Rajkumar Hirani is an Indian film director and producer. Interesting facts about Rajkumar HiraniAt the age of 14, Rajkumar Hirani’s father, Suresh came to India from Sindh during India-Pakistan partition. Rajkumar did not fair well as a film director in the beginning of his career. Rajkumar’s directorial debutIn the year 2003, Rajkumar Hirani made his directorial debut with the blockbuster hit ‘Munna Bhai MBBS.’ This film established him as a successful director in the Bollywood film industry. Rajkumar Hirani’s upcoming film as a director is ‘Dunki.’ The lead actors of the film are Shah Rukh Khan, Taapsee Pannu, and Vicky Kaushal.

The 72nd death anniversary of Pakistan's first Prime Minister Shaheed-e-Millat, Khan Liaquat Ali Khan, is being observed on Monday. Born in Karnal‚ East Punjab, Liaquat Ali Khan got education from Aligarh Muslim University, India and Oxford University, United Kingdom. Liaquat Ali Khan was assassinated on this day in 1951 during a public meeting at Company Bagh in Rawalpindi which was later named after him as Liaquat Bagh. President Dr Arif Alvi has paid rich tribute to Quaid-e-Millat Liaquat Ali Khan on the solemn occasion of his death anniversary for his immense services to the nation. He said Liaqat Ali Khan's vision for a united, democratic, and progressive Pakistan is a beacon of light and source of inspiration for all of us.

ISLAMABAD: The 14-nation air exercise ‘Indus Shield 2023’ is in full swing at an operational air base of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF). The participation of the exercise encompasses fighter jets alongside pilots, ground crew and air defence controllers from the leading air forces of the world. The exercise has brought together elite air forces from 14 countries and will serve as a platform to showcase their professional prowess. Exercise Indus Shield also underscores the mutual commitment of the participating nations to achieve shared objectives and addresses the evolving dynamics of aerial warfare in the face of common security threats. The exercise consolidates the PAF’s dedication to its mission of safeguarding Pakistan's airspace along with promoting interoperability amongst the participating air forces in the face of shared challenges, the spokesman of PAF said.

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NEW DELHI: Afghanistan pulled off a stunning 69-run win over defending champions England at the World Cup on Sunday, their second ever win in the tournament lifting them off the bottom of the group standings. Afghanistan came into the match having lost 16 of their last 17 World Cup games, their only victory coming against Scotland in 2015. Put into bat, Afghanistan posted 284 after a blistering knock of 80 from opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz and a half-century from Ikram Alikhil. Gurbaz looked well set for a World Cup century having smashed eight fours and four sixes, but the 21-year-old was run out by substitute David Willey at midwicket when skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi called him for a risky run. “I told the boys that 280-290 was enough on this track as it would assist the spinners,” Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi said.

AHMEDABAD - Pakistan men’s cricket team landed in Bengaluru through a chartered plane from Ahmedabad on Sun­day for their next ICC World Cup 2023 fixture against Australia, scheduled on Oc­tober 20. Upon their arrival, the Pakistan contingent will enjoy a rest day today while the details of their training sessions are not known yet. Pakistan, currently sitting fourth in the ICC World Cup 2023 standings with four points in three matches, will lock horns with five-time champions Australia on Fri­day, who are on a four-match losing streak, two of which came in the ongoing tourna­ment. The green shirts, on the contrary, will be eyeing to bounce back from their seven-wicket thrashing against India on Saturday.

From Tribune staff reportsCENTER POINT — Two teenagers were hit by gunfire in Center Point on Friday night according to Deputy Chief David Agee. On Friday October 13, 2023, at 5:46 p.m., Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputies responded to reports of gunshots near the 1800 block of Martinique Dr. NE in Center Point. “Deputies arrived and found that a 16-year-old and a 19-year-old had been injured by gunfire,” Agee said. “Both of the victims were transported to local hospitals to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries.”Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office investigators are reviewing video and talking to witnesses to this offense to determine what happened. If anyone has knowledge of this offense, they are asked to call the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office at 205-325-1450.

14 nation air exercise, Indus shield-2023, in full swing at an operational air base of PAFISLAMABAD, OCT 15 /DNA/ – Pakistan Air Force’s 14 nation air exercise, Indus Shield 2023, is in full swing at an operational air base of PAF. The participation of the exercise encompasses fighter jets alongside pilots, ground crew and Air Defence Controllers from the leading Air Forces of the world. Indus Shield-2023 has brought together elite air forces from 14 countries and will serve as a platform to showcase their professional prowess. The participating nations include Pakistan, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Egypt, Oman, Bahrain, Azerbaijan, Indonesia, Morocco, Uzbekistan, China and Hungary. The exercise consolidates Pakistan Air Force’s dedication to its mission of safeguarding Pakistan’s airspace along with promoting interoperability amongst the participating air forces in the face of shared challenges.

