A 10-year-old girl was allegedly raped and then murdered in Lahore. The murdered girl allegedly went swimming at a pool with her brother Sajjad and a five-year-old sister.
The victim then went missing. When her brother tried to find her and contacted the swimming pool owner, Ali Raza, Raza told him she had gone home.
When she didn’t come home, her family went to the swimming pool and found her floating in the swimming pool. She was then taken to the hospital where she was declared dead by the hospital staff.
The murdered girl’s family, relatives, and community people organised a protest on Ring Road. They say that she was raped before the murder. However, there is no mention of rape in the First Information Report (FIR). The police are investigating the case.
Actors Hamza Ali Abbasi and Aisha Khan have always maintained that they have been the best of friends even prior to working on projects like Man Mayal and Jawani Phir Nahi Aani.
The on-screen duo recently had a reunion in Islamabad along with their respective spouses. Going by the pictures, they seem to have a great evening together.
Aisha and her husband Major Uqbah Hadeed Malik recently welcomed their second child, a baby boy. The couple has one older daughter, who was born in 2019. Aisha and Uqbah tied the knot in 2019.
On the other hand, Hamza is gearing up for his forthcoming movie The Legend Of Maula Jatt‘s theatrical release, whereas Naimal Khawar also recently hinted at the possibility of her comeback to the showbiz in another year.
Actor Naveen Waqar is currently promoting her forthcoming film Carma, which will be released on 2nd September across Pakistan.
She rose to fame after starring in the popular series Humsafar with Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan in 2011. Naveen later married the comedian and actor Azfar Ali in 2012, but they later divorced for unspecified reasons.
The Ainee Ki Ayegi Baraat star recently discussed how her marriage and divorce affected her in an interview. “Of course, it was difficult for me to go through this tough time during my career, because I was somebody who just started out. My first play was Humsafar and it just skyrocketed, giving me the spotlight”, says Navin.
She added, “It was a very difficult transition to go from there and then pull yourself out of it and stand up again. It required a lot of strength. This whole situation made me realize how strong I was to be able to step out of that and then build myself up again. It was a great transition period for me and yes that has absolutely made me into that person where I don’t want to share my personal life with others.”
It was alleged that Azfar didn’t divorce his first wife while tying the knot with Waqar but falsely told her that he was divorced already.
Last year, while speaking in a live Instagram session, Waqar mentioned, “There is nothing wrong with being single, first of all,” she began. “It is one of the most important phases in a woman’s life where she is independent, where she is getting to live her dreams, achieve her goals, live life to the fullest. I think there is nothing wrong with that.”
Navin went on to highlight the obsession many have with women getting married. “If God forbid, I attend a wedding or an engagement, so many aunties ask me when I am getting married. So, I’m just thinking to myself, ‘Why am I being asked this question relentlessly? There are 15 men behind me who are balding and aging. Nobody says anything to them.’ I usually just respond that it is better to stay single and happy than marrying the wrong person.”
She remarked that if someone is supposed to get married, if that’s in their fate, then nothing will get in the way of it. “So, don’t listen to any kind of trash talk that comes your way. Understand that life is a gift and you are on this earth to do beautiful and amazing things and you do not have to get married in order to achieve that,” said the actor. “If anybody who is single right now, I think it’s a great time to make a bucket list and achieve all the things you want.”
In 2015, Azfar also shared why they parted ways. He said, “I don’t think the reason behind the divorce is important, it’ll be enough to say that we were not getting along and if things are not happy at home, there is no point in dragging them on.”
Extreme flooding has hampered the supply of perishable items from agricultural areas, driving up the prices of onions and tomatoes in city markets.
While tomatoes cost Rs400-450 per kilogramme (kg), onions cost Rs350-400 per kg. Onion prices rose by Rs75 per kg week over week in the official rate list, while tomato prices rose by Rs234 per kg.
The supply chain is hampered by road blockages and transportation restrictions in flood-affected areas, according to The News.
Onion A-grade cost Rs75 more per kg, was fixed at Rs180-190, and was sold for Rs350-400 per kg. Onion B-grade cost Rs160-167 per kg, was sold for Rs235-250 per kg, and onion C-grade was priced at Rs180-200 per kg.
Tomato A-grade price increased by Rs234 per kg, maintained at Rs320-330 per kg, sold for Rs400-450 per kg, followed by B-grade price increase to Rs290-300 per kg, C-grade price increase to Rs240-250 per kg, and B&C price increase to Rs350 per kg.
