Former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Wednesday appeared in an interview with actor Shaan Shahid on Hum New. During the interview, Imran Khan also talked about his wife Bushra Bibi.
“It is because of Bushra Begum that my guests get such a warm welcome in my residence nowadays. Long ago, I remember an incident when I used to stay alone. The American ambassador was coming to my house so I asked my attendant to get something to eat. He brought a packet of biscuits and didn’t even bother taking out the biscuits from the packet and served tea with biscuits in a packet,” Imran Khan said.
Imran Khan added that Bushra Bibi gets angry if he does not serve his guests well now.
During the interview, Khan revealed that he has not seen his sons Suleiman Isa Khan and Qasim Khan in 2.5 years because of the pandemic.
He also claimed that the Sharif family is preparing to launch a campaign against him after Eid. Khan said that that the Sharifs had also made further preparations and “made videos” similar to the ones of former Chief Justice of Pakistan Saqib Nisar and late Judge Arshad Malik.
TikTok announced an ad revenue-sharing programme with the social media platform’s most popular creators on Wednesday.
“To help brands be on the pulse of entertainment and culture on TikTok, we’re excited to introduce TikTok Pulse, a new contextual advertising solution that lets advertisers place their brand next to the top content in the For You Feed. TikTok Pulse is designed to give brands the tools and controls to be a part of these everyday moments and trends that engage the community,” said the video-sharing app in a statement.
Only accounts with at least 100,000 subscribers will be eligible for the first phase of the programme.
“Creators and publishers with at least 100k followers will be eligible in the initial stage of this program. We’re focused on developing monetisation solutions in available markets so that creators feel valued and rewarded on TikTok. From the very beginning, we’ve committed to working with our community to bring new features that enrich the TikTok experience, and we look forward to continuing that journey with TikTok Pulse,” the statement read.
According to the industry publication Business of Apps, TikTok generated an estimated 4.6 billion dollars in revenue in 2021.
Honda has finally debuted the long-awaited City hybrid sedan in the Indian market. The ex-showroom price of the 2022 Honda City Hybrid e:HEV is 1.9 million INR (PKR 4.7 million). It’s only available in a single ZX model with all of the bells and whistles.
Last year, the new City Hybrid made its global premiere, and it is India’s first mainstream segment automobile to have robust hybrid technology.
Powertrain
The City e:powertrain HEV’s consists of a 1.5-liter Atkinson-Cycle DOHC i-VTEC petrol engine combined with two electric motors. One serves as an electric generator, while the other serves as a propeller. The combined output of this powerplant is 124 horsepower, with a peak torque of 253 Nm. It also comes with three driving modes: EV Drive, Hybrid Drive, and Engine Drive, as well as Regeneration mode for slowing.
Fuel economy
The new Honda City Hybrid e:HEV is India’s most fuel-efficient sedan, with a stated economy of 26.50 kmpl. Honda has also included 37 high-tech Honda Connect features in the vehicle. Honda’s Sensing Technology is also being introduced for the first time in India.
Safety technologies such as Collision Mitigation Braking System, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping Assist System, and more are included in the City e:HEV.
After the 6th generation, Honda City was retired globally, Honda Atlas Cars Pakistan Limited (HACPL) introduced the latter into the Pakistani auto market, and given the history of Pakistani manufacturers, the car may continue for years, as the 5th generation Honda City was sold by Honda Atlas for more than a decade.
Former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Wednesday claimed that the Sharif family is preparing to launch a campaign against him after Eid.
Expressing his views during an interview with actor Shaan Shahid on Hum News, Khan said, “Now that Eid is over, you will see they [Sharif family] are fully prepared for my character assassination. They have hired companies that are readying the material.”
“I had to face mafias, the biggest of which is the Sharif mafia […] they always attack on a personal level because they are indulging in corruption for the past 35 years. When someone [points out] their corruption, they attack a person’s character,” said Khan.
“Instead of responding to the theft of billions of rupees, the Sharif family will focus on immorality,” Khan said, adding that they had previously pursued a fake case against his ex-wife Jemima Goldsmith.
“What was Jemima’s crime? She was my wife. Now they have Farah Khan because she is close to Bushra Bibi,” he added.