14 nation mega aerial warfare exercises of PAF named Indus Shield 2023 in full swingThe 14 nation mega aerial warfare exercises of Pakistan Air Force named Indus Shield 2023 is in full swing. According to PAF, the participating nations include Pakistan, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Egypt, Oman, Bahrain, Azerbaijan, Indonesia, Morocco, Uzbekistan, China and Hungary. The participation of the exercise encompasses fighter jets alongside pilots, ground crew and Air Defence Controllers from the leading Air Forces of the world. The top-notch exercise stands out as one of the mega aerial warfare exercises of the region and is marked as a significant milestone in the realization of PAF's commitment to enhance its aerial capabilities alongside bolstering international cooperation. Exercise Indus Shield also underscores the mutual commitment of participating nations to achieve shared objectives and addresses the evolving dynamics of aerial warfare in the face of common security threats.

In Gwadar, Pakistan’s bustling port city, an unexpected crisis has emerged in the form of a complete shutdown strike due to a se­vere drinking water shortage. For a whole week, Gwadar’s residents endured an unprecedented and unbearable water shortage, severely disrupting daily life. Despite the visible suffering, authorities failed to take swift action to address the crippling water supply problem. To address this issue, authorities must promptly restore water sup­ply, given the absence of an apparent water shortage in the region. Ensuring that Gwadar’s water supply is maintained is not just a local concern.

The Third Committee of the United Nations Gen­eral Assembly, chaired by Ambassador Alexan­der Marschik of Austria, which deals with social, humanitarian, and cultural issues had an interactive dialogue with various UN Thematic Special Rap­porteurs on October 12, 2023. The joint statement also highlighted that Mr Parvez has regular­ly engaged with United Nations bodies, including the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappear­ances and the Human Rights Council, reporting human rights abuses in Kashmir, and faced restrictions and ha­rassment from the Indian Government as a result. Dr Ghulam Nabi Fai, Chairman, of the World Forum for Peace & Justice appreciated the genuine concern expressed by the United Nations Special Rapporteurs in demanding the unconditional release of Khur­ram Parvez, one of the internationally known human rights defenders. US-based Time magazine put Khur­ram Parvez on its list of 100 most influential people. Dr Fai added that Khurram Parvez’s report on ‘Tor­ture: Indian State’s Instrument of Control in Indian Administered Jammu and Kashmir’ was a graphic de­scription of torture being used by 900,000 Indian oc­cupation forces in Kashmir.

WASHINGTON: The Washington-based Indian American Muslim Council (IAMC) has said that India has been witnessing a distressing surge in communal violence, targeted attacks, and hate speeches directed against religious minorities, particularly Muslims and Christians. The third quarter report (July-September) the IAMC said violence was exacerbating an atmosphere of persecution and discrimination faced by minority groups. Religious minorities in India facing targeted attacks: Says IAMC report https://t.co/2dPpw9zv0I pic.twitter.com/xoHRu7A9YT — KashmirMedia Service (@kmskashmirnews) October 14, 2023Additionally, there was a notable uptick in the illegal demolition of Muslim homes and targeting of religious structures, resulting in the displacement of entire communities, particularly in regions of Manipur and Haryana. The IAMC report also shed light on persecution of the Christian community. This legislation should address hate speech, communal violence, and targeted attacks, holding perpetrators accountable for their actions.

AHMEDABAD - Pakistan men’s team director Mickey Arthur has said that today’s ICC World Cup 2023 game against India seemed like a home event for India. Mickey Ar­thur opined that it didn’t look like a game of an ICC event. “It didn’t seem like an ICC event tonight – let’s be brutally hon­est. Meanwhile, he appreciated the Indian team for their per­formance. “This Indian team is a very good cricket team.

PHOTO: ANADOLU AGENCYWhile no humanitarian supplies have been allowed into Gaza since Oct. 7, two million people across Gaza are in danger of running out of water, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees said on Saturday. "No humanitarian supplies have been allowed into Gaza for a week now," he said. He added that Gaza has also been under an electricity blackout since Wednesday, which also impacts the water supply. "The exodus continues as people move to the southern parts of the Gaza Strip. The Israeli military then launched Operation Swords of Iron against Hamas targets within the Gaza Strip.

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma provided a flying start despite the early departure of his opening partner, Shubman Gill, who contributed 16 runs in the third over. Regret­tably, Rohit couldn’t convert his dominant innings into an eighth World Cup century as he depart­ed in the 22nd over. Rohit Sharma was the highest scorer for India, amassing an impressive 63-ball 86, featuring six boundaries and as many sixes. Pakistan’s innings, which ini­tially seemed promising for a substantial total, took a dramatic turn as they collapsed in the mid­dle order. Babar Azam was then joined by the in-form wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan, and together, they anchored Pak­istan’s innings with an 82-run stand.