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  • Anzela Abbasi hits out at trolls for criticising her viral vacation pictures with aunt Anoushay

    Anzela Abbasi hits out at trolls for criticising her viral vacation pictures with aunt Anoushay

    Actor Anzela Abbasi took to her instagram handle to shut trolls for criticising her vacation pictures with aunt Anoushay Abbasi. The duo shared pictorial and video posts on social media from their Dubai getaway which received backlash.

    Now Anzela has reacted to it by saying that there is nothing to be shocked about their viral pictures and videos.

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    Anoushay recently celebrated her birthday in Karachi with her close friends. The Galati diva took to her Instagram account to share pictures from the birthday party.

    “Birthday with the homies!,” she captioned the post.

    She also celebrated her birthday with the team of her forthcoming drama, “Surprise birthday on set in advance from my amazing team.”

    Anoushay Abbasi can be recently seen in ARY Digital’s drama Benaam.

  • ‘Doors are closing on you, I offer to marry, better than that old man’: Amber Heard reveals proposal of Arab man

    ‘Doors are closing on you, I offer to marry, better than that old man’: Amber Heard reveals proposal of Arab man

    In a viral voice note viral, a Saudi man has offered to marry American actress Amber Heard after she lost her case against her ex-husband Johnny Depp. 

    Amber Heard sister reacts to Johnny Depp defamation trial, jury's verdict

    The voice note has promises by the Saudi man of filling the Amber’s life with joy and happiness. 

    “Amber…since all doors are closing on you, you have no one except me to take care of you. I’ve notice that some people hate and bully you, therefore I offer to marry you. May Allah bless us both. You are a blessing but people don’t appreciate that. I am better than that old man,” he can be heard saying in the Arabic voice note.

    The 41 second voice note posted by several Instagram accounts has gone viral with one having over 133,581 views as of June 5, 2022. 

    A Virginia jury on June 1, 2022, ruled that actor Amber defamed Johnny in a widely watched six-week trial that featured explicit and graphic evidence and testimony detailing the former Hollywood couple’s soured relationship.  

    The Jury awarded Depp $15 million in damages from Heard. The panel awarded Heard $2 million in damages.

  • ‘Car servicing needed, please look into this’ Twitter asks Miftah to get things done after Maryam’s tweets

    ‘Car servicing needed, please look into this’ Twitter asks Miftah to get things done after Maryam’s tweets

    Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice President Maryam Nawaz has asked Finance Minister Miftah Ismail to look into the matter of pet food import ban, tagging him in a tweet by journalist Gharidah Farooqi.

    Gharidah tweeted: “It’s been more than two weeks that Pet Food import remains banned in Pakistan. Request to PM Shehbaz Sharif. Kindly lift this ban. Pl listen to the please of voiceless creatures waiting for you to show mercy. Almost NIL impact on import bill. Why not then?”

    Maryam Nawaz tagged Miftah Ismail and wrote, “Please look into this.”

    Last month, when the import ban was imposed and some customs officials confiscated people’s private shopping at airports, Maryam Nawaz had asked Miftah Ismail to look into it. He had responded: “Ji I will.”

    Maryam Nawaz’s tweets for Miftah Ismail has sparked a meme fest on Twitter.

  • Farhan Akhtar, Swara Bhasker and other celebrities blast BJP’s Nupur Sharma for derogatory remarks

    Farhan Akhtar, Swara Bhasker and other celebrities blast BJP’s Nupur Sharma for derogatory remarks

    The ruling Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) on Sunday, 5th June suspend its leaders Nupur Sharma and Naveen Kumar Jindal from the party’s membership for passing derogatory remarks against Prophet Muhammad, the founder of Islam religion.

    This development came after Nupur’s hateful remark that she made during a television interview on June 1 while Jindal was slammed on social media over his tweet referring to the Prophet on the same day.

    This remarks irked Muslims living in the country and the rest of the world. Also, the party faces strong criticism from the leaders of opposition parties and many Bollywood celebs. 

