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  • Behroze Sabzwari still thinks of Syra as ‘daughter’

    Behroze Sabzwari still thinks of Syra as ‘daughter’

     Veteran actors Behroze Sabzwari and Javed Sheikh appeared as guests on Madeha Naqvi’s show ‘Subh Ka Samma Madeha Kay Sath’ where they talked about their family dynamics.

    Sabzwari particularly talked about his ex-daughter-in-law Syra Yousaf, who went through a public divorce with his son Shehroze in 2020. “I never pressured my son when it came to choosing a life partner. I also praised Syra, calling her a great woman and she is still like a daughter to me.”

    Javed Sheikh also spoke up, saying, “Behroze went to pick Syra up from the airport when she returned from Umrah, accompanied by Zahra, who is very close to both Nooreh and Syra and spends hours with her ‘Mimi’ (the affectionate name she has for Syra).”

    Syra recently returned from Umrah with her daughter after Eid.

    Since their secret wedding in 2020, Shehroz Sabzwari and Sadaf Kanwal’s marriage has been under public attention. Social media users began spreading rumours about the relationship in 2019, with some claiming that Sadaf was the reason behind Shehroz’s divorce from his ex-wife, Syra Yousuf.

  • 11 killed inside Balochistan coal mine after inhaling methane gas 

    11 killed inside Balochistan coal mine after inhaling methane gas 

    11 people, including miners, have been killed after inhaling methane gas inside a coal mine in Balochistan’s Sanjdi area, approximately 50 kilometres from Quetta. 

    Chief Inspector of Mines in Balochistan, Abdul Ghani Shahwani told Dawn that nine mine workers along with a contractor and a manager went inside at around 5 pm. After one and a half hour, they lost contact with the workers inside the mine.

    “The coal miners were working around 1,500 feet deep in the mine when the gas eruption started and quickly spread. All the coal miners fell unconscious,” said the Chief Inspector. 

    As the rescue teams reached the site, no body was found alive. All the miners who lost their lives belonged to Swat. 

    The mine is owned by the United Coal mining company. The company has launched an investigation into the incident

  • Islamabad policeman hit by British diplomat 

    Islamabad policeman hit by British diplomat 

    A woman who hit a policeman while driving on Dastur Highway in Islamabad has been identified as a British diplomat.

    The Islamabad Police have registered a case against Stacey Joanne Sutoki, the third secretary of the British High Commission, in Secretariat Station following a government complaint.

    The lawsuit accuses her of negligence and signal violation. The FIR details that she collided with a motorcycle while driving at high speed, seriously injuring the policeman. The injured officer, Ameer Dad, is assigned to the Kakar security division.

    The accident took place at the time when Constable Ameer Dad was returning home on his motorcycle after his shift, near the Radio Pakistan building in Islamabad.

    The British High Commission in Pakistan has acknowledged the accident involving one of their officials and expressed their commitment to following all necessary procedures and cooperating with the local authorities.

  • ‘Kabhi ek se zyada drink nahin pi’; Behroze Sabzwari alleges that Khan drinks alcohol  

    ‘Kabhi ek se zyada drink nahin pi’; Behroze Sabzwari alleges that Khan drinks alcohol  

    Renowned Pakistani actor Behroze Sabzwari recently appeared on a podcast with Adnan Faisal on his YouTube channel FHM Pakistan in which he candidly talked about his relationship with former Prime Minister Imran Khan.

    Sabzwari defended Chairman PTI Imran Khan’s character by stating, “I’ve shared a drink with him [Imran Khan] on numerous occasions, and he has never consumed more than one.”

    The actor decried the “fake allegations” of cocaine usage by Khan and said, “Write this down that 804 [Imran Khan] will win because he’s honest.”

    Sabzwari criticised those who allege that Imran Khan does drugs because they want to “slander his reputation.”

    The clip has gone viral since Monday night, with many PTI supporters calling it a “fake” video while fans of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) are delighted by its contents.

  • Get ready for Eid entertainment: Chahat Fateh Ali Khan to premiere his debut film ‘Sabaq’

    Get ready for Eid entertainment: Chahat Fateh Ali Khan to premiere his debut film ‘Sabaq’

    Internet sensation Chahat Fateh Ali Khan has shared an update about his upcoming film ‘Sabaq.’ Khan took to X, previously known as Twitter, to post the film’s trailer, along with the message, “My first film, Sabaq, will be released on Eid Mubarak day, InshaAllah.” Fans are eagerly anticipating its release.

    Directed by Faraz Ahmed, ‘Sabaq’ is a comedy film exploring second marriages and the world of social media influencers. The trailer, which gained popularity online, shows Khan in his usual style. Viewers see Khan portraying himself, recording his famous video snippets on his phone. True to his style, the singer-influencer says his signature catchphrase, “King of hearts, Chahat Fateh Ali Khan, all the way from London.”

    The film promises a humorous look at current societal issues, blending Khan’s unique personality with a storyline that reflects the complexities and funny side of modern relationships and digital fame. Khan’s portrayal of himself adds authenticity and charm to the project, making ‘Sabaq’ a highly anticipated release for fans and comedy lovers.

    Khan’s move into cinema signals a new phase in his career, and ‘Sabaq’ is set to bring laughter and entertainment to audiences this festive season. In December, the British-Pakistani sensation, famous for his viral singing videos, surprised many by stepping into the world of politics.

  • US responds to Khan’s acquittal in cipher case

    US responds to Khan’s acquittal in cipher case

    The United States of America has reacted to the acquittal of founder Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan and the party’s vice chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi in the cipher case.