He went on to say that the Sharifs had also made further preparations and “made videos” similar to the ones of former Chief Justice of Pakistan Saqib Nisar and late Judge Arshad Malik.
“This is mafia style. I only want the nation to understand that if you want to smear anyone’s name, there are companies that can help you achieve this.”
He added that the PTI had announced its long march to Islamabad by the end of May due to which the Sharifs wanted to lower his respect in the eyes of the public and assassinate his character.
He added that 60 per cent of the federal cabinet was out on bail. “The father (Shehbaz) is on bail and so is the son (Hamza). Maryam is also out on bail and Nawaz Sharif has been convicted [while] his sons have fled abroad. So what [other] defence will they have?”
He said that in a democracy, they were required to give an answer for the allegations levelled against them. “You can’t come up in any democracy if you are out on bail; you can’t get any position.”
During the holy month of Ramzan, around 1,600 motorcycles, 1,800 cell phones, and 121 four-wheelers were snatched or stolen in Karachi, according to provincial officials’ records.
On the other hand, considering street criminal occurrences in the city, seven people were killed and 43 others were injured. According to the police, there was a decrease in the theft of mobile phones, motorcycles, and vehicles.
Karachi police have undertaken a number of steps to curb the city’s escalating street crime events, most notably preparing a draught law for e-tagging of street criminals, with Additional IG Karachi Ghulam Nabi Memon stating that 11,000 suspects will be placed under electronic surveillance.
According to a draught law developed by AIG Karachi, this will be the first time the police in Pakistan will use the technology, and anyone caught repeating a crime will be tracked for two years via e-tagging.
Two young boys drowned at Karachi’s Sea View during Eid Holidays. They were swept away by a strong wave into the sea during Eid holidays. They were cousins.
According to the details, Danial and Sonu, residents of Pipri, arrived at the beach for a picnic with their friends. They were bathing at the beach when they were swept away into the sea by a powerful wave.
Rescue teams rushed to the scene after being notified and launched an operation to recover the boys. The rescuers were successful in retrieving Sonu’s body after a six-hour operation, while the search for the other one continued.
Their family told Geo News that if they had acted sooner, the boys’ lives could have been saved. They claimed that the administration was informed of the incident, but that the rescue operation was not launched in a timely manner.
“Concerned department did not help us in recovering our drowning friends,” a friend of the boys said.
Eid for Pakistanis is incomplete without entertaining television content. Leading television channels are bringing several light-hearted telefilms for the viewers to enjoy.
Bhaagam Bhaag featuring Hareem Farooq, Aagha Ali & Javed Sheikh
A light-hearted chaotic tale of misunderstandings and an arranged marriage that’s planned to end before it even begins, Bhaagam Bhaag will be the first time Hareem Farooq and Aagha Ali will be seen sharing the screen together as a pair. Hilarious hijinks are to be expected in this telefilm as two people who cannot stand the sight of each other are forced to marry each other by the girl’s strict, gun-wielding grandfather.
Chand Raat Aur Chandni featuring Shehzad Sheikh & Alizeh Shah
An action-comedy story about a young girl who is set to marry against her will. To get herself out of this unwanted situation, she enlists the help of a young man, who nurses unrequited love for her, and his two friends to kidnap her on chand raat and help her escape. This telefilm surely promises some interesting and hilarious situations for the audience to enjoy alongside a beautiful chemistry between its lead cast.
Siwaiyaan featuring Sonya Hussain and Yasir Hussain
BFFs Sonya and Yasir reunite yet again for another exciting telefilm. Siwaiyan, based on a newly wedded couple and the wife’s dangerous habit of mistakenly beating up people.
Dream Villa Ki Confused Love Story featuring Arez Ahmed & Hiba Bukhari
The stunning reel and real couple of Arez Ahmed and Hiba Bukhari has paired up for a promisingly entertaining telefilm. The dynamic duo has always been appreciated for their chemistry. Arez seems to be in his best form while Hiba is a treat to watch in a comic avatar.
Kaanpein Tang Rahi Hain featuring Sahiba Afzal, Aijaz Aslam & Hina Dilpazeer
ARY Digital is set to release comedy telefilm titled: ‘Kaanpain Taang Rahi Hain’ on Eid, headlined by Aijaz Aslam, Sahiba Rambo and Hina Dilpazeer.