    After seeing the nationwide rage over the current scenario, the ruling party also cleared its stance today on a statement. It distanced itself from the two members, asserting that it respects all religions and is strongly against any ideology that insults or demean any sect or religion.

    After her suspension of her membership from the party, Nupur Sharma took to Twitter and issued an apology regarding her statement on the Prophet during a recent TV debate. She said that her intention was not to hurt anyone’s religious sentiments and she is unconditionally withdrawing her statement. 

    Many famous Bollywood celebrities like Farhan Akhtar, Swara Bhasker, Vishal Dadlani and KRK slammed Nupur over her remarks.

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    Many Islamic Countries including Qatar, Kuwait and Iran slammed India over the remark and summoned Indian envoys in their respective countries. The controversial remark also sparked a  Twitter trend in the Arab world calling for a boycott of Indian products. 

  • PM Shehbaz reduces fares for Lahore Metro Bus Service

    PM Shehbaz reduces fares for Lahore Metro Bus Service

    Prime Minister (PM) of Pakistan, Shahbaz Sharif has announced a fare cut for the Lahore Metro Bus Service. He said that the fares had been lowered in order to provide help to daily commuters in the face of Pakistan’s economic crisis.

    PM Shehbaz revealed this at the Indus Hospital’s opening ceremony. He claimed that due to the “past government’s mismanagement,” the government has no choice but to announce fuel price hikes.

    According to PM Shehbaz, the government would cut public transportation costs. The government believes that by doing so, individuals will be more likely to take public transportation, resulting in fuel savings.

    The Prime Minister declared free metro rides for residents of the twin cities in Ramadan. The move was warmly received and appreciated by commuters on a daily basis.

    Multan, Rawalpindi, and Faisalabad all have Metro Bus Service. However, the government has only announced relief for Metro users in Lahore, and it is unclear whether it will extend to other cities.

    The current Metro Bus rate is Rs30, but following Prime Minister Shehbaz’s announcement of a 50 per cent reduction, the ticket would be available for Rs15.

  • ‘I want to go with my husband’: The Minor after court sends her to a shelter

    ‘I want to go with my husband’: The Minor after court sends her to a shelter

    The Minor was produced in the Sindh High Court on Monday. Her husband Zaheer Ahmed was also presented before the court today.

    When the The Minor entered the courtroom today, her mother attempted to embrace her, but was prevented by court officers who said they didn’t have authorization to meet her. The Minor also refused to meet her parents.

    The Minor in the court said that she has married Zaheer Ahmed with her consent. She also said that she is 18 years of age. However, The Minor’s father told the court that his daughter is underage.

    The court has directed the authorities to conduct a medical examination of The Minor. The hearing has been adjourned till June 8 (Wednesday). The court has ordered to sent her to a shelter home.

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    In a joint operation with Punjab Police, Karachi Police yesterday said they have recovered The Minor from Bahawalnagar.

    The Minor went missing on April 16. The same month she was found in Lahore. Three videos of The Minor also surfaced in which the girl can be heard saying that she married out of her own free will, and claimed that she is 18 years of age. However, her father claims that she is not 18.

    The Minor, in a video statement in May, said that her life is in danger.

  • Plan under consideration to increase govt officials’ salaries by 5 to 15 per cent

    Plan under consideration to increase govt officials’ salaries by 5 to 15 per cent

    In an attempt to lessen the impact of inflation, the government is considering raising salaries by 5 to 15 per cent in the upcoming fiscal year’s budget, according to The News, following the Pay and Pension Commission’s inability to submit a report ahead of the next budget, which led to the prime minister’s decision to grant another extension.

    The deadline for submitting the Commission’s recommendation is being extended to June 30, 2022, as per a statement released by the Finance Division.

    According to top official sources, the former PTI-led government gave a 15 per cent allowance to officials in grades 1 to 19, effective March 1, 2022.

    The new Shehbaz Sharif-led administration, on the other hand, pledged a 10 per cent rise in the pension and a 25,000-per-month minimum wage.

