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  • Dr Mehboob suspended from GC University after harassment allegations

    Dr Mehboob suspended from GC University after harassment allegations

    Dr Mehboob Ahmed, Assistant Professor of the English Department in Government College University, Lahore, has been suspended till an inquiry into the allegations of harassment against him are completed.

    In a notification issued by the Vice Chancellor of Government College University, it has been said that till the investigation of the incident, Assistant Professor Dr. Mehboob will only be able to come to the college in connection with his case. “The Vice Chancellor has directed Dr Mehboob is suspended till the outcome of the probe is unveiled. He is directed to visit the campus only when he is officially invited to attend the proceedings of the probe,” the notification stated.

    All the staff of the university, including the faculty and the director of the English department, have been barred from issuing any statement about the incident.

    Vice Chancellor GCU says that they are worried about the incident that happened in the English department on March 19 and that the harassment will not be tolerated under any circumstance.

    In a video that emerged on March 20 shows the professor being beaten up by a former student in front of university staff and some students. Consequently, many students took to social media complaining to have witnessed the perverse attitude and demanding an investigation into the matter.

    Read more: Is GCU’s administration backing alleged harassers?

  • Tazeen Hussain opens up about father Talat Hussain’s Health

    Tazeen Hussain opens up about father Talat Hussain’s Health

    Actor and educator Tazeen Hussain recently appeared on Good Morning Pakistan where she talked about her special bond with her father, the famous Talat Hussain. Tazeen shared heartfelt stories about her father’s role in their family and gave updates on his health, remembering his kind nature. She said that she and her siblings often found comfort in being around their father.

    Talking about her father’s significant influence, Tazeen highlighted his cultured upbringing and his dedication to teaching valuable lessons to his children. She said, “My dad was artistic and open-minded, like most artists are. He never stopped us from doing what we wanted. We were scared of Mom, not Dad. He never scolded us. He took care of us when we were hurt. He would kindly give us medicine even when we didn’t want to take it.” Tazeen continued, “We received a lot of love from Dad.” She also mentioned, “With my father, I grew up as a girl and as a woman. There was never any distinction between boys and girls in our house. We were all treated equally. My father always respected women.”

    However, among the happy memories, Tazeen talked about her father’s current health problems. “He’s getting older now,” Tazeen began. “With age come a few illnesses. Dad has dementia, your memory starts to decline.” Although he still knows who she is, Tazeen shared, “He recognizes us, so it’s not too bad. Some days are slower, and remembering people is a bit harder. But on other days, he can recognize them. Some days, he doesn’t want too much mental activity. But otherwise, he walks around, wants to go for a drive, eats, and drinks, thank God.”

    The veteran actor got a chest infection, which made his health worse and he had to go to the hospital. “Recently, he got really sick,” she said. “He had a chest infection, so he had to stay in the hospital. But thanks to all the prayers from his fans and well-wishers, it was like a miracle. He came back home from the hospital, walking on his own feet.”

    Even though the icon is still dealing with health issues, Tazeen wants fans to know he’s doing okay for now. She admitted that sometimes he has slower days, but his strength and determination keep everyone hopeful and positive.

  • Azaan talks about emotional reunion with father Adnan Sami Khan after years

    Azaan talks about emotional reunion with father Adnan Sami Khan after years

    Azaan Sami Khan, musician, composer, singer, and actor, is the son of famous celebrities Adnan Sami Khan and Zeba Bakhtiar. Recently, Azaan Sami Khan was on ARY Digital’s Ramadan show ‘Shaan E Suhoor’ hosted by Nida Yasir. The host asked him about meeting his father after years.

    Azaan said, “I reunited with my father when I turned 15. Before that, we stayed in touch until I was five. Reconnecting with him at fifteen was a significant experience for me, and I learned a lot during that time. We often learn important things from our closest family members, especially when we reconnect after a long time. You also notice many positive qualities in them. Every family goes through challenges, and ours became public because of my parents’ fame. Our reunion followed a period of reconciliation. We both wanted to reconnect, and despite encountering some differences, we managed to resolve our issues last year. There was a time when I felt angry about his absence, but now I look at things differently. I try to find positivity in every situation.”

  • PTI wants  EU to public report on February 8 polls

    PTI wants  EU to public report on February 8 polls

    The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has demanded on Monday that the European Union (EU) publish a report on the February 8 general elections. 

    “The EU report on the elections should be made public,” PTI spokesperson Raoof Hasan said while addressing a press conference in Islamabad.

    Hasan confirmed that the EU delegation visited Pakistan before the elections and gave its report on the general elections directly to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP).

    “The EU report is very sensitive and important,” he added. The party has repeatedly complained about alleged widespread rigging and manipulation of election results in last month’s general elections, stating that its mandate was’stolen’.

    The former ruling party’s founder, Imran Khan, had also written to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), calling on the global lender to hold an audit of the election results before approving any new loan for Islamabad—aa demand excused by the Washington-based lender, citing its “narrow mandate on economic issues” and saying that it does not comment on domestic political developments.

  • SC seeks details of military trials of civilians

    SC seeks details of military trials of civilians

    The Supreme Court (SC) has sought details of civilians being tried in military trials over their alleged role in May 9 riots. A six-member bench — led by Justice Aminuddin Khan and including Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, Justice Syed Azhar Hasan Rizvi, Justice Shahid Waheed, Justice Musarrat Hilali and Justice Irfan Saadat Khan — heard a set of intra-court appeals (ICAs) against its Oct 23 unanimous ruling nullifying the military trials of civilians.

