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  • In pictures: Bani Gala decorated for Rabiul Awal

    Prime Minister Imran Khan shared a picture of his Bani Gala home, which is decorated in preparation for the Rabiul Awal celebrations.

    Rabiul Awal is the third month in the Islamic calendar. Muslims all over the world celebrate this month for the birth of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).

    Bani Gala can be seen decorated with lights and lanterns.

    PM Imran Khan, in a special message, announced, “12th Rabiul Awal will be the biggest celebration in the history of Pakistan, the world will see that such joys have never been celebrated before.”

  • Petrol price goes up by Rs10.49 per litre

    Petrol price goes up by Rs10.49 per litre

    The federal government has issued a notice to increase the price of petrol by Rs10.49 per litre. Apart from this, the price of high speed diesel (HSD) has been increased by Rs12.44 per litre.

    The prices of kerosene and light diesel oil (LDO) have been increased by Rs10.95 and Rs8.84 per litre respectively. The new price of kerosene is Rs110.26 per litre and that of LDO is Rs108.35 per litre.

  • Jemima Speaks Out About Her Marriage With PM Khan

    Jemima Speaks Out About Her Marriage With PM Khan









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    Last night, after a hectic day at work, I took a long walk. The weather was so nice. I am telling you winter is almost here. Time to take out all sweaters and khaddar suits. 

    Also, yesterday, Islamabad court indicted Zahir Jaffer, his parents and three others in Noor Mukadam’s murder. During his hearing, Zahir made some disturbing confessions and also accused his father Zakir for asking him to get rid of Noor. 

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    ‘Adopt a black, white way of life with a man who was twice my age and born again Muslim’: Jemima Khan

    In an interview with ‘Evening Standard‘, Jemima Goldsmith talks about her life in Pakistan, being married to Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan, her children, her work, and her friendship with Monica Lewinsky.

    On her marriage with PM Khan:She said, “I do feel like I have an ability to see things from both points of view in a way that possibly some of my contemporaries, both in Pakistan or here, don’t. I even feel like I am right in the middle of the Islamophobia and anti-Semitism debate because I’ve seen both at first hand. I’ve got half-Pakistani Muslim children and I was a young girl who was politically targeted because of my Jewish ethnicity. It’s an interesting perspective.”

    “Adopt a black and white way of life and doctrine, with a man who was twice my age and a born again Muslim,” added Jemima.

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    Who will be the next DG ISI? PM Khan and Zardari react to the question 

    PM Khan laughed when asked about the appointment:Journalists questioned PM Khan about the appointment of the Director-General (DG) Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency at Parliament House.

    PM Khan did not answer the question but laughed in response.

    Zardari’s reaction:A journalist asked Zardari, “Appointments are being made, a summon has not been issued, what will you say?”

    “My summon?” asked Zardari in response.

    “Who will be the new DG ISI?” asked the journalist.

    Zardari responded by laughing out loud.

    Seems like Gen Nadeem Anjum is out of the race. Or is he?

     Prime suspect in Gojra motorway gang-rape taken into custody

    The prime suspect in the gang-rape case of an 18-year-old woman on the M-4 motorway in Gojra has been arrested. 

    According to the Punjab Police, the main suspect is under interrogation, while a search is underway to find the other suspects.

    The suspects lured the young woman from Toba Tek Singh on the pretext of offering her a job.

    What happened? In the FIR, the survivor’s paternal aunt said that her 18-year-old niece received a message on her mobile phone for a job interview in Gojra.

    Her aunt said that upon reaching the place, the suspects put the survivor into a car, raped her on the motorway, and fled after throwing her at the Faisalabad Interchange.

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    ‘Mohatta Palace to be turned into medical college, rules Sindh High Court

    The Sindh High Court (SHC) has ruled that the Mohatta Palace will turned into a medical and dental college for girls

    Rizwan, Fakhar, Shaheen congratulate KPK for defending National T20 Cup Title

    Pakistani cricketers Mohammad Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman and Shaheen Shah Afridi,.

    What was trending? 

    1.#intermediateresult2021

    Yesterday, Inter results were announced. Can you believe that some students got full marks?

    2. #انٹرویوکےسوالات

     The government recently announced that interviews will be conducted by the PM for the new DG ISI, which is why this hashtag was trending. 

