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  • Killing over unsubstantiated blasphemy accusations is not permissible: Ulema

    Killing over unsubstantiated blasphemy accusations is not permissible: Ulema

    Pakistani ulema in their Friday sermons strongly condemned the recent lynching of a Sri Lankan national in Sialkot and said the killing of any person over unsubstantiated blasphemy accusations is not permissible.

    The ‘day of condemnation’ was observed in mosques across the country on Friday.

    According to the ulema, the courts have the authority to punish the perpetrator of blasphemy. Taking the law into one’s hands is not allowed according to Shariah and law of the land.

    Special Representative of the Prime Minister on Reli­gious Harmony Hafiz Tahir Ashrafi said the lynching of the Sri Lankan national had embarrassed the entire nation. Elements involved in making blasphemy allegations for their vested objectives would also be punished under the blasphemy law, he added.

  • Ayeza, Aiman, Saba and other Pakistani leading ladies react to Katrina, Vicky’s extravagant wedding

    Ayeza, Aiman, Saba and other Pakistani leading ladies react to Katrina, Vicky’s extravagant wedding

    Bollywood superstar Katrina Kaif and actor Vicky Kaushal officially tied the knot on Thursday. The star couple got married in a traditional Indian wedding ceremony in Rajasthan and shared the official pictures on their social media handles.

    Apart from a plethora of Indian celebrities, Pakistani stars were quick to express their joy and excitement on the VicKat wedding by dropping comments and liking their posts.

    The list is headlined by leading ladies such as Saba Qamar, Maya Ali, Ayeza Khan, Saboor Aly, Areeba Habib, Komal Aziz, Nadia Hussain, Sana Javed, Aiman Khan, Minal Khan, Ayesha Omar, singer Aima Baig and actor Azfar Rehman.

    As per the Indian media, Katrina and Vicky will move into a sea-facing apartment in Mumbai’s Juhu, and the newlyweds will have another celebrity couple Anushka and Virat Kohli as their neighbours.

    The couple tied the knot in a traditional Indian wedding ceremony and took their seven pheras on Thursday afternoon.

  • ECP slaps Rs50,000 fine on Gandapur for violating election code of conduct

    The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has fined Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Ali Amin Gandapur for violating the code of conduct of the upcoming local government elections in the country, reports Geo News.

    Following complaints about the minister, Dera Ismail Khan Regional Election Commissioner Ijaz Ahmad, who is also the district monitoring officer for the local government polls, had summoned Gandapur earlier this week.

    The regional election commissioner said that this matter could lead to disqualification if the minister was found involved in any violation of the ECP rules for the second time. The order issued by Ahmed stated: “The respondent was heard where his arguments could not satisfy the undersigned. He also accepted the violation of the code of conduct. The undersigned orders imposition of Rs50,000 fine on the respondent that is to be deposited in the exchequer by December 10.”

    According to Dawn, Gandapur, while addressing a rally during the election campaign of his brother Umar Amin Gandapur, had threatened the Opposition with serious consequences.

    The local government elections are set to take place on December 19 in 17 districts across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

  • ‘Using me for your pleasure’: Doctor receives sex-related WhatsApp message on-air

    ‘Using me for your pleasure’: Doctor receives sex-related WhatsApp message on-air

    GB News UK guest was mortified after a very explicit WhatsApp message flashed up on-screen during a live interview.

    Vaccine skeptic doctor, Dr Samuel White has claimed he was the target of hackers after a rather compromising text message appeared on his screen in a clip of a GB News chat.

    The General practitioner (GP) spoke to presenter Patrick Christys after he won a legal case that ordered him to stop discussing the virus on social media.

    In a clip of the interview, which appeared to be recorded on a phone, a very amusing message flashed up on his screen after he received a notification from a contact named “Suzie Sub”.

    It read: ‘As you rest just give a thought to using me for your pleasure. Having me on my knees doing whatever you say… xxx.’

