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  • Did a doctor in Karachi die after falling into a road pit?

    Did a doctor in Karachi die after falling into a road pit?

    Social media was abuzz in the recent days with reports of a Karachi-based medic, Dr Hina dying after falling into a road pit.

    Geo News reports that a private university hospital has denied that the death was caused by a pit on a road.

    Dr Hina, reportedly an employee of Hamdard University Hospital, was said to have died when the motorcycle she was riding on bumped into a broken part of the road.

    However, Geo News quoted the spokesperson of the university, who said that Dr. Hina did not die by falling into a pit. Instead, she had a brain stroke.

    The spokesperson elaborated that Dr Hina was going from Model Colony along with her husband on a motorcycle when she suffered a brain stroke near Gulshan Iqbal. Consequently, she fell off the motorcycle, suffering severe head injuries. Other parts of her body were also injured. She was brought to the hospital, where she remained under treatment for two days.

    She later succumbed to the injuries and passed away.

  • ‘Get out’: Mansoor Ali Khan lambasts Afghan ambassador for not standing on anthem

    ‘Get out’: Mansoor Ali Khan lambasts Afghan ambassador for not standing on anthem

    Senior journalist and YouTuber Mansoor Ali Khan got angry at Afghan ambassador Hafiz Mohibullah Shakri for not standing up when Pakistan’s national anthem was played at the Rehmat-ul-Alameen Conference in Peshawar.

    Speaking on his YouTube channel, Mansoor said, “The cricket you play today? If Pakistan hadn’t helped you, we would have seen how you play cricket. But today, you have so much pain in your legs that you can’t stand for the national anthem of Pakistan. If you can’t stand, get out of here. Get out of this country if you can’t stand the national anthem of Pakistan. Then there is no need for people like you here.”

    The visibily angry television anchor then said, “The government there should take care of themselves. Teach him manners. Tell him that when you step on Pakistani land, you will have to stand for the national anthem. You will have to stand up for it.”

    Afghan Consul General Hafiz Mohibullah Shakri, posted in Peshawar, is under criticism for not standing in honour of the national anthem at the ceremony organized by the provincial government in Peshawar. A resolution of condemnation against the Afghan diplomat has also been submitted to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly.

    However, the Afghan consulate says that not standing for the national anthem is part of the Taliban government’s policy, which has been explained to the Afghan and Pakistani governments.

  • Afghanistan defeats South Africa for the first time in any format

    Afghanistan defeats South Africa for the first time in any format

    Afghanistan created a new history by defeating South Africa by six wickets in the first match of the 3 ODI series.

    In the match played in Sharjah, South Africa won the toss and decided to bat first against Afghanistan.

    The South African batting line proved to be a wall of sand in front of the Afghan bowlers; half the team returned to the pavilion for only 29 runs.

    The South African team was bowled out for 106 runs in the 34th over in the first ODI against Afghanistan.

    Fazal Haq Farooqui and Ghazanfar did not let the South African top order stay at the crease. Farooqui dismissed four players, Ghazanfar dismissed three players, and Rashid Khan dismissed two players.

    In response to the target of 107 runs, Afghanistan did not start well either. Opener Rehmanullah Gurbaz got out without scoring any runs, while Rahmat Shah scored eight runs. Apart from this, Riyaz Hasan and Rahmatullah Shahidi were also dismissed after scoring 16 runs each.

    After the fall of 4 wickets, Gulbuddin Naib scored 34 runs, and Azmatullah Umarzai played an innings of 25 runs. Afghanistan achieved the target in 26 overs and took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

    This is Afghanistan’s first win against South Africa in any format.

  • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa govt plans to remove most checkposts

    Khyber Pakhtunkhwa govt plans to remove most checkposts

    Chief Minister (CM) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Ali Amin Gandapur has announced the removal of several checkpoints across the province.

    Citing the convenience of the people, he stated that the KP government intends to demolish the majority of check posts and urges the public to cooperate in maintaining law and order.

    He also clarified that the government plans to reinstate the elder jirga system in KP after reaching a consensus at district-level meetings.