    3. #congratulationskp

     On Wednesday, the KPK team won the National T20 Cup Title, beating Central Punjab. 

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     The day is dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding about the importance of handwashing with soap as an effective and affordable way to prevent diseases and save lives.

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  • ‘My biggest support’: Sanam, Sadia and other celebrities wish Imran Abbas on his birthday

    ‘My biggest support’: Sanam, Sadia and other celebrities wish Imran Abbas on his birthday

    Many celebrities of Pakistani film and drama industry took to social media to wish actor Imran Abbas on his birthday.

    Taking to Instagram Sanam Jung shared an old picture of herself with the Creature 3D star and wrote: “Happy Birthdayyyyyy to my biggest support- someone who has always been super honest, genuine, always a call away , crazy and hilarious! When you’re in his company time flies! From being my first hero to my very first genuine friend in the industry , you have a heart of gold Imran!”

    While thanking his Dil-e-Muztar co-star, Imran said: “Thanks a lot undoubtedly my closest friend of the industry, my confident, my 3 am buddy Sanam! ‘Tu hai to i’ll be all right’.”

    Here are some other wishes from prominent celebrities:

    On the work front, Imran can be seen in ARY Digital’s Amanat opposite Saboor Aly and Urwa Hocane.

  • Ahsan Mohsin Ikram hits out at troll for referring to his and Minal’s videos as ‘vulgar’

    Ahsan Mohsin Ikram hits out at troll for referring to his and Minal’s videos as ‘vulgar’

    Actor Ahsan Mohsin Ikram has responded to negative commentators on his official Instagram handle. Recently the Parchayee duo received backlash for their honeymoon’s videos and pictures.

    The Pyar Ke Saqday star schooled haters for mean and inappropriate comments on his and wife Minal Khan’s pictures.

    He made sure he claps back at multiple trolls.

    On the work front, Minal was last seen in Ishq Hai opposite Danish Taimoor whereas Ahsan featured alongside Srha Agha and Bilal Abbas Khan in Farooq Rind’s Pyaar Ke Sadqay.

    Ahsan Mohsin Ikram hits out at trolls for cursing death upon him and Minal Khan


    Iqra, Kinza and Areeba adore Minal-Ahsan’s honeymoon diaries in Maldives

    Video: Minal, Ahsan ring in honeymoon in Maldives, Kinza and Saboor adore

  • Forced conversion issue in only three districts of Sindh: Noor-ul-Haq Qadri

    Forced conversion issue in only three districts of Sindh: Noor-ul-Haq Qadri

    A parliamentary committee on Wednesday rejected the anti-forced conversion bill. The bill was opposed by the Ministry of Religious Affairs. The bill was aimed at protecting minorities from forced religious conversion.

    Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Noor-ul-Haq Qadri while speaking about the issue in Geo News programme ‘Aaj Shahzeb Khanzada Kay Sath’, said that the issue of forced conversion of religion was only in three districts of Sindh, whereas such cases in KP, Punjab, and Balochistan were rare. He said that the issue could be resolved through administrative discipline.

    However, journalist Benazir Shah while quoting a study has said in a tweet that, “Between 2013-2020, the highest incidence of alleged forced conversions was reported in Punjab, finds the Centre for Social Justice.”

    He continued by adding, “We opposed the forced conversion of religion because according to Islamic teachings, no one could be forced to change religion.”

    The minister also said that there should be no restrictions on anyone under the age of 18 changing their religion, as this would be considered interfering in someone’s personal life.

    The proposed bill which is rejected also included punishment between five to 10 years and a fine from Rs100,000 to Rs200,000 to any person who uses criminal force to convert a person to another religion.

  • ‘PM Khan cannot take no for an answer’: Rauf Klasra reveals premier’s relationship with establishment

    ‘PM Khan cannot take no for an answer’: Rauf Klasra reveals premier’s relationship with establishment

    Senior journalist Rauf Klasra, while presenting his political analysis on the present rift between the government and establishment on the appointment of new director-general (DG) Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency on Hum News, said, “Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan cannot take ‘no’ for an answer.”

    “I think the prime minister is offended by this. A popular leader or hero is accustomed to having ‘yes’ said to them. They cannot take ‘no’ for an answer. Our brothers in Rawalpindi [establishment] need to share the blame here. You [establishment] have made a child used to the [yes culture] in [the past] three years,” said Klasra, alluding to PM Khan.

