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  • Why is section 144 imposed in Lahore?

    Why is section 144 imposed in Lahore?

    The Punjab government has enforced Section 144 in Lahore to forbid the sale of sacrificial animals on highways, streets, and alleys.

    The imposition of section 144 will maintain law and order in the city and ensure smooth traffic flow during the lead-up to Eid-ul-Azha, according to the government.

    Under this restriction, the sale and purchase of sacrificial animals are restricted to eight designated Qurbani markets within the city.
    This ban is effective immediately and will remain in place until June 20.

    The decision was made following a recommendation from the Deputy Commissioner of Lahore, who emphasised the need for such measures in the public interest, as per the Home Department in Lahore.

    Authorities have warned that any violation of Section 144 will be met with strict action to ensure compliance.

  • Imad Wasim likely to be sent back to Pakistan after match against India

    Imad Wasim likely to be sent back to Pakistan after match against India

    The Pakistan cricket team management is likely sending Imad Wasim back to Pakistan as he is not fully fit.

    The 35-year-old has not recovered from the pain in his ribs and there is a possibility of a fracture in his ribs. Mehran Mumtaz is being considered to replace Imad Wasim.

    The team management is willing to include Imad Wasim in match against India but the captain and team management have asked for left-arm spinner Mehran Mumtaz to be ready for the upcoming matches. Mehran Mumtaz has been training at the National Cricket Academy for the past two days.

    Imad has already missed the match against USA.

  • No political slogans allowed during Hajj, warns Saudi Arabia

    No political slogans allowed during Hajj, warns Saudi Arabia

    Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq al-Rabiyyah, on June 6, warned pilgrims that political slogans are not allowed during Hajj.

    Saudi Minister of Hajj Tawfiq al-Rabiyyah told reporters in Riyadh that, “Hajj is for worship and not for any political slogans, so no one will be allowed to raise political slogans during Hajj,” Geo News reported.

    The Saudi Minister for Hajj said that Hajj is a form of worship, and the Saudi government wants to ensure that Hajj remains the highest manifestation of humility, peace and spirituality.

    Moreover, the official page of news publication ‘Inside The Haramain’ posted the minister’s press conference with the caption, “Hajj is for worship only, not for political slogans.”

    The post further added, “Making Dua for Palestinians especially our brothers in Gaza is not banned, this is completely false. What is banned is raising political slogans, be it from any country or region. ONLY the Dhikr of Allah can be raised in the Two Holy Mosques and Mosques.”

  • Pakistan’s ‘The Glass Worker’ makes history at Annecy animation festival in France

    Pakistan’s ‘The Glass Worker’ makes history at Annecy animation festival in France

    The first hand-drawn animated film from Pakistan, titled ‘The Glass Worker,’ will be screened at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in France, which is a historic win for Pakistan.

    The Glass Worker, created and directed by Khizar and Salman Riyaz, is produced by Mano Animation Studios. Mandviwalla Entertainment and Geo Films are presenting the movie together. The movie also premiered at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival in France last month.

    The story of the film ‘The Glass Worker’ tells the story of Vincent, a young glass artisan, and his father Tomas, who find their peaceful lives disrupted by the looming war. As Vincent falls for Alliz, the daughter of an army colonel, they must summon the courage to stand up to their fathers and fight for their love and their art.

  • PTI’s Zartaj Gul nominated as parliamentary leader

    PTI’s Zartaj Gul nominated as parliamentary leader

    Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) has nominated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Zartaj Gul as a parliamentary leader, Express News reported on Saturday.

     Imran Khan approved the Gul’s name as the parliamentary leader.

    Earlier, the party proposed the names of four leaders, including Zartaj Gul, Sahibzada Mehboob Sultan, Zain Qureshi, and Ahmed Chatha, for the appointment for the National Assembly.

    Chairman PTI Barrister Gohar Khan also confirmed being informed about the nomination of Zartaj Gul as a parliamentary leader.

    SIC’s chief, Hamid Raza, will inform the NA speaker about Gul’s nomination on Monday.

    We interviewed Zartaj Gul when she was climate change minister in PTI’s government. Watch the interview here.

  • ‘Gentleman’ character inspired by Munna Bhai: Humayun Saeed

    ‘Gentleman’ character inspired by Munna Bhai: Humayun Saeed

    ‘Gentleman’ is the latest hit drama starring Humayun Saeed, marking his return to television after four years. In the show, he plays Iqbal Munna, a local from Korangi with an unexpected innocence. Fans can’t help but compare his character to the beloved Munna Bhai from the 2003 Bollywood film ‘Munna Bhai MBBS,’ portrayed by Sanjay Dutt.

