And so, it was announced. Much-loved all-rounder Shahid Khan Afridi says he has quit international cricket and will just focus on playing Pakistan Super League for the next two years.
"I have said goodbye to international cricket," Afridi revealed in a press conference in Sharjah on 19th February, soon after his 28-ball 54 runs nearly pulled off victory for...
Pakistan landlocks Afghanistan
In the wake of the bloody suicide bombings at a shrine in Pakistan killing 88 worshippers, the country has hit back hard at Afghanistan by land-locking it out.
Authorities shut down a second key border into Afghanistan at Chaman in southwest Baluchistan, halting trade supplies to the neighbouring country, increasing tension between the two.
Pakistan is determined to pressure Kabul in...
What inspires you?
A seat means you get one more chance, one more year, to play the fame Game; but seats have to be earned on this bus - and the price of a ticket is, simply, success. I need to be careful and work very hard to get a seat on that bus. A new set of movies will release every year,...
Born in Punjab and brought up in the UK Bhupi Pabla, with her powerful voice and confidence she is ready to make a bang in the music industry with her upcoming projects.
Graduating with BSc (Hon) Business Information Systems, Bhupi has performed in front of Bollywood legends such as Javed Akhtar, Anu Malik and Anupam Kher as a finalist of...
Asian mum in the bridal industry puts together valuable “pocket guide” on how to plan the big day
As a British Asian working mother and business entrepreneur Gurj Bancil is passionate about her culture. A few years back Gurj realised customs and traditions have always been an important part of every religion and culture.
Born and raised in the midlands...
Star Cast: Mark Wahlberg, John Goodman, J.K. Simmons, Kevin Bacon
Director: Peter Berg
Cert: 15
Release Date: 24/02/2017
Mark Wahlberg stars as a police sergeant on the trail of the Boston Marathon bomber in this thrilling real-life action-drama.
On 13 April 2013, America was rocked by one of the worst terrorist attacks in recent memory when brothers Dzhokhar and Tamerlan Tsarnaev detonated two bombs...
Panjabi Hit Squad announces the first release as a part of their forthcoming EP, ‘Divas’.
The song ‘Boohey Barian’ featuring Blory has an infectious beat, sweet vocals and a catchy melody that shows all the signs of becoming a massive hit and perfectly in time for the season of love.
Originally brought to fame by Hadiqa Kiani and Naseebo Laal, the...
Just two months after surgery, a father-of-four took on the ‘tallest’ challenge yet” as he ventured up Mount Snowdon for charity.
Parvez Hussain, who has torn up the track doing a number of marathons, 10ks and triathlons in the past, completed the mammoth climb in aid of St Gemma’s Hospice and the Give a Gift initiative.
After suffering a leg injury...
Thousands turned out for the funeral of “kind-hearted” Leeds teenager, Irfan Wahid, who was stabbed to death last week.
Members of the Asian community in and around Harehills called for the support of people in “this very difficult” time for Irfan’s family.
16-year-old Irfan Wahid - fondly known as Iffy - was stabbed during an incident in Harehills Lane at about...
Bradford 17-year-old, who hailed MP Jo Cox’s murderer a ‘f***ing legend’ walks free from court despite making explosive pipe-bomb in bedroom
Jury clears him of engaging in the preparation of an act of terrorism
He was handed a three-year Youth Rehabilitation Order despite having Nazi memorabilia and Swastika flags in his bedroom
Readers of Asian Express have...
The most exciting names in the Asian music industry joined forces for the hotly anticipated announcement of the nominees for this year’s Brit Asia TV World Music Awards.
With over 400 VIP artists and guests under one roof , this year’s nominations party did not disappoint!
Once again, it gave us a little taster of what is to come with the...
Eager smiling faces at a Bradford primary school performed at an annual Naat competition on Tuesday 14th February, a traditional affair that has been going on for over 15-years.
Naat is an Islamic recital, which is performed without music, and this wonderful event has been taking place at Lilycroft Primary School for many years with children looking forward to the...
Beef-laced £5 causes outrage
Hindus worldwide are upset over Bank of England’s (BOE) blunt refusal to withdraw £5 polymer banknotes, which reportedly contained traces of tallow, despite the serious concerns raised by the Hindu community.
The £5 polymer note, featuring Sir Winston Churchill, came into circulation in September last year and contains polymer substrates rendered from beef and mutton fat.
Consumption of...
Home Secretary delivers a package of measures to protect children and pursue offenders
A ground-breaking £7.5m ‘Centre of Expertise’ will become the authoritative source of research and innovation on tackling child sexual abuse and exploitation
£20m committed to the National Crime Agency (NCA) to target online child sexual exploitation (CSE)
£2.2m from the Child...
The International School of Linguists (ISL), with headquarters in Leeds, has launched a new qualification that will help to address the national shortage of skilled interpreters and translators servicing the public sector.
Recognised by the National Register of Public Service Interpreters (NRPSI), the new ISL Diploma in Community Interpreting is expected to help 1,000 linguists to qualify over time.
The...
A retired vicar has been convicted of three counts of indecent assault against a young boy.
Cyril Ashton Rowe, 78, (25.7.38) of Manor Road, Bournemouth was charged on 6 September 2016. All the offences were committed against one victim between 1979 and 1981. The victim, a boy, was between nine and eleven years old at the time.
The offences were reported...
The intention to create legal relations is an essential part of any contract. Without such intention the contract cannot be formed. This issue was highlighted in the recently decided High Court case of MacInnes v Gross.
In that case, Bruce MacInnes, an investment banker with the investment bank, Investec, claimed that €13.5m was due to him pursuant to an...
Detectives investigating the alleged sexual assault of a schoolboy in Willesden Green continue to appeal for witnesses and information.
They also continue to appeal for anyone with any information about a the identity of a man captured on CCTV.
On Wednesday, 11 January at about 15:50hrs the 12-year-old victim was approached by a man whilst in Park Avenue, NW2.
The man persuaded...
Aston Martin’s AM-RB 001 6.5 V12 engine to be built by Cosworth and transmission by Ricardo
With design and engineering work on the AM-RB 001 hypercar progressing apace, Aston Martin, Red Bull Advanced Technologies and project partner AF Racing today confirm some of the key technical partners for AM-RB 001.
Working to the exacting brief of both brands, the technical partners...
A total of 83 firearms and 1,175 rounds of ammunition were handed in during the Met’s one-week gun surrender.
Among the guns handed in were 22 live firearms, including an AK47 rifle and a pump-action shotgun.
The full breakdown of the weapons surrendered is: 13 pistols, eight shotguns, one rifle (AK47), 40 air weapons/BB guns and 21 imitation guns.
Detective Chief Superintendent...
