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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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Who is the mystery man behind Jannat Mirza’s rumours of his engagement?

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One of the most well-known TikTok performers in Pakistan, Jannat Mirza, has gained attention from her followers lately due to engagement rumours.

Jannat has amassed a sizable social media following thanks to her lip-syncing abilities, fashion taste, and acting prowess.

The name Jannat Mirza was formerly associated with Umar Butt, a fellow TikToker. While creating TikTok videos together, the two grew close and ultimately made the decision to tie the knot.

But by 2023, the pair had formally split up, despite Jannat’s announcement in 2021 that they had struck an understanding. Later, Umar Butt announced their breakup and urged followers to be considerate of their privacy.

Engagement of Jannat Mirza

By posting a picture of a stunning ring on her hand on Instagram, Jannat Mirza recently gave rise to rumours that she was engaged.

Social media users began to wonder a lot about her relationship status as a result of this. The mystery was increased when a video of Jannat and an unidentified man wearing black appeared.

The video has Jannat donning a purple outfit, but the mystery man’s identity is kept a secret since his face is covered the entire time. Jannat seems pleased and happy with him in spite of this. The engagement rumours were further stoked by the video, which featured black and purple heart emojis.

Enquiries regarding Jannat’s new relationship flooded the comment sections as fans reacted to the film and the ring photo with enthusiasm and curiosity. People are very interested in Jannat Mirza’s personal life, as seen by comments like “Who is Jannat Mirza’s next target?”

Fans are anxiously awaiting Jannat Mirza’s formal statement regarding her engagement and the identity of the mystery man, as the rumours about him go on.

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Filming for “Yeh Ishq” begins with Sheheryar Munawar and Ushna Shah.

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Ushna Shah and Sheheryar Munawar, two of the most attractive and well-liked performers in Pakistani entertainment, are now working together for the first time on the drama series “Yeh Ishq.”

Director Qasim Ali Mureed announced on social media that the project began work on Wednesday, sharing a photo of the title’s clapperboard.

In addition to the main performers, the ensemble cast includes experienced actors Shabbir Jan, Irsa Ghazal, Mehmood Aslam, Kinza Malik, and Sohail Sameer in key roles, as well as the newest sensation in show business, Shuja Asad, and emerging starlet Mahenur Haider.

Humayun Saeed and Shahzad Nasib, through their production company Six Sigma Plus, are supporting the upcoming play.

Prominent drama and film director Qasim Ali Mureed, known for his work on “Tich Button,” “Jaan-e-Jahan,” “Mere Humsafar,” and “Prem Gali,” has been tapped to direct the screenplay written by Sadia Akhtar, whose credits include hits like “Woh Pagal Si” and “Muqaddar Ka Sitara.”

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A glimpse of Sania Mirza’s relaxed moments

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After a hiatus following her most recent Hajj trip, former Indian tennis sensation Sania Mirza returned to Instagram.

The 37-year-old has a large global fan base, and those followers are quite curious to discover what daily errands Mirza runs.

Though she had been away from social media on her trip to Saudi Arabia for the Hajj last month, it had been a while since she had disclosed specifics about her time spent with friends and family.

Mirza was pictured chilling out with family and friends in her most recent Instagram image.

With a caption that read “Unrolling the B-roll,” the athlete shared images of herself, her gorgeous kid, Izhaan Mirza Malik, and pals, along with a few inane but artistically pleasing shots that showcased the star’s passion for the arts.

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