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  • Imran Khan to run for Oxford University chancellor seat

    Imran Khan to run for Oxford University chancellor seat

    Former Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan is going to run for chancellor of Oxford University while being imprisoned in Adiala Jail, The Telegraph reported.

    The chancellor’s seat became vacant after the resignation of Lord Patten, who held the coveted post for 21 years.

    Khan will enter an online ballot for the position from his prison cell in Pakistan. However, his victory is unlikely, according to The Telegraph.

    Historically, this is the first time the elections for the chancellor will be held online, as previously, the traditional procedure was adopted in which graduates were required to attend the process in full academic dress.

    “Imran Khan will contest for the chancellor of Oxford University as there is a public demand that he should contest,” Zulfi Bukhari told The Telegraph.

  • Muhammad Shami was thinking about suicide, reveals close friend

    Muhammad Shami was thinking about suicide, reveals close friend

    Umesh Kumar, a close friend of Indian cricketer Muhammad Shami, has revealed that Shami had thought of suicide after match-fixing allegations against Pakistan in the 2021 T20 World Cup.

    Shami has many achievements and records in his cricket career, but his private life is also in the news.

    In Shami’s private life, his disagreement with his wife, distance from his daughter, allegations of match-fixing, claims of violence against his wife and then, also dropped from Central Contract are some of the most challenging moments of his life. Kumar revealed that Shami thought of suicide during this time.

    Kumar said in a podcast, “This period was difficult for Shami. At that time, Shami lived with me in my house. Still, when he was accused of match-fixing with Pakistan, and the investigation started that night, he told me that he could tolerate everything but could not tolerate accusations like cheating the country.”

    “One day after that, it was around 4 am when I got up to drink water. I saw Shami standing on the terrace of the 19th floor of the building. I could understand that it was the most difficult night of his career. Then he got a call that he got a clean chit from the committee investigating the fixing charge, which he was then, happy about.”

  • Exclusive: Sharmila Faruqi meets the Ambanis 

    Exclusive: Sharmila Faruqi meets the Ambanis 

     
    Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani was recently spotted with politician Sharmila Faruqui at Disneyland Paris. 
    Asia and India’s richest man, Ambani is currently in the French capital with his family, including wife Nita Ambani and daughter Isha Ambani. The Ambanis are expected to attend events of the upcoming Paris Olympics.

    There was a special moment when Mukesh Ambani introduced his little granddaughter to Sharmila and her family. These unexpected encounters left a lasting impression, showcasing the Ambani family’s hospitality and friendliness.

    While talking to The Current, Sharmila said, “Well, [they are] very cool and friendly, especially Mukesh Ambani, who chatted up with us when he got to know we are from Pakistan and in politics. Isha was super sweet. Kept bumping into them in Paris and Disney Land. Also, he proudly introduced his little granddaughter to us.”
    Dr. Sharmila Faruqui is a politician affiliated with the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP). Currently, she is the advisor to the Chief Minister of Sindh.

    Here are the pictures of them:

  • Dr Umer Adil calls female anchors ‘keeps’

    During a podcast, Dr. Umar Adil made the outrageous statement that, ‘’All female anchors in media have come here by recommendation. Almost all of them are keeps of influential people.”

    Talking on the podcast ‘Dill Ki Baat’ with Zohaib Butt, he said, “These anchors are somehow in touch with the high profile persons of Pakistan.”

    He added that even their show’s producers have no guts to tell them anything or criticize them on their mistakes. In fact, in those cases, producers leave the show and run away.

     Continuing with the misogynistic rant, he said the industry is suffering from “gender discrimination”. Lest the listeners think that he was making a proper observation, he went on to say, “Female anchors always get positive discrimination and they are treated in an extraordinary manner and nobody cares about the male anchor sitting next to the female anchor.”

  • PCB selects inexperienced Wahab Riaz for ICC coaching workshop

    PCB selects inexperienced Wahab Riaz for ICC coaching workshop

    The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has again shown a preference for Wahab Riaz, initiating the process to hire him as a coach, media reports have said.

    According to ARY, PCB has given him a ticket to the International Cricket Council (ICC) Workshop in the Maldives, but he does not have coaching experience. He will attend the workshop with Shahid Nawaz, the Head Coach of the National Cricket Academy (NCA).

    Last year, due to a conflict of interest, Inzamam-ul-Haq left the post of Chief Selector, and then Zaka Ashraf replaced him with Wahab. When Mohsin Naqvi became the PCB chairman, he also retained him as a selection committee member.

    Later, the post of senior manager was also given to him.

