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  • KP govt approves funds to buy Dilip Kumar, Raj Kapoor’s ancestral homes

    Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mahmood Khan has approved Rs 23.56 million to purchase the ancestral houses of two Bollywood legends Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor in Peshawar.

    As per reports, the value of Raj Kapoor house is Rs 15 million, while Kumar’s home is worth Rs 8.56 million. Both houses will be converted into museums after restoration work.

    The owner of the Kapoor Haveli Hajji Ali Qadir had earlier demanded at least two billion rupees for the mansion in Qissa Khawani Bazaar from the government. The province’s archaeology department at the time had said that it will use legal powers to purchase the Kapoor Haveli as well as Dilip Kumar’s house if needed.

    The department had earlier declared the two houses as national heritage sites that were recognised internationally.

    Earlier, Kumar himself took to social media to express his excitement over the government’s decision. The legendary actor asked his fans living in Peshawar to share photos of his ancestral house on Twitter.

    Not only Kumar but his wife, Saira Banu also appreciated the government’s move to conserve the actor’s house.

  • Rare photos that reveal the unseen side of things

    Rare photos that reveal the unseen side of things

    With time, a monotonous daily routine can numb even the most enthusiastic people. The world, however, is a lovely place, full of excitement and interesting things in every corner. Here are some rare photos of absolutely common objects to make you rediscover their beauty and maybe even expand your horizons.

    1. This is how Chinese soldiers maintain their posture

    2. What an Eclipse looks like from space

    3. Sperm whales (The largest toothed predators on Earth) do not have teeth in their upper jaw but sockets that their lower teeth fit into

    4. A strawberry’s surface as seen in an electron microscope

    5. This is what an elephant’s tail looks like up close

    6. The inside of a space suit

    7. A globe for blind people

    8. You can see every organ in the glass frog

    9) Tiger’s skin when shaved

  • Newsletter- 3rd January 2020, Sunday

    Newsletter- 3rd January 2020, Sunday









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    NO NEWS WEEKEND
    Sunday, 3rd January 2021

    Quetta is probably the coldest city today but it has plenty of sunshine. The rest of our major cities — oh boy, here comes either rain or sad clouds. In our morning mood poll on our Instagram handle (@thecurrentpk) yesterday more than 400 people voted that they were not getting out of bed. Sunday will prove to be the same.
    If today’s the day you plan to keep scrolling on your phone, Saman’s review of Netflix’s Bridgerton is a must read because it doesn’t matter if you’re married or single, the arranged shaadi in Bridgerton is the marriage we all want. Yesterday’s viral video of a Saudi billionaire marrying her Pakistani driver was super controversial — is it true or not? The major political debate was about Prime Minister Imran Khan saying that there is nothing wrong with ‘taking U-turns’ if they don’t compromise your ideology. The problem with feeling so cold is that you really want something to pick you up. Maybe brave it, like Ashar and check out Yasil Al Luab, a restaurant in Lahore which promises authentic shawarma. Or if you need something to heal you, maybe you’ll learn something from Urooj’s visit to the Samadhi of Bhai Vasti Ram, who was Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s spiritual leader and renowned for his medicinal skills. Watch the video for a tour of the monument and how stories of his healing power and spirituality spread around Punjab. Or maybe the feel good story of the Pakistani origin doctor who wiped away $650,000 debt of 200 cancer patients in the US or if a local feel is what you’re looking for, check out our video of the people who made a major difference in Pakistan in 2020. If nothing is going to work, and nothing will get you out of bed, perhaps convince someone to get you garam chai while you stay cosy. And also reflect, like I have been, on how awkward it will be to actually meet and interact with people ‘normally’ once COVID is over. Would it be the same? Or would they (or you) have changed? Now that’s something heavy to think about while lying cozy in your bed on this rather dreary Sunday morning.

    Till tomorrow!
    Marium

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  • Nadia Khan ties the knot

    Nadia Khan ties the knot

    Nadia Khan has tied the knot in an intimate ceremony.