    US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller responded to a question about the case while addressing a press conference, saying that “The allegations against Imran Khan will be decided by Pakistan’s courts under their own laws.” 

    A day earlier, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) acquitted the former Prime Minister and the former foreign minister in the cipher case. Both had been accused of leaking state secrets in public after Imran Khan, then the Prime Minister, took a diplomatic cable to a rally and narrated the contents for the public.

    IHC Chief Justice Aamer Farooq and Justice Miangul Hassan Auranzeb heard the case and announced the short verdict.

    What is ciphergate?  

    The issue first came to light less than a month before Imran Khan’s removal from the prime minister’s office on March 27, 2022, when the PTI founder waved a letter addressing a public rally, claiming that it’s a cypher sent from a country that wanted Khan removed, later revealed to be the United States.

    The former prime minister claimed, while addressing the public, that the letter was the reason for his ouster as Prime Minister.

    Initially, Khan didn’t reveal the name of the country, but after a few days, he blamed the United States for plotting against him. The convicted former prime minister alleged that Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Affairs Donald Lu was responsible for his removal.

    Since then, Imran and his party have blamed other people and forces for his removal, including former COAS General (retd) Qamar Javed Bajwa, Nawaz Sharif, Asif Ali Zardari and Saudi Arabia.

  • Star footballer Kylian Mbappe became part of Real Madrid

    Star footballer Kylian Mbappe became part of Real Madrid

    France and Paris Saint-Germain star footballer Kylian Mbappe has joined Spanish football club Real Madrid.

    Real Madrid has signed Mbappe on a free transfer basis on Monday. As per the agreement, he will play for Real Madrid for the next five seasons.

    Mbappe will be paid €15,000,000 (PKR 4.5 billion) per year for five years. Mbappe and Real Madrid have been in talks since last February.

    After the announcement, Mbappe wrote in a post on Instagram, “A dream come true. So happy and proud to be part of my dream club @realmadrid It’s impossible to explain how happy and excited I feel right now. I can’t wait to see you, Madridistas, and thank you for your incredible support.”

    Mbappe was part of Paris Saint-Germain from 2018 to 2024.

  • ‘Irresponsible statement’ Justice Munib Akhtar, CJP Isa trade verbal blows

    ‘Irresponsible statement’ Justice Munib Akhtar, CJP Isa trade verbal blows

    Monday’s hearing of the case pertaining to Sunni Ittehad Council’s reserved seats turned into a salvo of verbal blows in the Supreme Court.

    A slightly heated exchange of words took place between the Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa and Justice Munib Akhtar.

    During the hearing, Justice Akhtar remarked, “There is no logic in the Election Commission’s orders because, on one hand, it says SIC did not contest elections and therefore did not win any seats but on the other hand it is a parliamentary party as well.”

    Meanwhile, other judges also passed remarks to which CJP Qazi Faez Isa stopped the petitioner’s lawyer Faisal Siddiqui from answering the questions of the judges.

    Here Justice Munib intervened and said, “This is an unfair statement, every judge of the full court has the right to ask questions.”

  • T20 World Cup 2024: Afghanistan defeats Uganda by 125 runs

    T20 World Cup 2024: Afghanistan defeats Uganda by 125 runs

    Afghanistan defeated Uganda by 125 runs in the fifth match of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s T20 World Cup in Providence Cricket Stadium, Guyana.

    Uganda won the toss and elected to field first against Afghanistan.

    Afghanistan inning:

    Afghanistan’s openers Rahmatullah Garbaz and Ibrahim Zadran made a partnership of 154 runs for the team and gave the team a great start.

    Rehmanullah Gurbaz scored 76 runs while Ibrahim Zadran scored 70. Apart from this Muhammad Nabi scored 14 runs.

    For Uganda, Brian Masaba and Cosmas Kiwata took 2 wickets each while Alpesh Ramajani got one wicket.

    Uganda’s inning:

    Against Afghanistan, the entire Ugandan team collapsed for 48 runs before the allotted overs. From Uganda only Robinson Abuya and Riazat Ali Shah could enter in double figure.

    For Afghanistan Fazalhaq Farooqi took five wickets while Naveen ul Haq and Rashid Khan took one wicket each.

  • Pakistan’s trade deficit drops 15.25% amid export surge

    Pakistan’s trade deficit drops 15.25% amid export surge

    Pakistan’s trade deficit for the eleven months of fiscal year 2023-24 decreased by 15.25 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to $21.73 billion, compared to $25.64 billion in the same period last fiscal year.

    The trade deficit in May 2024 slightly increased by 0.1 per cent YoY to $2.11 billion, compared to $2.11 billion in May 2023. However, on a monthly basis, the trade deficit dropped by 15.4 per cent compared to April 2024, when it stood at $2.5 billion.

    According to data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), exports in May surged by 27.1 per cent YoY to $2.79 billion, up from $2.2 billion in May 2023. Monthly exports also showed a notable increase of 18.8 per cent compared to April 2024, which recorded exports at $2.35 billion.

    On the other hand, imports during May 2024 grew by 13.9 per cent YoY, reaching $4.9 billion, compared to $4.3 billion in May 2023. In comparison to April 2024, imports saw a slight uptick of 1.2 per cent month-on-month (MoM), compared to $4.85 billion.

    These figures reflect a mixed trend in Pakistan’s trade dynamics, with a notable reduction in the annual trade deficit but a slight increase in the monthly deficit, driven by a significant surge in exports and a moderate rise in imports.