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Express Tribune
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Yasir Hussain is not opposed to raising a dozen kids
During an interview with Tabish Hashmi, Yasir Hussain had a thing or two to say about large families, starting with his own experience of being raised with 11 older siblings. The actor, who recently returned to theatre, began by joking about his father's army of 12 children: "If my father worked in theatre, the audience would be our own." Confirming that he's the youngest of the 12 siblings, Yasir refuted the common belief that he would have double the amount of nephews and nieces, quipping that not everyone is as ambitious as his father was. Despite the wisecracks, the Badshah Begum actor doesn't see a problem with a large household. "There are no issues. I, myself, am fond of children. And I've spent a great childhood with my siblings, even though we lived in a one-bathroom home," he revealed. Yasir jested that in such an environment, one's natural cycles adjust on their own, adding that the body times itself according to whose turn it is to relieve themselves. He believes that even in current times, it is possible to raise as many as 12 kids if families wish to brave that step. "They can definitely do it. I've seen people who've done it very well," he noted. The Karachi Se Lahore actor added that having many children doesn't impede each child's upbringing. "It's important to take out time for your kids," he said. "Even if you have two kids, you do make time for them, don't you? It's necessary to do that." Although he's not opposed to the idea of fathering an abundance of children, Yasir has only one son - Kabir - with wife Iqra Aziz. From Yasir championing time and attention to Iqra discouraging abuse, it is clear that Kabir is being raised in a loving environment and one that prioritises tradition. In a March interview, the couple shared that they prefer to teach their son Urdu first and foremost, keeping all other languages secondary. "Once an actor pointed out to me that Kabir speaks in Urdu, so I mentioned that that's the language we speak at home. So they said, 'Teach him English. Don't make this mistake. He will learn Urdu at some point eventually,'" Yasir recalled. "Urdu is more important; I've seen a lot of people who can't speak it properly. It's important to build that habit, then your child may learn English or Punjabi or any other language later on," he added.
Express Tribune
4 days ago
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Arshad, Yasir eye medals in Gumi
Olympic Gold medallist Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan once again is determined to be at the podium in the Asian Athletics Championships. PHOTO: REUTERS Pakistan will have a great chance of winning two medals at the Asian Athletics Championship 2025 javelin throw final on Saturday as Olympian Arshad Nadeem and the 2023 Asian bronze-medallist Muhammad Yasir Sultan will compete in the final after their stellar performances in the qualifying round on Friday morning in Gumi, South Korea. Arshad Nadeem was undoubtedly the biggest name competing in the Championship, while Paris Olympics silver medallist India's Neeraj Chopra was absent from the event. Arshad, the 28-year-old, who not only won the Olympic gold medal in Paris but also created an Olympic record with a throw of 92.97 metres, was making his international comeback in the qualifying round of the Asian Championship. He was slotted in Group A, while Yasir competed in Group B of the qualifying round. Arshad qualified for the final with a throw of 86.34m, in his first and only attempt. The final will take place on Saturday at 13:10 Pakistan time. His was a leading throw, whereas Sri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage came closest to him on the leaderboard with a throw of 83.71 m overall, and Japan's Yuta Sakiyama was the third best with an 81.36m-throw. "Thanks to your prayers I have qualified for the final of the Asian Athletics Championship," Arshad said in his social media post addressing his fans and Pakistani nation after the qualifying round. "I am always grateful for your endless support, my final is at 1:10 pm, so I request your prayers for me to succeed and make Pakistan proud and raise our flag higher. Pakistan Zindabad." This is Arshad's first appearance after the Paris Olympics and he has trained for the Asian Athletics Championships in Lahore with his coach Salman Butt. Rising star Yasir to defend his bronze On the other hand, Yasir, who bagged the bronze medal in the last Asian Athletics Championship edition, is looking to improve his throw on Saturday. His personal best performance on the international stage has been 79.93m, which he delivered in Bangkok at the Asian Championships two years ago. In Gumi, he qualified for the final in his first attempt of 76.07m throw. He will aim to cross the 80m barrier in the final. "The thing is, we have been doing good throws in training before this, and God willing, we hope that we will have good throws in tomorrow's final and it will bring honor to our country," Yasir's coach and mentor Fiaz Bokhari, who was also the former coach and mentor of Arshad, told this correspondent on the eve of the final. Yasir and Arshad will be among 12 competitors looking for a podium finish on Saturday. "Secondly, you may remember that last year Yasir came third in the Asian Championship Throwing in Bangkok, he threw 79.93 meters. This time, I hope he will throw his best because we have been throwing well in training. "This is my second student who will cross the 80m-barrier after Arshad," added Bokhari, who has previously helped Arshad become the first Pakistani track and field athlete to qualify for the Olympics directly in 2019. He then led Arshad to the Toyko Olympics as well. "Our target is Olympic qualification, so that we can pass the Olympic qualification and go to the Olympics. Since the World Athletics Championships are being held at the end of this year before the Olympics, we are trying to qualify there as well in Bangkok."
