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  • Hindutva leader arrested for provoking ‘genocide’ of Muslims

    Hindutva leader arrested for provoking ‘genocide’ of Muslims

    Hindutva leader, Yati Narsinghanand Giri who incited hatred and called for ‘genocide’ of Muslims in a seminar, labelled by Indian media as “hate speech conclave”, was arrested by the police.

    Senior Police Officer, Swatantra Kumar said that the Yati Narsinghanand Giri, a far right-right nationalist was initially arrested on Saturday on allegations of making derogatory remarks against Muslims and women during a meeting. He appeared in front of the court the next day and remained in custody for hate speech.

    Kumar claimed that Yati Narsinghanand Giri is a repeated offender and was officially charged on Monday with promoting hatred between Hindus and Muslims based on religion. The charge can carry a five-year jail term.

    In December, the three-day meeting “hate speech conclave” was organised by Hindutva leader Yati Narsinghanand in Uttarakhand’s pilgrimage city of Haridwar, India, where multiple calls to kill minorities and attack their religious spaces were made.

    The gathering had speakers like Annapurna Maa, Dharamdas Maharaj from Bihar, Anand Swaroop Maharaj, Sagar Sindhuraj Maharaj, Swami Premanand Maharaj, and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ashwini Upadhyay.

    “If you want to finish them off, then kill them… We need 100 soldiers who can kill 20 lakh of them to win this,” said Annapurna Maa.

    “If the governments do not listen to our demand [the establishment of a Hindu Rashtra through violence against minorities], we will wage a war far scarier than the 1857 revolt,” said Anand Swaroop Maharaj.

    Recently, hate crimes against religious minorities including Muslims and Christians are increased in India with the alleged support of the ruling party, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Several Indian celebrities raised their voices against hate crimes against certain communities based on the grounds of religion.

  • PTI’s Noor Alam wants PM Khan on the Exit Control List, party wants explanation

    PTI’s Noor Alam wants PM Khan on the Exit Control List, party wants explanation

    The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Monday has decided to issue a show-cause notice to one of its members of the National Assembly (NA) Noor Alam Khan and has ordered him to explain why he criticised the current government.

    Federal Defence Minister Pervez Khattak issued a show-cause notice to Noor Alam to clarify his position. 

    Noor Alam had lashed out at the PTI-led government and criticised its policies. The MNA during a session in NA while pointing towards the front rows of the treasury benches, where Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan also sits as leader of the house,  said, “Members who occupy the first three rows are the main culprits of the chaos in the country, so put their names on Exit Control List (ECL) and Pakistan will survive.”  

    “Kindly get out of your aircraft, your land cruisers, and BMWs and see the [miserable] condition of the people,” said Alam, without naming anyone from the government. His words got te attention of the leadership, hence being served the show cause notice.

    Noor Khan taking to Twitter questioned the cause of the notice and said, “I came to know through media that Mr Pervez Khattak has issued show-cause Notice 1st only Imrankhan can issue show-cause notice to me.”

    Alam further tweeted, “I still demand that all 3 front rows names should be in ECL.”

    Speaking during Geo News’ programme “Jirga”, the MNA had said that Pervez Khattak has “no right to issue a show-cause notice to him” as he is “not the chairman of the party”, adding that he had not broken any code of conduct of the party.

    The ruling party’s MNA said that he will raise his voice against inflation and unemployment even if it is considered a “violation”.

    “I don’t care how many show-cause notices are issued against me,” he said.

    Noor further said that he is an elected representative and will highlight issues that he deems important as it is his responsibility.

  • Punjab education minister wants private schools to make hijab, caps compulsory for students

    Punjab education minister wants private schools to make hijab, caps compulsory for students

    Punjab Minister for Education Murad Raas has requested private schools to make scarves/dupattas and caps compulsory for female and male students respectively. Murad made the request while talking about compulsory Quran classes in schools.

    “I have seen in private schools that they are requesting students to brings scarfs and caps [for Quran classes] from home.”

    He continued by saying that most private and public schools have scarves/duppatas included in their uniforms. He then requested all private schools make scarves part of their uniform.

    Have a look at the Twitter reactions:

    Last month, Chief Minister Pubjab approved the appointment of 70,000 Arabic teachers for compulsory teaching of the Holy Quran in all schools of Punjab.

