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  • Military’s stance unchanged about May 9, responsible must be punished: DG ISPR

    Military’s stance unchanged about May 9, responsible must be punished: DG ISPR

    Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmad has stated that the military’s views on May 9 are the same as before, and those responsible for the May 9 events must be brought to justice.

    “There has been no change in that nor there will be,” the military spokesperson asserted referring to the military’s stance about May 9.

    He also recalled last week’s government notification in which the TTP was declared as “Fitna al-Khawarij” for distorting the image of Islam.

    The DG ISPR also warned that those involved in “digital terrorism” will be punished because they want to drive a wedge between the armed forces and the people of Pakistan.

    “The law is not taking its course against it, but the armed forces take it very seriously,” he stated that legal action would be taken against those involved.

    Talking about the recent protests by Baloch Yakjehti Committee, he said, “In the guise of a peaceful march, BYC protestors are committing violence against forces.”

  • Meet the celebrities and new faces set to star in Tamasha Season 3

    Meet the celebrities and new faces set to star in Tamasha Season 3

    Meet the celebrities and new faces set to star in Tamasha Season 3

    The biggest reality show of Pakistan, Tamasha, was launched by ARY Digital in 2022.

    The show’s format was based on Big Brother and Big Boss with Adnan Siddiqui performing the duties of host, a role he is set to reprise in Season 3 as well.

    The show has provided a platform to many renowned Pakistani media figures, while a few contestants belong to other fields as well.

    The list includes Junaid Akhter, Arslan Khan, Zoya Khan, Ayaz Sammo, Saima Baloch, Anam Tanver, Abdullah Ejaz, Mahnoor Pervaiz, Mahi Baloch, Agha Talal, Dania Anwar, Humna Naeem, Malik Aqeel, Sherharyar Shahid, Emaan Fatima, Wajeeha Khan, Noman Habib, and Mani Liaqat.

    Tamasha Season 3, which will be broadcast at 10:00 p.m. every day, is expected to be the most exciting yet. Watch the drama, action, and entertainment unfold with well-known stars and fresh faces.

    Here is the cast:

    Emaan Fatima

    Saima Baloch

    Ayaz Samoo

    Anam Tanveer

    Noman Habib

    Mahnoor Pervaiz

    Sheheryar Shahid

    Huma Naeem

    Arsalan Khan

    Zoyaa Khan

    Wajeha Khan

    Abdullah Ejaz

    Dania Enwer

    Junaid Akhtar

    Mani Liaquat

    Mahi Baloch

    Agha Talal

    Malik Aqeel

  • Komal Aziz wants husband who is more successful than her

    Actor and entrepreneur Komal Aziz Khan recently shared her thoughts on what she looks for in a life partner. Speaking on a podcast, the 34-year-old said she isn’t against marriage but will only get married when she finds someone who meets her standards.

    “My standards are high, and no one has met them yet,” she explained.

    When asked about her ideal partner, Komal said, “He should be brave and a risk-taker. He must be true to himself, not disregarding family or society’s expectations.”

    She added, “I prefer entrepreneurs because they think big. He should be very masculine, as I’m very feminine.”

    Komal also mentioned, “He should be more successful than me so I can respect him as my husband. He needs to be ahead of me spiritually, emotionally, financially, and physically.”

  • Flash floods in KP, Balochistan, Gilgit claim a dozen lives

    Flash floods in KP, Balochistan, Gilgit claim a dozen lives

    Heavy rainfall across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, and Gilgit-Baltistan on Sunday has resulted in at least 12 deaths and 21 injuries over the past 24 hours.

    The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa confirmed the 12 fatalities. According to PDMA, six people died in Karak district, and one each in Lower Dir, Charsadda, and South Waziristan districts. In Karak’s Lawaghar Algada area, four individuals were swept away by floods.

    In Tank district, a woman and her two children were killed, and four other family members were injured when their roof collapsed. The deceased have been identified as Asma Bibi, her daughter Sadia Bibi, and her son Waheed Ullah.

    Tank-South Waziristan road is closed due to flood conditions in local streams and nullahs. In Mansehra district, thousands of tourists and locals stranded in Kaghan and Manor valleys for six days could leave on foot after the Frontier Works Organisation constructed a temporary pavement on the Manor stream in Mahandri. Flash floods caused significant damage in the Kaghan and Manor valleys, including the destruction of the central bridge on the Mansehra-Naran-Jalkhad road. A woman and her son and approximately two dozen hotels, houses, and electric turbines were washed away in the floods.

