Shakeel has passed away at the age of 85, sources confirmed to The Express Tribune. He was admitted to the hospital four days ago, with arthritis, and heart complications. Yousuf Kamal, widely recognised by his stage name Shakeel Yousuf, made his name as a prominent figure in the Pakistani entertainment industry, leaving an indelible mark through his outstanding performances in both television and film. The burial will take place on Friday. Born on May 29, 1938, Shakeel has carved a distinct path that has earned him immense respect and admiration. Renowned for his impeccable acting skills, th ..read more

Following the deepening defence cooperation between India and US, Pakistan has conveyed its strong reservations to the US and has stated the development as a direct threat to the country's security interests. The US was informed through diplomatic channels that the transfer of advanced military hardware to India without taking into account Pakistan's legitimate concerns would undermine the strategic stability and conventional balance in the South Asian region, according to official source The Express Tribune reported. According to the sources familiar with the development, Islamabad told Was ..read more

England have an opportunity to put the pressure back on Australia with some good/responsible batting today. Weather looks good so should be no excuse. Also, Lyon's absence could be a huge factor in the outcome of the game. The story so far... == All posters please take note of the following guidelines for match threads on PakPassion: 1. No personal insults at other posters, players, officials, coaching staffs etc. 2. No making fun of player's, official's, coaching staff's names. 3. Do not add any references to media, their social media or post any pictures or screenshots from other s ..read more

BERLIN: Racism, hatred and sometimes violence against Muslims in Germany are widespread and often part of their everyday experience, according to a new report presented at the interior ministry in Berlin on Thursday. The Independent Group of Experts on Muslim Hostility worked for three years on the comprehensive report about racism and hostility toward the country’s 5.5 million Muslims. The group analyzed scientific studies, police crime statistics and documentation of anti-Muslim incidents by anti-discrimination agencies, counseling centers and nongovernmental organizations. The report conc ..read more

Talking about the upcoming 50-over World Cup in India later this year, Chris Gayle has picked India, England, Pakistan and New Zealand as the four semi-finalists. On the much awaited Indo-Pak clash in Ahmedabad on October 15, Gayle has a rather different take. "Whenever those teams play, especially in a World Cup, the revenues they generate is humongous. One game can take care of the entire ICC event. Pakistan and India players should demand a lot of money for those games because those games are high paid games TV wise," Gayle told PTI. "I don't control the board or the ICC. If I was in their ..read more

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, June 28 (Reuters) - Two people were killed when an armed man exchanged fire with Saudi Arabian security authorities near the U.S. consulate building in Jeddah, leading to the deaths of the gunman and a security guard, the U.S. State Department said on Wednesday. No Americans were harmed in the incident, a State Department spokesperson said in a statement. "A person in a car stopped near the American Consulate building in Jeddah Governorate and got out of it carrying a firearm in his hand, so security authorities took the initiative to deal with him as required, and the ..read more

Police have asked Muslims in Badrinath to celebrate Bakrid (Eid al-Adha) in Joshimath, about 40 km away from the temple town. The minority community residing in Badrinath mostly consists of migrant labourers working on reconstruction projects at the Himalayan temple. "A meeting with members of the minority community, priests and contractors engaged in the projects was held on Tuesday. It was collectively decided that the 'namaz' of Bakrid will be offered in Joshimath and not in Badrinath," K C Bhatt, SHO, Badrinath police station told PTI on Wednesday. No one has any objection to offering of ..read more

Up to a few days ago, it seemed that Zaka Ashraf was headed back in office but the court case has stopped all that. Whilst we wait for this uncertainty to resolve itself in some civilized manner, let's amuse ourselves by recommending the name of the next Chairman of PCB ..read more

The definition of all rounder is someone who has the ability to simultaneously deliver performances with both bat and ball. Very few in the game have got the ability to win matches and series with their secondary discipline but those are widely regarded as among the best ever. Here is my list for the top 10 test all rounders of all-time. 1. Garfield Sobers - Regarded as absolute genius of the game, one of the greatest batsman of all-time and a game changer with bowl also, can bowl pace and spin both and a great captain. Undoubtedly, a GOAT of the game. 2. Imran Khan - One of the best ever f ..read more

Received these 4 bats yesterday from Online Stockist Bas 5 star, Bas Achiever, Bas green retro and New Balance heritage 570+. All excellent bats for price. Balance ping superb ..read more