Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has finalised the plan to start direct flights from Balochistan’s Kech district to Turbat city , ARY Newsreported on Friday.
This move will enable Pakistanis to travel to the popular tourist destination directly.
The airline will also operate flights from Quetta to Turbat from February 26.
It may be noted here that PIA had decided to operate flights between Turbat and Sharjah in January last year. ATR planes will be used for flight operations between Turbat and Sharjah.
The decision was taken to facilitate citizens to travel to the mountainous areas.
Moreover, PIA will resume flight operations from Lahore and Karachi to Gilgit and Skardu to promote tourism in the northern areas.
The national carrier will resume the flight operations on March 13. PIA will operate flights from Lahore to Gilgit and from Karachi to Skardu.
A Christian family reunited after 75 years at the Kartarpur Corridor. They were separated during the partition of the sub-continent.
Shahid Rafiq Matoo, a resident of Manawala in Nankana Sahib, along with his family met his relatives from India in Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur. It was the first time that both families have met since 1947.
According to Rafiq Matoo, his grandfather Iqbal Masih arrived in Pakistan after partition whereas his two brothers, Bakhshish Masih and Inayat Masih, stayed in India.
Though Inayat Masih came to Pakistan, he could not meet other family members. He also revealed that his grandfather and his two brothers have died but now their families have been reunited after such a long time.
He said, “These are very happy moments for us. We had contacts on WhatsApp but today was the first time we were meeting our family members.”
He also added that his family members from India live in Amritsar. Six family members, including his cousin arrived at Kartarpur Corridor while eight members of Matoo’s family came from Manawala.
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President and Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) disgruntled leader Jahangir Khan Tareen met secretly to discuss the ousting of Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan, reports The News.
The news outlet reports that the two leaders met a few days ago to discuss the fate of the incumbent government.
It is also being reported that Tareen said that everybody is upset over the economic condition of the country because of the growing price hike.
Earlier this week, Leader of the Opposition in the Punjab Assembly Hamza Shehbaz said: “We are in contact with everyone (including the Jahangir Khan Tareen group) as our sole target is removing Imran Khan.”
The Jahangir Tareen group also had a meeting at the residence of the chief minister’s former adviser, Awn Chaudry.
In a conversation with the media after the meeting, Tareen said, “Politicians keep contact with each other, and these contacts will continue to exist.” He also said that the politicians would consult each other on the country’s situation.
A month after the closure of Monal Restaurant, the Ministry of Climate Change and Pakistan Environment Protection Agency issued notices to two other hilltop eateries, La Montana and Gloria Jeans, to immediately stop operating in the National Park.
The restaurants were established without environmental approvals while the managements didn’t provide plans for solid waste management, sewerage water, and drinking water supply despite several notices.
“The Islamabad High Court, in its orders dated January 11, 2021, observed that protection of ecosystems and natural habitat is a constitutional obligation of the state, its institutions, and public dignitaries,” it stated. “The destruction of the national park is violative of the fundamental rights of the people of Pakistan and saving it from harm is the inviolable duty of the State.”
The notification issued under section 16 (2) of EPA Act 1997 cited.
The law permits:
Immediate to stoppage, preventing, lessening or controlling the discharge, emission, disposal, handling, act or omission, or to minimize or remedy the adverse environmental effect.
Installation, replacement or alteration of any equipment or thing to eliminate or control or abate on a permanent or temporary basis, such discharge, emission, disposal, handling, act or omission.
Action to remove or otherwise dispose of the effluent, waste, air pollutant, noise, or hazardous substances.
Action to restore the environment to the condition existing prior to such discharge, disposal, handling, act or omission, or as close to such condition as may be reasonable in the circumstances, to the satisfaction of the Federal Agency or Provincial Agency.
Last month, the Islamabad High Court ordered authorities to seal Islamabad’s Monal Restaurant.
The National Park’s land belongs to the state and no commercial activities can be carried out here, the court ruled.