    The district administration has advised tourists to avoid Kaghan Valley until conditions improve. An artificial lake formed at Mahandri due to large boulders blocking the Kunhar River flow is causing concerns, and authorities are debating whether to burst it or create spillways.

    In Mohmand district, a bridge on the Aqrab Daag to Shaheed Banda Daman link road near Babi Mohmand has been damaged. This has disrupted traffic between Aqrab Daag and Ekkaghund Bazaar, and authorities have closed the bridge.

    In Balochistan, the National Disaster Management Authority has warned of high to very high levels of flash flooding in several regions, including the Zhob, Kalat, Nasirabad, and Sibbi divisions and local nullahs in D.G. Khan. These floods could damage infrastructure and impact communities near these waterways.
    Northern regions, including the catchment areas of the Kabul River and its tributaries, have received substantial rainfall, potentially causing high flooding in Nowshera and its tributaries. Authorities have been instructed to prepare for the effects of these extreme weather conditions.

    In Gilgit-Baltistan, flooding from the Rahimabad nullah has damaged cultivated land, uprooted trees, and destroyed water supply channels downstream. The floodwaters have crossed the Rahimabad bridge on the KKH, though the bridge remains intact. The flood also blocked the Hunza river flow at Rahimabad village, causing land erosion in the Jutal, Nomal, and Faizanad areas. Additionally, flooding from the Jaglote Guru nullah has damaged a hotel and other properties, and the Babusar-Chilas Road at Diamer has been blocked and damaged. The Mushkay area has also significantly damaged land, private properties, and water supply channels.

  • PPP prepared for fresh elections if PM dissolves Assembly

    PPP prepared for fresh elections if PM dissolves Assembly

    The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) led federal government was given a veiled threat by its ally, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), that the party is prepared to go into fresh elections if Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chooses to dissolve assemblies.

    PPP Secretary General Nayyer Hussain Bukhari said on Neo, ‘’If the government is in danger, then the Prime Minister should dissolve parliament and go for new elections.’

    Furthermore, he questioned the ruling party’s leadership for not ‘‘sharing details with PPP if it is facing any danger.”

    He also alleged that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan is an ‘’untrustworthy man who takes U-turns in politics as a matter of pride.’’
    Bukhari says that President Asif Ali Zardari had offered to mediate and help negotiate political disputes, but ’’someone should express willingness to sit and talk.’’

    Though not part of the ruling coalition, PPP is a key ally of the governing

  • Domestic cricket to see high-performance camps, increased match fees: Mohsin Naqvi

    Domestic cricket to see high-performance camps, increased match fees: Mohsin Naqvi

    Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi held a press conference in Lahore on Monday to share plans for domestic cricket and announce an increase in match fees for domestic players.

    “There is no need to change the domestic structure, Pakistan’s domestic structure is not bad. We are launching the Domestic Champions Cup, held annually and played in all three formats to improve it further. One team will be allotted a high-performance camp,” he told the members of the press.

    “Foreign players will also play in the Champions Cup, and domestic players’ match fees have also been increased. Five teams will participate in the Champions Cup, each with five legends.”

    Talking about domestic cricket, he said that PCB will not tamper it. “There is no need for much change in the domestic infrastructure; because of the system, we were not able to select quality players.”

    In response to a question about Waqr Younis’s responsibility, Naqvi said, “Waqar Younis is being given the responsibility to polish 30 boys. He has taken responsibility for making this team the best, and we will improve our domestic cricket in every way.”

    “The chief selector will be able to select the players on merit, and the best players will be chosen for the team. The five players (Legend players) are also coming as advisors, and they will work with Waqar Younis and make an excellent advisory board,” Mohsin Naqvi added.

    Advisor chairman Waqar Younis said, “The state of cricket is in front of us. It has to be improved. Cricket is our product. Unless it is fixed, cricket will not be able to move forward. When the chairman proposed that the Champions Cup should be held in which legends play a role, I liked this concept very much. It’s a good move, and I hope it pays off going forward.”

    The news that Waqar Younis had been appointed as the chairman’s advisor to PCB was circulating in the media. However, PCB confirmed this news on Monday.