  • Haseebullah’s century, Awais Ali’s six-fer help Pakistan outclass Zimbabwe in U19 CWC

    Haseebullah’s century, Awais Ali’s six-fer help Pakistan outclass Zimbabwe in U19 CWC

    Pakistan Under 19 Cricket team has started it’s World Cup series with an extensive win over Zimbabwe, beating the opposition with a 115-run margin at the Diego Martin Sporting Complex in Trinidad and Tobago.

    Wicket-keeper-batter Haseebullah Khan set the tone of the win by scoring an impressive 135. In his 155-ball innings, he smacked four sixes and ten fours.

    Irfan Khan was the other prominent batter, scoring 75 off just 73 balls. He stroked six fours and a maximum.

    The Boys in Green posted a gigantic score of 315/9 after Zeeshan Zameer hit three sixes and remained not out on six-ball 21.

    Right-arm medium pacer Alex Falao bagged fifer for Zimbabwe. He conceded 58 runs in his nine overs. Mcgine Dube took three for 68 in his 10 overs.

    In reply, Pakistan pacers took wickets at regular intervals and didn’t allow Zimbabwe batters to form partnerships. Zimbabwe was bowled out for 200 in 42.4 overs.

    Awais Ali’s magnificent six wicket-haul was the cherry on the top.

    The Green Shirts will now face Afghanistan in their next clash of the U19 World Cup at the Brian Lara Cricket Ground.

  • One Pakistani dead among three casualties in Abu Dhabi attack

    Three people were killed in a suspected drone attack in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates, which involved two Indians and one Pakistani national.

    The incident happened when three petrol tanks blew up near a storage facility of an oil giant company, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC). A fire also erupted in a construction area at Abu Dhabi airport.

    The company released the official statement, “ADNOC is deeply saddened to confirm that three colleagues have died. A further six colleagues were injured and received immediate specialist medical care.”

    Police found small flying objects at both places and claimed that they have never witnessed such a huge attack in the peaceful country of the Middle East.

    The Foreign Ministry of UAE said, “The UAE condemns this terrorist attack by the Houthi militia on areas and civilian facilities on Emirati soil…(It) will not go unpunished.”

    It further added, “The UAE reserves the right to respond to these terrorist attacks and criminal escalation.”

    A small number of flights were briefly stopped by Etihad Airways at the airport but after a few hours, normal operations were resumed.

    Police said, “Preliminary investigations indicate the detection of small flying objects, possibly belonging to drones, that fell in the two areas and may have caused the explosion and fire.”

    These attacks have been claimed by the Iran-backed rebel group, Houthi in Yemen.

    The Deputy Minister of Information Nasraddin Amer in Houthi-controlled Sanaa, the capital of Yemen confirmed that the rebel forces had carried out an attack. This attack was launched in reaction to the “UAE’s escalation” in two contested provinces of Yemen, Shabwa and Marib.

    The visit of the South Korean President, Moon Jae In to the UAE was also called off due to the current situation. The summit was planned between the South Korean President and Abu Dhabi’s crown prince.

    UAE is backing Saudi Arabia in a war with Yemen that has been going on for the last seven years.

    Saudi Arabia and Bahrain also condemned the attack and dubbed it as a “cowardly, terrorist” attack.

  • Acceptable for a girl, boy to be in a relationship? Zahir’s lawyer to Noor’s father in courtroom

    Acceptable for a girl, boy to be in a relationship? Zahir’s lawyer to Noor’s father in courtroom

    Lawyer of Zahir Jaffer, the prime suspect in Noor Mukadam’s case in a hearing today questioned Shaukat Ali Mukadam in the courtroom about late Noor Mukadam and Zahir Jaffer’s relationship.

    As per Journalist Saqib Bashir, Zahir Jaffer’s lawyer, Saleem during cross- examination asked Noor’s father: “Keeping that in mind that you have been an ambassador to this country, tell me is it acceptable for a guy and a girl to have such a relation in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan?”

    After the cross-examination he apologised Noor’s father for his “hard questions”

    Zahir was presented in court on a chair today. As per lawyers his mental condition has gotten unstable.