On Friday, Karachi Kings finally broke their losing streak, beating Lahore Qalandars by 22 runs at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
After winning the toss, Karachi posted a total of 149 runs in 19.5 overs. Kings’ bowler Mir Hamza was the star of the day, as he took four key wickets of Lahore Qalandars to ensure points for his team.
Karachi, which is already out of the tournament, had a face-saving with their win over Qalandars, who had 10 points in seven games and were looking for a place in the playoffs but now they have to win all its coming games.
Defending champions Multan Sultans qualified for the February 23 Qualifier after they snatched 117 runs victory over Quetta Gladiators earlier in the day. Lahore Qalandars will now face Islamabad United in the 27th match of the league on Saturday.
Harry Brook and David Wiese with some gutsy batting kept Lahore Qalandars’ hopes intact till the 18th over. But Mir Hamza, who first broke the partnership taking the wicket of Brook and then, despite review from Wiese, trapped him leg before wicket. They provided some acceleration to Lahore’s score from 63 for five to 119 for six. Brook made 28 while Wiese piled up 31 in 23 balls. With that Qalandars now look to regroup in their next match to stay alive in the tournament.
On Lahore’s side, Afghan bowler Rashid Khan and emerging pacer Zaman Khan took four wickets each, conceding 17 and 16 runs respectively.
Hamza bagged Player of the Match award for an outstanding spell against the Qalandars.
Attorney General of Pakistan (AGP) Khalid Javed Khan has denied filing a reference against Islamabad’s Additional Session Judge Zafar Iqbal over his verdict in journalist Mohsin Baig’s case.
Speaking on Geo News programme ‘Naya Pakistan’, the AGP said that the government is not going to file a reference against Zafar Iqbal.
AGP Khalid Javed was of the view that a review petition can be filed against the verdict but not a reference.
References cannot be filed based on a judge’s verdicts, nor should be unless evidence or appellate court decision proves the judge’s misconduct, added Khalid Javed.
Advocate General (AG) Islamabad Niazullah Niazi met Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan and briefed him about the case hearing.
Niazullah Niazi said that a reference would be filed against the judge soon. He said that Mohsin Baig had pointed a gun at FIA and police officials besides threatening the on-duty officers. “Being a media person does not allow anyone to take the law into their own hands.”
AG Islamabad further stated that PM Imran Khan has said that no one is above the law.
“Everyone is equal before the law. Constructive criticism is beneficial for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government,” said PM Khan.
Human Rights Minister Dr Shireen Mazari said that nobody has the right to stop others from a democratic march. Dr Mazari was commenting on the letter written by federal Minister for Religious and Minority Affairs Noorul Haq Qadri, asking to put a ban on Aurat March.
“Nobody has the right to stop others from a democratic march. If women of religious parties can march, then why not others? On International Women’s Day, whoever wants to join Aurat March should join them and whoever wants to join Hijab March can do that,” said Mazari said while talking to Samaa.
She also said that if women can celebrate Women’s Day across the world, then why not in Pakistan.
Federal Minister for Religious and Minority Affairs Noorul Haq Qadri has written a letter to Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan asking him to put a ban on Aurat March. On Geo News’s programme Aaj Shahzeb Khanzada Kay Saath on Thursday night , Qadri said he does not have a problem with the Manifesto of Aurat March but has a problem with the way marchers express themselves by taking to the streets.
Brad Pitt is suing ex-wife Angelina Jolie, accusing her of illegally selling off her share of their French estate, Château Miraval.
Pitt alleges they had agreed that neither of them would sell their share of the Chateau where they married in 2014 and its profitable vineyard without agreement from the other party.
It is reported that Jolie sold off the venue to Russian businessman Yuri Shelfer despite “Pitt’s passion” for the property.
The court documents, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, state, “Jolie consummated the purported sale without Pitt’s knowledge, denying Pitt the consent right she owed him and the right of first refusal her business entity owed his.”
“She sold her interest with the knowledge and intention that Shefler and his affiliates would seek to control the business to which Pitt had devoted himself and to undermine Pitt’s investment in Miraval.”
