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Express Tribune
6 days ago
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Pakistan win BD T20 series
Pakistan's Haris Rauf celebrates with teammate Mohammad Haris after taking the wicket of Bangladesh's Parvez Hossain during the second Twenty20 international cricket match between Pakistan and Bangladesh at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium, Lahore. PHOTO: AFP Opener Sahibzada Farhan notched his maiden half century and spinner Abrar Ahmed grabbed three wickets to guide Pakistan to another convincing 57-run win over Bangladesh in Lahore on Friday. Farhan smashed a 41-ball 74 and Hasan Nawaz unbeaten 51 off 26 balls to help the home team post 201-6 before Abrar grabbed 3-19 to keep Bangladesh to 144-9 in 19 overs, with the last man Shoriful Islama unable to bat due to injury. Pakistan, who won the first match by 37 runs at the same venue, take an unassailable 2-0 lead with the final match on Sunday, also in Lahore. The win also gives a kickstart to Pakistan's new white-ball head coach Mike Hesson appointed earlier this month to stem a slide which saw them win just three of their last 13 T20s before this series. Bangladesh raced to 32 in the first two overs but openers Parvez Hossain (eight) and Tanzid Hasan (19-ball 33 with five boundaries and a six) fell within two runs of each other. From 46-2, Bangladesh slumped to 56-5 with Abrar dismissing Tohid Hridoy (five) and Jaker Ali (nought) off successive deliveries while pacer Hasan Ali had skipper Litton Das for six. Tanzim Hasan, who topscored with a career best 31-ball 50, and Mehidy Hasan Miraz, 23 off 17 balls, added 33 for the eighth wicket but it was too late, too little.
Express Tribune
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Abrar Ul Haq brings out fervent patriotic anthem
Singer Abrar Ul Haq has released a stirring new anthem commemorating Pakistan's recent military success against India's Operation Sindoor. The song, launched on Tuesday, serves as a tribute to the strategic brilliance and courage of the Pakistani Armed Forces following India's airstrike and Pakistan's strong retaliation with Operation Bunyan un Marsoos. In the track, Abrar narrates how Pakistan's military countered India's offensive, praising the defenders' bravery and unity. Staying true to his style, the lyrics blend nationalism with religious fervour, highlighting the spiritual conviction of Muslim soldiers. The singer also makes a pointed cultural reference: "chai pilai gayi" (tea was served), echoing the viral catchphrase from the 2019 Abhinandan episode, which has now become a symbol of pride and defiance. Musically, the song is punchy and direct. With marching drum beats, orchestral flourishes, and Abrar's signature vocal energy, it's a full-blown rallying cry. While some might find the religious undertones overly didactic, the track does exactly what it's meant to: ignite patriotic emotion. Its lack of a music video hasn't dimmed its momentum. In fact, fans say the audio alone gave them "goosebumps." Beyond its celebratory tone, the song serves as a cultural timestamp, capturing the public mood in the immediate aftermath of Pakistan's military response. Abrar Ul Haq's choice to emphasise both faith and force reflects a long-standing tradition in Pakistani patriotic music, where spirituality and nationalism often intersect. The anthem also revives the historic rivalry with India in lyrical form, evoking pride without slipping into aggression. While some critics may question the glorification of conflict, many fans view the song as a morale booster and a reminder of national unity. Social media platforms have been flooded with praise. "The Pakistan forces truly deserve such a tribute after a remarkable victory," wrote one user. Another said, "Abrar Ul Haq has captured the nation's sentiment perfectly. This is patriotism through art." Others called the track "timely," "needed," and "deeply emotional." The anthem has quickly become the unofficial soundtrack of national pride, with supporters playing it at gatherings, in vehicles, and across celebratory reels online. Abrar's anthem joins a rich tradition of Pakistani patriotic songs like Dil Dil Pakistan by Vital Signs, Jeevay Jeevay Pakistan, and Ae Watan Kay Sajeelay Jawano. These songs have historically uplifted national morale during wars, crises, and independence days, blending music with national memory and emotional resilience across generations.