Express Tribune
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Iqra Aziz's dandelion days
Iqra Aziz is out of office, and straight into our hearts, with her Monday morning photo dump that screams fresh air, family time, and fashionably wholesome mom energy. The actor is vacationing somewhere in the dreamy northern areas of Pakistan, and if her Instagram carousel is anything to go by, she's soaking up the views, the stillness, and a whole lot of joy with husband Yasir Hussain and their toddler son, Kabir Hussain. The dump kicks off with the actor looking up at the sky and then with a swoon-worthy couple shot, Iqra and Yasir pose against a backdrop of lush green hills, looking like a postcard you'd want to frame. Iqra, ever the cool mom, can be seen sporting a straight long bob that's effortlessly chic, paired with a grey Rastah hoodie that nods to streetwear done right, even while trekking. One shot shows her mid-run with her son on a low-impact trek, both of them looking gleeful as they dash across the terrain. Another tender moment captures Yasir helping their little one blow a dandelion, tiny hands, soft smiles, and a whole lot of father-son bonding. Iqra also slips in some solo moments: her standing at the edge of a valley, the mountains behind her; another where she is the view, gazing out into the wilderness, lost in thought. Time and again, the star has not only exemplified raising a healthy family but spoken up for it. Earlier this month, Iqra made headlines for speaking out against a viral video showing a father slapping his child in public. Sharing the clip on her Instagram Story, she condemned corporal punishment and urged desi parents to break cycles of violence. "He's younger than you, vulnerable and experiencing things differently," she wrote, a reminder that parenting with empathy matters, both online and off.
Business Wire
27-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Alaska Communications Welcomes Yasir Alvi as CFO
ANCHORAGE, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Experienced financial leader Yasir Alvi will join Alaska Communications as chief financial officer beginning June 2, 2025. Yasir started his career in software engineering at Microsoft Corporation, leading teams building commercial software for customers worldwide. This was followed by 15 years of progressive leadership roles in finance, including investment banking and M&A at Morgan Stanley, and FP&A at Alaska Airlines. Prior to joining Alaska Communications, Yasir served as CFO of Guardian Security Systems, where he led finance and operations teams through a period of transformative growth. His experience spans multiple sectors, including security, transportation, logistics and technology. 'We're pleased to welcome Yasir to Alaska Communications,' said Paul Fenaroli, president and CEO, Alaska Communications. 'There is a lot of opportunity in front of us and Yasir will play a key role in our growth and success. His proven ability to collaborate with operating leaders, drive process improvement initiatives and optimize capital expenses will help us achieve our vision to become the provider of choice for Alaskans.' He graduated with honors from Princeton University with a B.A. in Computer Science and earned an MBA from the Wharton School with honors, concentrating in Finance. Yasir and his wife have a daughter and son. As a family, they love exploring the outdoors and enjoy watching and playing a variety of sports, including soccer and jiu-jitsu. About Alaska Communications Alaska Communications, an affiliate of ATN International, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATNI), is a leading provider of mission and life-critical communications infrastructure in Alaska. The company operates a robust and advanced statewide fiber network and a highly diverse undersea fiber optic system that connects Alaska to the contiguous U.S. For additional information, visit
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Alaska Communications Welcomes Yasir Alvi as CFO
Experienced financial executive joins leading broadband service provider ANCHORAGE, Alaska, May 27, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Experienced financial leader Yasir Alvi will join Alaska Communications as chief financial officer beginning June 2, 2025. Yasir started his career in software engineering at Microsoft Corporation, leading teams building commercial software for customers worldwide. This was followed by 15 years of progressive leadership roles in finance, including investment banking and M&A at Morgan Stanley, and FP&A at Alaska Airlines. Prior to joining Alaska Communications, Yasir served as CFO of Guardian Security Systems, where he led finance and operations teams through a period of transformative growth. His experience spans multiple sectors, including security, transportation, logistics and technology. "We're pleased to welcome Yasir to Alaska Communications," said Paul Fenaroli, president and CEO, Alaska Communications. "There is a lot of opportunity in front of us and Yasir will play a key role in our growth and success. His proven ability to collaborate with operating leaders, drive process improvement initiatives and optimize capital expenses will help us achieve our vision to become the provider of choice for Alaskans." He graduated with honors from Princeton University with a B.A. in Computer Science and earned an MBA from the Wharton School with honors, concentrating in Finance. Yasir and his wife have a daughter and son. As a family, they love exploring the outdoors and enjoy watching and playing a variety of sports, including soccer and jiu-jitsu. About Alaska Communications Alaska Communications, an affiliate of ATN International, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATNI), is a leading provider of mission and life-critical communications infrastructure in Alaska. The company operates a robust and advanced statewide fiber network and a highly diverse undersea fiber optic system that connects Alaska to the contiguous U.S. For additional information, visit View source version on Contacts Media Contact Heather Marron, Alaska Sign in to access your portfolio
