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  • Video: Umer Shareef requests PM Imran Khan to ‘urgently’ send him abroad for treatment

    Legendary comedian Umer Shareef has requested Prime Minister Imran Khan to send him abroad for his treatment. Journalist Waseem Badami shared a video message of Shareef, which he aired on his show 11th hour. In the video, the Zameen Aasman star also mentioned, “Doctors have asked me to go abroad for better treatment,” said Umar adding, “I received my treatment as per my fate from Imran Khan’s Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital but the doctors have now told me that I can receive better treatment in America.”

    Anchor Waseem Badami told in his show that the issue of the finances is secondary, the major issue right now is the kind of treatment that is required for Umer is not available in Pakistan.

    He added that the treatment is only available in three countries, “USA, Germany and Saudi Arabia”, and the doctors suggest that the treatment should be done in two to three weeks, but due to covid’19 restrictions it is very difficult to go abroad in such a short period of time without the state’s facilitation.

  • Sarfaraz Ahmed spotted riding bike, locals offer cricket match

    Sarfaraz Ahmed spotted riding bike, locals offer cricket match

    Former captain of Pakistan cricket team Sarfaraz Ahmed was recently spotted riding a bike on the roads of Karachi while some fans offered him a cricket match in the video.

    A video went viral on social media in which Sarfaraz can be seen on a bike with probably his daughter when two boys on a bike went near to him and offered a cricket series at a local ground.

    “Saifi Bhai, series khelein kia? New Zealand ka squad toh gaya, Star Ground aajayein, series khelte hain,” the boys were quoted saying to Sarfaraz in the video. “Haan ab yehi reh gaya hai,” the cricketer replied.

    [Translation: “Saifi Bhai, should we play a series? You’re not in the New Zealand squad, so come to Star Ground and we will have a series there.”

    Sarfaraz replied: “Sure, now this is what is left for me to do.”]

    It must be noted here that Sarfaraz was dropped from ODI and T20I squad against New Zealand. The announced T20I squad for the home series against New Zealand is the same that will play against England and in T20 World Cup.

  • Saboor Aly surprises beau Ali Ansari with multiple extravagant parties on his birthday

    Actor Ali Ansari thanked fiancée Saboor Aly for making his birthday special with “four back-to-back surprises.”

    “Another year down another year stronger,” wrote the Kamzarf star. “Thank you Saboor Aly for making the start to the new year of my life so wonderful,” he added.

    “Four back to back surprises and that too on the same day, I’m impressed.”

    Earlier, this year in May Saboor Aly announced her ‘baat pakki’ with Ali Ansari.

    On the work front, Saboor is set to feature in Amanat opposite Imran Abbas, whereas Ali is currently featuring in Rang Mahal opposite Sehar Khan.

  • Justice Ayesha not elevated to the Supreme Court

    The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) has not approved the nomination of Justice Ayesha Malik as a Supreme Court (SC) judge.

    “As a lawyer, I feel that the JCP needed to set a transparent criteria for appointment, failing which has resulted in what we have seen today. And I feel that the more unstructured this becomes, more transparency is lost within the judicial system,” lawyer Noor Ejaz told The Current.

    “As a woman, I am disappointed. Women in law have rarely been given high ranks without being under strict scrutiny. I hope Justice Ayesha serves as the CJ of the Lahore High Court and is elevated to the Supreme Court soon and I hope the JCP implements a structure so that other women can aspire towards higher office without fearing how discretion might treat them,” added Noor Ejaz

    “It is a dark day because first-time nominee of a woman judge’s elevation to the Supreme Court could not be approved,” senior journalist Hasnaat Malik told The Current.

    He also added that if Justice Ayesha is not elevated to the SC, then she will become Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court. “Justice Ayesha’s name can be initiated anytime for the SC,” said Hasnaat.

    Read more- In-depth analysis: Everything you need to know about Justice Ayesha Malik’s SC appointment

    Human Rights Watch (HRW) welcomed the nomination of Justice Ayesha Malik to the Supreme Court of Pakistan. However, lawyers across the country recorded their protest today.

    As per the Lahore High Court website, Justice Ayesha Malik completed her education from Paris and New York and did her Senior Cambridge from the Karachi Grammar School in Karachi. She did her A-Levels from the Francis Holland School for Girls in London. She assumed office in March 2012

  • ‘Puppet PM will lose the govt if we get rid of puppet Buzdar in Punjab’:Bilawal

    Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said that Prime Minister Imran Khan himself will lose the government if the Opposition de-seats puppet Cheif Minister (CM) Usman Buzdar in Punjab.

    Addressing a gathering in Rahim Yar Khan, Bilawal reiterated that Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) needs to understand the role of the Opposition. He said that his party is doing its part and that the PML-N will need to topple the government by sending both PM Khan and Buzdar home.

    Criticising the PML-N, Bilawal said, “It is not possible that you talk about ‘vote ko izzat do’ [give respect to the vote] and run away the moment one has to use the power of the vote.”

    “It is not possible that you [PML-N] talk about respecting the vote and then you boycott the by-elections and the Senate elections. Because of you, people are angry with us as well. If you talk about respecting the power of the vote, then you need to start practicing that power yourself as well,” said Bilawal.

    “I urge you [PML-N] to get courage, work together, think about the people, don’t think about ego or personal preferences. We need to save Punjab together,” said Bilawal reminding the PML-N that if they are not ready, the people will not forgive them.

