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  • ‘Alizeh ne to kaha me aungi hi nahi’: Nida Yasir makes a revelation about Alizeh Shah

    ‘Alizeh ne to kaha me aungi hi nahi’: Nida Yasir makes a revelation about Alizeh Shah

    The cast of ARY Digital’s Yeh Na Thi Hamari Kismat, headlined by Hira Mani, Muneeb Butt and Aiza Awan appeared on Nida Yasir’s morning show, on which the cast got candid about their drama and social media interests.

    While discussing the primetime slots of television, Hira revealed that she was warned by her industry friends when she signed a 9pm slot’s drama, Mein Haari Piya. She was told that dramas of this slot are like soaps and A-listers shouldn’t do it.

    Muneeb mentioned that they signed this new drama knowing that it will air at 8pm’s slot.

    Nida was quick to add that when Yasir Nawaz’s drama Mera Dil Mera Dushman was moved to the 9pm slot he also got really angry and disappointment, she added further that his co-star Alizeh Shah got upset and said that she wouldn’t come to the shoot because she had issues with the drama’s time slot.

    Actor Naveed Raza appeared on Timeout With Ahsan Khan, the Khel Khel Mein star opened up on Alizeh Shah and Yasir Nawaz’s feud. He also revealed about a blasting phone call between Alizeh Shah and Humayun Saeed.

    Due to Covid’19 pandemic the shooting schedules got disturbed of the team. Humayun being the producer tried to convince all the actors to allot new dates to wrap up the show, he also wanted to extend the successful drama, however according to Naveed, the Ehd-e-Wafa star refused to cooperate and even lashed out at him saying, “You will give me work? I am not short of offers.”

    She also refused for an extension of the show.

    The Punjab Nahi Jaunga star was left embarrassed.

    Naveed said that, “Talking to your senior actor like this is called rudeness, which is completely wrong.”

    He concluded by saying that no matter how successful you are, you cannot talk to a senior like that.

    Earlier in June 2021, celebrity couple Yasir Nawaz and Nida Yasir appeared on Ahsan Khan’s show Time out with Ahsan Khan. During the interview, Nida revealed that Yasir had regrets about working with Alizeh Shah in the drama serial Mera Dil Mera Dushman.

    On being asked by the host, Nida said that Yasir had some difficulty working with the Ehd-e-wafa star and building a chemistry with her since they played a married couple in the serial.

    Naveed stated, ‘Yasir is a veteran actor and director, who gave her the right to misbehave with him?”

    He added, “She demanded to cut his lines and scenes with her.”

    ‘When the two used to be in the make-up room, and Yasir would dry his hair, she asked the assistant to shift Yasir’s seat somewhere far and cited that the heated air of the dryer is bothering her.”

    She should be grateful that a star like Yasir worked with her.

    In July 2021, the Ishq Tamasha star has shared her stance on the matter by saying that, “Everyone connects to a person differently, just like our families, we don’t get along with everyone.”

    She added, “We can’t always get along and one should expect the same behaviour same as they behave themselves, if you will misbehave with me, I will not stay quiet. I will respond back.”

    ‘Yasir ke scenes katwaye, dur bithwaya, badtamizi ki’: Naveed Raza makes blasting revelations about Alizeh Shah

    ‘Mujhe do ge kaam?’: Alizeh Shah lashes out at Humayun Saeed

    Yasir Nawaz shared his worst working experience with Alizeh Shah, Feroze Khan jumps in to support the latter

  • Pakistani sportsmen extend support to Kashmiris as Pakistan observes Kashmir Solidarity Day

    Pakistani sportsmen extend support to Kashmiris as Pakistan observes Kashmir Solidarity Day

    The nation on Saturday observed Kashmir Solidarity Day and expressed solidarity with the people of Kashmir. Pakistani sportsmen, including cricketer Shahid Afridid and boxer Mohammad Waseem extended their support to the people of Indian-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IOJK) who are living under atrocities of Indian government and army.

    Taking to Twitter, Shahid Afridi shared poetry and wrote: “On this #KashmirDay, I stand with all my brothers and sisters who continue to fight for their rights and freedom as a Nation. May Allah give us the strength to facilitate our brethren in need.”

    https://twitter.com/SAfridiOfficial/status/1489887400167985156?t=WKu7bjfWSQHdFfHi5_28mA&s=19

    Similarly, boxer Mohammad Waseem took to Twitter and wrote: “I express all my support and extend sincerest prayers for the courageous people of Kashmir. May they be blessed with their much longed right of freedom and peace ameen.”

