Ahsan Ali Web Designer Background and Work

The story behind “The Secret Life”

In the quiet town of Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan, a boy was born with eyes that struggled to see the world clearly — not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually too. That boy was Ahsan Ali. His early life was marked by congenital cataracts, multiple surgeries, and the kind of emotional wounds that leave no visible scar. But behind all that pain was a mind that saw what others missed — and a heart that never stopped feeling.

Ahsan didn’t grow up with luxury, nor was he handed dreams wrapped in gold. Instead, life threw silence, abandonment, and unbearable pressure his way. From a harsh religious boarding school to years of social rejection and mental suffocation, he endured quietly. But pain, as Ahsan would later write, is not always meant to destroy — sometimes, it pushes us to find who we truly are.

In 2022, while living at his uncle’s house, Ahsan found a spark in technology and storytelling. He began teaching himself web design and English, often spending 10–12 hours a day refining his skills. By 2023, he launched his first websites and later founded HairCog, a health education platform, and The Media Times, a digital media outlet close to his heart. Alongside web design, Ahsan discovered his deeper purpose: writing — not just articles or code, but his life.

That’s when The Secret Life was born.

This book is not just a memoir — it's a mirror. It captures Ahsan’s silent battles, the unseen scars of abuse, and his journey from brokenness to healing. He did not write it to gain attention. He wrote it because he had no choice but to express what he could no longer carry alone. In his own words, “Sometimes, telling your story is the only way to breathe.”

Today, Ahsan is more than a writer or a web designer. He is a voice for those who feel voiceless. His work isn’t just about websites or books — it’s about purpose. His designs reflect thought; his words reflect truth. And through it all, he holds tightly to one mission: to help even 1% of people realize their true inner potential.

🖊 Published Work:

📘 The Secret Life
Available on Scribd: Read Now
Available in print on Bubok: Buy Here

💡 His Message to the World:

"You are not what the world has done to you. You are what you do with it."

Ahsan Ali — the boy who once couldn’t speak his truth — is now helping others find theirs.

 Jos Buttler Resigns as England's White-Ball Captain After Champions Trophy Exit

Jos Buttler has stepped down as England’s white-ball captain following their group-stage exit from the 2025 Champions Trophy. Buttler, who had led England since June 2022, confirmed on Friday that he would captain the team for the final time in their match against South Africa in Karachi.

England’s early elimination from the tournament was confirmed after defeats to Australia and Afghanistan in their opening two group matches. In the lead-up to the Champions Trophy, England had endured a difficult tour to India, winning just one of their eight matches under new white-ball coach Brendon McCullum.

Buttler acknowledged that his decision to resign was the right one for both himself and the team. “I’m going to stand down as England captain,” Buttler said. “It’s the right decision for me and the right decision for the team. Hopefully somebody else who can come in alongside Baz [Brendon McCullum] will take the team to where it needs to be.” Harry Brook, Buttler's vice-captain, is currently the leading candidate to replace him.

Despite stepping down from the captaincy, Buttler confirmed he would continue to play for England, expressing his desire to "get back to really enjoying my cricket." He reflected on his time as captain, stating, “The overriding emotions are still sadness and disappointment. I’m sure, in time, that will pass, and I can get back to really enjoying my cricket and reflect on what an immense honour it is to captain your country.”

Buttler took over from Eoin Morgan in 2022 and led England to victory in the T20 World Cup later that year. However, England’s performance in subsequent ICC events — including the 2023 World Cup, the 2024 T20 World Cup, and the 2025 Champions Trophy — has been disappointing. Following England's eight-run loss to Afghanistan, which marked their ninth defeat in 10 white-ball matches this year, Buttler hinted at his resignation. “Two losses and being out of the tournament [was] a bit of a hangover of tournaments before,” Buttler said. “I’ve just reached the end of the road for me and my captaincy.”

He acknowledged that despite his excitement about working with McCullum, the team's poor form meant it was time for a change. "With Brendon coming in only recently, I was really excited to work closely alongside him, but it's not quite worked out that way," Buttler said. "So it just feels like the right time for me and the team to have a change."

Buttler’s leadership has come under scrutiny following a sharp decline in both his and England's performance since the 2023 World Cup. Under his captaincy, England has won just three of their last nine matches in the 50-over format. Buttler's personal form has also been underwhelming, with an average of 26.40 in his last 21 ODI innings.

As for his successor, Brook is widely tipped to take over the captaincy, though McCullum stated that no final decision had been made. He praised Buttler for his dedication and leadership, calling it "incredibly unselfish" for Buttler to step aside.

“People forget that he literally won a World Cup only a couple of years ago, and that can never be taken away from him,” McCullum said. "Jos is still a huge player for us moving forward."

Both Rob Key, managing director of England Men, and Richard Gould, the ECB's chief executive, paid tribute to Buttler’s leadership, with Key calling him "a true leader" and Gould describing him as "one of cricket's all-time great white-ball players."

"I can’t wait to see him back in the ranks and at his best," Key added.

Buttler’s resignation marks the end of a challenging chapter for both him and England cricket, but the door remains open for the talented wicketkeeper-batter to contribute in future years.

