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  • NCOC launches app to verify Covid-19 certificates

    NCOC launches app to verify Covid-19 certificates

    The National Command & Operation Centre (NCOC), in collaboration with National Database And Registration Authority (NADRA), has introduced a digital app to verify vaccination certificates allotted to the people after their vaccination.

    The move came after news of fake certificates were reported in the media.

    Citizens can now verify the authenticity of their vaccination certificates using the “Vaccination Pass App”, a digital wallet for the Covid-19 vaccination certificate, according to the NCOC.

    The application will facilitate the people to have their digital Covid-19 vaccination certificate.

    The app allows the users to download the Covid vaccination certificate issued through Nadra and save it on their phone.

    The digital certificate can be verified instantaneously via a QR-Code.

    The digital certificate is official proof of Covid-19 vaccination, which is required for domestic and international travelling.

    The NCOC earlier this week announced that complete Covid-19 vaccination certificates would become compulsory for air travel after September 10.

  • ‘Afghanistan has broken the shackles of slavery’: PM Imran Khan

    ‘Afghanistan has broken the shackles of slavery’: PM Imran Khan

    Prime Minister Imran Khan said that cultural imposition is equivalent of ‘mental slavery’ and it is very hard to break the shackles of mental slavery, adding that the Afghans had “broken the shackles of slavery”. PM Khan was speaking at the launch of the first phase of the Single National Curriculum (SNC) for students of grades one to five today.

    https://twitter.com/hoorainp1/status/1427163765859041280?s=21

    PM’s comments come as the Taliban rapidly take control of Afghanistan.

    The Taliban declared that the war in Afghanistan was over after its fighters swept into the capital, Kabul, and President Ashraf Ghani fled the country on Sunday.

    Criticising the two parallel systems of education in the country, PM said that the existence of English medium schools has led to the adoption of “someone else’s culture” in Pakistan.

    “When you adopt someone’s culture, you believe it to be superior and you end up becoming a slave to it,” said PM Khan.

    “I had the vision to introduce the Single National Curriculum, but the elites making the most of the current system will not change that easily,” said the premier.

    “When you acquire English medium education, you adopt the entire culture and it’s a major loss because you become a slave to that particular culture,” he said.

    “Our class divisions were formed only on the basis of an English education,” said PM Khan.

    He said a decision had also been taken to teach the life of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) from grades eight to 10. However, he told Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood that the plan to introduce the course by 2024 was too far away, adding that it should be implemented in five to six months.

    The SNC had been launched from classes one to five in public and private schools as well as seminaries in all provinces except Sindh.

  • Celebrity couples celebrate 14th August in style, trend for twinning

    Celebrity couples celebrate 14th August in style, trend for twinning

    Celebrity couples of Pakistani entertainment industry donned colour-coordinated attires on the auspicious occasion of the Independence Day.

    The picture perfect pairs took to their social media handles to share their looks with with their friends and followers.

  • Fahad Mustafa vows to never work with former co-star Iman Ali

    Fahad Mustafa in 2020 appeared in Galaxy Lollywood’s The Munshi Show. During the show the host asked Fahad that was Iman Ali a diva on the sets of Mah e Mir? to which Fahad replied, “More than a Diva” adding that he has told her that he would never work with her again. “I love her as a person, but Kaam buhat mushkil hai,” said Fahad.

    During the interview Fahad also revealed that he will not work in Indian movies.

    Fahad and Iman appeared in a movie tilted Mah e Mir in 2016. The movie was directed by Anjum Shahzad.

  • Mahira Khan stuns web with ‘Ek Hai Nigar’ teaser, fellow celebrities appreciate

    Mahira Khan stuns web with ‘Ek Hai Nigar’ teaser, fellow celebrities appreciate

    Superstar Mahira Khan took to her social media handles to announce her forthcoming telefilm Ek Hai Nigar with its official teaser on the independence day. The Raees diva is set to play the first female Lieutenant General Nigar Johar co-starring Bilal Ashraf.

    The teaser has garnered appreciation from her fans and industry fellows alike. The Humsafar actor stated that it’s an honour to play the role of an achiever that Nigar is.

    Pakistan Army Public Relations Department (ISPR) has paid homage to Lieutenant General Nigar Johar through this film.

