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  • Hamza Ali Abbasi will play legendary athlete in biopic

    Hamza Ali Abbasi will play legendary athlete in biopic

    There is exciting news for fans of sports and film. Hamza Ali Abbasi will play one of Pakistan’s greatest athletes in an upcoming biopic. The titled of the film is ‘Abdul Khaliq: The Flying Bird.’

    The name of the writer and director is not confirmed yet but the owner of Nuplex cinema will produced the film.

    Abdul Khaliq (1935–1996) was a prominent athlete in Pakistan known for his achievements in sprinting. Khaliq won gold medels in the 100 and 200 meters race in Asian Games in 1958. In his international career, he won 36 gold, 15 silver, and 12 bronze medals.

    With Hamza Ali Abbasi starring in it, the film promises to be an exciting tribute to a legendary athlete.

  • Babrik Shah explains why he said no to Bollywood

    Babrik Shah explains why he said no to Bollywood

    Actor and model Babrik Shah has gone through all the ups and downs of the entertainment industry. After a hiatus away from the limelight, he appeared as a guest on GNN Studio Podcast where he talked about professional setbacks. During the podcast Shah said that in 2006, he received the opportunity to move to India for work, but he refused.

    “I felt that I cannot live in India because India is a very dirty country, which is considered to be the second dirtiest country in the world,” was the unusual reason he cited.

    Babrik then revealed a second reason for not moving to India. “The second reason for not moving to India was the halal food of Muslims, the third reason was the riots in India, because there is no peace there. One reason was that the Indian government does not issue us any passport, and neither can we marry anyone in India nor can we buy a house.”
    The host asked, “Adnan Sami sahib has left everything and gone away.”

    Babrik replied, “Whatever Adnan Sami got from India was found on the British passport, India does not even issue a passport to anyone on a Pakistani passport. And the other important reason is that Adnan Sami is a singer and a singer for India. They produce 2000 films in 29 languages every year and 10,000 songs are made in these films, so Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Atif Aslam, and others all of them manage to work in India.”

    The Zameen Kay Khuda actor shared the experiences of other Pakistani artists who had traveled to India, saying, “After Muammar Rana, I also went to India for work, at that time. The artists, directors, assistant directors, and cameramen there told me that you stay here, you are a talented actor, we will make you a star, you will be cast as a hero in films.”

  • Pakistan bowled out for 274 runs in first inning of Pindi Test

    Pakistan bowled out for 274 runs in first inning of Pindi Test

    Pakistan’s team bowled out for 274 runs in the first Test against Bangladesh in the Rawalpindi Test.

    The first day was washed out due to rain, on the second day, Bangladesh captain Najamul Hasan Shanto won the toss and decided to bowl first.

    On behalf of Pakistan, Abdullah Shafiq and Saim Ayub opened the innings, but Tasikn Ahmed bowled Abdullah for zero in the first over.

    After the dismissal of Abdullah Shafiq, Saim formed a joint partnership of 107 runs with captain Shan Masood, but Shan scored 57 runs and was dismissed by Mehdi Hasan Miraz. Mehdi Hasan also dismissed Saim on 58 runs.

    Apart from this, Saud Shakeel scored 18, Babar Azam 31 runs, Muhammad Rizwan 29 runs, and Salman Ali Agha scored 15 runs.

    Bangladesh has a 1-0 lead over Pakistan in the two-Test series.

  • ‘I did not expect Imran to survive jail’; Rana Sanaullah acknowledges Khan’s struggle

    ‘I did not expect Imran to survive jail’; Rana Sanaullah acknowledges Khan’s struggle

    Senior Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Rana Sanullah has told Geo News’ Shehzad Iqbal, that they “must admit that Imran Khan has resisted and survived jail, which we did not expect.”

    The journalist asked Advisor Sanaullah about PML-N leader Hanif Abbasi’s recent allegation that the former Prime Minister was being provided with drugs in Adiala Jail. Rana replied, “I have heard the rumors as well, but one thing I must admit is that Khan is surviving in jail, which I did not expect from him.”

    Rana Sanaullah also stated that Khan’s incarceration has nothing to do with whether he allegedly needs drugs or not because “surviving in a jail requires other things which I did not think Imran Khan had in him.”

  • PPP, PML-N members annoyed with CM Punjab over disallowing transfers of officers

    PPP, PML-N members annoyed with CM Punjab over disallowing transfers of officers

    Journalist Fakhar Durrani revealed on Geo News that the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) is annoyed with Chief Minister of Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif because she does not let anyone transfer or appoint government officers based on political affiliations.

    Durrani alleged, “Not just PPP but the ministers within the PML-N are concerned as well about not being able to appoint their choice of bureaucrats.”

    The journalist opined that Pakistan’s political culture is one in which politicians appoint and transfer their chosen bureaucrats to their respective districts.

    He further said that CM Maryam Nawaz has announced within her party that she will not allow any change in administration due to political reasons and that a proper mechanism will be followed in Punjab.

  • In Freudian slip, PTI senator calls Imran Khan ‘expert in terrorism’

    In Freudian slip, PTI senator calls Imran Khan ‘expert in terrorism’

    An amusing situation arose in the Pakistan Senate on Friday when during a session on terrorism, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senator Dost Mohammad Khan said: “If you want to end terrorism, then release Imran Khan because he is an expert in terrorism.”

    Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senator Irfan Siddiqui, who was presiding over the session in the absence of the Chairman Senate and his deputy, intervened to correct the PTI Senator’s statement, saying he probably meant that Imran Khan was an “expert in eliminating terrorism.”