  • Internet speed normalises worldwide, remains slow in Pakistan

    Internet speed normalises worldwide, remains slow in Pakistan

    An undersea cable cut last week disrupted internet service globally, bringing speeds down across the world, but got resolved within two days. Despite the restoration of online communication worldwide, internet speed in Pakistan is still slow.

    Experts attribute the slow internet to technical reasons.

    According to Samaa News, telecom expert Pervaiz Iftikhar explains that internet access via mobile devices relies on spectrum, and Pakistan has the lowest spectrum availability in the region. Additionally, the penetration of optical fiber is very low, which affects internet speed.

    It has also been noted that cable quality, digital traffic growth, and climate change impact internet service, but there are also rumors that the internet may be slowing down due to a firewall.

    Cyber expert Ammar Jafari points out that while firewalls are necessary for securing systems, every country has the right to protect its own networks to prevent the spread of harmful content or other problems.

    Others, however, argue that slow internet speeds are detrimental to the country’s economy. Officials from the IT Ministry have requested an explanation from PTA to determine the cause of the slow internet, as only the regulator can provide the full truth.

  • Azma Bukhari slams FIA cybercrime wing for ‘incompetence’; requests PM to shut it down

    Azma Bukhari slams FIA cybercrime wing for ‘incompetence’; requests PM to shut it down

    Punjab Minister for Information and Culture, Azma Bukhari has lashed out at the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Cyber Crime wing for incompetence while requesting Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to shut it down.

    Talking to media outside the Lahore High Court (LHC), Bukhari expressed her trust in Chief Justice Aalia Neelum, she said, “I think that the Chief Justice wants to get to the bottom of this matter.”

    A few days ago, an explicit fake video of the minister was circulated online, which received widespread condemnation.

    Bukhari stated, “FIA cyber wing has no expertise in its field, and it is not worth it. Cybercrime does not know anything, and they do not know what they are supposed to do.”

    She also said that, ever since a “fitna” party came to light, these kinds of incidents have become common, a thinly veiled dig at arch-rivals Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf.

    Bukhari also stated that her party and personal ethics disallow her from making such fake videos; otherwise, she would know how to do such things.

  • Sunidi Chauhan is super impressed by THIS Coke Studio Pakistan video

    Sunidi Chauhan is super impressed by THIS Coke Studio Pakistan video

    Bollywood’s powerhouse playback singer Sunidhi Chauhan has recently been in the news for her appreciation of the Pakistani music industry. 
    Recently Chauhan appeared on Raj Shamani’s channel podcast, where she highly praised the Pakistani music industry.

    “You know, I work with a lot of Pakistanis, they are brilliant and why do I call them Pakistanis, I mean we are the same, we speak the same language, we look like each other, our food and culture are similar. I believe that we are all the same people since I make a lot of Pakistani friends when I travel to the US and the UK. Pakistan’s music got popular because the country has a big music industry and people make music for fun. They have a large and devoted following of artists. Their passion for music is the reason they are loved here in India as well.”
     
     Sunidhi Chauhan highlighted Coke Studio as a prime example.

    “They do music for as a passion, like Coke Studio is an example. Currently, I’m stunned by a Coke Studio song Turri Jandi by Hassan Raheem and Shazia Mansoor, who have sung Chandni Ratain and many other songs, she is a big singer. After seeing Turi Jandi, you’ll be thinking, how did they make it? The way they made the video, it’s unbelievable.The song itself is good, but the video made it better. It’s really lovely,” Chauhan added.
    Sunidhi Chauhan has produced hits such as Ruki Ruki Si Zindagi, Mehboob Mere, Dhoom Machale, and Beedi.

  • Boxer Amir Khan wants to resolve issues between Imran Khan and establishment

    Boxer Amir Khan wants to resolve issues between Imran Khan and establishment

    British-Pakistani boxer Amir Khan has stated that if given the opportunity by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir, he is eager to have a “one-on-one meeting with Imran Khan” to find common grounds for resolving issues, journalist Murtaza Ali Shah reported.

    “I have known Imran Khan for a long time, and he is a dear friend whom I deeply respect. I am willing to act as a mediator and help resolve any disputes between both parties,” said Khan, wanting to play the role of arbitrator between the establishment and Imran Khan.

    He also stated that he has “great respect for the COAS, and his incredible work for Pakistan,” adding that he firmly believes that a personal conversation with the former prime minister could lead to a breakthrough.

    The former professional boxer stated that he was ready to travel to Pakistan to resolve the issues between the two parties and ensure the prosperity of Pakistan.