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  • Bye bye PTI? PPP, MQM-P to work together

    Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari and co-chairperson Asif Ali Zardari met the incumbent government’s Sindh ally Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) on Monday.

    In the meeting, both parties have agreed to work together in the interest of the country. PPP has also reportedly agreed to all points of MQM-P.

    PPP’s senior leader Yousuf Raza Gillani said that Bilawal Bhutto will brief the public on all matters which have been settled in the meeting.

    It is pertinent to mention that the meeting is quite important as the no-confidence date is approaching fast.

    Last week, Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan himself went to Karachi to meet the MQM- P leadership.

    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    PML-Q doesn’t count for much in Punjab: Asad Umar hits out at PTI’s ally whom PM Khan is expected to meet today
    
			
    PML-Q doesn’t count for much in Punjab: Asad Umar hits out at PTI’s ally whom PM Khan is expected to meet today
    
			
    

    Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar termed the coalition party Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) as a party of a few districts of Punjab and said that Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan was needed in Pakistan.
    

    Speaking at the Pakistan Overseas conference, Asad said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is the party of Pakistanis across the country while PML-Q is the party of some districts of Punjab while Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) is the party of GT Road and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) is the party of Sindh.
    

    Earlier, Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed, commenting on the politics of Punjab, said, “I am not one of those who blackmail for chief ministership with five seats in hand.”
    

    It is being reported that National Assembly (NA) Speaker Asad Qaiser held a meeting with the legal department to seek an opinion regarding the voting of disgruntled members of the party.
    

    Sources privy to the matter have revealed that the Speaker was informed that none of the members can be stopped from casting their votes, however, the party can take action against those who violate its policy.
    

    They further added that citing Article 63(1)A of the Constitution of Pakistan, the legal department said the law is very clear in this regard.
    

    PTI Senator Faisal Javed Khan said on Monday that the voting on the no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Imran will take place after March 27.
    

    

    


    

    

    

    In a tweet, he said the “biggest rally” in Pakistan’s history would be held at Islamabad’s D-Chowk, located in front of Parliament House, on March 27 during which PM Imran would give a “historic speech”.
    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    School restricts female students to wear ponytails because they ‘excite men’ in Japan
    
			
    School restricts female students to wear ponytails because they ‘excite men’ in Japan
    
			
    As per Motoki Sugiyama, a former middle school teacher in Japan’s school,  administrators told him that girls must not wear a ponytail because exposing the nape of their necks could “sexually excite” male students.
    

    While referring to how most schools require girls to wear white undergarments so that they won’t show through their uniforms, Sugiyama said, “They’re worried boys will look at girls, which is similar to the reasoning behind upholding a white-only underwear colour rule.”
    

    “I’ve always criticized these rules, but because there’s such a lack of criticism and it’s become so normalized, students have no choice but to accept them,” he added.
    

    Sugiyama has taught at five different schools in Shizuoka prefecture, some 90 miles southwest of Tokyo, over the course of 11 years, all of which prohibited ponytails.
    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    ‘Mother of all jalsas will be held in Islamabad’: Fawad
    
			
    ‘Mother of all jalsas will be held in Islamabad’: Fawad
    
			
    A meeting of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) core committee was held on Monday under the chairmanship of Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan in which ruling party members discussed the ongoing political situation in the country. The meeting took place in the wake of the no-confidence motion which is likely to happen next week. 
    

    After the meeting, Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry said PTI rejected the Opposition’s “lotacracy” and their efforts to bribe its party lawmakers. He claimed that PTI MPAs are being offered millions of rupees and all party members have strongly condemned this unethical act.
    

    Fawad said that the “mother of all jalsas” will be held in Islamabad.
    

    Taking a jibe at Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) “Awaami March”, he said that those who are bringing a limited number of supporters should now know that PTI is the only federal party and PM Khan is the only federal leader and this is the reason why their “kaanpein tang rahi hain.”
    

    “All party members, including the lawmakers, believe that only Khan can rule the country during these challenging times,” he said, adding that the recent public gatherings held at various locations in the last few days have once again proved that PTI is a “federal party and not a divisional party”.
    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    Saba, Zahid and Jibran starrer ‘Ghabrana Nahi Hai’ promises entertainment with emotions
    
			
    Saba, Zahid and Jibran starrer ‘Ghabrana Nahi Hai’ promises entertainment with emotions
    
			
    The official trailer has been released for an upcoming Pakistani film, Ghabrana Nahi Hai which starring Zahid Ahmed and Saba Qamar. It will release on Eid-ul-Fitr 2022. 
    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    The story revolves around Zahid Ahmed who is a corrupt cop and Saba Qamar is playing the role of an aspiring actress. The audience is anticipating a romance and action from the film. The film is produced by Jamil Baig and Hassan Zia. The film is directed by Saqib Khan. 
    

    The audience will be able to see Afzal Khan (Rambo) after a long time on a big screen. Syed Jibran, Sohail Ahmed, and Nayyar Ejaz will be seen in exciting and primary roles in the film. 
    

    Famous YouTuber Junaid Akram and journalist Amin Hafeez will appear in guest appearances in Ghabrana Nahi Hai. 
    

    The official trailer promises sincere performances by the four key characters apart from a peppy soundtrack and an emotional script toppled with family drama and filmy dialogues. 
    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    Almost 25,000 cases of lumpy skin disease diagnosed in cattle in Sindh, humans not at risk
    
			
    Almost 25,000 cases of lumpy skin disease diagnosed in cattle in Sindh, humans not at risk
    
			
    At least 750 cases of lumpy skin disease have been reported in various parts of Sindh in 24 hours, Sindh Livestock Secretary Tameezuddin Khero has said.
    

     The number of infected cattle in the province has risen to 24,948, of which 8,491 are recovered and 16,295  are under-recovery, whereas 162 deaths have been reported.
    

