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  • National cricket team’s doctor Sohail Saleem resigns

    National cricket team’s doctor Sohail Saleem resigns

    Pakistan cricket team’s doctor Sohail Saleem has resigned from his post.

    According to Samaa sources, the director of medical and sports sciences has sent his resignation to Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after the medical panel was accused of irresponsibility in dealing with the injuries of the players.

    The case of Multan Sultans’ player Ihsanullah’s injury led to Ali Tareen accusing the medical panel of misdiagnosis. Chairman Mohsin Naqvi formed an independent committee, while Ihsanullah is currently in England for treatment.

  • Punjab main koora tax?

    Punjab main koora tax?

    Express News has reported that the Punjab government has decided to hire local private companies instead of municipal services for waste management of 37 districts in the province.

    The government also intends to put a waste management tax on the public but it is unclear that what kind of tax it’ll be.

    The government plans to start waste management services in the next five to six months.

    Express News reported that there are no private waste management companies in some districts such as Sahiwal so the government has instructed authorities to facilitate private companies.

    In the past, the Punjab government in Lahore had given these contracts to foreign companies which became a burden on the national exchequer due to payments in dollars.

    That is why this time Punjab government intends to hire local companies.

    Rural areas will be provided with better waste management services as well.

  • After EMIGALA honor, Mahira Khan thanks family and fans

    After EMIGALA honor, Mahira Khan thanks family and fans

    After winning the ‘Artist in Fashion’ title at the EMIGALA event in Dubai, Mahira Khan shared her excitement on social media. She posted a picture wearing a beautiful blue gown that grabbed everyone’s attention. In her Instagram caption, she expressed gratitude for the positive energy at the event.

    “In moments like this, I feel an overwhelming amount of gratitude,” wrote the star. Mahira included everyone and everything she could think of in her short but heartfelt note. She expressed thanks for life, courage, family, friends, and both big and small blessings, especially saying “Alhamdulillah” for the tender ones.

    Continuing her theme of gratitude, Mahira shared a video of herself holding her award at the gala and giving her acceptance speech.
    “When women support other women, and when people support each other, miracles happen. Magic happens. Sometimes we think we should keep something for ourselves, but the real magic is when we share.”

    She then talked about her career in film and television, saying, “My lifelong dream has been to see myself on the big screen, and I hope to keep doing that. But another important purpose in my life is to do what my parents taught me – to pay it forward. If we’re fortunate enough to be in the positions we’re in, then I believe our job is to help others in any way we can.”

  • Maryam’s advice to critics on TikTok videos doesn’t sit well with social media

    Maryam’s advice to critics on TikTok videos doesn’t sit well with social media

    Responding to criticism for regularly posting her daily activities on social media, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz challenged her political opponents to come out of their “comfort zone” to work for the betterment of the country and let people make videos.

    One X (formerly Twitter) user wrote in a post that “Hum bahir nikaltay hain tou ap police peechay laga daiti hain.”

    Another user wrote on X that Maryam Nawaz gave “interesting” advice to political rivals.

    One social media user wrote on X that “TikTokers ka gham bahot achi tarah samajhti hain Maryam Nawaz”.

    Another user wrote in one post sarcastically that “Tik Toker ban’nay k leye Mehnat Karna parti hai, field main nikalna parta hai”.

    In one of the posts on X it was written that “All govt office holders come out of the air-conditioned rooms but they don’t flaunt branded suits and Gucci shoes and bags. So they go unnoticed.”

    A day earlier, on Wednesday, the chief minister said at an inauguration event in Lahore that people have continuously criticised her for her presence on TikTok and other social media platforms.

    She responded to the criticism, saying, “I also want these people to come out of their comfort zone […] come out of their air-conditioned rooms and do some work, so you would appear on TikTok videos and get eligible for media coverage too. You should also come out to serve the masses, but you have to leave your comfort zone.”

  • ‘We will not hold secret dialogue with military establishment’, says Ali Amin Gandapur

    ‘We will not hold secret dialogue with military establishment’, says Ali Amin Gandapur

    Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Ali Amin Gandapur said on Wednesday that he was part of the panel nominated by founder Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan authorised to hold dialogue with the military establishment.

    “We won’t keep anything [regarding negotiations with the establishment] secret,” Mr Gandapur told reporters after attending a Labour Day event at a hotel in Peshawar.

    “Imran Khan formed a committee and gave us permission to hold talks with the establishment,” he said.

    He also said he is happy to see Jamiat Ulma-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Mulana Fazlur Rehman speaking the truth about election rigging.

    He also criticised in a sarcastic way that the JUI-F chief was part of almost every government, therefore, he will reveal secrets.

    He stated that Fazl first claimed that he ousted Imran Khan’s government but later blamed former army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa for it, so he should speak more about it.

  • Sidhu Moosewala murder suspect Goldy Brar alive and free, US authorities verify

    Sidhu Moosewala murder suspect Goldy Brar alive and free, US authorities verify

    Goldy Brar, the main suspect in the killing of Indian rapper Sidhu Moosewala was falsely reported dead in a shooting in the US. The Fresno Police in California has clarified that the man killed in the firing incident wasn’t Brar.Sidhu Moose Wala – renowned for fusing modern hip-hop and classic Punjabi music – was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in May last year in Mansa, Punjab.