    Other Pakistani cricketers also shared their thoughts and extended solidarity with the Kashmiri people on Twitter.

    In a statement on Twitter, Prime Minister Imran Khan slammed the incumbent Indian PM Narendra Modi’s policies in IOJK and paid tributes to the Kashmiri brethren.

    “It is time the world takes notice of India’s grave human rights violations in IIOJK which include crimes against humanity, war crimes & genocidal acts as well as the threat of forced demographic change,” he said in a series of tweets.

  • ‘Broken hearts unite’: Shehbaz says PML-N and PPP are on the same page to oust Khan

    ‘Broken hearts unite’: Shehbaz says PML-N and PPP are on the same page to oust Khan

    Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif hosted Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari and co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari at his Lahore residence on Saturday to discuss the present political situation.

    Both Zardari and Bilawal expressed well wishes for PML-N supreme leader Nawaz Sharif’s health and also inquired about Shehbaz, who had recently tested positive for the coronavirus, according to a statement issued by the PPP.

    Both sides discussed the political situation in the country in a meeting which was also attended by Maryam Nawaz,l and Hamza Shehbaz.

    Speaking after the lunch, Shehbaz said, “Broken hearts can be united again. Both PPP and PML-N are united to take Prime Minister (PM), Imran Khan, out.”

    “The government is incompetent and the more the Opposition unites and works in coordination, the more we will be able to pressurise the government,” said Bilawal.

    “We believe, the trust of the people is no more on the government. And the parliament should also stop trusting the government,” said the PPP chairperson.

    It is pertinent to mention here that Shehbaz called Bilawal on Friday and invited him for a luncheon meeting on the instruction of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif.

  • PM Khan and others show support for Kashmir issue on Kashmir Solidarity Day

    PM Khan and others show support for Kashmir issue on Kashmir Solidarity Day

    On Kashmir Solidarity Day, Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan reiterated that Pakistan stands united with Indian-Occupied Kashmiri (IoK) and urged the international community to take notice of India’s crimes. The premier is officially on a four-day tour to China.

    Taking to his Twitter handle, the premier wrote: “Modi’s fascist policies of oppression and violence have failed to crush the spirit of the Kashmiri resistance in IoK.”

    President Dr Arif Alvi said India was continuing to “brutalise” IoK and also trying to change its demography. “I remind the world to wake up and fulfil its promise of protecting Kashmiri human & political rights,” the president said in a tweet.

    Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President and Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif said today was a day to come together to extend “unwavering support” to Kashmiris regardless of political differences.

    Similarly, Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari showed his support and said his party would continue to support Kashmiris in their cause.

    Federal Human Rights Minister Shireen Mazari said Pakistan stood in solidarity with occupied Kashmir and the Kashmiris’ “legitimate” struggle for self-determination and a plebiscite.

  • Veteran singer Lata Mangeshkar is on ventilator, Pakistani fans are praying for her recovery

    Veteran singer Lata Mangeshkar is on ventilator, Pakistani fans are praying for her recovery

    Legendary Indian singer, Lata Mangeshkar has moved to a ventilator and doctors confirmed that her health has deteriorated. She was hospitalised last month in Mumbai hospital, Breach Candy Hospital when she had contracted coronavirus.

    She was also diagnosed with pneumonia while in hospital. She has been in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) since then.

    While talking to Indian news outlet ANI, Dr Pratit Samdani from Breach Candy Hospital stated, “Veteran singer Lata Mangeshkar’s health condition has deteriorated again, she is critical. She is on a ventilator. She is still in ICU and will remain under the observation of doctors.”

    Previously, she has shown improvements in her health confirmed by her close friend, Anusha Srinivasan. Last week, the ventilator was removed from her and was in a conscious state which doctors had confirmed earlier.

    Fans from both sides of the border are praying for her speedy recovery including sports personalities.

  • EXCLUSIVE: Afridi denies rumours of request to be rested

    EXCLUSIVE: Afridi denies rumours of request to be rested

    Pakistan’s star all-rounder Shahid Afridi has denied the rumours of his request of being given rest. Earlier, The News reported that Afridi had requested Pakistan Super League’s (PSL) franchise Quetta Gladiators to give him rest for some days after a bad spell against Islamabad United on Thursday.

    Shahid Afridi told The Current that he has not asked to be rested, in fact, he is anxiously looking forward to the next matches.

    Afridi had conceded 67 runs in a four-over spell against Islamabad United on Thursday and became the most expensive bowling figure in the history of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

    Earlier, Islamabad United’s Zafar Gohar held the record of conceding the most runs, 65.