    In response to Afghan Acting Consul General Muhib Ullah Shakil and his aide’s refusal to stand for Pakistan’s national anthem at the Peshawar conference, Gandapur stated, “It is their policy not to stand before any anthem that includes music.”

    However, Afghan Consulate Peshawar spokesperson Shahid Ullah clarified, “The Consul General did not stand due to the music in the anthem. We have even banned our own national anthem for the same reason.”

  • Best friend ya boyfriend: Ali Raza shares opinion on ‘red flags’

    Best friend ya boyfriend: Ali Raza shares opinion on ‘red flags’

    Actor Ali Raza, who stole hearts as Murad in the hit drama serial Noor Jahan, is taking over the entertainment industry. He recently appeared in an interview with Fuchsia Magazine where Raza talked about on modern day friendship.

    The host Rabia Mughni asked “What are the red flags for you when it comes to girls?”

    Ali Raza replied, “Male best friends that girls have apart from their boyfriends nowadays, it really puts me off. But the way things are nowadays, I think everyone understands that, and there’s no need to explain.”

    “It’s hard for you to trust anyone. And I feel that the relationship doesn’t last long because mostly girls will have their best friend and having a best friend is acceptable, but you shouldn’t bond with them in the same way that you would with a lover.

    For example, if you have plans with your boyfriend, don’t do those things with your best friend instead. Then what’s the point of having a boyfriend?” he explained.

    “I think that’s a major red flag for me now. It wasn’t before, but after seeing things, I’ve come to understand. I used to tell my friends that nothing like this happens, that I have many friends too. But I’ve always kept a distance, and that’s why my friendships last because I maintain boundaries. If I meet my female friends, I try not to touch them or get too close,” the actor added.

    “It’s not about them [women] or their husbands, but for me, I keep a distance, so in the future, if there’s ever a problem, her husband can’t say anything about me.

    So maintaining that distance is important, and I think boundaries and respect are necessary,” Ali Raza believes.

  • Pakistan Stock Exchange closes 970 points higher, surpassing 80,000-mark

    Pakistan Stock Exchange closes 970 points higher, surpassing 80,000-mark

    The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 index climbed by 1.22 per cent or 970.20 points on Wednesday to close the day in green.

    According to data from PSX, the KSE-100 index settled the trading session at 80,461.33 on second trading day of the week.

    It appears to be a favourable day for the PSX, as the fresh gains have once again pushed the Pakistani stock market above the 80,000-mark.

    Interestingly, the KSE-100 during trading witnessed the peak of 80,587.44, while the lowest level observed during the day was 79,798.75.

    The current closing is about 662.68 points higher than the intraday low and -126.11 lower than the intraday high witnessed during Wednesday’s session.

    It is worth noting that this gain comes after a break of one day as the PSX remained closed for trading due to Eid-Milad-un-Nabi on Tuesday.

    According to PSX data portal, top gainers, in percentage terms, during the day included TRG (+10.01 per cent), MARI (+10.00 per cent), NCPL (+4.33 per cent), PSEL (+4.17 per cent), and PKGP (+4.11 per cent).

    On the other hand, top decliners, in percentage terms, were INIL (-4.09 per cent), THALL (-3.86 per cent), PGLC (-3.85 per cent), CNERGY (-3.12 per cent), and ISL (-2.63 per cent).

  • ‘Listen Without Judgement’: Nadia Afgan shares key insight for suicide prevention

    ‘Listen Without Judgement’: Nadia Afgan shares key insight for suicide prevention

    Actress Nadia Afgan has given a message to her fans to look out for people suffering from mental health problems, listen to them and help them.

    Nadia took to Instagram and shared a video in which she said, “I’m sure most of you know that September is suicide prevention month, so this month, keep an eye out for those around you who are suffering from depression, anxiety and mental health issues.”

    Stressing the need for people to look out for others, Nadia added, “There are many people in the society who are going through many problems, they don’t even have any knowledge about their mental health, there is a need to keep an eye on such people and listen to them.”

    “When you see people with mental problems, talk to friends and family, reassure them that they are not alone, even a word from you can give them courage.”

    Mental health is everyone’s problem and all of us are affected by mental health directly or indirectly, so there is a need to understand such problems and support each other, the actress said.