    “At first, it was said that Brar got shot while he was outside a house with a friend. But Fresno Police said it wasn’t true,” Lieutenant William J. Dooley of the Fresno Police Department stated.

    “The confusion came from wrong information on social media and news sites,” Lieutenant Dooley explained. “The person who got shot was actually Satinderjeet Brar, a gangster from Canada with ties to Bollywood and Lawrence Bishnoi’s gang.”

    Satinderjeet Brar, wanted for crimes in Canada, was called a terrorist by India’s Ministry of Home Affairs. He once threatened Bollywood star Salman Khan in a TV interview in 2023.

    During the interview, Brar also admitted to killing Sidhu Moosewala, saying, “Sidhu Moosewala was an egoistic person. He misused his political and money power. It was necessary to teach him a lesson, and he was taught one.” Brar added, “Bhai Sahab (referring to Lawrence Bishnoi) had stated that he wouldn’t apologize. Baba will show mercy only when he feels merciful.” He also asserted that they have more targets, and they won’t stop until they achieve their goal.

  • Heatwave expected in Punjab soon

    Heatwave expected in Punjab soon

    The Meteorological Department has predicted that Punjab is likely to be hit by a heatwave from May 12 onwards, with temperatures expected to surge past 40 degrees.

    Dr Zulfiqar told Geo News that like Sindh, a heatwave is expected in Punjab from the second week of the ongoing month.

    The expert advised people to avoid stepping outdoors unnecessarily and stay indoors to avoid heatstroke.

    El-Nino effect

    Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) in its monthly outlook for May stated that the neutral phase of the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is expected to persist during the forecast of this month.

    Considering the climatic outlook, the PMD added, overall a tendency for near-normal rainfall is expected in most parts of the country, however, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, northern Balochistan, northern Punjab, and Azad Kashmir may get slightly above normal rainfall.

    Daytime maximum temperatures are expected to remain slightly above normal over northern and southern parts of the country, however, the central parts comprising most parts of Punjab and southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa may experience normal to slightly below normal maximum temperature.

    Above-normal precipitation in May is expected to benefit agriculture in Pakistan but precautions should be taken to prevent damage to standing wheat crops during the harvesting stage from hailstorms and windstorms in Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Photohar region and Gilgit-Baltistan.

    Anticipated higher temperatures in high-altitude regions are expected to accelerate snowmelt in the northern areas, offering opportunities for irrigation and power generation, it concluded.

  • Foreign companies seem uninterested in buying shares of PIA

    The privatisation of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has started, but foreign companies do not seem interested in buying most of its shares, The Express Tribune reported on Wednesday.

    Sources claimed that only two companies from Gulf countries sent investment documents by depositing $5,000.

    However, both companies have not submitted applications for tenders yet. The last day to submit applications for tenders for PIA’s privatisation is May 3rd.

    Sources within the Privatisation Commission confirmed that they will probably extend the deadline by a month for submitting applications for PIA tenders.

    Officials responsible for privatisation, including the financial adviser for the national carrier, lack experience in attracting foreign investment.

    Pakistani authorities have not received messages about the process yet.

  • Imran Abbas, Neelam Muneer will star in ‘Mehshar’

    Imran Abbas, Neelam Muneer will star in ‘Mehshar’

    Imran Abbas and Neelam Muneer are all set to storm your screens with their new drama serial Mehshar.
    The reunion of the dynamic duo has sparked excitement among fans.
    Their on-screen chemistry played a big part in making ‘Ehram e Junoon’ successful.

    Imran and Neelam’s presence has made Mehshar one of the most eagerly awaited dramas of the year.
    Imran Abbas grabbed attention with his outstanding acting in ‘Dil-E-Muztar’ and ‘Alvida,’ where he starred alongside the Sanam Jung. Neelam Muneer has also appeared in several hit movies.

  • Well aware of our constitutional limits, says COAS Asim Munir

    Well aware of our constitutional limits, says COAS Asim Munir

    Addressing the passing out parade of Pakistan Air Force, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir said that the army is well aware of its constitutional limits but others should be aware of the limitations of freedom of speech.

    Commending the Pakistan Air Force, the Chief remarked, “You are the centre of our hopes, the protector of our skies and the guarantor of regional unity.”

    Offering advise to the passing out batches, he stated that their behaviour will be significant not only for their own personal reasons but for their organisation as well.

    Then General Asim Munir said, “We are well aware of our constitutional limits and expect others to uphold the constitution as well.”

    He quoted Article 19 of Pakistan’s constitution and remarked that the constitution has clearly defined the limits of freedom of speech.

    Article 19: Freedom of speech, etc.

    Article 19 of the Constitution talks about the freedom of speech, freedom of expression and freedom of the press. Every citizen of Pakistan has the right to hold opinions, the right to express them, and the right to speech. The law can abrogate this right only in the interest of the glory of Islam and the integrity, security and defence of Pakistan, to maintain public order, decency and morality, or in relation to contempt of court and/or incitement to an offence.