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  • Were Bollywood celebrities paid to attend the Ambani wedding?

    Were Bollywood celebrities paid to attend the Ambani wedding?

    Bollywood star Ananya Panday has cleared the air about rumours that celebrities were paid to attend the grand wedding of Anant Ambani, son of the richest Indian businessman Mukesh Ambani, and Radhika Merchant.

    The guest list for these events included Bollywood stars, Indian cricketers, social media influencers, billionaires, and political figures from around the world.

    A number of reports suggested that some guests were paid large sums of money to attend the celebrations.

    The ‘Call Me Bae’ actress, however, has denied these claims, saying she was there to celebrate the love of her friends, the bride and groom.

    “They are my friends. I don’t understand why people think like this,” Panday said. “Obviously, I’ll dance wholeheartedly at my friends’ wedding. I love celebrating love.”

    “No matter how many events there were, they greeted everyone with love and warmth,” she added.

    Ananya also talked about the special connection between Anant and Radhika, saying, “Whenever they looked at each other, it was pure love. It felt like violins were playing in the background. That’s something I want in life.”

  • ‘I don’t beg for work’: Fahad Sheikh

    ‘I don’t beg for work’: Fahad Sheikh

    Rejection in the entertainment industry is a harsh reality and actor Fahad Sheikh has faced it too. Even though he’s gained success and praise, he’s faced setbacks along the way.

    Recently Fahad appeared as a guest on ‘Mazaq Raat’, hosted by Imran Ashraf, where he talked about the most challenging moments of his career.

    “One of the bitter mosy rejections I’ve faced is when, after Jalan drama, the phone calls finally started coming in. Production houses were suddenly reaching out, but there was still a sense of formality. My principle has always been that I don’t beg for work, and I hadn’t until now,” the actor began.

    He went on to narrate a story. “So, I went for a meeting, dressed in a full black kurta, wearing Peshawari Chappal, with glasses on. I walked in, and there was the director, seated in a small room. I didn’t know him at all. He looked at me, but didn’t care much. He looked towards the GM, and I could sense the dismissive attitude.”

    “Now, I’m standing at the door, thinking about what I should do next. It was an awkward moment; both of us felt embarrassed. And the gentleman who had brought me there was relaxed, probably because he already knew I was being rejected before we even got there. Then they offered me coffee, and I politely refused. We wrapped up the meeting quickly, made our way out, and left the place with disappointment. You know, every new city breaks you a little, but if it didn’t, perhaps the refinement in my work wouldn’t have come,” the Hasrat actor added.
    Fahad Sheikh has starred in dramas such as Uff Ye Mohabbat, Waada, Hasrat, and Bojh.

  • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa govt to challenge constitutional amendments

    Khyber Pakhtunkhwa govt to challenge constitutional amendments

    Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government, led by Chief Minister (CM) Ali Amin Gandapur, has decided to file a petition in the Supreme Court of Pakistan against the federal government’s proposed constitutional amendments.

    In a provincial cabinet meeting chaired by Ali Amin Gandapur, cabinet members stressed that parliament is incomplete as Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has not yet received its reserved seats.

    “Federal government doesn’t have the authority of constitutional amendments,” cabinet members added.

    The KP cabinet meeting also approved a grant of thirty million rupees for the Lahore High Court Bar Association, and by relaxing the ban on vehicle purchases, the cabinet also approved ninety lac rupees for High Court judges.

    Earlier, the federal government announced the twenty-sixth constitutional amendment, which reads that the eight-member National Assembly Committee will send the names of top senior judges to the Prime Minister (PM) for the position of Chief Justice (CJ) of the Federal Constitutional Court. The committee will then choose one CJ out of three recommended names, ruling out the scenario of the most senior judge as CJ.

  • Former Sri Lankan cricketer banned for 20 years for inappropriate behaviour

    Former Sri Lankan cricketer banned for 20 years for inappropriate behaviour

    Cricket Australia has banned former Sri Lankan cricketer and former Victoria Women’s team coach Dulip Samaraweera for 20 years for inappropriate behaviour towards a female cricketer.

    Dulip has been accused of violating the code of conduct during his association with Cricket Victoria. The Sri Lankan will not be able to hold any position in Cricket Australia or state cricket.

    Cricket Victoria’s CEO said in a statement, “Cricket Australia and Cricket Victoria believe in providing a safe environment for all players and appreciate the bravery of a female cricketer who has been a victim of inappropriate behaviour to speak out.”

    Dulip played seven Tests and five ODIs for Sri Lanka in the early 90s, joining Cricket Victoria’s women’s program in 2008 as batting coach.

    He was appointed as the full-time coach of Victoria’s women’s team in May this year but resigned from the position a few days later.

  • National cricketer Muhammad Nawaz welcomes baby girl

    National cricketer Muhammad Nawaz welcomes baby girl

    Pakistan cricket team’s all-rounder Muhammad Nawaz has announced the birth of his daughter on Instagram.

    On Instagram, he shared his joy with his fans with the announcement of the birth of a daughter.

    He wrote, “With the endless mercey of Allah Almight, we have been blessed with a baby girl.”

    Muhammad Nawaz married his longtime fiancee Izdihaar from South Africa in 2018.

    They got married in the presence of close relatives in Cape Town, the capital of South Africa. In 2020, their first son, Zarian Khan, was born.

  • Mansha Pasha’s one simple advice for choosing a spouse

    Mansha Pasha’s one simple advice for choosing a spouse

    Actress Mansha Pasha has advice for girls who are looking for an ideal husband.