    Directed by Adnan Sarwar, it is penned by Umera Ahmed.

    Here are a few reactions of the fans:

    Apart from her fans, Mahira’s colleagues have showered her with love and appreciation

  • Malala expresses her concern over situation of women in Afghanistan, talks to Fawad Chaudhry

    Federal Minister for Information Fawad Chaudhry had a telephonic conversation with Pakistani Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai. During the conversation, Malala expressed her concern over the situation of women in Afghanistan as the Taliban took over Kabul on Sunday and said that Pakistan should play its role in women’s education in Afghanistan.

    Malala said that she also wrote a letter to Prime Minister Imran Khan in this regard.

    Fawad Chaudhry assured Malala that Pakistan will play its role in promoting education in Afghanistan. He also said that Pakistan is providing educational facilities to almost 6,000 Afghan refugee children.

    https://twitter.com/FawadPTIUpdates/status/1427159134558883843

    Yesterday, Malala tweeted, “We watch in complete shock as Taliban takes control of Afghanistan. I am deeply worried about women, minorities and human rights advocates.”

    “Global, regional and local powers must call for an immediate ceasefire, provide urgent humanitarian aid and protect refugees and civilians,” she added.

  • Ghana Ali blasts multiple trolls for ridiculing her husband, pens a lengthy reply

    Ghana Ali blasts multiple trolls for ridiculing her husband, pens a lengthy reply

    Dilruba actor Ghana Ali expressed her love for husband Umair Gulzar in an Instagram post. Netizens commented mean remarks for Umair in the picture’s comment section to which the Sun Yaara star hit back at.

    On the work front, the actress will be seen next in a Pak-Turk film, Gawah Rehna alongside Emmad Irfani.

  • Suspect involved in rape of a dead body killed in police encounter

    Suspect involved in rape of a dead body killed in police encounter

    Police have killed a man accused of raping a dead body of a teenage girl in Thatta district, in an alleged encounter, ARY News reported.

    As per reports, the Sindh police had earlier detained accused Rafique Chandio for committing an abominable act.

    “Accused Rafique Chandio tried to escape from police detention. He opened fire at policemen at Babra Mori near Gharo, and was killed in the counter fire,” police said.

    SSP Thatta said that the encounter happened at Babra Mori. “This man had become a symbol of terror for the local people,” SSP said. “Some political people were exerting pressure on the family of the girl and police to avoid action against him,” SSP said.

    Read More: Nowshera man arrested for trying to rape five-year-old granddaughter

    Special Assistant to CM Sindh Sadiq Memon on Saturday confirmed that the police has arrested the man who allegedly dug up a teenage girl’s dead body and sexually assaulted it.

    The 14-year-old girl’s body was taken out of her grave after it was buried at a local graveyard on Friday. The body was then raped.

    The man dumped the body in the bushes after sexually abusing it and ran away.

  • Mehwish Hayat calls out ‘perverts’ for discussing her undergarments

    Mehwish Hayat calls out ‘perverts’ for discussing her undergarments

    Actor Mehwish Hayat has called out “sick” trolls for discussing her bra in the comment section of her independence day post.

    The Punjab Nahi Jaungi star uploaded a picture on August 14 celebrating the independence day. A group of netizens started commenting on the colour of her undergarments.

    In response, she turned to her Instagram stories and said: “Literally sickened seeing some comments under this post. The perverts debating the colour of my bra just shows sick and petty their minds are.”

    In another post, the Jawani Phir Nahi Aani star stated: “I would suggest that there are much bigger issues that need addressing. Only if this energy could be invested in better more worthwhile pursuits.”

    On the work front, Mehwish is all set to play the role of Pakistan’s first and only female Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto in her forthcoming film. She will also be seen next in Humayun Saeed’s London Nahi Jaunga.

  • Nida, Yasir ooze couple goals on dreamy vacation in Maldives

    Morning show host and actor Nida Yasir and her director husband Yasir Nawaz are vacationing currently in Maldives, also seen in the pictures is their youngest son, Balaj.

    The duo donned colour-coordinated attires and are oozing terrific chemistry in their pictorial outings.

    In June 2021, Nida and Yasir went on a vacation to Turkey, the Nadaaniyaan star shared her experience of robbery on her show that made her trip’s climax a bitter experience.