Chinese carrot prices increased by Rs11 per kg, from Rs80 to Rs85 per kg to Rs120 to Rs160 per kg for sale. Fenugreek (Methi) remained constant at Rs250-260 per kg and was sold for Rs400 per kg.
This week, the price of chicken also climbed by Rs20 per kg, from Rs240 per kg to Rs280–300 per kg, and the price of chicken meat by Rs30 per kg, from Rs362/kg to Rs380–650/kg.
Cucumber Farm increased its price by Rs50 per kg, fixed at Rs120-125 per kg, sold at Rs150 per kg, and locally sold cucumbers were sold for Rs200 per kg.
Brinjal price increased by Rs5 per kg, from Rs86 to Rs90 per kg, and was sold for Rs120 to Rs140 per kg.
Price of bitter gourd rose by Rs10 per kg, fixed at Rs160-165 per kg, and sold at Rs200 per kg.
Local lemon prices increased by Rs20 per kg, from Rs235-245 per kg to Rs280-320 per kg when sold. Pumpkin remained at Rs60–63 per kg, sold for Rs80–100 per kg, and pumpkin long was sold for Rs140–150 per kg.
The seventh and eighth reviews of Pakistan’s bailout programme were approved by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) board on Monday, releasing $1.17 billion to the cash-strapped nation.
Pakistan is now set to get a $1.17 billion loan tranche from the international lender within the next six days.
Alhamdolillah the IMF Board has approved the revival of our EFF program. We should now be getting the 7th & 8th tranche of $1.17 billion. I want to thank the Prime Minister @CMShehbaz for taking so many tough decisions and saving Pakistan from default. I congratulate the nation.
“Alhamdolillah, the IMF board has approved the revival of our EFF programme. We should now be getting the seventh and eighth tranche of $1.17 billion,” said Finance Minister Miftah Ismail in a tweet announcing the news.
Additionally, the Finance Minister praised the Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, “for taking so many tough decisions and saving Pakistan from default.”
The previous payment was made to Pakistan in February, and the subsequent tranche was scheduled to be released following a review in March.
However, the PTI government drastically reduced petroleum prices by providing substantial subsidies to the country, which caused the program’s fiscal objectives to be missed.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi extends his condolences to the families of the flood victims in Pakistan.
“Saddened to see the devastation caused by the floods in Pakistan. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, the injured and all those affected by this natural calamity and hope for an early restoration of normalcy,” tweeted Modi.
Saddened to see the devastation caused by the floods in Pakistan. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, the injured and all those affected by this natural calamity and hope for an early restoration of normalcy.
The devastating effects of floods across the country continue to rage on as monsoon rains have killed over 1,000 people and disrupted the lives of more than 5.7 million people.
The federal and provincial governments are currently providing assistance to the displaced families and now the international community has also poured in their support.
The Organisation of the Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Secretary General Hissein Brahim Taha expressed “deep sorrow over the casualties, massive destruction of property and loss of life resulting from floods in Pakistan”.
The United Nations (UN) is set to launch a Flash Appeal in support of Pakistan. The international platform will reportedly launch a $160 million appeal.
Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Asim Iftikhar said that the appeal will be launched on Tuesday, August 30.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that the country is currently providing support to Pakistan. “Like many Canadians across the country, I’m thinking of everyone affected by the devastating flooding in Pakistan. Canada is providing support through UNCERF and Red Cross Canada – to provide food, clean water, and other essential services as quickly as possible,” he tweeted.
Like many Canadians across the country, I’m thinking of everyone affected by the devastating flooding in Pakistan. Canada is providing support through @UNCERF and @redcrosscanada – to provide food, clean water, and other essential services as quickly as possible. https://t.co/jwEjiIEilJ
During a telephonic conversation between President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed with Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif, the UAE President offered condolences and sympathy to the victims of the floods.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, during a telephonic call to H.E. Shahbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, offers condolences and sympathy to the victims of floods and torrential rains in several Pakistani provinces https://t.co/fkTiaXaB2W
PM Sharif thanked Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Turkish President Tayyip Erdoğan for their support. Both country leaders had telephonic conversations with the premier.
I extend my profound gratitude to His Excellency Syed Ebrahim Raisi, President of Islamic Republic of Iran , for his message of support and solidarity to the government and people of Pakistan . We gratefully acknowledge his offer of support at this difficult hour.