 Rumman Raees Cites 2017 Champions Trophy Triumph to Counter Aqib Javed’s Claim

Pakistan’s left-arm fast bowler Rumman Raees has responded to the remarks made by interim head coach Aqib Javed regarding the national team’s lack of experience after their early exit from the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025.

Raees, a key member of Pakistan’s victorious 2017 Champions Trophy squad, took issue with Javed’s criticism of the current team’s inexperience, particularly in light of their disappointing performance in the ongoing tournament.

Ahead of Pakistan’s final group match against Bangladesh, Aqib Javed expressed concerns about the team’s lack of experience and pointed to the omission of young players Sufiyan Muqeem and Muhammad Irfan Khan due to their limited exposure to international cricket.

In response, Raees pointed out that the 2017 squad, which clinched the Champions Trophy title, also featured a mix of inexperienced players. He emphasized that he and Fakhar Zaman both made their international debuts during the tournament.

“It’s not valid to use inexperience as an excuse,” Raees remarked. “I made my ODI debut in the semi-final, and Fakhar Zaman was part of that same team. When you compare the 2017 Champions Trophy team to today’s squad, you’ll see that the current players have had fewer matches under their belts.”

Raees also noted that only a handful of players in the 2017 squad had significant experience. “The only players with significant experience back then were Shoaib Malik, Mohammad Hafeez, Mohammad Amir, Sarfaraz Ahmed, and Junaid Khan,” he explained.

Raees further stressed that building a team around key players is essential, and it is unrealistic to expect every player to have extensive international experience.

“A successful team is always centered around core players; you can’t expect all 11 players to have played 100 ODIs,” Raees concluded.

 Australia Remains Relaxed Despite Champions Trophy Travel Fiasco

Australia is staying calm despite the ongoing uncertainty over the venue for their Champions Trophy semi-final, following the complications surrounding their travel and the final Group B match between India and New Zealand.

Travis Head, the in-form Australian left-hander, showed a relaxed attitude despite the travel challenges. His team’s qualification for the semi-finals is confirmed, but with the venue still undecided, Head and the team must wait until Sunday evening's conclusion of the India vs New Zealand match to know where and against whom they will play.

Australia finished second in Group B behind South Africa after the Proteas’ seven-wicket victory over England on Saturday. As a result, they will face the winners of Sunday’s match between India and New Zealand. If New Zealand wins, the semi-final will take place at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Pakistan, on Wednesday. However, if India emerges victorious, Australia will play against the hosts in Dubai on Tuesday, as India has refused to play in Pakistan for security and political reasons.

This uncertain situation forced Australia to travel to Dubai on Saturday to ensure they have the opportunity to train on Monday at the Dubai International Stadium. The conditions in Dubai are quite different from those in Pakistan, creating a logistical challenge for the team, as they would need to return to Lahore on Monday if India loses.

Despite the potential travel chaos, Head remained unfazed. "We’ll watch the next couple of days, stay relaxed and then get to work," Head said. "I guess there’ll be two different scenarios with different conditions."

He added, "Whether we go to Dubai and play there, which looks like it’s a little bit more difficult or challenging pitch than here (in Lahore). It’s a little bit more low-scoring. So we’ll see how we go."

The travel confusion has highlighted the uneven playing field of the tournament, with India benefiting from a situation where they have not had to leave Dubai throughout the event. As South Africa’s Rassie van der Dussen noted, “If you can stay in one place, stay in one hotel, practice in the same facilities, play in the same stadium, on the same pitches every time, it's definitely an advantage."

Head, who was in fine form with an unbeaten 59 in the washed-out match against Afghanistan, feels confident in Australia’s ability to compete at the highest level, regardless of where they play. "I feel like we’re playing well," he said. "The first point is getting to the semis. I feel like we’ve done an extremely good job with the inexperience that we've got in the side."

He also sees the tournament as a great learning opportunity for the young players in the squad, especially with two World Cups coming up. "This is huge for us moving forward," Head added. "It's important because we’re now into a semi, and I think the style that we’re playing, if we continue to keep doing it, there’s no reason why we couldn’t win it."

Champions Trophy Standings (2025)

Group A

1. New Zealand - 4 points
2. India - 4 points
3. Bangladesh - 1 point
4. Pakistan - 1 point

Group B

1. South Africa - 5 points
2. Australia - 4 points
3. Afghanistan - 3 points
4. England - 0 points

Australia's Upcoming Fixtures:

• March 4: Semi-final 1, Dubai (8 PM AEDT)
• March 5: Semi-final 2, Lahore (8 PM AEDT)
• March 9: Final, Lahore or Dubai (8 PM AEDT)

Australia Squad:
Steve Smith (c), Sean Abbott, Alex Carey, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Spencer Johnson, Aaron Hardie, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Tanveer Sangha, Matt Short, Adam Zampa. Travelling reserve: Cooper Connolly

 Rain Seals Australia's Progress, Leaves Afghanistan on the Brink

Afghanistan's hopes of achieving 50-over retribution against Australia in an ICC event were dashed by rain after just 12.5 overs of Australia's chase. Due to the abandonment of the fixture, Australia joined India and New Zealand as the semifinalists, while Afghanistan, with only three points, is now on the verge of elimination. Their chances rest on an unlikely miracle from England, who will need to produce a big performance against South Africa in Saturday's fixture to keep Afghanistan's hopes alive.

