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  • ‘TLP’s actions have boosted morale of other terrorist outfits seeking to challenge state’s writ’: National Security Committee

    ‘TLP’s actions have boosted morale of other terrorist outfits seeking to challenge state’s writ’: National Security Committee

    The National Security Committee (NSC) was convened under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday.

    The NSC received a detailed briefing on the country’s internal security situation and the ongoing agitation by the Tehreek-e-Labaik Pakistan (TLP).

    The Prime Minister stressed that “no group or entity will be allowed to cause public disruption or use violence to pressure the government”.

    Taking serious note of the unprovoked violent attacks committed by TLP members, the Committee resolved not to tolerate any further breach of law by this proscribed group.

    While emphasising that the government recognised the right of peaceful protest of all Pakistanis, NSC members were unanimous that TLP was deliberately employing violence against public property, state officials, and ordinary citizens to create instability in the country and that this shall not be tolerated.

    All organs of the state stood ready to act as per the law to protect the life and property of citizens.

    The Prime Minister and Committee members expressed condolences at the loss of life of policemen and committed to compensating and looking after their families.

    Participants decried TLP’s misuse of religion and the issue of Namoos-e-Risalat for political gains, which was misleading the common man and creating internal discord within society.

    Participants recalled that TLP had adopted the ploy of violent street agitation on numerous occasions since 2017 and made unrealistic demands each time, solely as a tool to gain political strength.

    In the process, TLP’s actions have caused public disorder, serious economic losses to the country, besides boosting the morale of other terrorist outfits seeking to challenge the state’s writ.

    The Committee unanimously resolved to guard its sovereignty from all internal and external threats and to not allow TLP to challenge the writ of the state in any way.

  • Rakhi Sawant bonds with Faysal, Ayesha and Aijaz in Dubai, posts special moments

    Rakhi Sawant bonds with Faysal, Ayesha and Aijaz in Dubai, posts special moments

    Indian film dancer Rakhi Sawant met Pakistani celebrities in Dubai at the prestigious Filmfare Middle East Awards ceremony.

    Taking to Instagram, the Masti star wrote: “Wow so excited I met all superstar from Pak last night Aijaz Aslam, Faysal Quraishi, Naveed Raza.”

    Here are a few pictures from the event:

    The award ceremony took place on October 28th and stars such as Kajol and Mahira Khan were graced the event with their presence.

  • Abdul Qudoos Bizenjo elected unopposed as new Balochistan chief minister

    Abdul Qudoos Bizenjo elected unopposed as new Balochistan chief minister

    Former provincial assembly speaker, Mir Abdul Qudoos Bizenjo, was elected unopposed as the new Balochistan chief minister on Friday.

    Of the 64 members who were eligible to vote in the election, 39 voted for Bizenjo — six more than the minimum needed — while members of three political parties, as well as an independent MPA, did not cast their votes.

    Earlier Bizenjo said, “We will go ahead in consultation with all and take benefit from the experiences of whoever remained the chief minister.”

    Bizenjo’s election as the province’s chief executive came after Jam Kamal Khan tendered his resignation to Governor Balochistan Syed Zahoor Ahmad Agha.

    Taking to Twitter, Kamal wrote, “And after many thoughts and reasoning and not let Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) put further cracks in us. I put my resignation with a consensus.”

  • Pemra restricts all media outlets from covering banned TLP

    Pemra restricts all media outlets from covering banned TLP

    The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) has restricted all television channels and other media outlets from covering any activity of the banned Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP).

    While issuing the orders in a notification, Pemra referred to the April 15 letter of the Interior Ministry, which had declared the TLP a proscribed outfit, as well as its earlier notification about banning its coverage. It was in April that Pemra first placed a ban on the TLP after it was banned by the government.

    Read more – ‘Go back or things will be out of my hands,’ Sheikh Rasheed warns TLP protesters

    The official notification says, “It is reiterated that regulation 18(h) of Pemra (Television Broadcast Station Operation) Regulation, 2012 and clause 16 of the Electronic Media Code of Conduct, 2015 requires that the programmes shall conform to the laws of the country. Further, Clause 3 (3) of Electronic Media Code of Conduct, 2015 prohibits media coverage of proscribed organisations.”

