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  • Woman files FIR against her husband for selling newborn for two lakh

    Woman files FIR against her husband for selling newborn for two lakh

    A woman from Kohlu district, Balochistan has filed a First Information Report (FIR) against her husband for selling their 20-days-old daughter in exchange for Rs two lakh.

    In the report, it is stated that the complainant’s husband used to beat her after his second marriage and he kicked her out of the house. She was living at her brother’s residence when she gave birth to a girl, named Noor Bano.

    According to the complainant’s statement, her husband snatched the newborn from her brother’s resident in broad light on December 11.

    The complainant has five children (three boys and two girls) and with her husband.

  • Ben Affleck ‘hero-worships’ Robin Williams, wishes he had known him forever

    Hollywood celebrity and The “Good Will Hunting” Actor Ben Affleck said that Robin William’s impact on his life was undeniable.

    Williams was his inspiration and he hero-worshipped the late actor. Robin William was a Hollywood actor and comedian, known for his superb acting and comedy skills.

    “I loved Robin. He was the first person that I really met or knew who was, like, ‘famous’,” he said.

    The most impressive part about Robin Williams career is that he ruled the stage and got three Oscars in a row.

    “I mean, he did so much for us by believing in us and also by how warm and lovely and kind he was and collaborative.”

    Explaining Williams’ impact on him, Affleck said, “I wish I had known him my whole life.”

    “Growing up, I didn’t have that opportunity, but when I did meet him, I was a pretty young guy; I was 24. It made a massive impression on me and I thought, ‘Okay, that’s how you do this. I’m going to spend my life trying to live up to this example.’”

  • ‘Get Off’: Ushna Shah says stop watching TV, using fahash social media

    ‘Get Off’: Ushna Shah says stop watching TV, using fahash social media

    Actor Ushna Shah has said that people should stop watching television and use social media if they feel celebrities are responsible for spreading vulgarity.

    The celebrity said that people with ethics and morals who think of celebrities as being inferior and responsible for spreading vulgarity should stop watching television and stop using social media.

    Taking to Twitter, Shah wrote, “Show your gherat (honour) please.”

    Earlier, the Balaa star had advised parents to raise their children by themselves instead of relying on celebrities to do so.

    The celebrity posted a bit of rather angry, but important advice for parents whose children are old enough consume online entertainment content.

    She clarified that the private life of celebrities is none of other people’s business.

    Shah went on to say that if it is good enough for the children in the families to see the content, but not good enough for the parents, then don’t allow them to use Instagram or ban them from showbiz stars’ social media pages.

  • ‘PM Khan needed 30 lakhs and then 50 lakhs from PTI to run his home’, claims former PTI member, Fawad refutes

    ‘PM Khan needed 30 lakhs and then 50 lakhs from PTI to run his home’, claims former PTI member, Fawad refutes

    A former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) member, Justice (retd) Wajihuddin Ahmed, recently claimed that Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan’s monthly household expenses were once catered by PTI’s disgruntled leader Jahangir Tareen. He made the claim while speaking on Bol news’ programme ‘Tabdeeli’.

    Wajihuddin revealed that Tareen initially gave funds worth Rs3 million per month for Imran Khan’s household expenses, which was later increased to Rs5 million per month.

    Speaking further about the honesty of the premier, Wajihuddin said that the notion about Imran Khan being an honest man is “completely wrong”.

    “This belief is entirely false that Imran Khan is a [financially] honest man,” Ahmed said. “His condition is such that he hasn’t been running his household himself for years.”

    He further said certain people within the party would try to outdo each other in footing the bills for things like keeping Imran’s car fuel tank and “keeping his pocket full at all times”.

    Recalling the statement of another party member without revealing the name, Wajihuddin said, “The man who doesn’t even pay for his shoelaces, how can you call that man honest?”

    Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry on Tuesday, responding to the claims of retired Justice, called him a “buffoon”.