    Talking about the possibility of transmission of disease to humans, Tameezuddin said, “Humans are not at risk as meat and milk were safe for consumption.
    

    “It is transmitted by blood-sucking insects such as certain species of flies and mosquitoes, or ticks.”
    

    As per the provincial task force, as many as 156 animals have died due to the infectious disease of lumpy skin.
    

    Most cases are reported from, Karachi, Thatta, Sujawal, Badin, Hyderabad, Tando Mohammad Khan, Tharparkar, Umerkot, Mirpurkhas, Sanghar, Tando Allahyar, Matiari, Shaheed Benazirabad, Naushahro Feroze, Ghotki, Khairpur, Shikarpur, Jacobabad, Kashmore, Qamber Shahdadkot, Larkana, Dadu, Jamshoro, Thana Bula Khan, Kachho and Johi.
    

    The disease had its origin in Africa. The livestock department has  advised cattle owners to keep sick animals isolated from healthy ones and to use an anti-mosquito spray on a regular basis to prevent skin disease.
    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    Guess which movie Bilawal Bhutto went to watch in Islamabad yesterday?
    
			
    Guess which movie Bilawal Bhutto went to watch in Islamabad yesterday?
    
			
    Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari seemed quite relaxed on Sunday despite high political temperature in the country by taking a little break and going to the movies. 
    

    The PPP chairperson on Sunday went to watch a movie with his party members who are currently in the federal capital because of the no-confidence motion.
    

    Bilawal Bhutto and PPP stalwarts went to watch “The Batman”, starring Robert Pattison and Zoë Kravitz in the lead.  
    

    PPP leader Nabil Gabol took to Twitter and shared a selfie clicked within the cinema. Bilawal can be seen sitting in between Gabol and Khursheed Shah.
    

    

    


    

    

    

    PPP Senator Sherry Rehman took to her Instagram stories and shared a glimpse of the movie night with Bilawal Bhutto. 
    

    

    Screenshot of Sherry Rehman’s Instagram story
    

    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    Dosti kar letay hain? Fawad Chaudhry says let’s see what the Opposition gets if they drop no-trust motion
    
			
    Dosti kar letay hain? Fawad Chaudhry says let’s see what the Opposition gets if they drop no-trust motion
    
			
    Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry is trying to extend reconciliation offers to the Opposition. 
    

    The minister said, “If the Opposition withdraws the no-confidence motion, let’s see what can be given to them in return.”
    

    Fawad said that the Opposition should withdraw the no-trust motion as it had caused bitterness in politics. He feared that the soaring political situation could harm the country.
    

    The minister said that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) upcoming public gathering at Islamabad D-Chowk will turn out to be a “mini referendum” over the no-trust motion.
    

    He hoped that over one million people will attend the public meeting on the call of Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan.
    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    Islamic values being violated in political conflict: Mufti Taqi Usmani
    
			
    Islamic values being violated in political conflict: Mufti Taqi Usmani
    
			
    Islamic scholar, Mufti Taqi Usmani shared his thoughts on Twitter over the ongoing political conflict among politicians in Pakistan on Monday. 
    

    He issued the statement after a series of heated confrontations was seen between the Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan and the opposition leaders after a no-confidence motion against PM was submitted last week. 
    

    Mufti wrote, “It is frightening to imagine the extent to which Islamic rules and values are being violated in political disputes. May Allah protect us from its calamity.”
    

    

    


    

    

    

    He continued that the political leadership should show decency while having arguments as it is detrimental to any society.
    

    “Whether the difference is political or ideological, to make it a matter of taking one’s life and abusing each other is deadly for the society. Criticism is done through arguments and not by vulgar language. Think about where we are going,” he further added. 
    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    Sana Javed gets a special supporter in Shoaib Malik, defends her by sharing ‘personal experience’
    
			
    Sana Javed gets a special supporter in Shoaib Malik, defends her by sharing ‘personal experience’
    
			
    Pakistani A-list cricketer Shoaib Malik has responded to the on-going controversy of popular actress Sana Javed. 
    

    The Khaani star landed into hot waters after a number of fashion models and makeup artists in the Pakistani entertainment industry called her out for “rudeness and impudence,” while many came to her defence.
    

    However, the 40-year-old cricketer sided with the supporters of the actress and said that she has “always been kind and courteous” towards him and others.
    

    

    


    

    

    

    “I have known Sana Javed for quite sometime now & have had the opportunity to work with her multiple times, from my personal experience I can only say that she has always been kind & courteous towards me & the people around us,” Malik wrote on Twitter. 
    

    Sana’s “self entitled attitude” was first brought to light by model Manal Saleem who accused the actress of audacity.
    

    Shoaib Malik gives his two cents on Sana Javed controversy
    

    The Aye Musht e Khaak diva responded to his support with a thank you and starry eyed emoji. 
    

    It is to be noted that the behavior of Pakistani film and drama actress Sana Javed has been called inappropriate by other personalities of the industry, while several posts made by other artists on social media also went viral.
    

    Model Fareeha Sheikh wrote a 4 page long note against Sana Javed on her Instagram account after which there were queues of posts against Sana’s negative attitude.
    

    In her post, Fareeha Sheikh termed Sana Javed as unserious and said that “she is not the only victim of Sana Javed’s bad behavior but there are many others like her.”
    

    Talking about the incident that happened to her, Fareeha Sheikh said that Sana Javed does not like to see any other artist in front of her and she needs special protocol, she looks down on others.
    

    Make-up artist Ikram Gohar has also said about the incident that happened to him: Not knowing how to do it, Sana Javed stopped him from using the bathroom of his house for 4 hours, forcing him to go to a nearby restaurant and use the bathroom.
    

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