    His fellow guest Jon Gaunt also joined in on re-posting the clip to his own social media accounts, writing: ‘Oh dear someone forgot to turn their WhatsApp off! This is very funny.’

    https://twitter.com/jongaunt/status/1467903170210934791

    A spokesperson for the doctor told Indy100 hackers were to blame for the clip upload, after Dr White has become the ‘target of smear campaigns.’

  • ‘Should we keep her?’: Wasim Akram after Shaniera comes home

    ‘Should we keep her?’: Wasim Akram after Shaniera comes home

    Former Pakistan cricket team captain Wasim Akram has posted a picture with his wife Shaniera Akram on his social media after she came back to Pakistan after a long time. He asked his fans a question about ‘keeping his wife’.

    The veteran cricketer wrote: “Look what I found on sea view this morning, should we keep her?”

    Earlier in September, the cricketer reunited with his wife Shaniera and daughter Aiyla after 10 long months in Melbourne, Australia.

    Wasim shared a beautiful video clip on Twitter of the reunion with his daughter and we can’t stop thinking about how cute it was.

    In the video, Aiyla was seen rushing towards the door to meet her father. She opens it and joyfully jumps into her father’s arms for a long hug.

  • Faisalabad incident: Women confess to stripping themselves

    Faisalabad incident: Women confess to stripping themselves

    Chairperson of the Women Protection Authority Kaneez Fatima, while talking to ARY News, has revealed that the women who were allegedly stripped naked and beaten by locals have confessed to stripping themselves out of fear.

    “The women have confessed to stripping themselves out of fear and had apologized over the act committed by them,” said Kaneez Fatima.

    She continued by condemning the torture against the alleged female robbers saying that no one has the right to beat them up even if they are involved in stealing anything. On December 7, it was reported that four women were stripped naked and beaten by locals on the accusation of the theft. Later, more videos of the incident emerged in which the women could be seen stripping themselves.

    However, the case is still under investigation

  • PML-N’s Ahsan Iqbal baton-charged at symbolic opening of Karachi bus project

    PML-N’s Ahsan Iqbal baton-charged at symbolic opening of Karachi bus project

    Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Ahsan Iqbal and other party members came face to face with the Rangers on Thursday when the paramilitary troops prevented the members of the PML-N from performing ‘symbolic opening’ of the Green Line bus service in Karachi.

    The confrontation led to a brawl and scuffle between the two sides. It all began when a number of workers of the PML-N Karachi chapter, in line with the plan to hold a symbolic opening of the project, started to gather at one of the bus stations in North Nazimabad. The protestors were later joined by senior leaders, including former interior minister Ahsan Iqbal, former Sindh governor Mohammad Zubair, and former federal finance minister Miftah Ismail.

    The PML-N workers faced resistance from the Rangers who were carrying sticks. The situation turned tense when Iqbal came forward and started arguing and insisted on exercising his democratic and legal rights.

    In the process, the PML-N claimed, Rangers also resorted to baton-charge that left Iqbal and a female worker injured.

    “But we don’t know under which law we were stopped by the Rangers. It didn’t end here. When we questioned their move, they restored to the worst state of terrorism. I hope that military leadership would take notice of the Ranger’s action,” said Iqbal.

    Showing bruises over his left hand due to the baton charge, Iqbal called it political vendetta of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government, which had ordered the paramilitary force to attack PML-N workers and media.

    Twitterati condemned the act and reminded that no one deserves this treatment.

    Journalist Raza Rumi tweeted, “Shameful reminder of this terrible episode and tactic employed to undermine an elected representative and a member of the cabinet where all executive power (theoretically) resides.”

    Senior journalist Fahd Husain tweeted, “This photo is wrong for so many reasons: symbolically, optically, figuratively, and literally. No elected representative, regardless of political affiliation, should be treated like this, let alone someone as senior & respected as @betterpakistan Ahsan Iqbal.”