    “Keeping in view the reasons stated above, in exercise of the powers conferred under Section 27 of Pemra Ordinance, 2002 as amended by Pemra Amendment Act, 2007 all satellite TV channels, FM radio stations and distribution service networks (Cobb TV Operators, IPTV) are hereby directed to stop the media coverage of proscribed organisation TLP,” read the statement.

    Read more – ‘Will not allow facts to be distorted’: TLP asks Sheikh Rasheed to reveal details of negotiations

    Currently, TLP is determined to continue with its long march to the federal capital, Islamabad.

    Recent clashes between the banned organisation and the government resulted in at least five officials’ death and more than 200 injuries.

  • Sajal, Ahad win big at ‘Filmfare Middle East’, pose with Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Amir Khan

    Sajal, Ahad win big at ‘Filmfare Middle East’, pose with Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Amir Khan

    Actor Sajal Aly reunited with her her former co-star Nawazuddin Siddiqui from the movie Mom in Dubai at the prestigious Filmfare Middle East Awards ceremony. The Yeh Dil Mera star shared picture on her instagram stories.

    The Aangan diva also shared picture with husband Ahad, in which both of them were holding their awards.

    Ahad posed for a picture with boxer Amir Khan.

    The award ceremony took place on October 28th and stars such as Kajol and Mahira Khan were graced the event with their presence.

  • ‘Go back or things will be out of my hands,’ Sheikh Rasheed warns TLP protesters

    ‘Go back or things will be out of my hands,’ Sheikh Rasheed warns TLP protesters

    Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed, while speaking on Geo News‘ programme ‘Aaj Shahzeb Khanzada Kay Sath’, said: “Things will be out of my hands”, adding that Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) should stick to the promises it had made with the government.

    “Your loss is the government’s loss. But we will not allow Pakistan’s loss at any cost,” the minister said, adding that Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan will not allow Pakistan to be held hostage by anyone.

    “Pakistan is an atomic power, therefore, internal powers are trying to weaken the country,” Rasheed maintained. “Pakistan is the defensive line of Islam.”

    The prime minister had shown as much flexibility as was possible on the matter, the minister said. He added that the government couldn’t be forced to do something.

    “Our agreement with you still stands, but if you keep moving [towards Islamabad], the government will have to establish its writ,” he said while addressing the protesters.

    “The government is being mocked across the world [for not establishing its writ],” he said, adding that “matters should not reach a point of no-return”.

    “This time, PM Imran has decided that enough is enough.”

    Commenting on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) leader Faisal Vawda’s statement that PM Khan was not aware of the government’s agreement with TLP, which was signed in November 2020, Rasheed said, “I have told Faisal Vawda that what you have said is wrong. The agreement I signed with TLP was in line with the Prime Minister’s directives.”

    “We are ready to go through with our agreement with the TLP,” the minister said, warning the TLP of consequences if it didn’t follow through with its commitments. “I don’t want matters to worsen, and if that happens, those out on the road would be harmed.”

  • ‘Expecting Twins’: Ronaldo announces pregnancy with girlfriend Georgina

    ‘Expecting Twins’: Ronaldo announces pregnancy with girlfriend Georgina

    Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has announced pregnancy with his girlfriend Georgina Rodríguez, while sharing that they are expecting twins.

    Taking to Instagram, the footballer shared two pictures with Georgina and his kids. In one of the pictures, he shared the ultrasound report while in another picture, he and his kids can be seen pointing two fingers citing the twins.

    “Delighted to announce we are expecting twins. Our hearts are full of love – we can’t wait to meet you,” he wrote.

    Model Georgina, 27, is now three months pregnant with the Manchester United star’s babies, according to Spanish magazine Hola.

    Ronaldo, 36, is already a dad of four with three of his children born to two surrogate mothers.

    Reportedly, Ronaldo had admitted in 2017 he wanted seven children while Rodriguez last year said: “My desire for motherhood is stronger than anything. I hope to have more children.”

