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  • Marwat kicked out of PTI committees on Khan’s directions

    Marwat kicked out of PTI committees on Khan’s directions

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Sher Afzal Marwat has been kicked out of the party’s core and political committees on the direction of founder PTI Imran Khan, confirmed party Secretary General Omar Ayub Khan on Thursday.

    The development occurred a day after Marwat criticised PTI leaders and told journalists that he will not work under the new leadership of the party.

    “I refuse to work with Shibli Faraz and Omar Ayub […] they didn’t allow me to meet Imran Khan [in prison],” Marwat said while speaking to the media outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi on Wednesday.

    On the other hand, on Thursday, opposition leader and PTI’s Secretary General Omar Ayub Khan said while talking to the media that Imran Khan authorised the issuance of show-cause notice to Sher Afzal Marwat as he tried to “spoil” ties with Saudi Arabia.

    “The PTI founder said Marwat tried to damage his personal relations with the kingdom [of Saudi Arabia] as he has excellent ties with Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman,” Ayub said.

  • Legal Twist: Yasir Shami surrenders in Aamir Liaquat video leak court battle

    Legal Twist: Yasir Shami surrenders in Aamir Liaquat video leak court battle

    An arrest warrant has been issued for Yasir Shami, a well-known YouTuber. Dr. Bushra Iqbal, the ex-wife of Dr. Aamir Liaquat Hussain, has shared on her official Instagram account the specifics of Yasir Shami and Dania Malik’s non-bailable arrest warrants. Dania Malik, Dr. Aamir Liaquat Hussain’s third wife, filed a legal challenge against Bushra Iqbal a few days ago.

    Numerous people, including the accused Daniya Shah, who has been out on bond, have been involved in the legal drama surrounding the viral recordings of nude videos of the late Dr. Aamir Liaquat Hussain.

    Recently, Bushra Iqbal posted pictures of the arrest warrants that are not subject to bail on her Instagram account.
    Bushra captioned on her insta, “The Court of Judicial Magistrate Karachi has issued Non-Bailable Warrant of Arrest against the Accused and Absconder YouTuber Yasir Shami in Aamir Liaquat (Late) Cyber Crime Obscene Video Leak Case. Now there are two accused involved in this case; 1. Dania Malik 2. Yasir Shami. Waiting for FIA to arrest Yasir Shami and present him before court to execute the court orders. In sha Allah Aamir Liaquat will get justice soon”.

  • Ticket price for Pak-India clash in T20 World Cup revealed

    Ticket price for Pak-India clash in T20 World Cup revealed

    Ticket price for the eagerly awaited Pakistan and India match in T20 World Cup 2024 has been revealed.

    According to foreign media reports, the previous tickets of the stadium with a capacity of 34,000 fans will be charged at six dollars but the most expensive ticket is 400 dollars, which is more than 100,000 rupees in Pakistan. On the other hand, there are three types of tickets between Pakistan and India.

    The price of Standard tickets is 175 US dollars which is more than 48 thousand Pakistani rupees while the price of Standard Plus is 300 dollars which is more than 83,000 Pakistani rupees.

    On the other hand, the premium price is 400 dollars, which is more than one lakh Pakistani rupees.

    Room fares of local hotels has increased. The local hotels charge 10,000 rupees to one lakh per night.

  • New Zealand’s Colin Munro retiring from international cricket

    New Zealand’s Colin Munro retiring from international cricket

    New Zealand cricket team opener Colin Munro has decided to retire from international cricket.

    Munro has not been included in the Kiwis’ World Cup squad.

    The aggressive batsman represented New Zealand in 123 international matches, scoring a total of 3000 international runs in 65 T20Is, 57 ODIs and one Test match.

    Munro last played an international match for New Zealand in 2020.

  • Sazgar reports 3x increase in auto rickshaw sales

    Sazgar reports 3x increase in auto rickshaw sales

    Sazgar Engineering Works Limited, a prominent manufacturer of CNG 4-Stroke Auto Rickshaws and Automotive Wheel Rims, reported a significant increase in sales of its auto rickshaws for April 2024.

    According to a company filing with the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), Sazgar sold 1,212 auto rickshaws in April 2024, almost three times the sales of the same month last year, when it sold 406 units.

    On the production front, Sazgar’s output of auto rickshaws also saw a substantial surge.

    The company produced 1,140 units in April 2024, a remarkable increase from the 244 units manufactured in April 2023. This 4.67-fold year-on-year increase showcases the company’s strong production capacity.

    However, a month-on-month comparison shows a slight decline in sales and production. Auto rickshaw sales fell by 9.62 per cent from March 2024, when the company sold 1,341 units. Similarly, production dropped by 26.5 per cent compared to the 1,551 units produced in March 2024.

    Despite this monthly fluctuation, the company’s four-wheel vehicle segment performed well in April 2024.

    Sazgar sold 551 four-wheel off-road and passenger vehicles, which is 9.11 per cent higher than the 505 units sold in March 2024. Production for four-wheel vehicles also increased, with 574 units produced in April, compared to 531 units in March.