Jolie, 46, and Pitt, 58, bought the estate in 2008 for $28.4 million.
Bollywood is considered to be among the biggest film industries of the world with multiple actors finding a place in the list of highest earning influential personalities. According to a report by Indian trade analyst Himesh Mankad, we have compiled a list of what the leading actresses of Hindi film Industry charge to act in a feature film in today’s time.
Deepika Padukone fetched rupees 15 crore to be a part of both Pathan and Gehraiyaan (It was increased from Rs 12 to 15 crore after the producers opted for an OTT release).
Alia Bhatt charges rupees in the range of 12-15 crores per film, However, the actress decided to cut short her fees to be a part of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s epic, Gangubai as also the Karan Johar directorial, Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani.
Its a tie between Katrina Kaif and Kareena Kapoor, the two actresses, who continue to be among the biggest in today’s time having spent 17 and 21 years respectively in the industry. In terms of longevity and relevance, they have already surpassed many greats and their demand in the market is a testimony of their reach in the audience. Katrina Kaif fetched near about Rs 12 crore for Jee Le Zara, whereas Kareena Kapoor came on board director Sujoy Ghosh’s yet untitled thriller for a sum of Rs 12 crore.
Next in line are Priyanka Chopra and Anushka Sharma. Both of them have slowed down on their work front in Bollywood, however, they fetched big bucks for the last film they signed on for. Priyanka Chopra has got in the range of Rs 10 crore for Jee Le Zara, whereas had signed Sky Is Pink for Rs 8 crore. Anushka on the other hand fetched Rs 8 crore for her soon to release Netflix original. Kangana Ranaut’s acting fees is in the range of Rs 8 to 9 crore.
Most of the actresses in Bollywood have adopted an upfront fees model and Shraddha Kapoor is no different. The actress charged Rs 7 crore to be a part of Luv Ranjan’s next with Ranbir Kapoor.
Taapsee Pannu got Rs 5 crore for Loop Lapeta, whereas Vidya Balan has been a constant at Rs 4 crore for all her films over the last few years.
Kriti Sanon bagged Ganapath for a sum of Rs 4 crore, with Kiara Advani getting on the Raj Mehta directed Jug Jugg Jeeyo for Rs 2.50 crore.
Jacqueline Fernandez and Disha Patani are stable at Rs 2.50 and 2.00 crore per film, whereas Janhvi Kapoor and Sara Ali Khan are twinning even here at a market value of Rs 2 crore each.
Ananya Panday on the other hand is in the vicinity of Rs 1.50 crore.
Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Multan Sultans skipper Mohammad Rizwan has added another feather in his cap on Friday when he became the first Pakistani to complete two century partnerships in a T20 innings.
Rizwan, who opens for Sultans, first added 119 off 72 with Shan Masood and then 103 off just 39 deliveries with Rilee Rossouw for the second wicket.
This was the first time that two 100-run partnerships were completed by a batsman in a PSL innings, while overall it was the 12th such instance in a T20 game.
In Friday’s game against Quetta Gladiators, Rizwan also took his total PSL hundred partnerships to six.
Only eight batters, worldwide, had achieved the milestone of featuring in two century partnerships in a single inning of a T20 match.
Here’s the list of players who have featured in two century partnerships in a single T20 innings:
Aron Finch – Australia vs England
BP Chapungu – Mid West Rhino vs Mashonaland Island
Adam Lyth – Yorkshire vs Northamptonshire
Will Young – Central Districts vs Canterbury
Tom Kohler Cadmore – Yorkshire vs Leicestershire
David Warner – Australia vs Sri Lanka
Devon Conway – Wellington vs Auckland
Rayyan Pathan – Canada vs Panama
Mohammad Rizwan – Multan Sultans vs Quetta Gladiators
On Friday, Sultans also broke their own record, beating Quetta by 117 runs. Last year, Multan defeated Quetta by a 110-run win.