    “Such buffoons roam around trying to seek importance in media by making such allegations. These people are not even given respect in their own homes, therefore please do not give importance to them,” the minister told media persons.

    Special Assistant to PM for Political Communication Dr Shahbaz Gill rubbished Ahmed’s claim as “completely false and illogical”.

    “Whoever knows Imran Khan, knows his honesty and dignity. Wajih sahib often makes illogical remarks such as these in despair over being expelled from the party,” he tweeted.

  • ‘Pick me’: Namibia captain asks to be picked in PSL after Kamran Akmal backs out

    ‘Pick me’: Namibia captain asks to be picked in PSL after Kamran Akmal backs out

    After Kamran Akmal announced that he would not play in the 2022 Pakistan Super League (PSL), Namibian cricketer Gerhard Erasmus and Dutch player Maxwell O’Dowd took to Twitter to express their PSL ambitions.

    Kamran Akmal has decided not to play in PSL 2022 after being picked in the draft in the lowest category of players by his old team Peshawar Zalmi. The 39-year-old was moved down from the Diamond category to the Gold category by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). But he was eventually the last pick for Peshawar from the Silver category. Speaking to ESPNCricinfo, the wicketkeeper-batter called it a “humiliation” and revealed he would not play in the tournament. ESPNCricinfo shared his quote on Twitter to which Namibian cricket captain Gerhard Erasmus replied that he would love to play in the PSL for free.

    “Pick me, I’ll be there for free, wrote Erasmus.

    Meanwhile, Netherlands cricketer Maxwell O’Dowd also retweeted the original post and expressed his desire to play in the tournament next year. He wrote, “Up for a swap!? I’ll gladly play!”

    On Monday, Akmal had said that it was also “an embarrassment”.

    “If it has to end like this, so be it, but I am not going to play with such humiliation,” he said.

    “This is an embarrassment. You don’t treat a player like this. With all the runs I have scored in the league, I deserve better,” he said in the interview.

  • ‘Pakistan will have no gas in years to come’: Fawad Chaudhry

    ‘Pakistan will have no gas in years to come’: Fawad Chaudhry

    Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry on Tuesday said that Pakistan will not have gas in the years to come.

    Fawad’s comments come after the cabinet meeting when he was talking to the media. He said that the gas reserves were depleting by nine per cent each year, therefore, there will be no gas available for people.

    He said people getting gas at cheaper rates in big cities should now change their habits. “This trend will not continue for long,” he added.

    Fawad highlighted that price of oil in the international market has declined. However, they haven’t been reduced much and an impact can be seen here. He, therefore, urged people to pray that the price of oil comes down globally.

  • Shehbaz or Maryam: Who will be PML-N’s candidate for PM slot in 2023, reveals spokesperson

    Shehbaz or Maryam: Who will be PML-N’s candidate for PM slot in 2023, reveals spokesperson

    Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Muhammad Zubair while speaking on Geo News programme ‘Aaj Shahzeb Khanzada Kay Sath’, said that the party vice-president Maryam Nawaz has political ambitions hinting that she might be a candidate for the position of prime minter in the next general elections from PML-N.

    His comments come after former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi had announced that Leader of the Opposition Shehbaz Sharif will be PML-N’s candidate for prime minister in the general elections of 2023.

    Khaqan made these comments during a political talk show on Dawn News, ‘Khabar Se Khabar’. He said as Maryam Nawaz was not illegible, it’s likely that the party president is nominated since he leads the party.

    “Shehbaz Sharif is our president and he will be our next candidate for prime minister,” said Khaqan.

    Responding to Khaqan’s comments, Zubair said that Khaqan was one of the most senior members of PML-N and that he could not challenge his statements.

    “It’s a long way to go, Nawaz Sharif is not illegible, both Shehbaz Sharif and Maryam Nawaz are facing court cases. The situation isn’t clear yet. The future will tell who is illegible [to be a candidate],” said Zubair.