    In a recent chat with his co-star Yumna Zaidi, Humayun revealed that his role was like Munna Bhai. He said Khalilur Rehman wrote it that way. Yumna added some mystery, saying, “Maybe,” suggesting surprises in the story.

    The actor also talked about the idea that Ahmad Ali Butt’s character, Dilbar, Munna’s faithful buddy, is like Circuit from Munna Bhai MBBS. He hinted, “Wait for the fifth episode; you’ll get the answer then. You gotta watch it.”

    Yumna assured fans that things would get clearer as the story goes on. She said, “I think it’ll make more sense after the next episode. And as the show goes on, I believe people will stop comparing and noticing these similarities. We’ve already moved past it ourselves.”

    Facing criticism for its portrayal of “gundagardi” in Korangi, Humayun defended the show, saying, “There aren’t real gangsters like we’ve shown in Korangi. It’s all make-believe. We tried to make it as real as possible in this fantasy world. We even thought about setting it in a made-up place, not Korangi. But we went with Korangi, and even then, it’s harmless.”

  • Khan appears before in FIA investigation after controversial X post

    Founder Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Imran Khan, after refusing to appear twice before the Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) investigation regarding the 1971 Fall of Dhaka controversial tweet case, has finally joined the agency’s probe on June 7, Geo News reports.

    “Every Pakistani should study the Hamood ur Rahman Commission Report and get to know who was the true traitor, General Yahya Khan or Sheikh Mujibur Rahman,” the caption read on the controversial video uploaded by Khan’s X account.

    Previously, Khan refused to appear before the FIA’s investigation team, stating that he would like his legal representation to be there.

    Khan was later interrogated with his lawyers present, Chaudhry Zaheer Abbas and Intezar Hussain Panjutha.

    Another PTI leader Omar Ayub Khan refused to join the probe due to a “busy schedule”, whereas, Barrister Gohar Ali Khan and Central Secretary Information PTI Raoof Hasan appeared before the investigators on Wednesday.

    Additionally, the Islamabad High Court (IHC), following a petition against the FIA’s notices, also directed the probe agency not to take any adverse action against them, directing the PTI leaders to join the probe.

  • Get your driver’s license online

    Get your driver’s license online

    The Sindh government will soon introduce a new online service allowing drivers to obtain their driving license (DL) at home.

    Announced during a CPO meeting chaired by IG Sindh Ghulam Nabi Memon, the online driving license service will be available starting next week.

    Citizens will be able to benefit from online learning and renewal services, including obtaining an international DL at home.

    The online facility will reportedly cover all details, the license fee, and the bank collecting the fee. For license renewal or obtaining a permanent license, citizens will also need to submit medical fitness certificates and a b-form.

    According to the DIG, these documents must be submitted from an authorized private or government hospital.

    Proposals regarding the medical fitness and b-form requirements for overseas DL renewals are currently under consideration.

    IG Memon also suggested that the online DL service should begin on an experimental basis, adding that a mobile van service could also be introduced in the future to further assist citizens.

  • Unidentified militants attack girls’ school in KP’s Kurram district

    Unidentified militants attack girls’ school in KP’s Kurram district

    Unidentified militants blew up a girls’ school in the Kurram district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Express News reported on Saturday.

    The local authorities confirmed that militants used hand grenades to destroy the Aisha Siddiqa Girls’ School, located in Central Kurram district. The powerful explosion destroyed the school building.

    No causalities have been reported.

    Relevant authorities, including intelligence agencies and police officials, are investigating the incident to arrest the terrorists responsible for the attack.
    Multiple girls’ schools had been attacked in North Waziristan. One of the locals has revealed to news outlets that the Taliban are demanding a significant amount of money from the schools’ funds.

  • ‘I trust my husband, he won’t marry again’: Fatima Effendi gives permission for second marriage

    ‘I trust my husband, he won’t marry again’: Fatima Effendi gives permission for second marriage

      Actress Fatima Effendi  was invited on the show ‘Mind na karna’  hosted by Ahmad Ali Butt in which Fatima stated that she has given her husband permission for a second marriage because she knows that her husband, Kanwar Arsalan will not take that step.   Fatima said that “humans are social animals and need each other.”

    During the show, she talked  about love and marriage, sayin,” I have given Kanwar permission for a second marriage because I  know he won’t do it.”

    Fatima also said, “The more something is kept away from humans, the more curiosity grows.”

    Fatima Effendi and Kanwar Arsalan have two sons together after their marriage in November 2012.