Grateful to my brother His Excellency President @RTErdogan for his expression of sympathies to people of Pakistan on the loss of precious lives. Turkey has always stood by Pakistan. We derive great comfort from this bond of love & acknowledge his offer of support.
President @RTErdogan spoke by phone with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan.
President Erdoğan conveyed his get-well wishes over the flood caused by heavy mansoon rains in Pakistan.
— Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye (@trpresidency) August 27, 2022
President Raisi and President Erdogan conveyed solidarity with Pakistan and assured support in relief assistance in all areas affected by heavy floods and rains.
Moreover, PM Sharif thanked French President Emmanuel Macron for his support for the flood affectees.
In a tweet, he said, “Grateful for President Emmanuel Macron’s message of support for the people of faced with devastating floods. We appreciate France’s solidarity and offer of help for the affected people in this hour of need.”
Grateful for President @EmmanuelMacron’s message of support for the people of faced with devastating floods. We appreciate France’s solidarity and offer of help for the affected people in this hour of need.
In a leaked audio, former Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin allegedly asked Punjab Finance Minister Mohsin Leghari and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Finance Minister Taimur Jhagra to write letters withdrawing from the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) deal.
Moments after the leaked audio surfaced on Twitter, both finance ministers and Tarin were under fire for their comments and how their conversations were an attempt by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to sabotage the IMF deal.
Here are a few reactions.
Dear @Jhagra sahib you are the finance minister you should take decision not @shaukat_tarin it’s good that you know some high ups in IMF but you should use your contacts for the betterment of Pakistan. pic.twitter.com/NSUM4iJEHk
At least Mohsin Leghari was alive to the implications of what he was being asked to do.
Taimur Jhagra enthusiastically embraced the idea and offered up a few suggestions of his own! Then went on to lie about his intentions after the episode blew up! https://t.co/jUfoY8t1Bm
یہ اب طے ہوگیا ہے عمران خان ریاست پاکستان اور بائیس کروڑ لوگوں سے زیادہ اہم ہوگئے ہیں۔ ریاست بچے نہ بچے، لوگ رہیں یا نہ رہیں ، ملک خانہ جنگی کا شکار ہو اس سے انہیں کوئی فرق نہیں پڑتا۔ خان صاحب اور ان کے فالورز کو پورا یقین ہے وہ آخری ہیں ان کے بعد قیامت ہے۔۔!
How would the People of Pakistan know the “Real You” if these conversations are not tapped. Don’t even try to defend the indefensible. Every word of this conversation is a damning indictment of an Awful Political Culture PTI promotes today. This is an Act of Sabotage. https://t.co/ETcQNE2kt5
I mean, how anyone can justify Tarin, Jhagra, PTI should be a lesson in myopia. Haddein have been paared. A;; blue-eyed boys falling from the little (if any) grace they had.
Meanwhile, PTI leader Asad Umar and Taimur Jhagra held a press conference following the audio leak between former federal minister Shaukat Tarin and the finance ministers of Punjab and KP.
Umar said that Tarin, as a former finance minister, had every right to “give advice” to Jhagra and Leghari.
“There is nothing wrong in Tarin speaking to Jhagra and Leghari on the phone and giving advice,” said Asad Umar.
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has imposed import restrictions that have negatively impacted the clearance of import consignments, which has in turn affected the inventory levels, according to Pak Suzuki Motor Company (PSMC), which announced on Monday that the shutdown of its auto production plant has been further extended from August 29 to August 31.
The SBP has instituted a procedure for prior permission for imports within the HS code 8703 category (including CKDs), according to a notice given to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) by PSMC on May 20, 2022, according to pkrevenue.
According to PSMC, these restrictions had a negative influence on the import consignment’s clearance, which in turn had an impact on inventory levels.
PSMC said that it is experiencing a scarcity of inventory. As a result, the company’s management has decided to further extend the auto plant’s shutdown time from August 29, 2022, to August 31, 2022.
As a result of a decline in inventory levels, PSMC informed the PSX earlier this week that it will halt production of automobiles from August 22 through August 26, 2022.
However, PSMC stated on both occasions that its motorcycle plant will continue to operate.
Due to Pakistan’s auto industry’s reliance on imports and the SBP’s limits on Letters of Credit opening as a result of the persistent rupee devaluation, the country is currently experiencing an exchange rate crisis.
In order to prevent delays in car delivery and future price increases, the manufacturers requested the central bank’s involvement back in July for opening LCs for the import of CKD kits.