    However, Dost remained unaware of his slip of the tongue and responded: “You are from the opposing party; that’s why you are saying this, sir.”

    After this, PTI leaders Shibli Faraz and Mohsin Aziz tried their best to clarify the situation with the PTI senator but were unsuccessful.

    PTI’s Shibli Faraz tried to explain in Pashto but he too failed to convince Dost Muhammad Khan.

  • Mob surrounds Angeline Malik after car accident

    Mob surrounds Angeline Malik after car accident

    Known for her captivating appearances in several dramas, actress, director, and producer Angeline Malik recently found herself in a difficult situation after a car accident in Karachi. A video of Angelina Malik has gone viral on social media where a crowd can be seen surrounding Malik and her car.
     
    In the video, Angeline Malik can be seen saying, “I’m not running away, give me my phone, I want to call someone.”
    There was no loss of life in the accident, however, Angeline’s car did crash into other vehicles after the video went viral.

    Here is the video:

     
    The incident took place at Seaview on August 28 and went viral on social media, prompting the police to issue a clarification on Friday that the matter was resolved amicably between the actor and the complainant.
     
    On Wednesday night, while the actress was driving her double cabin car on Seaview Road close to Nishan-i-Pakistan, when a tyre burst, says South DIG Syed Asad Raza.
     
    According to the police office, authorities arrived quickly and took control of the situation. He claimed that after both sides were taken to the Darakshan police station, they came to an amicable agreement and the issue was settled.
     
     
    Some colleagues of Angelina Malik from the entertainment industry also spoke in her favour and shared their views on Instagram. Actresses Amar Khan, Ghana Ali, Ayesha Omer, and Rubina Ashraf posted stories on their Instagrams to show their support.

    Here are some stories:

  • Boy arrested in Mandi Bahauddin for stealing milk packet from grocery shop

    Boy arrested in Mandi Bahauddin for stealing milk packet from grocery shop

    An FIR was registered against a boy named Suleman, also known as Chotu, who was arrested at a local grocery shop for allegedly stealing a milk packet in Mandi Bahauddin.

    An FIR was registered at Phalia Police Station in the Mandi Bahauddin district concerning the alleged theft of a milk packet from a shop.

    Express Tribune reported that the incident took place on August 20 at approximately 3:50 PM at a small shop owned by Haji Arif in Hayat Gali. However, it was reported to the police on August 30.

    The complaint was lodged by head constable Muhammad Iqbal of Phalia Police Station.

    The suspect, identified as Suleman alias Chotu, son of Sardar, was arrested on suspicion of the crime on August 31, 2024, at 8:00 am.

    The First Information Report was filed under Section 379 of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC), which pertains to theft.

    The details of the case show that the suspect allegedly stole a milk packet from the shop while wielding a knife, the shopkeeper’s wife, Shahida, said in her statement.

    After receiving the information, the police questioned Suleman, who subsequently confessed to the theft.

    The FIR was formally registered following his confession.

  • PML-N approaches Mahmood Khan Achakzai for direct negotiations with PTI

    PML-N approaches Mahmood Khan Achakzai for direct negotiations with PTI

    Prime Minister’s Advisor for Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah has been approached by Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) to negotiate with Chairman Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami party Mahmood Khan Achakzai, a source told Geo News.

    Achakzai has been approached to counsel the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) top leadership on direct negotiation and requested that PTI should appoint a committee that can discuss this behind the scenes.

    Earlier, former Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan along with PTI leadership had tasked Achakzai to negotiate with the incumbent government to achieve “political stability” in the country and to get back the party’s “stolen mandate.”

    Chairman PTI Barrister Gohar Khan had announced recently that PTI is not in favour of direct negotiations with Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P), Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP).

  • Survey reveals shocking number of Pakistanis unable to afford basic essentials

    Survey reveals shocking number of Pakistanis unable to afford basic essentials

    IPSOS Pakistan has revealed the details of downward trend of confidence of Pakistanis over the government despite some positive indicators.

    IPSOS, a multinational market research and consulting firm, has surveyed more than 1,000 people from across the country.

    Difficulty in buying basic essentials

    The rate of Pakistanis who said they had difficulties in purchasing household items for daily use rose to 94 percent after a 4 percent increase, while the rate of Pakistanis who said they had no ability to save was seen at 90 percent after a five percent increase.

    The number of people who said the economy is strong was seen at 13 percent after a decrease of three percent, while the number of those who said the economic situation was weak increased by one percent. 69 percent people expressed concern about the economic situation. However, 17 percent said there was no difference.

    Disappointment with the future

    The survey also noted a considerable increase in the percentage of people disappointed with the economic future. The rate of pessimistic Pakistanis increased by 19 percent and 70 percent expressed thay the economic situation would remain weak in the next six weeks.

    A ten percent decrease was seen in the percentage of Pakistanis optimistic about the improvement of the economy. On the other hand, 18 percent of people said that there was no difference.

    Hopes of improvement

    IPSOS also asked Pakistanis about their views on the improvement in their financial conditions in the next six months, to which an increase of 19 percent was seen in the percentage of people who said that their financial conditions were getting weaker and 67 percent said that there would be no improvement.

    While the number of optimistic Pakistanis about the improvement in financial conditions was also seen at 13 percent after a 15 percent decrease. However, 20 percent said that there would be no difference.

    Saving up money

    The percentage of Pakistanis who expressed their inability to save money also increased by five percent to 90 percent.