  • Finance Ministry warns public of further increase in inflation

    Finance Ministry warns public of further increase in inflation

    The Finance Ministry of Pakistan has warned the public that the exchange rate, commodity supplies, and seasonality could increase the prices and transportation costs in the country, reports Dawn.

    The fiscal deficit in July-August was recorded at 0.9 per cent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), same as the previous year.

    Economic Adviser’s Wing of the Ministry of Finance in its monthly Economic Update & Outlook states, “The effect of these impulses — surge in international oil prices, exchange rate depreciation and adjustments in administered prices — may intensify the magnitude of prices and transportation cost.”

    The ministry said the country had seen some improvement in economic activities but an unprecedented increase in international commodity prices was putting pressure on domestic prices as well as on the local currency. However, the government’s pro-growth initiative along with efficient monitoring of prices is expected to provide relief to the general public.

    The ministry further explained that the country’s inflation rate was mainly driven by monetary and supply-side factors, including domestic and international commodity prices, dollar exchange rate, seasonal factors.

    As per a report, petrol prices in Pakistan may go up by Rs7 per litre from November 1.

    Earlier, it was reported that inflation in Pakistan has broken a 70-year record in the last three years, with food prices doubling, while the prices of ghee, oil, sugar, flour, and poultry have reached historic levels.

    A couple of weeks ago, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin said that things are becoming more expensive all over the world and the reasons are unknown.

  • Zayn Malik splits with Gigi Hadid after spat with her mother Yolanda?

    Zayn Malik splits with Gigi Hadid after spat with her mother Yolanda?

    Yolanda Hadid claims Zayn Malik, who is in a relationship with her daughter Gigi Hadid, “struck” her last week, and reportedly she’s considering filing a police report.

    Malik posted a comment on Twitter from his Notes app in which he neither denied striking Hadid nor offered any words of apology or remorse for the alleged incident.

    Hadid and Malik’s romance is over for now, reported People. The news comes hours after TMZ ran a report where sources told it that Gigi’s mom Yolanda claimed Zayn “struck” her. Zayn “adamantly” denied the allegation in a statement to TMZ.

    Gigi and Zayn’s split comes after nearly six years of on-off dating. The two last rekindled their romance in late 2019. They welcomed their daughter Khai in September 2020.

    As per details, “Gigi and Zayn broke up before the incident with Yolanda. The two have been co-parenting but they are not together. They tried to make things work for their daughter, but it wasn’t working out.”

    Zayn made two comments on the strike allegations. He told TMZ after the outlet published their story that “I adamantly deny striking Yolanda Hadid and for the sake of my daughter I decline to give any further details and I hope that Yolanda will reconsider her false allegations and move towards healing these family issues in private.”

    The duo first began dating in 2015. Their first breakup happened in March 2018 after nearly two and a half years of dating. They both released Twitter statements at the time announcing the split. They reconciled a month later in April 2018 but kept their relationship very private and generally off social media.

    While they were blessed with a baby girl khai in September 2020. The couple celebrated her first birthday recently.

  • Zara Noor, Areeba Habib cheer Shehnaaz Gill ahead of her tribute song for Sidharth Shukla’s release

    Zara Noor, Areeba Habib cheer Shehnaaz Gill ahead of her tribute song for Sidharth Shukla’s release

    Indian actor and singer Shehnaaz Gill has announced a special song in order to pay homage to her late alleged boyfriend Sidharth Shukla.

    The Honsla Rakh diva lost Sidharth in September 2021, she is currently dealing with her loss.

    She took to her social media handles to announce the song’s release.

    “Tu mera hai aur …………………… @realsidharthshukla (You are mine and……………………@realsidharthshukla)” captioned Shehnaaz alongside the first look of her new song.

    Shehnaaz Gill pays tribute to Sidharth Shukla with special song: Tu Yaheen Hai

    Pakistani actresses extended their support to Shehnaaz on Instagram.

    The Bigg Boss 13 winner passed away on September 4 due to cardiac arrest. The actor died at 40.

    Noor Bukhari

    Earlier actor and host Noor Bukhari shared that she is a huge ‘SidNaaz’ fan.