    PML-N leader further said, “I have been hearing the case hearing in Islamabad High Court (IHC), I do not have a legal background but I am100 per cent sure that Maryam Nawaz will get relief in her cases because there is no corruption against her.”

    Anchorperson Shahzeb Khanzada further asked Zubair if Shehbaz Sharif will be the next nominee for the position of prime minister, to which he responded that Shahid Khaqan might have some knowledge as he has been in a place of leadership, he might have information on the matter.

    Khanzada said, “You are one of the closest leaders to Maryam Nawaz in the party, it is not possible that this interview [of Khaqan] came a day earlier and it is not possible that you have not conversed with Maryam Sahiba on this.”

    “I have not talked to Maryam Nawaz. She is busy with her son’s wedding. Having said that, there are no second thoughts on the leadership qualities and competence of Shehbaz Sharif. He has led upfront during the toughest of times,” responded Zubair.

    “I will not hesitate in saying that Maryam Nawaz has political ambitions. But along with that, she abides by party discipline. She will completely contribute to the electoral victory of PML-N,” added Zubair.

  • ‘Feroze is too short’: Minal Khan slams Feroze Khan, Iqra Aziz strongly reacts

    ‘Feroze is too short’: Minal Khan slams Feroze Khan, Iqra Aziz strongly reacts

    Actress Minal Khan is known for her candid candour in chat shows apart from her superlative acting skills.

    In a recently resurfaced viral clip from the Jalan diva’s old interview with fashion designer Hassan Shehryar Yasin (HSY) in which she commented on actor Feroze Khan.

    telenortonitewithhsy - Twitter Search / Twitter

    Minal was invited to the show with her contemporary Iqra Aziz. On being asked about the first thing that comes to her mind when she hears his name, the Ishq Hai diva said that he is too short.

    The duo never worked together before or after this interview.

    Minal’s answer made Iqra react to her statement with a burst of laughter and a high five. Although Iqra recently worked with Feroze in the successful small screen outing, Khuda Aur Mohabbat 3.

    Iqra Aziz, Feroze Khan invite fans to watch 'Khuda Aur Mohabbat' last episode
  • Sarfaraz Ahmed smitten by Hania Aamir’s acting in ‘Ishqiya’, quotes romantic dialogue from ‘Parizaad’

    Sarfaraz Ahmed smitten by Hania Aamir’s acting in ‘Ishqiya’, quotes romantic dialogue from ‘Parizaad’

    Leading cricketer Sarfaraz Ahmed has appreciated actress Hania Aamir for her performance in blockbuster drama serial, Ishqiya costarring Feroze Khan.

    Hania Amir Official - How was the today episode of drama #Ishqiya | Facebook

    In a recent interview in which the Pakistani athletes had to comment on local celebrities, Sarfraz stated that the Anaa star impressed him with her performance in the romantic drama.

    Whereas Shaheen Shah Afridi didn’t recognise her and said that maybe she is Mahira Khan.

    The former captain also penned a dialogue from the hit drama Parizaad starring Ahmed Ali Akbar on his Instagram stories.

  • Karachi child dies after eating poisonous sweets placed to kill dogs

    Karachi child dies after eating poisonous sweets placed to kill dogs

    A two-year-old child died on Monday night in Karachi’s Korangi Town after swallowing poisonous sweets left by local authorities to kill stray dogs in the area.

    Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Korangi has confirmed the incident, saying, “One of the children breathed his last while being shifted to a hospital while five others are said to be in a critical situation.”

    As per the statement of the deceased’s father, his son picked up sweets from a motorbike placed in the local area. “It belonged to a local government employee,” he added.

    Karachi Administrator Murtaza Wahab has taken notice of the death and instructed the police to conduct an investigation.

    On November 13, the Islamabad High Court during a hearing against “brutally murdering” and “poisoning” of stray dogs in Islamabad, questioned the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Islamabad Wildlife and Management.