    The popular television host took to social media to share the news, requesting her followers to wait for the official pictures.

    Later, Nadia released her complete wedding album on YouTube. The bride looked lovely in a sea green ensemble with glowy makeup and a bright pink lip.

    While many believe that it is Nadia Khan’s third marriage but replying to a comment under her post she clarified that it is her second marriage. “Kiaan is my adopted son and this is my second marriage,” wrote Nadia.

  • Sharma, Pant others being investigated for possible bubble breach

    Sharma, Pant others being investigated for possible bubble breach

    Five members of the touring Indian team in Australia could be part of an investigation after being involved in a potential bio-bubble breach reportedly while interacting with a fan at a Melbourne restaurant on January 1.

    Cricket Australia issued a statement saying that “they were alerted to a video post” of five players – Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, Prithvi Shaw and Navdeep Saini eating at an indoor venue, and that they are investigating the incident along with BCCI to determine a potential breach. In the meantime, as a precautionary measure, the players have been placed under isolation.

    On Friday, tweets by a fan went viral on social media, where he posted a video of the players enjoying a meal in Melbourne. Subsequent tweets by the individual mentioned that he had paid the bill on behalf of the players, following which Sharma interacted with him and Pant “hugged” him, and the team members posed for a photograph.

    While the fan earned plenty of support for his gesture on Twitter, and the story earned considerable traction on Indian media, there were concerns surrounding the safety of the players at a time when the teams have been placed in strict bio-secure bubbles due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

    Soon after reports of the possible breach came to light, the fan seemingly issued a clarification on social media, stating that Pant had not hugged him as tweeted earlier “as it was all said in excitement”, and insisted that there was “social distance maintained all through”.

    Concerns around player safety are serious particularly in Sydney, the venue of the third Test of the ongoing series. With the recent surge in Covid-19 cases in Sydney, there were reports that Melbourne, the venue of the second Test, could host the third Test as well. However, after negotiations between Cricket Australia and authorities in Queensland and New South Wales, Sydney Cricket Ground was retained as the venue for the third game of the series, currently tied 1-1.

    Meanwhile, according to Indian media, the Indian team management believes that the five players were indeed sitting outdoors as is allowed by protocols. They moved indoors only after there was a drizzle. The board is clear that the players did not do any activity that breaches the bio-secure bubble protocols.

  • Pakistan cricket team visits families of Christchurch Mosque attack victims

    Pakistan cricket team visits families of Christchurch Mosque attack victims

    The Pakistan Cricket team, who will play its second and final game of the two-match Test series against New Zealand at Hagley Oval (Christchurch) on Sunday, took some time out from their busy practise schedule to pay a visit to the families of the victims of Christchurch Mosque attack.

    In a video shared by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the cricketers can be seen interacting with the families and spending time with them.

    Talking to the families of victims, batting coach Younis Khan said: “We can feel your pain and we are with you in your grief.”

    In March 2019, a mass killer attacked two mosques in Christchurch. 51 people were killed and many were injured during the shooting. The killer was later sentenced to life imprisonment without parole.

  • Hasnain Lehri dedicates ‘Best Model’ award to late brother

    Hasnain Lehri dedicates ‘Best Model’ award to late brother

    Hasnain Lehri has dedicated his fourth Lux Style Award (LSA) to his younger brother, who passed away in May 2019 due to a cardiac arrest.

    In a post shared on social media, the model said: “I dedicate this award to my younger brother, whom we lost last year. It has been my biggest trial and a tough time for my family.”

    “For me, this isn’t just an award for creating art but the acknowledgement to myself that I am strong enough to be on my feet again. After his passing I had no motivation, I lost faith in myself.. one day I was just sitting going through Facebook and saw my younger brothers’ old status saying ‘Keep on making me proud’ which gave me the strength I needed, and because of his words today I am holding my fourth award.”

    The model further shared: “I read this somewhere that ‘Jo loug gir ke khud apnay pairoun per kharay hotay hain Khuda unn ki bohut madad kerta hai’ and I tried to stand back on my feet and Allah has always been there for me! And for people out there who have lost their loved ones, always remember one thing, they are far away from you ‘per woh aapkay dil mei hamesha rehte hain’.