    It was also reported that Afridi did not attend the practice session at the High-Performance Centre, the report added.

    On February 3, Afridi, who had returned to the squad after completing Covid-19 isolation, could not bowl up to mark.

    Read More – Shahid Afridi recovers from Covid-19, announce Quetta Gladiators

    The former Pakistan skipper bowled a total of four overs, where he conceded 67 runs and managed to take only one wicket. His most expensive over was the last over (20th), where he conceded 20 runs.

    It should be noted that this was Afridi’s first match of his farewell PSL, after missing the initial games due to Covid-19, but was thrashed by the United batters Colin Munro and Azam Khan during his four-over spell.

    Twitterati extended support to the all-round cricketer.

    https://twitter.com/mmustafa_abid/status/1489307976364175365?t=dHvv5PdY5wu5V5b6qVoVdw&s=19
  • Senate Interior Committee passes bill to decriminalise suicide in Pakistan

    Senate Interior Committee passes bill to decriminalise suicide in Pakistan

    The Senate Interior Committee has passed the bill for decriminalising suicide in Pakistan and demanded amendments in section 325 of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC). The bill was first introduced by Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) member, Senator Shahadat Awan, in the Senate.

    It stated, “Whoever attempts to commit suicide and does any act towards the commission of such offence, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.”

    Awan said that the families do not take suicide victims to hospitals in fear of police and other legal obstacles.

    The committee also recommended that the government should initiate psychological treatments for victims who take extreme action of attempting to end their lives.

    During the meeting, a senator from Balochistan Awami Party, Sarfaraz Ahmed Bugti, said that suicide is forbidden in Islam but what should be done about those who survive during the suicide attempt.

    In response, Azam Nazeer Tarar from Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) said that there are other actions which are forbidden in Islam that are not accountable by law. He added that here we are talking about humanity.

  • Australia’s white-ball captain Aaron Finch ‘can’t wait’ to tour Pakistan

    Australia’s white-ball captain Aaron Finch ‘can’t wait’ to tour Pakistan

    Australian captain Aaron Finch has said that he cannot wait to go to Pakistan for the white-ball leg, consisting of three ODIs and one T20I.

    “As a player, I can’t wait to go to Pakistan for the white-ball leg,” said Finch, according to Sportstar.

    The right-handed batter said that Pakistan has not been able to play cricket at home for a long time.

    “That’s one part of the world that’s been deprived of (international) cricket for a long time now, and world cricket’s in a much better place when Pakistan’s thriving as a cricket nation,” he added.

    Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Cricket Australia (CA) on Friday announced the revised schedule of the Australia men’s cricket team’s tour of Pakistan in 2022.

    The Australian cricket team will arrive in Pakistan in the last week to play three Tests, three ODIs, and one T20I at three different venues Rawalpindi, Karachi, and Lahore.

    It will be Australia’s first tour of Pakistan after 24 long years. The Aussies’ last tour of Pakistan was in 1998 when they won the three-match Test series by 1-0 as two matches were drawn.

  • Man arrested for second marriage without taking consent of first wife

    A man convicted of remarrying without the permission of his first wife has been arrested in Lahore High Court. The convict was sentenced to six months imprisonment and a fine of Rs 560,000 in December last year by trial court. However, he ran away before getting arrested.

    Ghulam Rasool, who had remarried without permission from his first wife, had come to the Lahore High Court to file an appeal against the sentence, where he was arrested.

    A one-member bench of the Lahore High Court will hear the appeal against the sentence next week. Ghulam Rasool has requested the High Court to suspend the sentence till the decision on his appeal. The accused’s first wife had filed a case against her husband for remarrying.

  • Giraffe dies at Lahore Zoo

    Giraffe dies at Lahore Zoo

    A male giraffe, who had been sick for the last seven months, died at Lahore Zoo on Friday. As per the zoo officials, the nine-year-old giraffe had stopped eating to its full capacity.

    Punjab Wildlife Headquarters Deputy Director Muhammad Mudassar, while talking to Dawn, said that the exact cause of death would be determined after the post-mortem report, but the giraffe was suspected of having a blood infection.

    A total of three giraffes were procured by the Lahore Zoo in 2018. However, one of the female giraffes died soon after her arrival. Now only one female giraffe is left in Lahore Zoo. A giraffe costs around Rs40m to Rs50m, according to zoo officials. The zoo will now make arrangements for the giraffe to be paired.

    Six giraffes have been imported into the Lahore Zoo since 2007, and five of them have died prematurely due to various reasons.