  • Mohsin Ikram claps back at Minal’s fan for asking if he can enter their home to meet her

    Mohsin Ikram claps back at Minal’s fan for asking if he can enter their home to meet her

    Entrepreneur and Minal Khan’s father-in-law Mohsin Ikram has responded to a netizen on his Instagram handle. The netizen asked Mohsin if she can come to their house to meet the Jalan diva.

    Mohsin clearly stated that it should be Minal’s decision.

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    He also opened up on being wealthy.

    Earlier he responded to a troll on his Instagram handle. The netizen commented that the Jalan actor and her family is more inclined towards his money.

    He also slammed a netizen for a mean remark in context to his social media posts.

  • ‘They asked me to propose him’: Ayeza Khan opens up on being bullied

    ‘They asked me to propose him’: Ayeza Khan opens up on being bullied

    Actor Ayeza Khan recently attended an event at her former college in Karachi. The Meray Paas Tum Ho diva gave a speech regarding her experience at the college as a student.

    She revealed that she was ragged by her seniors at the college and one of them even asked her to propose him, and do weird antics, however later the bunch of seniors became her friends.

    Recently on a chat show her husband Danish Taimoor revealed the Chupke Chupke star’s phobia of swimming since childhood, even when she goes to a beach, she only clicks pictures there. Ayeza mentioned that she doesn’t go near the water.

    The Deewangi star stated that he told Ayeza that he can teach her swimming as he has been doing that since childhood but she doesn’t agrees as she is scared of it.

    In Photos: Danish Taimoor and Ayeza Khan celebrate son's birthday - ARY Digital

    The Meherposh duo revealed that they parted ways after being engaged over differences but later patch up when they were roped in by producer Abdullah Qadwani who casted them together in a play.

    Ayeza said that after their break up, Danish just suddenly called her and proposed on the phone.

    The pair married in 2014 and have two children together.

  • Fans can now nominate ‘Hamaray Heroes’ for PSL 7

    Fans can now nominate ‘Hamaray Heroes’ for PSL 7

    Pakistani cricket fans will have an opportunity to nominate their favourite personalities, who will be recognised by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) under the “Hamaray Heroes” initiative during the Pakistan Super League’s (PSL) seventh edition, starting on January 27.

    Fans can submit their suggestions by completing a nomination form, available on the PSL website, and need to submit it before January 23.

    As per details, the final list will be submitted to a panel comprising of the PCB Board of Governors members. 34 candidates with maximum nominations will be rewarded remotely during the tournament. The tournament’s first 15 matches will be played in the Karachi-leg and 19 matches in the Lahore-leg.

    Fans will have a chance to pick their favourite personalities from different walks of life, such as such as sports, education, healthcare, art, culture, music, social work, social entrepreneurship and technology, with the PCB using its brand and reach to appreciate these individuals for their contributions and enhancing the image of the country.

    PSL fans can shine a light on the heroes by nominating them in one or several categories. They can be people or organisations who directly help others, whose work is improving the wellbeing of others, or whose achievements are inspiring others.

    The campaign was introduced in PSL 2020 and received an overwhelming response as the initiative rewarded prominent Pakistan stars, including Kabaddi player Imran Butt, Founder of ACF Animal Rescue Ayesha Chundrigar, Mountain Climber Nazir Sultan, Professional eSports Player Arslan Ash and Filmmaker Faheem Azvi.

  • The smashing Punjabi hit: What do the lyrics of ‘Tu Jhoom’ mean?

    The smashing Punjabi hit: What do the lyrics of ‘Tu Jhoom’ mean?

    The song that has taken the country by storm. Coke Studio’s Tu Jhoom is a smashing success but not everyone understands the Punjabi lyrics. Here is what they mean.

    Verse 1: Naseebo Lal

    Peeda nu mai seene laavan

    [I will] accept pain

    Te mai hasdi jaavan

    then laughing all the way

    Oooh, peeda nu mai seene laavan

    [I will] accept pain

    Te mai hasdi jaavan

    then laughing all the way

    Dhuppan de naal lad-lad ke ve labhiya apniyan chaavan

    Fighting with sunlight, I found my shade

    Dukh v apne, sukh v apne, mai te bas eh jaana..

    Sadness is mine, Happiness is mine, that’s all I know


    Sab nu samajh ke ki karna aye

    What will I do by understanding everyone?