    This year, Wahab was removed from the T20 World Cup for poor performance and disciplinary violations, but preparations are underway to bring him back into coaching.

  • 24-karat gold price surges by Rs2,300 to Rs252,800 per tola

    24-karat gold price surges by Rs2,300 to Rs252,800 per tola

    On Wednesday, gold prices in Pakistan saw a notable increase. The rate for 24-karat gold surged to Rs252,800 per tola, marking a rise of Rs2,300.

    Despite this uptick, the price remains Rs3,000 below its true market value, a consequence of diminished purchasing power.

    According to the Karachi Sarafa Association, 24-karat gold is now priced at Rs216,735 per 10 grammes, an increase of Rs1,972. Meanwhile, 22-karat gold has also risen, with its new rate set at Rs198,674 per 10 grammes.

    In contrast, silver prices in the domestic market held steady. The price of 24-karat silver remained unchanged at Rs2,920 per tola and Rs2,503 per 10 grammes.

    On the international stage, spot gold traded at approximately $2,414 per ounce, reflecting a modest gain of $5.50 or 0.23 per cent from the previous session.

  • 100 degrees hotness: Urwa Hocane, Sheheryar Munawar star in a new music video

    Urwa Hocane’s latest social media posts have sparked excitement among fans.
    Hocane posted a video on her Instagram account with the caption, “A hundered & some degrees, andaroon lahore & high speed shots ! BTS of the newest with the best team ! ️ ️ ”

    In the video, Sheheryar Munawar is dressed in a khaki kurta, while Urwa Hocane is seen in a beautiful black outfit in the video. The two performers seem to have a fantastic on-screen relationship.

    Novice Records, a music production company, posted an Instagram picture with the caption, “Ishaq Rangtaari by the legendary Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, is an emotional masterpiece you can’t miss! Featuring the stunning duo of Sheheryar Munawar and Urwa Hocane, this song is composed by Naveed Nashad to create the perfect musical journey.”

    Fans are eagerly looking forward to seeing this new collaboration.

  • Khan can do anything to get back to power: Khawaja Asif

    Khan can do anything to get back to power: Khawaja Asif

    Defence Minister Khawaja Asif recently commented on the Geo News programme about former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s admission of calling the protests outside GHQ, saying, “This is just the first step by Khan towards apology.”

    Asif stated, “They [PTI] are very sharp, they can do anything to return to power. They will even touch their feet if they have to get back to power. ”

    He said, “The problem is that nobody trusts them [PTI] now.”

    The Defence Minister was, however, confident that any potential moves by PTI to warm up to the establishment would not threaten their government.

    “There is no danger to us if the founder PTI apologises, if they apologise and become part of the political stream, what can we object to?” said Asif

  • Arshad Nadeem, Faiqa Riaz leave for Paris Olympics

    Arshad Nadeem, Faiqa Riaz leave for Paris Olympics

    Pakistan’s star javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem and sprinter Faiqa Riaz left Lahore to participate in the Paris Olympics 2024.

    Arshad will compete in the group round on August 6 and the final on August 8, while Faiqa Riaz will compete in the preliminary round of the women’s 100m race on August 3.

    Three shooters and two swimmers from Pakistan are also participating. The mega event will start on July 26.

  • Pakistani visa fee to be waived off for 126 countries

    Pakistani visa fee to be waived off for 126 countries

    The federal government has announced visa-free entry for citizens of 126 countries.

    A federal cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was presented with a report on the implementation of federal policies for the years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023.

    The cabinet approved the issuance of digital visas for citizens of 126 countries. Sources indicate that individuals coming from these countries for business and tourism purposes will enjoy visa-free entry.

    The federal cabinet also endorsed a Ministry of Interior summary proposing visa-free entry for investors from friendly nations.

    Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif highlighted significant changes in the visa regime, emphasizing that the number of countries exempted from visa fees has now increased to 126. He underscored that investors and tourists from Western countries will also benefit from this waiver.

    Sharif remarked on concerns regarding potential revenue loss from visa fees, stating, “I believe that waiving visa fees will attract more investment to Pakistan, resulting in greater overall benefit.”

    The Prime Minister added that the implementation of E-Gate systems will commence in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad in the initial phase. He anticipated an increase in religious tourism due to E-Gate implementation, contributing to economic stability and bolstering foreign exchange reserves.

    Additionally, the Federal Cabinet approved the establishment of special courts under the SECP Act of 1997.

    The meeting sanctioned the signing of an MoU between Pakistan and Denmark, an increase in the Privatization Commission Board’s membership, and the appointment of the Chairman of the Abandoned Waqf Property Board.