    “When we were with you [PML-N], you used to say that nothing can happen without resignation. I challenge you here to work with us or start implementing your own words and resign,” added Bilawal.

    Bilawal said, “You [PML-N] will have to do either of the two things, otherwise the people of Punjab will know that you are neither revolutionary nor ready for reconciliation but a hypocrite.”

    “The people of Punjab will reject the politics of hypocrites. We politely tried to explain to you but now we will show you how things are done through our hard work and political acumen and hold PM Khan accountable,” said Bilawal accusing the PML-N of being a facilitator of the government.

    Bilawal Bhutto claimed that the PPP will form the government in the Centre and provinces.

  • ‘Nawaz Sharif will come back to Pakistan this year’: PML-N leader Javed Latif

    ‘Nawaz Sharif will come back to Pakistan this year’: PML-N leader Javed Latif

    Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Mian Javed Latif claimed on Thursday that former Prime Miniter Nawaz Sharif will come back to Pakistan this year.

    Javed Latif appeared before the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in Lahore. The PML-N leader talked to the media after this and claimed that Nawaz Sharif will come to Pakistan this year. He added that those who disqualified Nawaz also realised that there was no option except to have him back.

    “Those who had brought him the third time will allow Nawaz Sharif to be elected prime minister for the fourth time,” Latif said.

    “Those who had expelled him from government knowing that only he can guide the country out of these problems,” PML-N leader said.

    Javed Latif said an impression was being given that the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) will come to power. However, he added, if PPP chairperson Bilawal Bhutto comes to power in a democratic way, then the PML-N would have no objection.

  • Fazl-ur-Rehman accuses Bilawal of making a deal with the establishment

    Fazl-ur-Rehman accuses Bilawal of making a deal with the establishment

    Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Fazl-ur-Rehman accused Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari of making a deal with the establishment.

    Maulana Fazl, blaming Bilawal for the failure of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), claimed: “The deal was previously offered to us but we didn’t agree to it.”

    Earlier, Bilawal Bhutto, while addressing a gathering in Rahim Yar Khan, said, “It is not possible that you talk about ‘vote ko izzat do’ [give respect to the vote] and run away the moment one has to use the power of the vote.”

    “When we were with you [PML-N], you used to say that nothing can happen without resignations. I challenge you here to work with us or start implementing your own words and resign. You [PML-N] will have to do either of the two things, otherwise, the people of Punjab will know that you are neither revolutionary nor ready for reconciliation but a hypocrite.”

  • ‘I called her’: Sadaf Kanwal opens up on alleged rivalry with Alizeh Shah

    ‘I called her’: Sadaf Kanwal opens up on alleged rivalry with Alizeh Shah

    Sadaf Kanwal has opened up about her private call with Ehad-e-Wafa star Alizeh Shah.

    Along with her husband Shahroz Sabzwari, the Alif diva appeared on Ahsan Khan’s show and explained that why she took Alizeh’s name on a show as she was asked about a actress that she doesn’t want her husband to work with.

    Earlier, on The Couple Show host Aagha Ali asked Kanwal, “which actress in Pakistan’s showbiz industry you would forbid Shahroz Sabzwari to work with?”

    The Na Maloom Afraad 2 diva was asked to choose a name from the list including Hiba Bukhari, Rimsha Khan and Alizeh Shah. This statement gave birth to cat-fight rumours between the two young stars.

    Following the social media scrutiny, she called Alizeh to sort things out between the two.

    She said: “I called Alizeh and apologised”.

    While Shahroz further elaborated that Sadaf also made it clear that if Alizeh works with him in future she will not have any issue on that.

  • ‘Wannabe k-pop singer’s midlife crises’: Ali Gul Pir blasts Ali Zafar, refuses to apologise

    ‘Wannabe k-pop singer’s midlife crises’: Ali Gul Pir blasts Ali Zafar, refuses to apologise

    Vlogger, singer and entertainer Ali Gul Pir has said that he is not apologising to singer Ali Zafar for a joke he made three years back.

    Taking to Twitter, the Sorry singer wrote: “No matter how many warrants I get, I’m not apologising for a joke I made 3 years back. I’m gonna fight it. Any wannabe k-pop singing midlife crisis cockstar can try his best, you will only get what you deserve. End of your already dying career by the truth.”

    https://twitter.com/Aligulpir/status/1435892518579752964?s=20

    Earlier, the court issued non-bailable arrest warrant for Pir after Ali Zafar filed for a defamation case against Iffat Omar and Ali Gul Pir in context of Meesha Shafi’s harassment allegations.

  • Asim cheers ladylove Meerub for acting debut, Sajal and Yumna adore

    Model Meerub Ali is making her acting debut with the forthcoming drama serial, Sinf-e-Aahan.

    Meerub shared some pictures along with co-star Yumna Zaidi from the sets of the star-studded drama. Her rumoured fiancé and star singer Asim Azhar left a comment under her post to cheer his ladylove.

    The Pyar Ke Sadqay diva commented, “The Cutest and the prettiest.”

    Sajal Aly also expressed her love for the young starlet.

    Written by Umera Ahmed and helmed by Nadeem Baig, Sinf-e-Aahan will be aired on ARY Digital later this year.

    Singer Asim Azhar created headlines earlier this month as the netizens speculated on his alleged engagement with Meerub Ali.