    A Finance Ministry official stated that in the future budget, pay for grades 1 to 19 may be boosted by another 5-10 per cent as an adhoc allowance. Employees in grades 20 to 22 could see a pay raise of 10 per cent to 15 per cent.

    In addition, due to increased inflationary pressures, the government may boost pensions by 5-10 per cent. The Regulation Wing of the Ministry of Finance has completed its internal work in this regard. It was also resolved to form a Pay and Pension Commission, which would make recommendations.

    The commission was established by the PTI-led government in April 2020, and its chairman was former Secretary of Finance Abdul Wajid Rana. He resigned, however, and former bureaucrat Nargis Sethi was named Chairperson of the Pay and Pension Commission. She later quit as well.

    The Pay and Pension Commission was then chaired by Zafar Ahmed Khan, who was chosen by the government. So far, the commission has requested two extensions but has yet to present its recommendations.

    The text box was included in the Pay and Pension Commission’s terms of reference, which included studying the adequacy of the existing basic pay scale system and evaluating the current salaries of government employees.

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    It also includes making recommendations for streamlining existing classification from BPS 1-22, studying the separation of existing basic pay scales for dedicated departments, occupations/cadres, reviewing special scales such as management grades, management position scales (MP Scales), special professional pay scales (SPPS); project pay scales, and proposing measures for uniformity and improvement, reviewing admissible regular allowances, special incentives, and all other supplementary pay scales.

    The panel was tasked with identifying current shortcomings in the Pension Scheme and making recommendations for a corrective revision along with ensuring the current model’s long-term viability and recommending a system with clear timelines that is more efficient and sustainable given the available resources.  

  • ‘World should severely reprimand India’: Muslim countries condemn BJP’s derogatory remarks about Holy Prophet (PBUH)

    ‘World should severely reprimand India’: Muslim countries condemn BJP’s derogatory remarks about Holy Prophet (PBUH)

    After hashtags calling for the boycott of Indian products began trending on Twitter in Arab countries over derogatory remarks against Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokespersons Nupur Sharma and Naveen Kumar Jindal, India’s ruling party suspended Sharma and expelled Jindal. The two also issued public apologies after the reaction from the Arab world. Qatar, Kuwait, and Iran have summoned Indian envoys while Saudi Arabia and  Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) have issued statements against the two BJP spokespersons.

    World should take note and severely reprimand India: Shehbaz Sharif

    Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemned the derogatory remarks recently made by two leaders of India’s BJP against the Holy Prophet (PBUH).

    PM Sharif wrote: “Have said it repeatedly India under Modi is trampling religious freedoms and persecuting Muslims. The world should take note & severely reprimand India.”

    He added that Muslims’ love for the Holy Prophet (PBUH) is supreme and that all Muslims can sacrifice their lives for the love and respect of their Prophet (PBUH). 

    Pakistan Armed Forces strongly condemn blasphemous remarks by Indian officials

    The official media wing of the Pakistan army condemned the derogatory remarks of the BJP leaders. “The outrageous act is deeply hurtful and clearly indicates extreme level of hate against Muslims and other religions in India.”

    Indian chargé d’affaires summoned by Pakistan

    Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari took to Twitter and said, “Indian Cd’A summoned to convey Pakistan’s rejection and strong condemnation of the derogatory remarks by BJP officials against Prophet Muhammad PBUH. BJP leadership and GOI must condemn the sacrilegious comments and hold those responsible to account.”

    Pakistan condemns India

    Pakistan has strongly condemned the disrespectful remarks recently made by two senior officials of India’s ruling party BJP, disrespecting the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). 

    “These totally unacceptable remarks have not only deeply hurt the sentiments of the people of Pakistan but of billions of Muslims around the world,” read the statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

    “BJP’s attempted clarification and belated and perfunctory disciplinary action against these individuals cannot assuage the pain and anguish they have caused to the Muslim world. Muslims residing in India are equally outraged by the completely repugnant comments by the two BJP officials. The ensuing communal violence in Kanpur and in other parts of India bears testimony to this fact.”