Before the weather intervened, Travis Head had put Afghanistan on the backfoot with a quick-fire half-century. He, along with fellow opener Matthew Short, got Australia off to a flying start as Fazalhaq Farooqi struggled to control the swing he generated, conceding 18 in his first over. Azmatullah Omarzai followed suit, giving up 14, and Farooqi’s next over went for another 10, leaving Australia at 42/0 after just 4 overs in pursuit of Afghanistan’s total of 273.

Afghanistan's fielding woes continued, as both openers were dropped once each. Short, who was dropped in Farooqi's over, was caught at mid-on by Gulbadin Naib after another chance in the same over. Steve Smith wasted no time, smashing his first two deliveries for boundaries — through cover and mid-wicket — to bring up Australia’s fifty in just the fifth over, putting the team well ahead of the required rate.

Head, having been dropped earlier, made Afghanistan pay, striking Omarzai for three consecutive fours in the ninth over. By the time Australia reached 90/1 after 10 overs, it was the highest PowerPlay total of the tournament. Afghanistan's struggles continued, as they conceded 48 off 21 short-pitched deliveries in the early overs.

Just as Australia crossed the 100-run mark, the rain arrived and brought the match to a halt. After a delay of over an hour, the umpires and ground staff worked to dry the outfield, but eventually, it was deemed that no further play was possible. Since Australia's innings had not reached 20 overs (they were 109/1 in 12.5 overs), the DLS method could not be applied, leading to the abandonment of the game.

Before the rain disrupted play, Afghanistan had shown resilience, fighting hard against Australia much like they did in their win over England just two nights ago. Afghanistan’s batting, though under pressure, displayed grit and determination.

Sediqullah Atal, Afghanistan’s top scorer with 85 off 95 balls, anchored the innings alongside Ibrahim Zadran in the first 10 overs. Australia’s spin attack, however, began to take control in the middle overs, and Afghanistan lost Zadran, Rahmat Shah, and their grip on the game between overs 11 and 20. Atal and Hashmatullah Shahidi revived the innings during the next 10 overs. After Atal’s dismissal in the 32nd over, Afghanistan slipped to 199/7 in the 40th over. However, Azmatullah Omarzai (67 off 63) provided a vital late surge, pushing the team to a total of 273.

Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi had hoped the surface would slow down in the second half, benefiting Afghanistan’s spinners, but the rain ensured the match never progressed to that point.

Brief Scores:

• Afghanistan: 273 in 50 overs (Sediqullah Atal 85, Azmatullah Omarzai 67; Ben Dwarshuis 3-47, Adam Zampa 2-48, Spencer Johnson 2-49)
• Australia: 109/1 in 12.5 overs (Travis Head 59*).
  Match Abandoned due to rain.

 PCB Chairman Naqvi Meets Young Domestic Cricketers Ahead of New Zealand Tour

LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi met with top-performing young domestic cricketers at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore on Sunday, March 2, 2025. The meeting was aimed at addressing key concerns related to fitness, skills, and diet plans during training.

This initiative comes in the wake of Pakistan's early exit from the 2025 Champions Trophy, where they became the first team to be eliminated, despite being the host nation.

The cricketers in attendance are reportedly being considered for the upcoming tour of New Zealand, which runs from March 16 to April 5, 2025. The tour includes a five-match T20I series and a three-match ODI series, and it is expected that some senior players may be rested for the tour. The national team is scheduled to depart for New Zealand on March 12.

During the meeting, the young cricketers raised important issues regarding training, particularly challenges faced at high-performance centers, including difficulties with fitness management and diet planning. In response, Chairman Naqvi reassured them of the PCB’s full commitment to addressing these concerns.

Naqvi instructed relevant PCB authorities to resolve these issues and granted the young players access to cricket academies across the country for additional training. He also directed the implementation of specialized diet plans designed to improve physical fitness and performance.

Emphasizing the importance of professional development, Naqvi highlighted the need for experienced trainers to oversee the players’ conditioning. "You are the future stars of Pakistan. Providing you with the necessary resources is an investment in the bright future of Pakistan cricket," he said.

The meeting was attended by several promising domestic cricketers, including Muhammad Ali, Ali Raza, Ahmed Daniyal, Nisar Ahmed, Mohammad Ibtisam, Mohammad Salman, Afaq Afridi, Abdul Samad, Saad Masood, Khawaja Nafay, Muaz Sadaqat, Arafat Minhas, Mubasir Khan, Haider Ali, Hassan Nawaz, Faisal Akram, Tahir Baig, and Qasim Akram.

The PCB’s proactive approach to nurturing young talent signals a positive outlook for the future of Pakistan cricket, with Naqvi’s leadership focused on empowering the next generation of cricketers.