    Overall, Sazgar Engineering Works Limited’s robust year-on-year growth in auto rickshaw sales and production demonstrates the company’s resilience and capacity for expansion, despite some month-to-month variability.

  • Punjab govt announces balloting date for e-bike scheme

    Punjab govt announces balloting date for e-bike scheme

    The Punjab government has set May 10 as the balloting date for the Punjab e-bike Scheme, a project designed to provide 20,000 motorcycles to deserving students.

    The announcement was made during a meeting chaired by Punjab Minister for Transport Bilal Akbar Khan, which focused on evaluating the scheme’s progress.

    The project, launched by Chief Minister (CM) Maryam Nawaz on April 12 under the Chief Minister Youth Initiative, has garnered significant interest from students.

    The number of applications has exceeded 100,000, indicating a high level of enthusiasm for the scheme. The balloting process will select 20,000 recipients from this pool.

    The Punjab e-bike Scheme offers students the opportunity to acquire motorcycles and e-bikes through a manageable monthly installment plan.

    Male students will be able to purchase bikes with payments of Rs11,676 per month, while female students can do so for Rs7,325 per month.

    The scheme also has a quota system to ensure fair distribution. In urban areas, the quota is evenly split, with 50 per cent reserved for male students and 50 per cent for female students.

    In rural areas, the allocation is different, with 70 per cent of the quota set aside for male students and 30 per cent for female students.

    To promote equitable distribution in Lahore, motorcycles will be allotted based on the population density of each district.

  • From small roles to big dreams: Nausheen Shah reveals Imran Ashraf’s secret to stardom

    From small roles to big dreams: Nausheen Shah reveals Imran Ashraf’s secret to stardom

    Actress and model Nausheen Shah has talked about Imran Ashraf’s struggle from small roles to big success.
    A video clip of Nausheen Shah is doing the rounds on social media, where she praises Imran Ashraf’s remarkable acting and dedication to work.

    Reflecting on the past, she said that once Imran told her, “Aasha (Nausheen Shah), you’ve seen my tough times too when I wasn’t getting big roles, struggling to make a mark in the industry, and you advised me to stay strong in difficult times.”

    The actress said, “I learned something from Imran Ashraf at that time, which I have held onto till today.”
    She said that Imran once told her, “If I am not getting the big roles, I have decided that if someone doesn’t offer me big roles, then I will make the small roles big.”

    She also said that, “Imran Ashraf played the character Khwaja Sara so well that I became emotional.”

  • Want PTI to apologise? Give us an independent May 9 commission and we will: Omar Ayub

    Want PTI to apologise? Give us an independent May 9 commission and we will: Omar Ayub

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and opposition leader Omar Ayub Khan, while talking to Independent Urdu, said that May 9 was a conspiracy against PTI. In response to a question regarding apologising to the military, the PTI leader said, “Yes, we will apologise if an independent commission is made.”

    On the other hand, Tehreek Tahafuz-e-Aain (TTA) alliance leaders demanded a judicial investigation into the May 9 violent protests last year.

    TTA chief Mehmood Khan Achakzai, while speaking at the event in Islamabad, warned that his party workers will protest on the streets across the country if martial law was imposed in the country, and the constitution was destabilised.

    Similarly, PTI chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan said sarcastically while addressing the same event that DG ISPR, in his recent press release, gave ‘facts like Form 47’.

  • What is Azaan Sami Khan’s birthday wish for sister Medina?

    What is Azaan Sami Khan’s birthday wish for sister Medina?

    Actor Azaan Sami Khan, the son of singer Adnan Sami Khan, wished a happy a happy birthday to his younger half-sister, Medina.
    While writing on his Instagram, Azaan Sami Khan posted a picture with his younger sister to wish her a happy 7th birthday.
    He captioned, “Happy 7th Birthday! My baby sister, Lalas Jaan, had the best birthday ever. I love you so much!”
    He added, “P.S. Baba loves me more.”

    Azaan Sami Khan kept the comments turned off on the post.
    It’s important to remember that Azaan Sami Khan is the only child of singer-musician Adnan Sami and his first marriage, which lasted for three years, to veteran actor Zeba Bakhtiar.
    Whereas Medina is the younger and only daughter of the veteran singer’s third wife, Roya Sami Khan.

  • 24-karat gold price remains unchanged at Rs239,200 per tola in local market

    24-karat gold price remains unchanged at Rs239,200 per tola in local market

    Gold prices in Pakistan held steady on Thursday, following two consecutive days of decline. The price for 24-karat gold was set at Rs239,200 per tola, unchanged from the previous session.

    In the last week, the price of 24-karat gold fell by Rs6,400 per tola, contributing to a cumulative loss of Rs14,200 per tola, or 5.63 per cent, over the past two weeks.

    According to the Karachi Sarafa Association, the price for 10 grammes of 24-karat gold remained at Rs205,075, while the price for 10 grammes of 22-karat gold stood at Rs187,986.

    Silver prices also remained steady in the domestic market, with 24-karat silver priced at Rs2,620 per tola and Rs2,254.8 per 10 grammes.

    Globally, the spot price of gold inched slightly downward. International spot gold was trading near $2,308.14 an ounce, down by 0.03 per cent compared to the previous trading session.