    Thanking his fans he said, “Last but not least, I love my fans. This is possible because of the love and respect you show me. Thank you.”

    Lehri won four (2016, 2017,2018, 2020) Best Male Model awards at the LSAs.

  • South Africa’s Herschelle Gibbs appointed Karachi Kings’ new head coach

    South Africa’s Herschelle Gibbs appointed Karachi Kings’ new head coach

    Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Karachi Kings has appointed Herschelle Gibbs as the new head coach for the 2021 edition.

    The former South Africa opening batsman Gibbs has replaced Dean Jones who passed away earlier this year due to cardiac arrest.

    Gibbs is famous for his explosive batting performances in the past for the Proteas across all formats.

    Announcing the news on social media, Gibbs wrote: “Hot out the gate this year! Excited much to work with the Karachi Kings.”

    46-year-old Gibbs has represented South Africa in 90 Tests, 248 ODIs and 23 T20Is where he collectively managed to score 14,661 runs, which included 35 centuries and 66 half-centuries.

    Meanwhile, Kings emerged the winners of the fifth edition of the PSL after beating arch-rivals Lahore Qalandars in the final.

    The player draft for the sixth edition of the PSL is expected to take place in Lahore on January 9 and the tournament is set to begin from February 20. It is likely to be played in Karachi and Lahore only due to coronavirus pandemic. It has also been reported that spectators will not be allowed in the stadiums due to the on-going coronavirus pandemic.

  • Asim Azhar reportedly dropped from music show for being too young

    Asim Azhar reportedly dropped from music show for being too young

    Asim Azhar was reportedly dropped from the country’s latest pop music platform because he was “too young”.

    According to reports doing the rounds on social media, Asim, who was initially going to be a part of the platform, was eliminated from VELO Sound Station because he was too young to endorse nicotine. The singer is 24 years old.

    “Azhar recorded two songs for the outlet but the company decided not to release his tracks, excluding him because of his age,” stated the report. “Apparently you have to be 25 or above to promote nicotine as per their internal legal requirement, [even though] the government allows 18 and above.”

    Azhar and the show’s Executive Producer Bilal Maqsood have refused to comment on the matter as for now.

    VELO Sound Station has been making waves on social media for its quirky renditions of classic pop songs.

    Meanwhile, Azhar recently released the official PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBGM) anthem Khelta Ja. The video has collected over three million views on YouTube, marking another milestone in the singer’s career.

    Meanwhile, the Oscar winner director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy said that no one should be endorsing nicotine products at any age.

  • Pakistani truck art flies high

    Pakistani truck art flies high

    Pakistan’s renowned truck art will move from the highways to the skies, as a flying academy has decorated a two-seater Cessna aircraft using the colourful technique.

    In recent times, Pakistan’s colourful truck art has grown increasingly popular in the West. With elaborate and flamboyant motifs, Pakistani truck art has inspired gallery exhibitions abroad and prompted stores in Western cities to sell miniatures. In fact, UNESCO has been using this unique art blended with indigenous motifs to communicate messages on girls’ education in Kohistan district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

    “We want to show the world that Pakistan is not all about Financial Action Task Force and terrorism issues; it’s a very diverse country and a land of opportunities,” says Imran Aslam Khan, chief operating officer of Sky Wings, a flight training organisation.

    He also plans to paint other aircraft, with the aim of promoting tourism in Pakistan.

    Read more – Did you know Pierre Cardin also designed uniforms for PIA?

    “The world is familiar with our truck art representation; now, with this aircraft, our colours will fly in the air. We are really excited,” said Haider Ali, the artist painting the aircraft.

    Ali who is now 40, has been decorating trucks since his childhood. He was trained by his father and now he is one of the most prominent such painters in Pakistan.

    He also hopes to paint an Airbus or Boeing aircraft in the future, saying an opportunity to work on such gargantuan planes would truly be a learning experience.