PSMC stated earlier this month that it would lower the pricing of its cars by between Rs75,000 and Rs199,000, citing the strengthening of the rupee versus the US currency. Due to the weakening of the rupee, prices had already climbed significantly in early August.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General Asad Umar along with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Finance Minister Taimur Jhagra held a press conference following the alleged audio leak between former federal minister Shaukat Tarin and provincial finance ministers.
Earlier in the day, an audio was leaked in which Tarin allegedly asked Punjab Finance Minister Mohsin Leghari and KP Finance Minister Taimur Jhagra to write letters withdrawing from the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) deal.
Umar said Tarin had asked both provincial finance ministers to request the federal government to renegotiate the IMF agreement due to the recent floods and the devastation caused both in KP and Punjab.
“Can anyone say this isn’t good advice?”
شوکت ترین نے دونوں وفاقی وزراء کو کہا کہ وفاقی حکومت کو کہیں کہ وہ آئی ایم ایف کے پاس جائیں اور ملک میں ناگہانی صورتحال سے متعلق آگاہ کر کے اس سال کے لیے رعایت لیں تاکہ ہم اپنا پیسہ سیلاب متاثرین کے لیے استعمال کر سکیں۔ @Asad_Umarpic.twitter.com/f6BDfDwieU
Umar accused the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) of acting against the state’s interest and international commitments by voting and speaking out against legislation related to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and IMF agreement during PTI’s tenure.
فیٹیف قوانین پر PDM نے نیب قوانین میں ترامیم مانگیں، اسٹیٹ بینک ایکٹ کیخلاف سیاست کی اور ریاست پاکستان کے مفاد میں قوانین کیخلاف ووٹ دیے۔ @Asad_Umarpic.twitter.com/WMlX4J0Im9
He said that Tarin, as a former finance minister, had every right to “give advice” to Jhagra and Leghari. “There is nothing wrong in Tarin speaking to Jhagra and Leghari on the phone and giving advice.”
“If Jhagra felt that there was something wrong in it, then he would not have brought himself before the nation,” he added.
Taking a jibe at the government, Umar posed a question: “Tell me if you are asking money from foreign governments, then why can’t you ask the IMF to give us space this year to use our money for flood-related expenses?”
‘Bring Khan to power but not at the cost of Pakistan’: Miftah Ismail
Finance Minister Miftah Ismail said that Shaukat Tarin should leave politics and “Asad Umar and Taimur Jhagra should be ashamed of themselves”.
“Imran Khan should ask the nation for forgiveness. Taimur Jhagra should resign and Shaukat Tarin should quit politics. Is this why you do politics?”
He termed the PTI’s move the “most shameful thing”, saying that the real faces of PTI leaders have now been exposed.
Referring to the IMF Executive Board meeting, which is set for today (August 29), Miftah said that by the will of God, the country will hear good news tonight after the IMF approves the pending tranche.
Miftah Ismail also asked PTI supporters to question party Chairman Khan about whether the letter Jhagra wrote was in the state’s interest. “Do support Imran but tell him he is not bigger than Pakistan. Bring him to power but not at the cost of Pakistan.”
“When they are writing letters against Pakistan’s interest, it is your responsibility to say no. Consider Pakistan’s interest to be sacred. If Pakistan’s interest is not sacred to a person, he is not fit to govern the country.”
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday (August 29) suspended the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority’s (PEMRA) recent notification that banned television channels from airing Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan’s live speeches.
IHC Chief Justice Athar Minallah suspended the notification till September 5 after hearing the arguments and issued notices to the regulatory authority and Attorney-General of Pakistan Ashtar Ausaf Ali.
The IHC chief justice said that PEMRA “does not have the authority” to issue such notifications.
Justice Minallah asked Imran’s counsel if he defended Imran’s comments.
“Can judges be threatened like this,” he asked, recalling the human rights violations that took place in the last three years.
“I am saying this with a heavy heart that judges should not have been threatened. It is disappointing that the [incumbent] government is doing exactly what happened in the last three years,” he said.
Justice Minallah pointed out that a woman judge was threatened. “Did your leader not say that he won’t spare her? If they had said something like this about me, it would have been fine […] But a woman judge?”
The PEMRA ban was issued on August 21 after Imran Khan threatened Additional District and Sessions Judge Zeba Chaudhry, DIG and IG Islamabad.
Imran Khan is set to host a telethon today (August 29) to appeal for funds for the flood affectees.