    “People suffering from mental problems need to be provided with a safe place where they can overcome their fears and express their feelings and explain their problems,” she said, emphasizing the need to have a safe space.

  • US gives ridiculous justification to embargo Pakistan’s missile programme

    US gives ridiculous justification to embargo Pakistan’s missile programme

    The United States (US) has reiterated its double standards in the international world, emphasizing its stance on Pakistan’s long-range ballistic missile programme, citing the absurd reason of strengthening the international non-proliferating regime.

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

    “Pakistan has been a long-term partner of ours, and I think what this action shows is that there continue to be places where we have disagreement, and when we have disagreements, we won’t hesitate to act on those to protect America’s interests,” Miller added.

    Responding to Miller’s statement, Pakistan stated, “Such double standards and discriminatory practices undermine the credibility of global nonproliferation regimes, increase military asymmetries, and endanger international peace and security.”

    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.

    In a statement, the spokesperson of the State Department had cleared that these embargos were imposed under the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) and Export Control Reform Act (ECRA).

  • Exchange rates: PKR settles at Rs278.13 against US dollar, Rs309.47 per Euro

    Exchange rates: PKR settles at Rs278.13 against US dollar, Rs309.47 per Euro

    The Pakistani rupee (PKR) on the second trading day of the week rose marginally against the US dollar (USD) during intraday trading and managed to close the session in green.

    According to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the PKR gained 0.03 per cent or nine paisa against USD and settled Wednesday at Rs278.13.

    Considering the current financial year, the home unit has appreciated against the greenback by 29.89 paisa or 0.11 per cent. On the other hand, the calendar year has seen rupee appreciate by Rs3.82 or 1.37 per cent.

    As compared to other foreign currencies, here is how the Pakistani currency performed today:

    Currency Monday’s rate Wednesday’s rate Change (Paisa)
    British Pound 366.59 366.97 38.88
    Euro 309.29 309.47 18.38
    UAE Dirham 75.70 75.72 2.31
    Saudi Riyal 74.11 74.08 2.85
    Swiss Franc 329.44 329.18 25.64
    Japanese Yen 1.988 1.9592 2.88
    Chinese Yuan 39.21 39.21 0.35
    Exchange rates for today

    The PKR shed 38.88 paisa against the British Pound and closed at Rs366.97 per GBP.

    The PKR shed over 18 paisa against the Euro and closed the trading session at Rs309.47 per Euro.

    The Swiss franc shed more than 25.6 paisa, closing at Rs329.18.

    The Saudi Riyal closed at 74.08 with a loss of 2.85 paisa from its value of 74.11 on Monday.

    Against the Japanese Yen, PKR rose 2.88 paisa, closing at Rs1.9592.

    The Chinese Yuan gained 0.35 paisa, closing the day at Rs39.21 against Rs39.21 on last trading day.

    For those unaware, the currency market remained closed on Tuesday due to the Eid Milad-un-Nabi holiday.

  • The Legend of Maula Jatt is releasing in India on October 2

    The Legend of Maula Jatt is releasing in India on October 2

    The moment Indian fans have been waiting for so long is almost here. Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan’s megahit film ‘The Legend of Maula Jatt’ is set to release in cinemas across India on October 02, 2024.

    The film’s Instagram account posted the poster of the film with the caption, “Two years on, The Legend of Maula Jatt is still unstoppable! Witness the epic saga on the big screen in India from 2nd October 2024. Cinema listing to be shared soon.”

    The Legend of Maula Jatt, released on October 13 2022 in Pakistan. The smash hit is a remake of the 1979 film Maula Jatt.

    The film is written by Nasir Adeeb and directed by Bilal Lashari.

    Mahira Khan shared the Maula Jatt poster on her Instagram with the caption, “Letss go!”

    The film cast includes, Hamza Ali Abbasi, Humaima Malick, Ali Azmat, Gohar Rasheed, Barbar Ali, Faris Shafi, Nayyar Ejaz, and Shafqat Cheema.

    The Legend of Maula Jatt, the most feared warrior in Punjab, is portrayed as a legendary fighter with a troubled past who seeks revenge on the family that killed his parents.