    Recently, she appeared in ‘Mazaaq Raat’ show where she talked about her work and personal life.

    Talking about her marriage, she said, “When I met Jibran Nasir for the first time, I knew that he would play a big role in my life. After a year of waiting, I got married to Jibran.”

    Advising girls who are looking for an ideal partner, the actress said, “Not every good man is necessarily a good husband, so look for someone who supports you.”

    “Har achi larki achi biwi nahin hoti, har acha larka acha shohar nahin hota,” Pasha believes.

  • Joe Biden appreciates Pakistan’s efforts in tackling terrorism

    Joe Biden appreciates Pakistan’s efforts in tackling terrorism

    President of the United States (US) Joe Biden has highlighted the significance of Washington’s relations with Pakistan for “regional stability and security” after he received a Letter of Credence from the Pakistan Ambassador to the US, Rizwan Saeed Shiekh.

    At a ceremony at Blair House in Washington DC, Biden said, “The relationship between our two countries remains important for regional stability and security. We appreciate US-Pakistan cooperation on countering terrorist threats,” a statement released by the Pakistan embassy in the US read.

    “The United States will continue to stand with Pakistan to tackle the most pressing global and regional challenges of our time,” he added.

    The US President’s statement comes at a crucial time when the US imposed sanctions on three Chinese companies and a Chinese research institute that had assisted Pakistan in developing the Shaheen Three and Ababeel missile systems.

    During a press briefing from Washington yesterday, US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller had stated, “We have been clear and consistent about our concerns with Pakistan’s ballistic missile programme for many years.”

  • ‘I actually had a nervous breakdown’: Tamkenat Mansoor talks about her divorce

    ‘I actually had a nervous breakdown’: Tamkenat Mansoor talks about her divorce

    Divorce is a traumatic experience for the couple, but especially for women. The recent trend of celebrities talking about divorce is helping women deal with the trauma.

    Actress and social media influencer Tamkenat Mansoor recently appeared as a guest on Ahmed Ali Butt’s podcast ‘Excuse Me’ where she opened up about her personal life.

    The host asked, “The stigma that came with it, especially in our society, there’s an immediate reaction like, Oh, divorced (Talaq Yaftha), how did you deal with that?”

    Tamkenat replied, “To be honest, I didn’t have to face much, because of being outspoken. I think a lot of people in my family never said anything to my face or to my parents’ faces because they knew that my family was totally on board with my decision. Secondly, it was my decision. It became entirely mine in the end because I actually had a nervous breakdown, and it was really bad. I had to be taken to a hospital, to a shrink, and you know how sometimes you’re so caught up in your situation that you only see a limited perspective? Like, in this room right now, our field of vision is only a small part. But if someone sees from the outside, they can see the whole room, every corner more clearly.”

    Tamkenat shared why she does not bad mouth her ex-husband.
    “I don’t think anyone ever ends a relationship happily. I never go into the details. The biggest reason is that I have never spoken badly of their father to my children. I haven’t, and my family hasn’t either. My parents, my siblings, have never spoken badly about him. If my children ever bring up something, we tell them, ‘Son, you shouldn’t speak like that. He is your father and older than you.’ I never wanted to cause them any pain. Secondly, although their father is rarely present, they still see him occasionally,” the actress added.

  • ‘He’s acting like the CM of Afghanistan’: KP Governor criticises Gandapur

    ‘He’s acting like the CM of Afghanistan’: KP Governor criticises Gandapur

    Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi criticised KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur for defending Afghan diplomats and their disrespect of the national anthem yesterday.

    “He is acting like the chief minister of a province of Afghanistan rather than Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,” said the PPP affiliated Governor.

    On Tuesday, intense criticism was directed towards Afghan Acting Consul General Muhib Ullah Shakil and his aide when they refused to stand up for Pakistan’s national anthem, defying diplomatic norms, at the National Rehmat-ul-Lil-Aalamin (PBUH) Conference in Peshawar.

    Afghan Consulate Peshawar later clarified that the gentlemen did not stand up for the anthem due to the “music in them.”

    Gandapur later defended the diplomat, saying, “There was no disrespect intended, and they explained why they didn’t stand up for the national anthem.”

    Governor KP, while speaking on the Geo News programme last night, recalled, “ I spoke positively with the CM KP Gandapur, but he took advantage of that.”

    “I am sitting on a constitutional position, I will not allow anything against the constitution, but if anyone works for the peace and development of the province, I will support him,” said Kundi.

    He also emphasised that states talk to other states rather than a provincial chief minister.

  • Russia supports Pakistan’s bid to join BRICS

    Russia supports Pakistan’s bid to join BRICS

    Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk on Wednesday said that his country will back Pakistan’s endeavour to join BRICS, a bloc of the world’s five major emerging economies.

    Speaking at a press conference along with Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Overchuk said, “We would be supportive of Pakistan’s request to be part of BRICS.”

    Responding to Overchuk’s statement, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar remarked, “Pakistan is extremely grateful for Russian support in our bid for BRICS membership.”

    Commenting on Russia’s visit to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) scheduled in Islamabad next month, Overchuk confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend it.

    He also wished Pakistan to join the North-South Transport Corridor (NSTC), a Russian initiative to connect its economy with Asian countries.

    BRICS is an acronym for five of the world’s emerging economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. Last year, the bloc also invited Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia, Iran, Egypt, Argentina, and the United Arab Emirates.