The Mazhar Moin directorial will be produced by Zeeshan Khan through TNI Productions. It is written by Mansoor Ahmed Khan.
Made For China featuring Sonya Hussyn, Muneeb Butt, Uroosa Siddiqui & Hina Dilpazeer
A hilarious tale about a family and their struggle to move to China. With a single-minded aim of the family to anyhow move to China, the telefilm promises laughter via its many entertaining situations.
Aik Anar Do Bimar featuring Hira Mani, Noor Hassan & Muneeb Butt
The Six Sigma Production telefilm is about a love triangle between two guys and one beautiful woman. While the premise is old, the promising cast can definitely add chaar chaand to this project.
Saeedabad Ki Saeeda featuring Hareem Farooq, Azfar Rehman, Fahad Sheikh
Two guys fighting for the affection of one beautiful, young woman – hilarity and entertaining situations are a given. This telefilm is about an ordinary young woman living a mediocre life but comes across a good fortune that makes her the object of desire of two handsome, young men. There is definitely more to this story than meets the eye, judging by its intriguing teaser.
Afrah Tafreeh featuring Kubra Khan, Bilal Khan
A romcom, based on what happens when a gangster’s daughter and his most trusted employee go missing together. Chaos is bound to ensue!
Love Life Ka Law featuring Zara Noor Abbas Siddiqui, Aagha Ali, Sidra Niazi&Asad Siddiqui
Zara Noor Abbas Siddiqui and Asad Siddiqui essay the characters of two lawyers who are brought to fight a divorce case for the rich, married couple, Aagha and Sidra. Zara and Asad cross paths during this divorce case for the first time after their own failed relationship that blossomed during their time as law students.
Mast Mohabbat featuring Ushna Shah, Muneeb Butt
An endearing story of a joint family and amidst it, two people who are bound in an arranged engagement. With both the dulha and dulhan wanting different kinds of life partners for each other, the engagement initially breaks. But how this unwanted arranged relationship turns into that of love will be shown in this colorful, family extravaganza.
Eid Mubarak! Eid is all about spreading love and eating lots of meetha, but Eid is also about meeting your relatives and friends. A once a year meetup can be fun but it sometimes turns bitter when people ask you unwanted questions and honestly who are we kidding? We all have been at the receiving end of unwanted questions. This Eid, The Current asked you guys what would you say to unwanted questions on Eid and complied the list of top ten replies that you can use on Eid.
Mustafa Hashmi, a 17-year-old student at Nixor College, Karachi was killed when a large piece of concrete from his roof broke off and fell on him in Defence Housing Authority (DHA), Phase-VII.
While speaking to Dawn, his grief-stricken father, Mahmood Hashmi, an architect himself by profession, said that Mustafa was their only son. He was preparing for the A-level examinations and had already appeared in two papers.
According to him, the family of three got a portion on rent around six months ago. They were told to get the house repaired with their own finances, which they did.
He recalled that on 26 Ramzan, he and his wife Khadija Hashmi and their son were asleep in the room when a heavy thick piece of concrete slab fell on them. The parents remained safe however the concrete piece fell on Mustafa’s head.
“My son died in his sleep as he did not cry or utter any word,” Hashmi recalled.
The father complained that a private hospital refused to give them Mustafa’s death certificate and cited legal complications.
He then took his son to the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre to get a death certificate where he used sifarish (recommendation) to get it.
“My son died due to negligence; had the owner maintained its repair properly, my son would have been alive today,” said the father.
Interior minister Rana Sanaullah said that the federal government is considering suspending former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s sentence.
During an exclusive interview with Samaa News’ correspondent Asim Naseer, Rana Sana said that Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif was convicted on wrong grounds. “An innocent man has been wrongly accused, he [Nawaz Sharif] should be granted the opportunity to plead his case before a court,” the minister added.
He also stated that the government has the authority to commute, decrease, or postpone the sentence of anyone.
Sanaullah added that the PML-N chief should be involved in the next election campaign, while Maryam Nawaz would be in charge of leading it.
In 2019, courts granted Nawaz permission to leave the country for medical treatment on the condition that he would return to Pakistan as soon as the treatment was completed to fulfill his ten-year sentence.