The Print
09-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Daily blackouts & panic in J&K's Poonch city. ‘You never know when a shell will drop'
Poonch city remains caught in the crossfire between the Indian and Pakistani armies. Nearly 80 percent of the population has already moved. Shutters remain down, and properties lie damaged. Relentless shelling has taken 15 lives, including an Army personnel. The residents, caught off guard, started closing their shops and rushing towards their homes. 'They have started early today. I came here to take my bike, my hard-earned bike. I do not want the shelling to damage it,' said Mohammad Shafqat, who rushed home on his prized bike. Poonch: The fourth consecutive day of a blackout in Poonch city in Jammu province started with a siren, and then there was complete darkness. A pin-drop silence pervaded the city and its hills until a loud thud pierced the air. Then, the heavy shelling and artillery exchange began, earlier than expected, around 7 pm. The shelling has been targeting the civilian infrastructure of Poonch city. 'This is the first time Pakistan has attacked Poonch city. Earlier, there would be attacks, but only at the border. Civilians in the city did not have to worry much,' said Abrar while closing his shop. Two days ago, heavy shelling damaged a Gurdwara in Poonch. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri Friday mentioned the Gurdwara twice in his briefing and also informed about the killing of Sikh civilians. Of the 15 people killed, there are Muslims, Sikhs, and Hindus. The blackout over the past four days has disrupted life in Poonch. Shops are shutting earlier, people are scrambling for safe corners, and children are not attending school. According to local police, around 80 percent of residents have left Poonch city to seek refuge with relatives in different districts of Jammu province. 'The situation is quite precarious here. On a personal level, we are asking people to seek refuge with their relatives or friends,' said a J&K police officer, requesting anonymity. Speaking on how the India-Pakistan tensions have deeply affected life in Poonch, the officer said, 'You never know when a shell will drop, when someone will fire a missile. With the sirens, we are only alerting people. It would be better to save your life and temporarily shift somewhere else.' (Edited by Madhurita Goswami) Also Read: Blackout in Bhuj, DM issues public notice for blanket ban on firecrackers
Time of India
04-05-2025
- Time of India
When blaze turned 2 families' hopes of fresh start to ashes
Lucknow: What was meant to be a fresh start for two families turned into a nightmare on Saturday evening when a devastating fire engulfed a confectionery factory in Sarojininagar . The blaze, triggered by sparks during welding work around 4.30pm, claimed the lives of factory owner Akhilesh Kumar and a daily wager Abrar. Recalling the horror, Akhilesh's son Ritik said, "Smoke was rising, and people were screaming. When I couldn't see my father, I started shouting. Four hours later, rescuers pulled him out from the factory." "He was the sole breadwinner of our family. He was trying so hard. Now, we have lost everything," he said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Seniors in the Philippines Can Enjoy Affordable Private Health Insurance! (See List) Local Plan Search Now Undo Post-mortem examinations were conducted Sunday morning after which the bodies were handed over to the bereaved families. Akhilesh was cremated at the VIP Road crematorium in Alambagh while Abrar's family took his body back to his native place in Bahraich for burial. Sarojininagar SDM Sachin Verma announced compensation of Rs 4 lakh each to the families of the deceased. A high-level probe has also been initiated to ascertain lapses. Residents said the factory was operational for 18 years, previously producing juice and bread. Recently, it shifted focus to pizza and cake manufacturing. Residents expressed strong opposition to such industrial activity in a densely populated residential area, calling it unsafe and inappropriate.
Time of India
03-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Shattered families face uncertainty
Lucknow: The fire might have doused, but the smoke of grief hung heavily in the air. The two victims of the devastating blaze that gutted a confectionery factory in Lucknow's Sarojininagar on Saturday evening, owner Akhilesh Kumar and daily wager Abrar, walked into the factory moments before it erupted in flames, never to return. Akhilesh's family is shattered. He leaves behind his wife, Pushpa, daughter Priyanshi, and son Ritik, who watched helplessly as the inferno consumed the building. Priyanshi, who is married, rushed home upon hearing the news, only to find her family shattered. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Click Here To Read More - micro segmentation software Expertinspector Click Here Undo "He was everything to us… our father, our protector," whispered Ritik, struggling to make sense of the tragedy. The factory reopened only three days ago after remaining shut for months. "This wasn't supposed to happen," he said. The most haunting voice was that of Bano, the wife of Abrar. "Who will feed my children now?" she cried, clutching her four-year-old son Imran and 13-year-old daughter Zainab.