    Pakistan urged India to ensure that decisive and demonstrable action is taken against those responsible for making derogatory remarks and attacking the dignity of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). India must also take immediate steps to protect its minorities from human rights violations, ensure their safety, security, and well-being and allow them to profess and practice their faiths in peace.

    “Pakistan once again calls on the international community to take immediate cognisance of the grievously aggravating situation of Islamophobia in India. India must be held accountable for stifling the rights of the minorities, especially Muslims, to practice their faith and religious beliefs,” said the Foreign Office spokesperson.

    Arab world’s condemnation over derogatory remarks

    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar summoned the Indian Ambassador and handed over an official note on Qatar’s total rejection and condemnation of the remarks of Sharma and Kumar.

    The Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Indian ambassador and handed him an official protest note expressing the State of Kuwait’s rejection and denunciation of the controversial remarks made by an official in the ruling party in India against Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), Islam, and Muslims.

    Saudi Arabia described the spokesperson’s comments as “insulting” and called for “respect for beliefs and religions”, according to a foreign ministry statement.

    The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) also condemned the remarks, saying they came in a “context of intensifying hatred and abuse towards Islam in India and systematic practices against Muslims”.

  • Pakistan is experiencing another heatwave, will rise this week

    Pakistan is experiencing another heatwave, will rise this week

    The Meteorological Office has issued an alert regarding heatwave in the country. As per the Met office, day temperatures are likely to remain unusually high in most parts of the country during next four to five days.

    “Day temperatures in Islamabad, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, Sindh and eastern Balochistan are expected to rise significantly above normal,” the alert read.

    The weather will continue to stay significantly high during the afternoon in much of the country from Sunday to Thursday, according to the Met Department’s weather alert.

     “Occasional dust storm/dust raising winds may also occur in afternoon/evening during the period,” it added.

    However, the heat wave is likely to be followed by a rain spell in upper and central parts of the country.

  • Trouble in Bollywood: Shah Rukh, Katrina, Kartik, Aditya test positive for Covid

    Trouble in Bollywood: Shah Rukh, Katrina, Kartik, Aditya test positive for Covid

    Bollywood actors Shah Rukh Khan Kartik Aaryan, Katrina Kaif, and Aditya Roy Kapur have tested positive for Covid’19 virus.

    Kaif also tested positive in April 2021. This time she had to skip the IIFA 2022 ceremony on Saturday, where her husband, actor Vicky Kaushal, was awarded the Best Actor Male for Sardar Udham Singh. Katrina and Vicky were spotted together at filmmaker Karan Johar’s birthday party on May 25 alongside Shah Rukh and Gauri Khan at Mumbai’s Yash Raj Films studio.

    With the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Mumbai, the BMC has issued fresh alerts instructing film studios in K-West ward to not organise parties.

    West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee tweeted about it. “Just came to know that our Brand Ambassador Shahrukh Khan has been detected covid positive. Pray fastest recovery for the superstar. Get well Shahrukh! Spring back asap!

    According to News18, the Dhoom 3 diva has completed her quarantine period. When Vicky was asked about Katrina not being with him in Abu Dhabi for the IIFA Awards, he said, “Even I am missing us together as well”.

    Meanwhile, on Saturday Shah Rukh revealed the first poster of his upcoming film Jawan, and said ‘inevitable issues’ led to its delay. He had announced the film with a teaser on Friday.

    The news of Shah Rukh and Katrina testing positive for the virus, comes a day after actor Kartik Aaryan confirmed he had Covid-19. Actor Aditya Roy Kapur also tested positive for Covid-19, according to reports.

    SCOOP: Akshay Kumar and Jagan Shakti's ambitious double role action thriller, Mission Lion, put on hold for time being : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama

    In May, actor Akshay Kumar could not travel to Cannes Film Festival 2022, after he tested positive for Covid-19.