    The case references 103 civilians currently in army trials for their alleged involvement in attacks on army installations.
    It is important to note that last year, a five member bench had unanimously declared military trials of civilians as null and void.

    However, on December 13, ruling on an appeal filed by the then-caretaker federal government and provincial governments of Punjab, KPK, Balochistan, in a 5-1 majority verdict, the SC conditionally suspended its previous ruling.

    Recently, former CJP Jawad S. Khawaja, who is one of the petitioners to challenge military trials, had requested for an early hearing, stating that continued presence of civilians in military custody was worrying. His counsel also objected to the size of the bench saying, “It is my request to the court to urge the SC committee to constitute a nine-member bench.”

  • Police official transferred after stopping black window car of PML-N MPA

    Police official transferred after stopping black window car of PML-N MPA

    A police officer was transferred on Sunday for stopping the car of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader and Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) Malik Waheed Awan.

    Sub-inspector Yasir and other officials halted Waheed’s vehicle with tinted windows while the MPA was inside the car.

    A video showing the conversation between the PML-N leader and police personnel surfaced online, where the politician can be heard saying, “I am Malik Waheed, not just an ordinary MPA.”

    Awan demanded an on-camera apology from the policeman. However, Sub-Inspector (SI) Yasir and officials apologised to MPA Malik Waheed. Later, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Operations Ali Nasir Rizvi transferred sub-inspector Yasir to the judicial wing.

    In a video statement, Malik Waheed stated that he had come to thank the trader’s community in the constituency after winning the election, but the police deliberately stopped his vehicle.

    The PML-N leader added that he is a police-friendly person and salutes the police.

  • More than 50 arrested in crackdown against kite flyers following orders from Maryam Nawaz

    More than 50 arrested in crackdown against kite flyers following orders from Maryam Nawaz

    Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz ordered a crackdown against people making, selling and buying metal strings in kite flying.

    After the order, local police have arrested more than 40 accused in the crackdown against the kite flyers in Hafizabad, Vehari and Khushab.

    According to the police, kites, spinning wheels and metal strings were recovered from the possession of the accused.

    Meanwhile, 13 suspects were arrested after recovering 30,000 kites from kite-making factories in Faisalabad, and six kite-making machines and 5,000 spinning wheels were seized.

  • Aagha Ali breaks silence on rumors of separation from Hina Altaf

    Aagha Ali breaks silence on rumors of separation from Hina Altaf

    Actor and singer Aagha Ali has finally addressed rumors that he and Hina Altaf are separating.

    In a recent interview, the ‘Matam’ actor said, “It’s been a while since I hired a housekeeper. In 2022, I decided I don’t need one anymore because I cooked a delicious beef Liam spaghetti yesterday after a long time.”

    Ali told the interviewer that it’s hard for him to handle both his work and having a housekeeper because “I live alone.”

    He further said, “Once I hired a housekeeper who used to work for me 24 hours, but that also didn’t work out for me as I also would need leaves from house chores.”

    His comments came after he wrote a mysterious caption on one of his recent three-picture posts, which has grabbed the attention of many people on the internet, especially amid rumors of him separating from his wife on social media.
    Tagged with the location stamp of Heraklion, Greece, in a seemingly rhyming fashion the caption said, “Life in blues … main confuseeee yun hokay, phir sochta hoon yar kuin halaat nai ok ! Phir ro kay, haan thoda ro kay dho Kay I get back to ma phone and say Confuse hokay, Chal koi Nai , main kalla nai, is jahan mein sab nay hi tou haan khaye hain Dhokay! It’s ok.”

    His words left netizens wondering if it’s just a funny message or if there’s a hidden meaning behind it.
    Meanwhile, keen-eyed social media users have also noticed that Ali and his wife, Altaf, have unfollowed each other on their official Instagram accounts. However, others were quick to point out that the ‘Matam’ and ‘Arranged Marriage’ actor have always had zero follows on their accounts, despite having 6.7 million and 1.1 million Instagram followers, respectively.

  • Want to lose weight? Listen to Aijaz Aslam

    Want to lose weight? Listen to Aijaz Aslam

    Aijaz Aslam, a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, has amazed audiences with his talent and performance on screen.
    He also hosts the Ramadan transmission show Life Green Hai on Green Entertainment.

    In a candid discussion with Nadia khan, Aijaz reflected on his childhood, recalling how he struggled with being overweight during his early teenage years.
    “I used to be quite overweight, around the age of 12 or 13. I was very bulky; my waist size was 42. I had developed the habit of wearing designer clothes because of my size. Aijaz Aslam, not being able to fit into anything, was only considered cute by my sisters. Otherwise, I faced a lot of bullying, with people making fun of me for being fat, and I couldn’t run or be active. It felt strange to see so many fit boys of my age in my class and wonder why I wasn’t like them.

    I thought about what was lacking in myself and changed, instead of dwelling in jealousy or depression, wondering why I wasn’t becoming like them. Instead, I started working out, and with time, I caught up with them. When my friends, whom I hadn’t seen in years, couldn’t recognize me and were inspired by my transformation, and when I sat with those boys and felt proud of myself, I realized that I have made an effort. Then I didn’t feel jealous anymore; I started feeling good.”