and praise for the celebrity in the comments area, thousands of her followers showered the now-viral post with their affection.

On the professional front, Tuba Anwar is presently starring in “Baby Baji Ki Bahuwain,” the follow-up to her immensely popular serial from the previous year. She came back to play Farhat in the acclaimed drama, which included, among others, Saud Qasmi, Javeria Saud, Munawar Saeed, Samina Ahmed, Asma Abbas, Hasan Ahmed, Sunita Marshall, Junaid Jamshaid, Fazal Hussain, Rimha Ahmed, Faiza Khan, Afzal Khan, and Madiha Iftikhar.

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