    “You [establishment] made the child habitual of hearing a ‘yes’, now you have said ‘no this cannot happen’, eventually the child will react,” added Klasra.

    Klasra further said, “You [establishment] have always done fire fighting for PM Khan, managed everything for him, you did not let Khan Saab get hurt by a mere thorn. You [establishment] managed the media and the media owners [for him], you [establishment] managed anchors and politicians [for him] as well. You [establishment] managed Opposition, Parliament and Senate too, name anything [and you (establishment) managed that for him].”

    Klasra went on to reveal that the establishment even helped the premier in taking down two tweets of journalists. After this statement, anchorperson Mohammad Malick interjected and said that “allegedly two tweets were asked to bring down, let’s keep it safe .”

    “You [establishment] have managed so much for the premier and now if he has asked for something, he hasn’t asked for the moon, he only asked for six months extension of his favourite Lieutenant General (Lt Gen) Faiz Hameed’s tenure,” said Klasra.

    Klasra said that the reason for this demand of the premier wanting Lt Gen Faiz Hameed to stay as the DG ISI was for his work in Afghanistan. Adding that as per his sources, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has explained to PM Khan that “ISI is an institution, and it handles matters in Afghanistan, India, America as an institution and not on the basis of an individual. Nothing will get affected by the appointment of the new director-general. The new appointee will get the support of the institution and the situation in Afghanistan shall be handled.”

    The army has always handled regional security issues, not the prime minister, said Klasra. “In my opinion, PM Khan needed Lt Gen Faiz Hameed for his personal and political issues,” said Klasra, and Malick once again interjected and said “Allegedly”.

  • ‘Katdey’: Ghana Ali lashes out at netizen for referring to her husband as ‘saand’

    ‘Katdey’: Ghana Ali lashes out at netizen for referring to her husband as ‘saand’

    Actor Ghana Ali has clapped back at trolls for derogatory comments on her husband Umair Gulzar.

    Ghana Ali

    She recently clarified on being questioned for her pregnancy’s timeline.

    She recently garnered attention for her statement on Bilal Saeed’s latest look for his music video.

    On the work front, the Saraab star will be seen next in Gawah Rehna opposite Emaad Irfani.

    Gawah Rehna (2021)
  • Zahid Ahmed, Usman Mukhtar laud the decision of Zahir Jaffer’s indictment

    Zahid Ahmed, Usman Mukhtar laud the decision of Zahir Jaffer’s indictment

    Actors Zahid Ahmed and Usman Mukhtar has welcomed the decision of Islamabad court to indict Zahir Jaffer the prime suspect in Noor Mukadam murder case.

    The Alvida actor while sharing the news said, “Finally, words of hope for mankind.”

    Similarly, Hum Kahan Kay Sachay Thay star Usman Mukhtar shared the screenshot of the news report on his Instagram story saying, “About Time.”

    An Islamabad court yesterday indicted Zahir Jaffer, his parents and three others in Noor Mukadam murder case. In addition to Jaffer, two of the family’s employees, Jamil and Jan Mohammad, as well as the CEO of Therapy Works, Tahir Zahoor, have been charged.

  • Fawad Chaudhry says PM Khan will meet all candidates for DG ISI slot

    Fawad Chaudhry says PM Khan will meet all candidates for DG ISI slot

    Following the emergency meeting of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) parliamentary group at Parliament House yesterday, Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry told the media that the notification regarding the appointment of new director-general (DG) Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency would be issued in two to three days, reports Dawn.

    Fawad denied that the premier would take interviews of the potential candidates but said: “Prime Minister Imran Khan will just meet all candidates (for the slot of DG ISI)”.

    No such interviews have been taken in the past by any prime minister. Rather the official who is selected as head of the ISI pays a goodwill visit to the prime minister after his appointment.

    However, during the parliamentary meeting, PM Khan assured the party leaders that the issue of the appointment of the new ISI chief has been amicably settled by him and Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa and that the government will complete its five-year term.

    Prior to the party meeting, Fawad Chaudhry while talking to reporters at Parliament House, said, “Everyone, at the turn of every hour, is trying to twist the matter to gain some popularity.”