    Journalist Hasan Zaidi tweeted, “Meanwhile, why were the Rangers so invested in stopping a symbolic ceremony? Are they a political force?”

  • Court orders life imprisonment to two men for throwing acid on woman

    Court orders life imprisonment to two men for throwing acid on woman

    On Thursday, the Anti-Terrorism court sentenced life imprisonment to two convicts, Muhammad Ahmed and Shah Nawaz for throwing acid on a woman.

    The sentence was given under Section 336-B of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) read with section 34 PPC along with a fine of Rs 1 million being paid to the victim.

    On June 7, 2021, the victim, Maryam was going to her workplace at Sui Gas Society which is near Chungi Ameer Sadhu in Lahore when Ahmad and Nawaz were waiting for her on a motorcycle. They offered her a ride to the workplace which Maryam refused. Upon refusal, convicts threw acid on her face, due to which she suffered burn injuries on the face, neck, and hands. The case was registered at Johar Town Police Station.

    The convict, Ahmad claimed that he didn’t throw acid on a victim. When he refused to marry her, she poured the hot liquid on herself.

    The second culprit said in his statement that he was innocent and police made up a story against him.

    However, the complaintant claimed that she had no prior relationship with Ahmad and also rejected the claims he made against her.

  • Bollywood stars praise Ahmed Ali Akbar and Parizaad, special mention for Mashal Khan

    Bollywood stars praise Ahmed Ali Akbar and Parizaad, special mention for Mashal Khan

    HUM TV’s drama serial Parizaad starring Ahmed Ali Akbar as the titular character has been making headlines ever since the drama went on-air.

    Recently, Indian designer Manish Malhotra used the OST of the hit drama for his promotional video proving that Parizaad is not only loved in Pakistan but has a strong following across the border as well.

    This is what the video looks like when you open the Reels

    The highlight of the video became the background music. which the Laal Kabootar star was quick to notice, “I like the music,” shared Ahmed on his Instagram story.

    Now multiple Bollywood actors including Vikram Kapadia of Bazaar fame, Darshan Jariwala of Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani fame and Namit Das of Wake Up Sid fame indulged in an online chat about the drama, when the Kapoor & Sons star posted an appreciation note for the drama and it’s star Ahmed Ali Akbar.

    Public Lauds Ahmed Ali Akbar For His Brilliant Performance In Parizaad - Xoom

    He also gave a special mention to Mashal Khan.

    Why We Love Lubna of Parizad! - HIP

    The actor also mentioned that he enjoyed working with Fawad in Kapoor & Sons and would like to work with the cast of Parizaad.

    Read More: Manish Malhotra uses Parizaad’s OST for latest campaign, Ahmad Ali Akbar reacts

  • ‘Sub mere peechay kyun par jatay hain?’: Mahira Khan breaks silence over criticism on her acting skills

    ‘Sub mere peechay kyun par jatay hain?’: Mahira Khan breaks silence over criticism on her acting skills

    Actor Mahira Khan has finally opened up on criticism on her acting skills in a recent interview. Earlier her colleagues such as Firdaus Jamal, Nadia Khan and Mehwish Hayat have passed rude comments on her acting skills.

    She started off by saying, “Jub mujhe pe baat aati hai sub aisay peechay partay hain that I don’t know why?”

    “Why do some journalists feel apologetic while appreciating me?”

    “Most times I am quite because I feel silence sometimes speak louder.”

    She elaborated further, “I find it so sad that I work really hard on my characters but I don’t get the deserving appreciation. I have to constantly prove myself, I am playing a blind girl in Neelofer, what do I have to play, next? A monkey?”

    “When people comment on my acting skills, at times I want to ask them that what have you done, how sad of you to say that?”

    “I am an easy target because I am silent and don’t blow my own horn and I am not friends with journalists.”

    The Raees star concluded by saying, “One day I’ll die and then tributes would be pouring in and people would appreciate me but it will be too late by then.”