    Dil nu eh samjhavan

    That’s what I keep explaining to my heart

    [Chorus: Naseebo Lal]

    Tu jhoom, jhoom, jhoom, jhoom

    Just swirl, swirl, swirl, swirl x2

    Verse 2: Abida Parveen

    Mai deewani, kuch na jaana

    I love deeply, I know nothing

    Mast hoke gaavan

    I sing with extreme passion

    Duniya raaji karke kamle

    You can spend time making the world happy

    Phir v chain nai aauna

    But you will still never find peace

    Saari khushiyan mil ja mann te

    If I attain every form of happiness

    Picche ki reh jaana

    What will remain?

    Saari khushiyan mil ja mann te

    If I attain every form of happiness

    Picche ki reh jaana

    What will remain?

    Tere bas me kuch v nahi eh

    Nothing is in your control

    Dil nu eh samjhavan

    I keep trying to tell my heart

    Chorus: Abida Parveen & Background Singers

    Tu jhoom, jhoom, jhoom, jhoom

    Just swirl, swirl, swirl, swirl


    Oohoo, tu jhoom, jhoom, jhoom, jhoom
    Tuu jhooom, jhoom
    Tu jhoom, jhoom, jhoom, jhoom     x3
    Oohhooo, tu jhoom

    Verse 3: Naseebo Lal & Abida Parveen

    Mai raazi apni zaat toh

    I am satisfied with myself

    Mai utte apni aukaat toh

    I am higher than what I can accomplish

    Eh duniya meri fikar nahi..

    This world is of no concern to me


    Mai samajh gayi har baat nu

    I understand every single thing

    Ki karna eh unchiya shaana nu

    Why do we need the highest status?

    Ki khatrana aasmana nu

    Why do we to touch the sky? [reach new heights]

    Mai hasdi-hasdi hai jeena

    I want to live my life laughing away [happy, without any sadness]

    Mei nikal gayi gumaana toh

    Ive stopped thinking about things

    Mai te mere wargiyan ki

    I reflect my inner self

    Khud kulon kyuin sharmana

    Why should I be shy of myself (be underconfident)

    Duniya raazi kar v layi eh

    Even if you make the whole world happy

    Phir v chain nahi aauna

    You still won’t find any peace

    Jo hai tera labh jaayega, karke koi bahana

    Whatever is yours will find you, one way or the other

    Tere bass me kuch v nahi hai, dil nu eh samjhavan

    Nothing is on your control, I explain to my heart

    Chorus: Abida Parveen, Naseebo Lal & Background Singers

    Tu jhoom, jhoom, jhoom, jhoom

    Just swirl, swirl, swirl, swirl

    Tuu jhoom, jhoom, jhoom, jhoom
    Tu jhoom, jhoom, jhoom, jhoom

    Outro: Abida Parveen & Naseebo Lal

    Mai deewani kuch na jaana

    I’m enraptured, I don’t know anything


    Mei deewani, mai deewani

    I’m enraptured, I’m enraptured

    Mai.. deewaani..

    I’m enraptured

    O, mai deewani kuch na jaana

    I’m enraptured, I don’t know anything

    Mai mastani kuch na jaana

    I’m carefree, I know nothing

    Mai mastani kuch na jaana
    I’m carefree, I know nothing

    Kuch na jaana

    I know nothing

    Tu jhoom, tu jhoom, jhoom, jhoom, jhoom

    Just swirl x4

    Mai raazi apni jaat toh

    I am satisfied with myself

    Tu jhoom, jhoom, jhoom, jhoom
    Just swirl x3

    Ahha, nighaye.., nighaye..

    Eyes, Eyes
    Ooohooo..

    Nighaye yaar jis aashna raaz kare

    Lover’s eyes that share secrets

    Wo apni khubi, wo apni khubi, kismat pe kyun na naaz kare

    Why shouldn’t he take pride in his destiny and good qualities

    Wo apni khubi, kismat pe kyun na naaz kare, naaz kare

    Why shouldn’t he take pride in his destiny and good qualities

    O, tu jhoom, jhoom, jhoom, jhoom

    Just swirl x3
    Tu jhoom, tu jhoom, tu jhoom tu
    Tuu jhoom, jhoom, jhoom, jhoom
    Tu jhoom, jhoom, jhoom, jhoom