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Actor Ahsan Khan throws party of year

Sumptuous food, great music and the creme de la creme of Lahore – Ahsan Khan threw what the guests unanimously termed the ‘party of the year,’ at his new home in Lahore, in honor of his brother Ally Adnan who was visiting Pakistan from the United States.

“Ally Bhai is a musicologist, a connoisseur of food and a very intelligent person,” remarked Ahsan Khan.

“Organizing a party for him is never easy but I did my best – getting the best food that Lahore has to offer, inviting the finest people of the city, and flying in Pakistan’s finest young qawwals, Ghayoor-Moiz-Mustafa Qawwal and Party, from Karachi. I am glad that the party was a success.”

The glittering guest list included Amjad Islam Amjad, Ayesha Sana, Faseeh Bari Khan, Resham, Roshaneh Zafar, Saba Qamar, Salman Shahid, Shahida Habibullah, Sheraz Uppal, Tahira Syed, Resham, and Zeb Rehman, but the true stars of the evening were the talented qawwals who sang their hearts out for Lahore’s discerning crowd.

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UAE files complaint against Qatar players with Asian Cup organisers

Throwing Qatar’s appearance in the Asian Cup final in doubt, organisers are investigating a complaint by the United Arab Emirates about the eligibility of two Qatar players from the semifinal.

The complaint adds another layer to Qatar’s politically charged progress to Friday’s final of the continental soccer showpiece in the UAE, which as a country is part of a quartet boycotting Doha diplomatically and politically.

There was an angry reaction from the home crowd in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday as the UAE was beaten in the semifinal, with shoes thrown at Qatari players after striker Almoez Ali scored the second goal in a 4-0 win.

The UAE soccer federation has now questioned whether Ali, with a tournament-leading tally eight goals, and Bassam Al-Rawi meet FIFA’s requirements to play for the 2022 World Cup host nation.

“The Asian Football Confederation has received a protest from the United Arab Emirates FA regarding the eligibility of two Qatar players,” the governing body said in a statement on Thursday. “This protest will now be reviewed in line with the AFC regulations.”

The ultimate sanction would see Qatar having to forfeit the match. Qatar is due to play Japan on Friday in its first-ever Asian Cup final.

Qatar coach Felix Sanchez, however, insisted the 2022 World Cup hosts were confident ahead of the country's first appearance in the final after comfortably winning all six of their matches and keeping a record six clean sheets.

"To us it's no surprise that we are in the final," said the Spaniard, who has received messages of support from Jose Mourinho and Arsene Wenger.

"I have full trust in the players, they are motivated to make history."

Sanchez dismissed fears of AFC action.

"I'm not concerned at all," he shrugged. "All the players are working with us, so no worries."

Meanwhile, Japan captain Maya Yoshida warned that problems on and off the pitch are embarrassing the Asian Cup.

The Southampton defender called on tournament organisers to deal swiftly with incidents of "stupidity" that, according to Yoshida, risk damaging the reputation of Asian football.

"I think the AFC should control stuff about penalties and suspensions," Yoshida said Thursday, noting also that Japan's tempestuous 3-0 semi-final victory over Iran had ended with rival players almost coming to blows.

"But I would mention that if (the tournament) is broadcast all over the world, you don't want to see any stupid things, especially after the game," he added.

"We are representing Asia under the hashtag #bringingasiatogether ─ so it's important to represent Asia by playing good football and with fair play."

The tournament slogan has rung hollow in the Emirates, where finalists Qatar have been frequently abused by hostile local fans over the Gulf blockade of the tiny, energy-rich state.

Japan's upset of title favourites Iran also came close to boiling over, with Yoshida himself needing to be restrained by team mates after reacting furiously to a petulant slap from Sardar Azmoun.

The Asian Cup has seen its share of controversial refereeing decisions, with hosts UAE twice awarded soft late penalties that left rivals players and coaching fuming.

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West Indies women beat Pakistan by 71 runs in first T20I

West Indies women beat Pakistan women by 71 runs in the opening T20I at Karachi’s Southend Club on Thursday to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

Pakistan women were bowled out for a mere 89 runs in reply to Windies' total of 160-2.

Apart from skipper Bismah Maroof (38) and Javeria Khan (19), none of the other players in Pakistan team managed double figures.

SS Connell took three wickets for the tourists.

Earlier, Dottin carried the bat with an explosive 90 off 60 balls, while Nation hit a half century not out off 35 balls, after Windies won the toss and opted to bat.

Nashra Sandhu took one wicket.

The Windies team arrived in Pakistan on Wednesday, marking the resumption of women's international cricket in the country. "I think right now we are heading in the right direction when it comes to bringing back the cricket in Pakistan," Windies captain Merissa Aguilleira said at the trophy unveiling ceremony.

"I am urging that other teams come back to Pakistan because the people love cricket which is most important to do as ambassadors of the sport," she added.

Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof said the West Indies tour sends the right message. "Definitely, this tour was important for the promotion of women's cricket," said Maroof.

“I feel honoured and privileged to captain Pakistan in their 100th T20I. And to captain in a home series, is even more pleasing,” Maroof said.

Approximately 1,000 police and paramilitary forces are on hand to provide security at The Southend Club, where all three matches will be played.

Squads

Pakistan: Bismah Maroof (captain), Aiman Anwar, Aliya Riaz, Anam Amin, Diana Baig, Irum Javed, Javeria Khan, Nashra Sandhu, Natalia Pervaiz, Nida Dar, Sana Mir, Sidra Amin, Sidra Nawaz (wicketkeeper) and Omaima Sohail

West Indies: Merissa Aguilleira (T20I capt), Shemaine Campbelle, Shamilia Connell, Deandra Dottin, Afy Fletcher, Chinelle Henry, Kycia Knight, Natasha McClean, Anisa Mohammed, Chedean Nation, Karishma Ramharack, Shakera Selman and Rashada Williams.

T20 series schedule

January 31 – 1st T20I, Southend Club, Karachi

February 1 – 2nd T20I, Southend Club, Karachi

February 3 – 3rd T20I, Southend Club, Karachi

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